Celebrating 1 year of A11y Design Bootcamp: Takeaways and tips
A11y Design Bootcamp is a live educational program that consists of exercises, discussions, and knowledge shares to raise awareness of web accessibility best practices, the role designers play in creating accessible products, and how to advocate for accessibility with cross-functional partners.

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Best way to write programs: turn off the computer.

Empowering accessibility: GitHub’s journey building an in-house Champions program
As part of GitHub’s dedication to accessibility, we expanded our internal accessibility program and scaled up our internal auditing process to help remove or lower barriers for users with disabilities. Then, we empowered employees from various disciplines to drive accessibility efforts within their teams.

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Beta 4 of macOS Sonoma 14.5, iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, Available for Testing
The fourth beta versions of iOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, and iPadOS 17.5 have been released to users engaging in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. Additionally, new betas for watchOS 10.5, tvOS 17.5, and visionOS 1.2, are also available. While it’s not clear when the final versions of these system software versions … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/04/30/beta-4-of-m … ⌘ Read more

On my blog: Developer Diary, International Dance Day https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/04/29/dance.html #programming #project #devjournal

Beta 3 of iOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, iPadOS 17.5, Available for Testing
Apple has issued the third beta versions of iOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, iPadOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, visionOS 1.2, and tvOS 17.5, to all users participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. The new beta builds are available to both developer beta and public beta testers on any actively enrolled device, though … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/04/24/beta-3-of-ios- … ⌘ Read more

On my blog: Developer Diary, Earth Day https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/04/22/earth.html #programming #project #devjournal

Beta 2 of iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, Available for Testing
The second beta versions of iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, MacOS Sonoma 14.5, tvOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, and visionOS 1.2, have been made available by Apple to participants in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. Both developer and public beta testers are able to access the new builds on any enrolled device that is … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/04/18/beta-2-of-ios-17-5-ipado … ⌘ Read more

Dni Janka Čemana v Pivnici
V nedeľu 14. apríla 2024 v Pivnici uzavreli tohtoročné jubilejné 30. Dni Janka Čemana.

V rámci nich prebiehal 29. festival Divadelných inscenácií dolnozemských autorov DIDA, na ktorom sa predstavilo 10 divadelných predstavení a na záver, mimo konkurencie, si milovníci divadla mohli pozrieť aj jedenáste. Bohatý bol aj program sprievodných podujatí, bolo ich až päť, z čoho tri boli výstavy: 30 rokov Ochotníckeho divadla Janka Čemana, výstava plagátov účinkujúcic … ⌘ Read more

On my blog: Developer Diary, Universal Day of Culture https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/04/15/culture.html #programming #project #devjournal

專爲 Go 語言設計的函數式編程庫 fp-go
背景介紹在編程領域中，函數式編程是一種編程範式，它將計算視爲函數的評估，避免改變狀態和可變數據。然而，Go 語言並沒有內建對函數式編程的支持，這使得在 Go 語言中實現函數式編程變得困難。今天要給大家推薦一個 GitHub 開源項目 IBM/fp-go，該項目在 GitHub 有超過 1.1k Star，用一句話介紹該項目就是：“functional programming library for ⌘ Read more

Bhavik’s Top End tropical fruit wonderland
Who wouldn’t want 200 varieties of tropical fruit at their place? ⌘ Read more

How do you know if extra-virgin olive oil is really extra-virgin?
Australia relaunches an olive oil monitoring program amid concerns consumers are purchasing inferior or fraudulent products. ⌘ Read more

https://ryelang.org/ Interestig programming language based on ideas from Rebol, flavored by Factor, Linux shell and Go with a good REPL

On my blog: Developer Diary, International Romani Day https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/04/08/romani.html #programming #project #devjournal

On my blog: Spinning(?) the Indie Web https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/04/03/indieweb-4.html #blog #indieweb #programming #techtips

On my blog: Developer Diary, (Ugh) April Fool’s Day https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/04/01/fool.html #programming #project #devjournal

Erlang Solutions: 5 Erlang and Elixir use cases in FinTech
Erlang, Elixir and other programming languages running on the BEAM virtual machine are powering some of the world’s biggest and most productive financial services systems.

In this post, we’ll be examining five (of many) use cases, showcasing the power and versatility of these languages and how they’re actively revolutionising the financial services sector.

For: Ultra-reliable transaction delivery

[Vo … ⌘ Read more

Listen back to the Queensland Country Hour
Listen back to the Queensland Country Hour for March 28. ⌘ Read more

It really frustrates me when the order of a program’s arguments matters, but the program doesn’t tell me that–it just silently ignores the arguments it deems to be in the “wrong” place.

On my blog: Developer Diary, Transatlantic Slave Trade Remembrance https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/03/25/slavery.html #programming #project #devjournal

On my blog: Developer Diary, Transatlantic Slave Trade Remembrance https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/03/25/slavery.html #programming #project #devjournal

Adelaide Hills’ garlic farm’s honour-system shut down after thieves steal cash
Haaesford Farms Garlic in the Adelaide Hills is temporarily closing it’s ‘honour system’ garlic shed after thieves stole hundreds of dollars in cash. ⌘ Read more

Announcing the Kubestronaut program
CNCF is excited to announce the launch of the new Kubestronaut program.  A Kubestronaut is someone who has passed all five of CNCF’s Kubernetes-related certifications: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist… ⌘ Read more

“Programmed in Rust” is not a feature
Also: Why does every Rust programmer pretend to be a carton cat? It’s weird. ⌘ Read more

On my blog: Deeper in the Indie Web https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/03/20/indieweb-2.html #blog #indieweb #programming #techtips

On my blog: Developer Diary, Paris Commune https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/03/18/paris-commune.html #programming #project #devjournal

The history of winemaking in Australia
Over three lavishly illustrated volumes Andrew Caillard, renowned in Australian and international wine circles for his work as a wine auctioneer, expert, and writer, tells the stories of the people and events that have shaped the wine industry in Australia. ⌘ Read more

On my blog: Trying on the Indie Web, Part 1 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/03/13/indieweb-1.html #blog #indieweb #programming #techtips

On my blog: Developer Diary, Roxy Theater https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/03/11/roxy.html #programming #project #devjournal

Málo ku šťastiu
To, čo je pre niekoho málo, pre iného môže byť veľa. A tak včerajší humanitárny program žiakov petrovského gymnázia, ktorý pomenovali Málo ku šťastiu, pre vnímavých návštevníkov mohol veľa znamenať. Lebo, volal k návratu pocitov kolektívneho šťastia, socializácie, solidarity, humánnosti a empatie. K životu, ktorý by sa mal podobať miestu, kde tisíc vtákov žeriavov chodieva piť vodu. Pýtate sa prečo? Na túto otázku odpovedali moderátorky programu ozrejmujúc, že je v japonskej kultúre … ⌘ Read more

RC of macOS Sonoma 14.4 Available for Testing
Apple has released an RC build for macOS Sonoma 14.4 for Mac users who are engaging in the beta testing program for macOS. The RC build for Sonoma 14.4 arrives alongside RC builds for watchOS 10.4, tvOS 17.4, and visionOS 1.1, roughly a week after the RC builds for iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 became … Read More ⌘ Read more

On my blog: Developer Diary, United States Constitution https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/03/04/us-constitution.html #programming #project #devjournal

Paterson testing out guaranteed income program
A new program being tested out in Paterson, New Jersey provides residents living below the poverty line with an extra $400 a month. FOX 5 NY’s Teresa Priolo has the story. ⌘ Read more

Mayor Brandon Johnson urges CPS students to pursue technical careers
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson highlighted the importance of technical careers Monday at the Simeon Career and Technical Education Program Tour. ⌘ Read more

Here’s how Toronto’s new one-fare program works
GTA commuters will now be reimbursed their single-ride TTC fare when transferring to and from GO Transit as part of the city’s one-fare program. As CBC’s Patrick Swadden reports, the province has committed to funding the new program until March 2026. ⌘ Read more

Ripple effects of Alabama’s frozen embryo decision
The recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling classifying frozen embryos as children has prompted several clinics to temporarily halt their IVF programs due to concerns about legal repercussions. ⌘ Read more

On my blog: Developer Diary, Beach Pneumatic Transit https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/26/beach.html #programming #project #devjournal

@movq@www.uninformativ.de Haha! yeah sounds about like my HS CS program. A math teacher taught visual basic and pascal. and over on the other end of the school we had “electronics” which was a room next to the auto body class where they had a bunch of random computer parts scavenged from the district decommissioned surplus storage.

The advanced class would piece together training kits for the basic class to put together.

Erlang Solutions: What is Elixir?

In our latest post, we’ll be exploring Elixir, a robust programming language known for its concurrency and fault-tolerance capabilities. We’ll look at some of Elixir’s syntax, and core features, as well as the Elixir community some resources for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

As the brainchild of José Valim, Elixir is rooted in Valim’s experiences with Ruby on Rails and Erlang. Elixi … ⌘ Read more

4th Beta of iOS 17.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4, iPadOS 17.4, Available for Testing
Apple has issued the fourth beta versions of iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4, watchOS 14.4, and tvOS 17.4. Additionally a new beta of visionOS 1.1 is available for the developers who are working with Apple Vision Pro. These beta updates are available to all users who are enrolled in the beta testing programs … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/21/4th-beta-of-ios-17-4-mac … ⌘ Read more

Listen back to the Queensland Country Hour
Listen back to the Queensland Country Hour for February 22nd 2024 ⌘ Read more

A paper computer inside a silicon computer: https://akkartik.itch.io/carousel/devlog/685707/a-little-programming-game

Video: C Programming on System 6 - Carl Update, Test Suite, Malloc Tracing ⌘ Read more

On my blog: Developer Diary, Eruption of Huaynaputina https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/19/huaynaputina.html #programming #project #devjournal

Listen back to the Queensland Country Hour
Listen back to the Queensland Country Hour for February 16th 2024 ⌘ Read more

Microchip Launches Affordable PolarFire SoC Kit, Expanding Access to RISC-V and FPGA for Embedded Engineers
Today, Microchip unveiled the PolarFire SoC Discovery Kit, a cost-effective and versatile tool catering to a wide range of users, including students, beginners, and seasoned professionals. This user-friendly kit facilitates quick testing of application ideas, firmware development, programming, and debugging, making it suitable for … ⌘ Read more

Erlang Solutions: Why Elixir is the Programming Language You Should Learn in 2024
In this article, we’ll explain why learning Elixir is an ideal way to advance your growth as a developer in 2024. What factors should you consider when deciding to learn a new programming language?

Well, it typically depends on your project or career goals. Ideally, you’d want a language that:

• Is enjoyable and straightforward to use
  
• Can meet the needs of modern users
  
• Can offer … ⌘ Read more

Beta 3 of macOS Sonoma 14.4, iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, Available for Testing
The third beta version of macOS Sonoma 14.4, iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, and watchOS 10.4, has been released to users enrolled in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. Additionally, beta 2 of VisionOS 1.1 is available for users beta testing software on the Apple Vision Pro. Downloading Beta 3 of iOS 17.3/iPadOS 17.3, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/13/beta-3-of-macos-so … ⌘ Read more

Sabrina Hahn’s simple guide to growing chillies
Growing chillies is not only practical but the can also brighten up your garden ⌘ Read more