** I read some books in 2022, and have some thoughts about computer science writing **
At the start of this year I set out to revive my long dead reading habit. After having kids it fell by the wayside. I’ve read 41 books so far this year. Mostly a mix of science fiction and nonfiction computer science books. Here’s the complete list of everything I’ve read. I’ve got mixed feelings about keeping track and sharing cou … ⌘ Read more
Solar System Model
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Solar System Model
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Validate all the things: improve your security with input validation!
If there’s one habit that can make software more secure, it’s probably input validation. Here’s how to apply OWASP Proactive Control C5 (Validate All Inputs) to your code. ⌘ Read more
New year, new habits?!
Colin’s post yesterday inspired me to install the Loop Habit Tracker app. How did I not know about this app yet? Free, no ads, and even open source! ⌘ Read more
The 2021 State of the Octoverse
The State of the Octoverse analyzes data from millions of developers & repos to share trends across working habits, productivity, and career satisfaction. ⌘ Read more
Exoplanets, Habitable Zones, and Acting with Dr. Aomawa Shields ⌘ Read more
Millionaire Habits That Could Change Your Life ⌘ Read more…
Reading, after a certain age, diverts the mind too much from its creative pursuits. Any man who reads too much and uses his own brain too little falls into lazy habits of thinking, just as the man who spends too much time in the theater is tempted to be content with living vicariously instead of living his own life. Follow Your Curiosity. Read Your Ass Off | Hacker News
When people are born, they all start good, but even though they all start out about the same, you ought to see them after they have had time to become different from one another by picking up habits here and there!“. Translation Dr. Linebarger, aka Cordwainer Smith Ask HN: Which book helped you understand the world? | Hacker News
Campfire Habitable Zone ⌘ https://xkcd.com/2336/
terraforming idea: instead of messing with atmospheres, tow your target planets into their respective habitable zones (and if you have several of them, have them exchange momentum to save on ∆v)
Are These Bad Habits Creeping Into Your Writing? | Literary Hub https://lithub.com/are-these-bad-habits-creeping-into-your-writing/
Just now noticed, over an hour later, that I didn’t want a post-dinner sweet something. Guess I finally broke the habit in three days or so.
ITT 2016 - Kevlin Henney - Seven Ineffective Coding Habits of Many Programmers - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsHMHukIlJY
a magic system where practitioners slowly adopt the form of whatever their mind is, because even when you form the world with your mind, you’re still part of that world and your mental habits leak
Super Meteor Exhibition | https://wiki.xxiivv.com/habitants_du_soleil
Habitants du soleil Release | https://wiki.xxiivv.com/habitants_du_soleil
Vim: Seven habits of effective text editing http://moolenaar.net/habits.html
An entire seminar about making apple pies from scratch - habit-forming, apple pies tend to exist in most universes because of this seminar
The readings showed a habitable planet not far from us, supporting carbon based life. Halfway there, the expedition crashed into a mirror.
lichen scientists altering Earth’s orbit just enough to stay within habitable range of the dying sun
Living on the bleeding edge
I have made a habit to upgrade WP every morning and evening to the latest CVS. As I type this I am running WP 1.2 Epsylon RC2, two hours –more or less– old. Upgrades are such a breeze that it is actually fun. I find myself looking forward to the next upgrade.
I am not alone on the habit though. Upgrading WP is, certainly, contagious. ⌘ Read more