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How We Tagged Google Fonts and Created goofonts.com

GooFonts is a side project signed by a developer-wife and a designer-husband, both of them big fans of typography. We’ve been tagging Google

Comprehensive Guide on Python Namespaces & Variable Scopes

Introduction Understanding the namespaces, scopes, and behavior of variables in Python functions is crucial for writing efficiently and avoiding runtime errors or exceptions. In this article, we’ll delve into various asp

A Comprehensive Guide to Vision Language Models (VLMs)

Introduction Imagine walking through an art gallery, surrounded by vivid paintings and sculptures. Now, what if you could ask each piece a question and get a meaningful answer? You might ask, “What story are you telling?

Timeless Web Dev Articles

Pavithra Kodmad asked people for recommendations on what they thought were some of the most timeless articles about web development that have changed their

Boost Productivity with Custom Command Shortcuts Using Linux Aliases

Introduction Linux is a powerful operating system favored by developers, system administrators, and power users due to its flexibility and efficiency. However, frequently using long and complex commands can be tedious and er

Rohan Rao's Guide to Choosing the Right LLMs for Businesses

In this episode of Leading with Data, we dive into the fascinating world of data science with Rohan Rao, a Quadruple Kaggle Grandmaster and expert in machine learning solutions. Rohan shares insights on strategic partnerships, th

The Deal with the Section Element

Two articles published the exact same day:

Is Google Chrome Not Working on Mac? Why Are Websites Not Loading?

With a market share of over 65.7%, Google Chrome is the biggest web browser in the world. You can use it if you use other operating systems like Windows and Android, but many Mac users also prefer Chrome over Safari. Mo

Blue Prince: Upgrade Disk Guide

Upgrade Disks are some of the most powerful and valuable items you’ll find in Blue Prince. While they’re not needed to reach Room 46, they make your runs smoother, your puzzles easier, and your odds of survival higher. If you’re lucky enough to find

Practice GraphQL Queries With the State of JavaScript API

Learning how to build GraphQL APIs can be quite challenging. But you can learn how to use GraphQL APIs in 10 minutes! And it so happens I've got the perfect

Llama 3.1 vs o1-preview: Which is Better?

Introduction Picture yourself on a quest to choose the perfect AI tool for your next project. With advanced models like Meta’s Llama 3.1 and OpenAI’s o1-preview at your disposal, making the right choice could be pi

Mastering Kaggle Competitions

Introduction In the world of data science, Kaggle has become a vibrant arena where aspiring analysts and seasoned professionals alike come to test their skills and push the boundaries of innovation. Picture this: a young data

What is the Chinchilla Scaling Law?

Introduction Large Language Models (LLMs) contributed to the progress of Natural Language Processing (NLP), but they also raised some important questions about computational efficiency. These models have become too large, so t

Daikichiji Temple Lost Pages in Assassin's Creed Shadows

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Create Your Personalized News Digest Using AI Agents

Introduction The capabilities of large language models (LLMs) are advancing rapidly. They enable us to build a variety of LLM applications. These range from task automation to workflow optimization. One exciting application is

As AI scraping surges, AI search traffic fails to follow: Report

AI search engines contribute little to publishers' traffic, which in turn has intensified web crawling behavior. This is an important finding in the recent report of TollBit, a content monetization platform. Click-through rate comparison: The report shows that the average click-through rate of Google search is 8.63%. However, the click-through rate of AI search engines is only 0.74%, while the click-through rate of AI chatbots is even lower, only 0.33%. This means that AI search brings a 91% reduction in recommended traffic than traditional searches, while chatbots bring a 96% reduction in traffic. Important: This is bad news for publishers because it shows that AI search does not replace traditional search traffic. This trend is expected to continue as AI-generated answers replace direct access to the website. number

Blue Prince: All Items & What They do

There are two types of items in Blue Prince: Common and Special. Common items are easier to find and usually tied to specific room types. Special items are rarer, but they offer powerful effects or let you reach areas you couldn’t access otherwise.Co

What is Denormalization in Databases?

Introduction Imagine running a busy café where every second counts. Instead of constantly checking separate inventory and order lists, you consolidate all key details onto one easy-to-read board. This is similar to denormaliza

Component-Level CMSs

When a component lives in an environment where the data queries populating it live nearby, there is a pretty direct line between the visual component and the

How to make a GIF on any Mac the right way

GIFs are a fun and popular means of communication. While we once had to write our feelings or emotional state out long form, we can now send a GIF in hopes the recipient knows what we’re alluding to. The most popular messaging apps have made the

Set Type on a Circle... with offset-path

Here's some legit CSS trickery from yuanchuan. There is this CSS property offset-path. Once upon a time, it was called motion-path and then it was renamed. I

What does 'revert' do in CSS?

Miriam Suzanne explains in a Mozilla Developer video on the subject.

The Modern Lovers

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'I Don't Know Why We Did That': D&D's James Wyatt Explains Why Dragon Delves Is Following The 2024 Rulebooks

Dragon Delves is the first Dungeons & Dragons book to follow up the 2024 rule revisions, and according to designer James Wyatt, the reasons for this particular schedule are both highly practical and just a little Nebulous.io. As an anthology of shor

Blue Prince: Den Room Guide

AThe Den is one of the more reliable “resource” rooms in Blue Prince. It’s a Common blueprint, meaning it shows up fairly often in your draft pool. You won’t need to spend gems to place it, and that’s part of what makes it valuable—it gives more than

AI search engines often make up citations and answers: Study

AI search engines and chatbots often provide wrong answers and make up article citations, according to a new study from Columbia Journalism Review. Why we care. AI search tools have ramped up the scraping of your content so they can serve answers

Multi-Thumb Sliders: General Case

The first part of this two-part series detailed how we can get a two-thumb slider. Now we'll look at a general multi-thumb case, but with a different and

Building Multi-Modal Models for Content Moderation

Introduction Imagine you’re scrolling through your favorite social media platform when, out of nowhere, an offensive post pops up. Before you can even hit the report button, it’s gone. That’s content moderati

How to find downloads on iPhone and iPad (Quick Guide)

As puzzling as it is, the files you download on your iPhone or iPad sometimes go missing. The problem extends to photos, music, and other files you download from various apps. So, I’ll show you how to see downloads on iPhone and iPad, even if th