The end of Succession is near its fourth and final season. Arguably, one of the greatest TV shows in recent years. A perfect mixture of comedy, drama and suspense. After the emotionally charged second last episode, “Church and State”, fans are left to guess how they will end the show.
Oh, also: spoiler alert. Stop reading if you haven’t seen season 4 or are behind.
Things are shaping up for the finale after the funeral episode featuring an incredible performance by Kieran Culkin (give the man an Emmy already). We saw Roman completely break; after saying he had already “pre-grieved”, he fell apart. This pinnacle moment of the episode saw the threads of power unravel.
If you’ve ever found yourself knee-deep in a pile of asynchronous Fetch API calls, you’ll understand the desire to have a method for controlling them — something akin to a dog whistle, but for your code. Enter the Fetch API’s Signals. And no, they’re not Morse code, semaphore flags, or even smoke signals. They’re a mechanism to control our fetch requests but with more grace and finesse than just shouting “STOP!” at your screen.
It’s no secret that artificial intelligence is booming. With the advent of ChatGPT in 2022, AI is becoming a hot topic. Naturally, many developers are also increasingly interested in building with AI, and there is no shortage of resources to learn from and reference.
There are a couple of glaring roadblocks of sorts right now. Most AI tutorials and resources are focused on Python and vector databases like Pinecone or Supabase PostgreSQL. These are great options, and I recommend learning them, but what about the TypeScript/Javascript and Node.js crowd who wants to experiment?
In this blog post, we’ll create a simple TypeScript module for parsing Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs). VIN is a unique 17-character code the automotive industry uses to identify individual vehicles.
To get started, we’ll need to install TypeScript and Jest:
npm install typescript jest @types/jest ts-jest Next, configure Jest to work with TypeScript by creating a jest.config.js file:
module.exports = { preset: 'ts-jest', testEnvironment: 'node', }; Now, let’s write the TypeScript code for parsing VINs. Create a file named vinParser.ts:
As a front-end developer, my daily tasks revolve around running a development server using Node.js. Previously, I relied on PowerShell or the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). However, a recent encounter with Docker, where I struggled with handling aliased hosts and experienced slow performance within the containers, led me to reconsider my options.
Driven by the desire for a more efficient workflow, I decided to dual-boot Ubuntu Linux alongside Windows 11. My initial plan was to spend my workday in the Linux environment and switch back to Windows in the evenings for gaming and other activities that Linux might not support as effectively.
Welcome to 2023, where a handful of wealthy, middle-aged men and their corporate buddies are waging an all-out war on remote work, even though their businesses raked in record profits during the pandemic. Meanwhile, countless small to medium-sized companies are embracing the benefits of remote work and continuing to evolve with the times. It’s like watching a twisted game of tug-of-war, and the future of work hangs in the balance.
The recent call by OpenAI for the US government to consider licensing and registration requirements for AI with specific capabilities has stirred up a mix of emotions and concerns among AI enthusiasts, including myself.
CEO Sam Altman argues that regulation is essential for maintaining safety standards. Still, there is a valid concern that this move could create a corporate stronghold around AI, stifling open-source AI tools and models.
The Push for AI Regulation: Weighing the Pros and Cons
GitHub Copilot Chat is a tool that brings a chat interface to the editor, focusing on developer scenarios and natively integrating with VS Code and Visual Studio. It is built upon OpenAI and Microsoft’s work with ChatGPT and the new Bing. However, despite its promising premise, the current version of Copilot Chat leaves much to be desired.
A lot of the technical prowess from the team that incorporated GPT-4 into Bing Chat also allegedly went into GitHub Copilot Chat. Although, it’s hard to shake the feeling that Copilot Chat feels like it has some artificial brakes applied at the moment. Possibly due to its controlled and limited release.
Guzman y Gomez is an Australian Mexican chain that prides itself on more traditional Mexican cuisine and is very popular. Over the years, I’ve probably spent more money than I would ever care to admit eating here.
A lot of their food is quite simple, the ingredients are visible, and they don’t seem to use any additives (that I could see). Which means a lot of their food can be replicated at home. One of the items they have is the pico de Gallo, a traditional Mexican salsa.
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT have become increasingly popular. With a staggering 100 million users in just two months, ChatGPT’s growth has been nothing short of extraordinary. Although AI chatbots offer numerous benefits, they may also be contributing to a concerning trend: AI Dependence Syndrome.
In this blog post, we’ll explore the potential dangers of relying too heavily on AI chatbots and how this dependence can impact our ability to learn and grow in both our professional and personal lives.