timClicks

timClicks, 12 days ago to random

For a "simple" format, there are a surprising number of incompatible variants of Markdown.

timClicks, 20 days ago to random

Apple's just released the M4.

What are Intel and AMD doing?

I am somewhat grumpy that Apple seems to be the only people pushing CPUs forward at the moment.

timClicks, 22 days ago to random

I don't know who needs to hear this, but please don't use alcohol as medication.

timClicks, 22 days ago to Autism

I don't usually do personality quizzes, but this one got me #monotropism #autism

https://dlcincluded.github.io/MQ/

timClicks, 25 days ago to random

I am fairly confident that the entity that benefits most from YouTube's algorithm is YouTube.

timClicks, 25 days ago to random

Sorry about the self-promotion, but I think that this is one of the best videos I've produced. If you're learning Rust, I strongly recommend scheduling an hour on the weekend to watch it. https://youtu.be/J3C6sNK2wnk?si=5js8GOAOdfUmnhGs

timClicks, 26 days ago to rust

I've just uploaded a long-form tutorial that I think you'll enjoy #rustlang https://youtu.be/J3C6sNK2wnk

timClicks, 27 days ago to random

What makes a Rust library delightful to use?

timClicks, 29 days ago to random

nix is melting ❄️😰

afaict the community has been invaded by trolls and now the maintainers are quitting.

let's talk hypotheticals. let's say that you had a few million dollars to invest in creating a package manager that could "fix Nix".

what would that look like?

timClicks, 1 month ago to random

An short comparison between Python and Rust for text processing tasks. (An efficient algorithm is left as an exercise for the reader. 😅 ) https://youtu.be/3-odyhxzWkE

timClicks, 1 month ago to random

@sovtechfund A small request, please use an international date format (DD/MM/YYYY) rather than the American one (MM/DD/YYYY) in your English blog :)

timClicks, 1 month ago to rust

petition to add std::os::all_args() to the Rust standard library. all_args() returns Vec<String> avoiding the need to tell beginners about iterators, collect and Vec<_>.

please sign by adding a star this post.

#rustlang #beginnerswelcome

timClicks, 1 month ago to rust

is this joke too niche? (I'm trying to find an easy example to teach match guards) #rustlang

timClicks, 1 month ago to random

What's the appropriate Twitch category for spending time messing around with Compiler Explorer?

timClicks, 1 month ago to random

An unsupported belief that I hold strongly is that all code examples in programming textbooks should be working programs because this helps learners to learn.

timClicks, 1 month ago to rust

Learn how to make your own bitfield procedural art generator. We start by converting simple mathematical formula into images, then progress into teaching the computer how to generate its own formulas!

#rustlang #procgen #generative

https://youtu.be/BxxUPdiBjkc

timClicks, 1 month ago to random

Hello Internet friends, is there a cup of tea waiting for you?

timClicks, 1 month ago to random

Do I know anyone else who does this before recycling their tin cans?

timClicks, 1 month ago to random

The coolest thing about Rust Nation UK 2024 confirmed all my worst fears about software supply chain security (and then xz made things worse) https://tim.mcnamara.nz/post/746402277639782400/supply-chain

timClicks, 2 months ago to random

"what is your threat model?" is a surprisingly threatening question

timClicks, 2 months ago to random

Sleep is proving to be a fickle friend. I am exhausted yet it's 3am and I am feeling wired. Insomnia is doing not helpful when I really need to sleep.

timClicks, 2 months ago to random

Who needs a sufficiently advanced compiler when one has sufficiently competent engineers?

timClicks, 2 months ago to random

In less than 12 months, the training/consulting business I started from scratch that has provided services for clients in every continent bar Antarctica (skill issue, I guess).

Wild.

If your want your enable your team to make the right choice in situations like the image below, please reach out! Training and support is available worldwide.

Let's build stronger software.

timClicks, 2 months ago to random

Faster debug builds are getting nearer. Cranelift is useable and useful. Details: https://lwn.net/SubscriberLink/964735/8b795f23495af1d4

timClicks, 2 months ago to rust

Learn how the web works by writing your own single-page micro framework in Rust

If you're in Europe, schedule a cosy evening to end your weekend and tune into this live stream. For those in the Americas, this will be early afternoon.

#rustlang #livestream #tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/live/V-s94DKjhCk?si=tnnYMpNEUiqK0xdx