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autodidacticonon Darkbloom – Private inference on idle Macs

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What is NDV partitioning?

autodidacticonon Java's records, Lombok's data, and Kotlin's data classes

It would seem that the world of data engineering is largely dominated by Java.

autodidacticonon Ask HN: Career Advice Needed

but have found that only companies at the largest scale want to pursue the distsys approaches that I'm most interested in (e.g., gossip/CRDTs, consensus algorithms, etc.).

Can this be disproven? Are there companies of smaller scale that are attempting to solve these problems?

autodidacticonon How Satya Nadella turned Microsoft around

| I'm as big of a Satya fan as anyone, but someone who doesn't get enough credit is Ballmer.

Agreed. Ballmer's tenure is widely misunderstood. Gates does not receive enough blame for the missteps of that era.

Great read: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/business/2012/08/microsoft-l...

autodidacticonon Masters in Mechanical Engineering. I want to work in the Programming field

Online courses may be helpful, but I recommend applying for a junior development position and seeking immediate employment. Professional experience will impart far more technical knowledge than coursework.

autodidacticonon Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything?

The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind - Julian Jaynes

Ancient human's may have more in common with schizophrenics of today than history would indicate. Religion may be a result thereof.

A People's History of the United States - Howard Zinn

US History can be considered a function of large scale popular movements rather than decisions made by individuals (leaders).

Gun's Germs & Steel - Jared Diamond

Civilizations' success can be considered a function of base resources (edible grains, farmland, metals).

autodidacticonon Ask HN: How do you keep your energy level up?

Standing desk. Skip lunch. Green smoothies.

autodidacticonon How to Become a ‘Superager’

You must expend enough effort that you feel some “yuck.”

Perform the tasks that you would otherwise google. Good luck, half fun.

autodidacticonon Ask HN: As a developer, how can I take advantage of time spent driving to work?

1. Install Duolingo on your phone 2. Change your phone's microphone default language to Spanish 3. Practice by dictating spanish directly to your phone without typing

autodidacticonon Ask HN: Poll: Do you git stash your WIP?

gwip

autodidacticonon Antioxidants May Make Cancer Worse

This research seems to indicate that if you already have cancer, antioxidants may accelerate its growth. It doesn't address the commonly held belief that antioxidants prevent cancer.

autodidacticonon Google drops “don't be evil” for “do the right thing–follow the law”

I'm glad they've abandoned the negative proposition of "Don't be evil" though I would be happier if the new precept were simply, "Do the right thing", Spike Lee notwithstanding.

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Financial Technology. Google 'fin tech' and look for what excites you.

Most importantly, be honest with yourself about what makes you happy and pursue that.

autodidacticonon Bold Ambition and Our Core

Venkatesh Rao wrote an excellent piece on this 'baby talk'; internet classic.

http://www.ribbonfarm.com/2009/10/07/the-gervais-principle-o...