🚀 Space Elevator
An excellent example of how gamified design and humor can make complex scientific topics engaging for a wide audience.
Neal.fun’s interactive ‘Space Elevator’ takes users on a virtual journey from Earth to the edge of space, revealing atmospheric layers, natural phenomena, and aviation milestones along the ascent. It combines accurate science, witty commentary, and visual storytelling to make atmospheric physics both educational and entertaining.
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⚠️ AWS Multiple Services Down in us-east-1
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💻 The Pros and Cons of Git Pre-Commit Hooks
A well-balanced exploration of productivity versus enforcement — valuable reading for teams improving CI/CD and code quality practices.
An in-depth article examines the advantages and disadvantages of Git pre-commit hooks for developers. It details how hooks can prevent sensitive data leaks, enforce style and test standards, and strengthen QA processes, while also addressing potential workflow slowdowns. Practical setup advice for tools like Pre-Commit, Husky, and devenv is included.
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🦄 Gleam v1.13.0 Released
A significant release that strengthens Gleam’s interoperability and signals its readiness for production environments on the BEAM platform.
Gleam 1.13.0 introduces formal APIs for working with external languages like Erlang and JavaScript, improving compiler warnings, fault tolerance, and overall developer experience. The update refines the language server, formatter, and documentation for more seamless backend development.
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🌐 We Need to Start Doing Web Blocking for Non-Technical Reasons
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