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An Introduction to Ractors in Ruby | AppSignal Blog

Link: An Introduction to Ractors in Ruby | AppSignal Blog: "I read and heard about Ractors in ruby. This article demystifies them. My evaluation: Ractors are a safer alternative to Threads. I’m sure thats a massive oversimplification and even incorrect in a way. But for me I need a simple hook to hang the concept onto! The author says: “Discover when and why you should use ractors, and build a ractor in Ruby.”"

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Networking on the Network

Link: Networking on the Network: "Several million people employ electronic mail for some significant portion of their professional communications. Yet in my experience few people have figured out how to use the net productively. A great deal of effort is going into technical means for finding information on the net, but hardly anybody has been helping newcomers figure out where the net fits in the larger picture of their own careers. These notes are a first attempt to fill that gap, building on the most successful practices I've observed in my twenty years on the net. I will focus on the use of electronic communication in research communities, but the underlying principles will be applicable to many other communities as well."

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rails/docked: Running Rails from Docker for easy start to development

Link: rails/docked: Running Rails from Docker for easy start to development: "This is not a new thing by a long shot. But thw fact that it is published by dhh is a big deal imo. For me it assures me to some extent that it is “correct” and that it will be maintained. From author: “Running Rails from Docker for easy start to development - rails/docked: Running Rails from Docker for easy start to development”"

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Use Postgres for everything!

Link: Use Postgres for everything!: "Insights about simplifying your architecture. Wow! Using postgres instead of REDIS? This flies in the face of what I thought I understood! Author: “Startups use too much technology. My advice: Use Postgres for everything”"

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Welcome to Talking Points for Life

Link: Welcome to Talking Points for Life: "Too many people are left wandering through Reddit threads and Quora posts looking for advice on what to say. Communication is tricky. We all bring our own biases, emotions and histories to the table. This site will help you navigate those tricky subjects, allowing you to build healthier and happier relationships."

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Coding Interview Preparation | Codinginterview

Link: Coding Interview Preparation | Codinginterview: "A very interesting overview of companies and their spproach yo coding interviews. Good if youre applying for a job there. But also good if you are designing your interview process. Author says: “Take the guesswork out of coding interviews with codinginterview.com. Explore comprehensive guides to hack the process at top companies including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Apple, Facebook, and more “"

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The Case for Models | Concerning Quality

Link: The Case for Models | Concerning Quality: "An interesting idea, model based testing. The aurhor says: “Again, I’m writing about models because I have a deep desire to keep software minimal. While I don’t think it’s wrong to simply buckle up and deal with the complexity and raw magnitude of implementations as many of us do, that’s just not the path that I find appealing intuitively.”"