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What is NDV partitioning?

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

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…

| 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 f…

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 k…

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.…

Standing desk. Skip lunch. Green smoothies.

You must expend enough effort that you feel some “yuck.” Perform the tasks that you would otherwise google. Good luck, half fun.

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

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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 cance…

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.

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.

Venkatesh Rao wrote an excellent piece on this 'baby talk'; internet classic. http://www.ribbonfarm.com/2009/10/07/the-gervais-principle-o...