TXR is a programming language created by Kaz Kylheku in 2009 that pairs a whole-document pattern-matching and extraction system with a full data-processing language, letting users run quick one-liners or write complex scripts to pull structured data out of messy text. The project has grown substantially over the years, with its reference manual now spanning hundreds of pages and offering many ways to solve the same extraction problem.
nongnu.org
· 2026-09-21
Author and engineering leader Will Larson describes his hands-on attempt to apply the 'software factory' pattern within his organization. The post outlines his motivations and early experiences testing this approach to structuring engineering work. Larson, known for books like Staff Engineer and An Elegant Puzzle, frames this as a practical exploration rather than a finished framework.
lethain.com
· 2026-09-20
As AI systems take over data analysis, pattern recognition, and rapid report writing, the value of being the most knowledgeable person in a room is diminishing. The piece argues that human traits like empathy and genuine care for others are becoming the more essential leadership qualities, since machines cannot replicate them.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-13
The developer behind the ImHex hex editor wrote a tutorial demonstrating how to reverse-engineer an undocumented binary file format, using the 2012 game FEZ's save file as the example. The walkthrough shows how to move from raw hex bytes to a complete structure definition written in ImHex's Pattern Language, a feature available on the free, open-source, cross-platform tool.
werwolv.net
· 2026-08-31
Artist Simon Weckert has designed a garment called Digital Camouflage featuring an abstract pattern of green, pink, and orange shapes. While the pattern looks like ordinary decorative art to people, it is engineered to confuse computer vision systems so they fail to recognize the wearer as a human.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-08-29
A FrontPrep engineer noticed that adding a 200ms delay to tooltips fixed accidental pop-ups from cursor movement but made scanning multiple adjacent company logos feel sluggish. The fix introduces a 300ms 'warm window' after a tooltip closes, during which any new tooltip opens instantly, reverting to the standard delay only after that window expires.
blog.master.dev
· 2026-08-25
VESA patterns refer to the standardized spacing, in millimeters, between the threaded mounting holes on the back of a TV, given as horizontal by vertical measurements. This spacing is unrelated to screen size or resolution, so buyers should check their exact TV model rather than assume a pattern based on display dimensions. Most wall mounts support several VESA patterns, so a bracket doesn't need to match one exact size as long as the TV's pattern is on its supported list.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-23
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