Explains how to verify if a large number is a Fibonacci number using a mathematical certificate, relating it to computational proofs.
A series of technical posts exploring the challenges and solutions for formatting and printing floating-point numbers accurately and efficiently.
A curated list of books exploring the themes of Abundance, Anxiety, AI, and Algorithms to understand the modern technological landscape.
Explains the math and Python code for perfect in-shuffles and out-shuffles, comparing how many shuffles restore a deck's order.
Explores the mathematics of card shuffling, contrasting random 'rifle shuffles' with deterministic 'perfect shuffles' and their Python implementation.
Analysis of a unique knight's tour with minimal obtuse angles, presented by Donald Knuth in his annual Christmas lecture.
Author announces early-access discount for their new book on data structures and algorithms, available through Manning's MEAP program.
Author announces a new book on data structures and algorithms, available via Manning's Early Access Program with a 50% discount.
A list of over 50 Python project ideas for beginners and advanced learners, covering algorithms, networking, and machine learning.
Explains how to sort a map's keys and values in Go, including multi-criteria sorting with code examples.
Explains the differences between Machine Learning and Generative AI, with examples and industry applications.
Final part of an Advent of Code series focusing on solving grid and graph problems in Java, with insights on API design.
Explores algorithms for generating perfect 2D mazes, including Aldous Broder and Random DFS, with code examples and visualizations.
Explores algorithms for generating Fibonacci numbers, from a naive recursive approach to optimized dynamic programming and iterative solutions.
Explains the modulo operation using real-world examples like days of the week, clock time, and calendar dates.
A comprehensive guide listing 76 essential technical and soft skills for software engineers to learn in 2023 to advance their careers.
Explores the difference between traditional 'parasocial media' platforms and the fediverse, arguing the latter is designed for conversation, not audience-building.
A summary of Day 2 of the Deep Dish Swift conference, covering talks on company struggles, Swift algorithms, modular architecture, mentorship, and Swift Playgrounds.
A personal story about a programmer's early fascination with coding, learning from a cousin, and overcoming initial challenges with Turbo Pascal.
Explores efficient database methods for reordering items, inspired by Trello/Jira drag-and-drop functionality.
