TIL: tr Command for Stream Translation and Character Manipulation
Today I learned how the tr command can translate stdin from one format to another, providing powerful text transformation capabilities in Unix pipelines.
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TIL: /dev/urandom and /dev/random for Cryptographically Secure Random Generation
Today I learned about the differences between /dev/urandom and /dev/random, and how to use these devices for generating cryptographically secure random data in Unix systems.
TIL: Ox Text Editor in Rust
TIL 2020-10-10 ox - Text editor written in Rust - Modern terminal-based text editor built with Rust, featuring syntax highlighting and plugin support.
TIL: Rust Terminal Libraries, Text Editor Development, Tau vs Pi, and TypeLit Typing Practice
Today I learned about Rust libraries for terminal applications, building text editors from scratch, the mathematical argument for Tau over Pi, and improving typing skills with classic literature.
TIL: Free Precalculus Course
TIL 2020-10-07 Precalculus - Free Course on College Math Prerequisites - FreeCodeCamp’s comprehensive 5-hour precalculus course covering essential mathematical foundations.
TIL: RFC Avian Carrier IP Standards
TIL 2020-10-02 RFC1149 - Standard for the transmission of IP datagrams on avian carriers - Humorous April Fools’ RFC describing how to transmit internet packets using carrier pigeons. RFC2549 - IP over Avian Carriers with Quality of Service - Follow-up RFC adding Quality of Service provisions to the avian carrier protocol.
TIL: Python for Kids Programming Course
TIL 2020-09-30 Python for Kids - Comprehensive GitHub repository with Python programming lessons designed specifically for children and beginners.
TIL: Josh Comeau Remote Work Guide
TIL 2020-09-27 Finding your first remote job - Part 1 - Comprehensive guide to transitioning into remote work, covering preparation and strategy. Finding your first remote job - Part 2 - Continuation covering application processes, interviews, and success in remote positions.
TIL: Fascism Study, Git Learning, Rust TL;DR, and WASM Video Tools
TIL 2020-09-25 How Fascism Works - Reddit discussion about Jason Stanley’s book on the mechanisms and warning signs of fascist movements. How to Ignore binaries without extensions using gitignore - Stack Overflow solution for excluding binary files from Git repositories. Learn Git Branching (interactively) - Interactive tutorial for understanding Git branching and merging concepts. TL:DR Rust - Concise overview of Rust programming language features and syntax. WASM Video Compressor/Transcoder - Web-based video compression tool running WebAssembly in the browser. ...
TIL: Personal Sound Amplifier CS50+
TIL 2020-09-24 Personal Sound Amplifier CS50+ - Assistive hearing device for personal sound amplification and clarity enhancement.