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Hexagonal Architecture in Action

At least for the time being, I'm sold on the hexagonal architectural pattern. It seems to provide smart guardrails as software grows in complexity.

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When & How to Solve Problems with Genetic Algorithms

An introduction to genetic algorithms—with an example of how we used one to "tune the knobs” on an algorithm that we knew would work.

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Time and Relative Distance in Source (Code)

There's no magic bullet to stop asynchronous code complexity, but some approaches are drastically more effective. Here are 4 types of "time travel" I use.

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What is Point-Free Notation & When Does it Make Code More Readable?

Sometimes, providing names for tangential arguments can cloud mathematical concepts. Point-free notation can help remove those distractions.

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Blockchains Explained: A Primer on Cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, and Ethereum

New to blockchains? This post explains what blockchains are, how they work, why someone would want to use them, and what's coming up next.

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Pixels and Palettes: Extracting Color Palettes From Images

Learn three different approaches to extracting color palettes from images, and use the free Palette Maker app to experiment with an image of your own.

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Time Zones Aren’t Offsets – Offsets Aren’t Time Zones

Offsets are not time zones, and time zones are not offsets! I want to make the difference clear, so we can make intelligent decisions about using each.

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PID – Helping Computers Behave More Like Humans

An intro to the PID control algorithm, with a breakdown of its three components (Proportional, Integral, and Derivative) and their different purposes.

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