@hance2dThe hidden cost of PostgreSQL arrays | boringSQLThis article delves into the complexities of using arrays in PostgreSQL, exploring how they function as document storage, the performance implications of TOAST, indexing strategies with GIN vs B-tree, the nuances of the ANY() operator, and when arrays are more efficient than junction tables. It also covers practical considerations like slicing arrays, the impact of large arrays on performance, and the benefits of using specialized extensions like intarray and pgvector.
@hance3dFluid type and space demonstration | Kickstarter | UtopiaThis Kickstarter campaign introduces Utopia, a tool for demonstrating and visualizing fluid typography and spacing in web design. It emphasizes the importance of embracing the fluidity of web design, using a systematic approach to design foundations, and improving communication between design and development.
@hance8dASCII characters are not pixels: a deep dive into ASCII renderingI started programming in the 90s building AOL programs that spammed ASCII art into chat rooms (annoying, I know, I don’t put it in my resume), so this really hit home. I’ve never seen such a deep, technical breakdown of ASCII art treated as a real rendering problem with constrain
@hance9dPart 2: Why MultiAgentic Systems Still Struggle to Turn Data into Actionable InsightsThis blog post discusses the challenges of turning data into actionable insights in multiagentic systems. It highlights the importance of context continuity and decision traces in creating a coherent, decision-capable system. The post demonstrates how treating decision-making context as a first-class state and allowing decision traces to flow across agents can transform siloed agent outputs into shared reasoning states and context graphs in motion. It emphasizes the need to capture decision traces that make data actionable and shift from stateless pipelines to context-continuous systems.
@hance9dFLUX.2 [klein]: Towards Interactive Visual Intelligence | Black Forest LabsBlack Forest Labs introduces FLUX.2 [klein], their fastest image models to date, which unify generation and editing in a single compact architecture. These models deliver state-of-the-art quality with end-to-end inference in under a second, running efficiently on consumer hardware with as little as 13GB VRAM. FLUX.2 [klein] supports text-to-image generation, image editing, and multi-reference generation, offering photorealistic outputs and high diversity. Available under Apache 2.0 for 4B variants and FLUX NCL for 9B, these models are designed for real-time applications and interactive visual intelligence.
@hance9dNew in Chrome 144 | Blog | Chrome for DevelopersChrome 144 introduces several new features including the ::search-text pseudo-element for find-in-page search text highlights, the <geolocation> element for streamlined geolocation permission requests, and the Temporal API for a modern date and time API on the web.
@hance9dWhy MultiAgentic Systems Still Struggle to Turn Data into Actionable InsightsThis blog post explains the challenges faced by multiagentic systems in turning data into actionable insights, highlighting the issue of context fragmentation across tools and the need for global coherence. It discusses how current AI pipelines focus on reporting correctness rather than decision readiness, resulting in locally smart but globally incoherent systems. The post provides a practical example of an SDR analysis pipeline to illustrate these issues and proposes a solution by allowing reasoning and decision context to flow across agents.
@hance9dThe Bitter Lesson of Agent FrameworksThis blog post explains the challenges of using agent frameworks in AI, emphasizing that the value lies in the reinforcement learning model rather than the abstractions. The author argues that complex frameworks hinder flexibility and learning, advocating for a minimalist approach that allows large language models to utilize their full potential. The post highlights the importance of giving models freedom and restricting capabilities only after evaluating their performance.
@hance9dJust the BrowserJust the Browser is an open-source project that allows users to remove AI features, telemetry data reporting, sponsored content, and other annoyances from popular web browsers like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox. It uses hidden settings in web browsers intended for companies and other organizations. The project includes configuration files, documentation, and easy installation scripts. It does not modify any applications or executable files, and the settings can be changed or removed using the provided browser guides.
@hance9d6-day and IP Address Certificates are Generally Available - Let's EncryptYou can’t use certbot yet but you can use https://go-acme.github.io/lego/
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