TIOBE Index News (March 2024): Python Pulls Even Further Ahead
The White House’s recommendation to use memory-safe programming languages could boost Rust’s popularity. Continue reading TIOBE Index News (March 2024): Python Pulls Even Further Ahead
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TIOBE Index News (January 2024): Programming Language of 2023 Goes to C#
Keep an eye on Dart and TypeScript in 2024, TIOBE Software CEO Paul Jansen suggests. Continue reading TIOBE Index News (January 2024): Programming Language of 2023 Goes to C#
Scratch Your Itch to Program a Microcontroller
One of the fun things about “old school” computers is that it was fairly easy to get kids into programming them. The old Basic interpreters were pretty forgiving, and you …read more Continue reading Scratch Your Itch to Program a Microcontroller
Scratching Out Business Intelligence
At Hackaday, we love things both from scratch and in Scratch, Scratch being the blocks building helpful language for teaching kids and the like how to program. However, when you …read more Continue reading Scratching Out Business Intelligence
Need a Linux Kernel Module? Scratch That
If you have been for (or against) Rust in the Linux kernel, get ready for a Linux kernel module written in… Scratch. That’s right. Scratch, the MIT-developed language with blocks …read more Continue reading Need a Linux Kernel Module? Scratch That
Discovery of mechanical itch protein hints at new treatments for eczema
Scientists investigating the cellular basis for itching have made an important discovery, and one that could lead to new treatments of chronic conditions like eczema. The breakthrough centers on what’s known as mechanical itching, with the research tea… Continue reading Discovery of mechanical itch protein hints at new treatments for eczema
Building a Stump Grinder from the Ground Up
Felling a tree properly is a skill that takes some practice to master, especially without causing any injuries or property damage. Getting the tree cut down though is sometimes only …read more Continue reading Building a Stump Grinder from the Ground Up
VGA From Scratch On A Homebrew 8-bit Computer
[James Sharman] has built an impressive 8-bit homebrew computer. Based on TTL logic chips, it has a pipelined design which makes it capable of Commodore-level computing, but [James] hasn’t quite …read more Continue reading VGA From Scratch On A Homebrew 8-bit Computer
iRobot Makes Learning Robot More Affordable
When you think of iRobot, you probably think of floor cleaning or military robots. But they also have a set of robots aimed at education. The Root robot — an acquisition the company made in 2019 — originally targeted classrooms and cost about $200 each. A new version costs about …read more
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Making PCBs the Easy Way
Building a PCB at home can be frought. If you’re etching, there are chemicals and the nuances of toner transfer. If you’re milling, getting the surface height just right, and not breaking those pointy little v-cutters is always a challenge. [Robin] has tips for both of these cases, and solves …read more