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Structured Query Language (SQL) at scale can lead to unstructured, unmaintainable database code - at least as far as Google is concerned - so boffins affiliated with the biz have devised an open source logical programming language to make SQL more amenable to maintenance. But then how would I be a SELECT individual?
Quote: Here's how a basic query might look in Logica code:
MagicComment(comment_text:) :-
`comments`(user_id:, comment_text:),
user_id == 5;
And here's the equivalent in SQL:
SELECT comment_text FROM comments WHERE user_id = 5;
Oh... Much clearer... /ugh
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Depends on your definition of 'clearer.' To Google, it is, because their servers get to 'clearly' see the new-style transaction!   (and /s?)
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Kent Sharkey wrote: Structured Query Language (SQL) at scale can lead to unstructured, unmaintainable database code
So let's create an even more confusing tool that actually doesn't even solve the problem. Rather than teaching programmers how to write more maintainable DB code.
I'm surprised they didn't start with a Lego-like UI that made it entertaining. Or used Excel. 
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I am actually unimpressed by the Logica sample in the article... 
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The EU is set to unveil a proposal to regulate the sprawling field of artificial intelligence next week, with the aim of reassuring the public against "Big Brother"-like abuses. Irony: (noun) a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result.
At least to Alanis-levels of irony to me.
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And in the meanwhile the inner minister in germany is trying (again²) to pass a bunch of big-brother and net survilleance laws 
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If you mean that Big Brother laws will apply to tech companies but not governments, you've surely hit the nail on the head.
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It's like the whole crap with the covid track apps / data in phyiscal locations...
Government some months ago: No, No, No, data will be private... (Yeah, right!!)
Reality: Police and others are using it at will without asking for permission or not even taking security precautions...
But hey... it is all for our own security... 
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The EU: "Trust us, we know what we're doing and will protect you."
HAHAHAHAHA!
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Among the over 100 API changes in .NET 6 are several features designed to make working with asynchronous code easier and safer Go ahead and read it. I'll wait.
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Kent Sharkey wrote: Go ahead and read it. I'll await.
FTFY
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Yeah, that came to me later. I fixed it for the mailing, but forgot to update it here. 
TTFN - Kent
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A survey of 400 developers and DevOps team members in the U.S. and Europe found, on average, 15 hours a week are being spent managing tasks such as debugging pipelines and waiting for tests and builds to complete. No such thing as a silver bullet: 2021 edition
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Kent Sharkey wrote: on average, 15 hours a week are being spent managing tasks such as debugging pipelines and waiting for tests and builds to complete.
Only 15?... lucky bastards...
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So it does help!
TTFN - Kent
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Survey shows mounting DevOps frustration at having to do their jobs. Next up, bus drivers who complain about all the driving.
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On a company-by-company level, it’s clear that many technologists saw their relations with their manager turn negative over the past year Present company not included
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Social interaction is really important to keep up with people that has no clue about your professional field.
So... not a big surprise.
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Google's Android Team is backing an effort to introduce Rust as a second programming language in the Linux kernel. Linux is 30 years old. I'm sure there's some rust in there already.
I know Rust is "safer" than C/C++, but it really does make me wonder, "what's in it for them?"
It's sad that I've become so mistrusting.
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From what I've read, Rust constrains how pointers are used, among other things. Having to interwork with code written in C will surely compromise its safety features. Maybe they're hoping that this will result in a slow rewrite using Rust.
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Kent Sharkey wrote: It's sad that I've become so mistrusting.
I never noticed!
/s
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Kent Sharkey wrote: I know Rust is "safer" than C/C++, but it really does make me wonder, "what's in it for them?"
It's sad that I've become so mistrusting.
It you were the only one...
It is not sad, it is the logical reaction
The sad part is that there is not enough people willing to do something against it.
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Kent Sharkey wrote: Linux is 30 years old. I'm sure there's some rust in there already.
It's open source. Time to throw it out entirely and start from scratch!
I've heard there's that young BSD thing. That might be worth a look.
Or perhaps we should migrate to TempleOS.
Kent Sharkey wrote: "what's in it for them?"
Shiny!
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Despite my sarcasm above, I think Rust is something that will bring benefits. It really does seem to me (from what I have seen of it) to enforce better memory safety. This is surely a good thing.
Who will the losers be? The BSDs, perhaps. They are already losing mindspace (both end user and developer) compared to Linux. This will only accelerate the disparity.
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A logical change, given the discontinuation of the iOS and Android Cortana apps The what?
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