1/N Starting to write an outline of article about how open source maintainers (especially of data science and scientific computing libraries) can reduce carbon emissions, and realized I might get to talk about my favorite ACM Computing Survey paper, "Systems Approaches to Tackling Configuration Errors: A Survey" (tianyin.github.io/pub/csur.pdf) and related research by Tianyin Xu and collaborators.

This is just one point out of many, but it's maybe the most surprising—

When you leave display logs for debugging "on" in production.

#webdev #programming #memes

Had to explain to another user why asking a volunteer project to fix an issue is inappropriate.

And I get that's it's a really subtle point here between saying "I also have this problem" (fine) and "Please fix this issue" (not ok)

i.e. You can only ask people you have a relationship with to do work for you. You can NOT ask strangers to labour for you for free, even if you think it's important, or appropriate.

#FreeSoftware #OpenSource #PayForFreeSoftware

A new issue of #ThisWeekInGNOME is now online!

#175 Magic
thisweek.gnome.org/posts/2024/…

#GNOME #TWIG

I cannot describe my disbelief and annoyance that this Airbnb in Paris has no corkscrew.

Here I am with two (presumably) fabulous bottles of French wine I can’t open ranting about the demise of the Fifth French Republic.

THREAD: By now most of you have heard the news of the ICC's belated issuing of an arrest warrant for Netanyahu. But what are the consequences for countries who refuse to arrest the Israeli Prime Minister? Africans are best placed to provide answers for this hilariously😁

Short answer: nothing.

We might not have Spotify, but we have a TARDIS. What a week in Matrix?!

matrix.org/blog/2024/11/22/thi…

This Week in Matrix 2024-11-22

Matrix, the open protocol for secure decentralised communications

^{Thib (matrix.org)}

Uh-oh, my builder wants me to enjoy some special nights:

1001 packages, 965 reproducible

#reproducibleBuilds #IzzyOnDroid

#AndroidAppRain at apt.izzysoft.de/fdroid today brings you 8 updated and 1 added apps:

Polar Alert: When your BPM goes out limit BPM, you get sound alert. 🛡️

Enjoy your #free #android #apps with the #IzzyOnDroid repo

IzzyOnDroid F-Droid Repository

This is a repository of apps to be used with your F-Droid client. Applications in this repository are official binaries built by the original application developers, taken from their resp. repositories (mostly Github, GitLab, Codeberg).

^{IzzyOnDroid App Repo}

Honest question: Why do YOU think people want Mastodon's user base to get bigger? You may even be one of those people, and if so, why do YOU want Mastodon's user base to grow?

Full disclosure: I don't really want or care for Mastodon to get bigger. But I also get why some people may want larger audiences for their art, or their observations about a topic, or any number of reasons.

I'm simply curious why larger social network platform size is viewed so broadly as being good or desirable.

So questions for #Blind #Edgucaters, #teachers, #school staff and anyone in the #education field as a whole.

I am a university student who originally planned to double major in computer science and elementary education, but I’ve recently faced some concerns that I’d like to address.

I’ve been told that pursuing a teaching certification might not be advisable because schools may be reluctant to hire a teacher with low vision, who is mostly blind, to manage a classroom of thirty or more students. This has been quite upsetting.

My dream was to work with elementary students, focusing on #STEM subjects and teaching technology-related topics like understanding tech, its role in the world, and the basics of programming. Now, I find myself uncertain about what path to take.

Working with kids, especially those in elementary school, is my biggest passion, even more than tech or music. It’s something that would truly fulfill me. Since I can’t have kids myself, guiding and teaching young learners is the next best thing. It’s a career I’m committed to and want to excel in.

Being advised not to pursue a teaching certification and to focus solely on computer science has been quite discouraging. I’ve been told to study elementary education as a secondary focus and combine it with my computer science studies. This might involve developing educational systems for kids, but it would likely mean limited direct interaction, possibly just during product testing, which isn’t enough for me.

So, I have a few questions:

1. Are there any educators with #Blindness or #LowVision challenges working with elementary students? If so, in what capacity do you work with them?
2. How has your disability affected your effectiveness in the field?
3. What challenges did you face in getting certified and qualified, and how did you overcome them?
4. What obstacles have you encountered in the classroom and with colleagues, and how have you addressed them?

If these questions don’t apply, what advice can you offer me in pursuing my goal of working with children? While tech is a focus, I’m open to being flexible, as long as it’s an area I’m confident in.

Finally, if teaching isn’t possible for me, what other career paths would you suggest that align with my goals?

I’d really appreciate any support
and engagement in this discussion.

Boosts welcomed and appreciated.

#BlindEducators #Teachers #Education #AskMastodon #VocationalAdvice #University #TeacherLife #OvercomingAbleism

This week @thibaultamartin received @kevinaboos, author of Robrix and contributor to many components of the Robius project. His secret agenda? Let you (re)write entire apps in Rust, of course

youtube.com/watch?v=O_bChwDHE3…

Matrix Live S10E05 — A multi-platform client fully in Rust

Writing a Matrix client entirely in Rust, that runs on iOS, Android, and the 3 major desktop OSes? That's what Kevin is doing.Robius:🌐 https://github.com/pr...

^YouTube