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22 Jul

Preventing Multiple Processing of SQS Messages

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Introduction Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service) is a fully managed message queuing service that enables you to decouple and scale microservices, distributed systems, and serverless applications. AWS Lambda can process messages from an SQS queue, making it a powerful combination for event-driven applications. Scenario Imagine an AWS architecure like this: Imagine a scenario where your Lambda function fails to tag an SQS message as successfully processed. By default, Lambda retries the message up to 4 times before ignoring it. This retry behavior can lead to exponential execution of your handler: First Lambda: Retries 4 times, potentially sending 4 messages to…

21 Jul

Echoes of the Emergent, a hauntingly beautiful Playdate exclusive, sold me on visual novels

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Somehow in all these years, I’ve never gotten into visual novels, despite being a person who loves both reading and video games. The idea has always intrigued me in some way, but I’ve never really felt compelled to actually pick one up. That changed when I first saw the announcement for a few months ago. Described as “a personal journey through a shattered post-apocalyptic world,” all it took was a glimpse of Echoes of the Emergent’s gritty aesthetic and melancholic atmosphere to get me to preorder it. And now that I’ve finally gotten around to playing (reading? experiencing?) it, I’m…

21 Jul

[Game of Purpose] Day 63

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Today I spent some time learning how Animation Blueprints work. I followed the Unreal Engine 5 Tutorial - Animation Blueprint Part 1: State Machines and so far it is very easy to grasp. Source link lol

21 Jul

Boeing and NASA engineers have wrapped up ground tests on the Starliner thruster

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Engineers from Boeing and NASA have spent much of the last month running ground tests on a Starliner Reaction Control System (RCS) thruster to get a better idea of what went wrong during the active Starliner’s flight in early June, and they finally wrapped up this past week. In its latest update, said the teams were able to replicate the thrust degradation Starliner experienced and are now reviewing all the data. But the date of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams’ return is still uncertain — NASA and Boeing said only that they’ll be making the trip “in the coming…

21 Jul

Improving React Application Performance Using Dynamic Imports

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In React applications, optimizing performance is crucial, especially when dealing with larger codebase or complex UIs. One effective technique to enhance performance is through Dynamic Imports. Let's delve into how Dynamic Imports can be implemented and their impact on your application's bundle size and load times. Understanding Dynamic Imports When you initially build a React application using tools like Create React App (CRA), all components and dependencies are bundled into a single JavaScript file (typically bundle.js). This approach ensures simplicity but can lead to larger bundle sizes, impacting initial load times. Dynamic Imports offer a solution by allowing components or…

21 Jul

The FTC is as mad about the Xbox Game Pass price increase as you are

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Microsoft has made changes to its Xbox Game Pass service that are "exactly the sort of consumer harm" from its Activision acquisition that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was worried about, the agency wrote in a letter addressed to the US Appeals Court. The FTC's letter focused on a recent price hike for the Xbox Game Pass and pointed out that the Game Pass Ultimate now costs $20 a month, which is $3 more per month than before and represents a 17 percent year-over-year increase.In addition, the agency called attention to Microsoft's decision to discontinue the $11 Console Game Pass…

21 Jul

Three Ways to Cause Infinite Loops When Using UseEffect in React and How to Prevent Them

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The useEffect hook is a powerful tool for performing side effects and handling cleanup in your functional components. However, if used incorrectly, it can lead to infinite loops that can crash your application. In this article, we will explore three common ways infinite loops can occur when using useEffect and provide guidance on preventing them. Forgetting to Add the Dependency Array in UseEffect One of the most common mistakes that can lead to an infinite loop is forgetting to provide a dependency array as the second argument to the useEffect hook. The dependency array is crucial because it tells React…

21 Jul

The best free tools and services for college students

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When you’re living the college life, every penny counts. Thankfully, there’s a plethora of free software, services and tools you can use to get through your day-to-day on campus, whether you’re doing coursework, trying to better manage your time or just finding some entertainment. Our job at Engadget is to figure out which of these things are actually good, so below we’ve recommended a few of our favorite apps and services that are totally free. Each should help you save cash for extracurricular fun, and all of them are significantly better than the main thing you get for free when…

21 Jul

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 review: The king, but for how much longer?

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No one has been making foldable phones longer than Samsung. And for the first few years, the sheer number of improvements we got on the Galaxy Z Fold line meant it didn’t really have any competition. But more recently, the pace of innovation has slowed while new challengers like the OnePlus Open and Pixel Fold have arrived. Now for 2024, Samsung has reinforced the Galaxy Z Fold 6 with a stronger but significantly lighter frame, a new ultra-wide-angle camera and a bunch of AI-powered tools. Unfortunately, not much else has changed, leaving us with a very iterative upgrade. So while…

21 Jul

Dubai Metro Affected by BSOD Windows Error!

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On July 19, 2024, Microsoft experienced a significant global outage that affected a wide range of its services, causing major disruptions in various sectors. This event highlighted the critical dependence on cloud-based services and the necessity for robust IT infrastructure and contingency planning. What caused the issue? According to experts, the outages stem partly from a software update for Microsoft Windows operating systems issued by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. This update caused unforeseen compatibility issues, leading to widespread connectivity problems across Microsoft’s services. Microsoft swiftly responded by rolling back the changes and closely monitoring the recovery process. However, the residual impact…