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How to properly measure code speed in .NET

How to properly measure code speed in .NET

Imagine you have a solution to a problem or a task, and now you need to evaluate the optimality of this solution from a performance perspective. The most obvious way is to use StopWatch like this: However, there are several issues with this method: It is quite an inaccurate method, since the code being evaluated is executed only once, and the execution time can be affected by various side effects  such as hard disk performance, not warmed-up cache, processor context switching, and other applications. It does  allow you to test the application in Production mode. During compilation, a significant part…
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Vivaldi Browser 6.8 launches with updated Mail client and Chrome extension imports – gHacks Tech News

Vivaldi Browser 6.8 launches with updated Mail client and Chrome extension imports – gHacks Tech News

Vivaldi Technologies released a new version of its Vivaldi web browser to the public. Vivaldi 6.8 improves the built-in email client significantly, but this is not the only change. The new browser version is available for all supported desktop clients already. Existing Vivaldi users will be upgraded to the new version automatically. Those who do not want to wait this long may select Vivaldi Menu > Help > Check for updates to run a manual check to install the update. Vivaldi 6.8 user interface Release highlights: Vivaldi Mail 2.0 included -- new behavior downloads 30 days of mails and retrieves…
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Proton can now back up photos and videos on your iPhone with

Proton can now back up photos and videos on your iPhone with

If your iPhone is digitally bulging at the seams from all those photos on it, has a new way to back them up with Photo Backup for iOS. Photo Backup has been available for since December and it officially migrated to Apple devices.The Swiss company isn’t just offering another way to automatically upload your photos to a new online storage space. Proton also promises they will be securely stored with secure end-to-end encryption so no else can see or access them.Proton also promises seamless integration with your iPhone and photo library. The feature can automatically upload and sync your photo…
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[DAY 57-59] I learned React & Redux

[DAY 57-59] I learned React & Redux

Hi everyone! Welcome back to another blog where I document the things I learned in web development. I do this because it helps retain the information and concepts as it is some sort of an active recall. On days 57-59, after acquiring the DSA certificate from freeCodeCamp, I continued on to the next course which is the Front End Development Libraries. The course teaches frameworks and libraries of CSS and Javascript. After learning Bootstrap, jQuery, and SASS. The course moves on to teach you about React and Redux and how the two work together in developing web apps. Picking up…
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2024-06-16-pydata_london

2024-06-16-pydata_london

Sofie Van Landeghem (OxyKodit) - Avoiding structural bias in your ML projects An extrinsic evaluation reveals what is truly important • Thinking back to our NER model: ◦ Gold annotation: "Harrisburg school district" ◦ Prediction: "Harrisburg" • In a typical "strict" evaluation setting, this would be a FP and a FN, resulting in lower precision and lower recall • In downstream processing however, the correct school could be identified, leading to no final error in the extrinsic evaluation 24 Source link lol
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Gemini in Google Messages now works on any Android phone

Gemini in Google Messages now works on any Android phone

At MWC earlier this year, Google announced Gemini's integration with Messages, giving you a way to access the chatbot from within the texting app. The feature was limited to newer Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones at launch, but now Google has updated its Help page to say that all you need to access it is an "Android device with 6GB of RAM or higher." 9to5Google first reported the change, along with the news that the feature is launching in India.At the moment, Google Messages only supports Gemini in the English language in 164 countries where it's available. The only exception is…
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10 Microservice Best Practices for Building Scalable and Resilient Apps

10 Microservice Best Practices for Building Scalable and Resilient Apps

Disclosure: This post includes affiliate links; I may receive compensation if you purchase products or services from the different links provided in this article. credit - Design Guru Hello guys, it's no secret that Microservices have revolutionized the way we build applications, providing scalability, flexibility, and resilience, but its not easy to build Microservices which withstand test of time and test of production. To ensure the success of microservices architecture, it is crucial to follow best practices that address key challenges and promote effective development and deployment strategies. In the past, I have shared several Microservices articles like Microservices architecture…
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Reports say that Qualcomm Snapdragon X Series laptops offer poor performance in games – gHacks Tech News

Reports say that Qualcomm Snapdragon X Series laptops offer poor performance in games – gHacks Tech News

The first reviews of Qualcomm's first Snapdragon X Series laptops have been published. But things are looking less than impressive in the gaming department. Microsoft has partnered with Qualcomm, granting the chip-maker an exclusivity deal for Copilot+ PC. Though laptops featuring the new Snapdragon X chipsets: the Snapdragon X Elite and the Snapdragon X Plus were revealed last month, the devices were under a review embargo. This was due to Microsoft's decision to postpone Recall. As Zac Bowden from Windows Central noted, the Redmond company had instructed its OEM partners to not ship review units to outlets until June 18th,…
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The Apple Watch Series 9 is back on sale for $299

The Apple Watch Series 9 is back on sale for $299

It's a great day because our favorite smartwatch for 2024 is back on sale. That's right, the 41mm Apple Watch Series 9 is currently down to $299 from $399 — a 25 percent discount. The only catch is that the deal is available on just the (Product) RED model. However, you can get the small to medium or medium to large size wrist options.AppleThe Apple Watch Series 9 is a fantastic option for anyone who wants a reliable, multi-faceted smartwatch. It scored a 92 in our review thanks to new features like Double Tap and Raise To Speak. Double Tap…
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Introducing Django Headless CMS: A Powerful and Flexible CMS Solution

Introducing Django Headless CMS: A Powerful and Flexible CMS Solution

Introduction Are you looking for an effortless way to create and manage a headless CMS? Look no further! I'm excited to introduce Django Headless CMS, a robust, open-source content management system designed to simplify the process of managing and delivering content across multiple platforms. Built on Django, this package leverages the sturdy foundation of the Django framework while providing a headless approach, making it ideal for modern web applications. Why Choose Django Headless CMS? Why choose Django-headless-cms over alternatives like Wagtail, Django-CMS, Strapi, or Contentful? Headless CMS with minimal configuration: Unlike Wagtail and Django-CMS, which are primarily headed CMS solutions.…
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