By default, Bazel tries not to include anything about the system state in build outputs. However, released binaries and libraries often want to include something like the version they were built at or the branch or tag they came from. To reconcile this, Bazel has an option called the workspace status command. This command isContinue reading “Stamping your builds”
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Snail Spam
When I started blogging, I called my blog “Snail in a Turtleneck,” a cute image that Andrew & I came up with. I drew up my mascot: and I began posting cartoons I had drawn. I quickly became bored of doing cartoons, and found I was more motivated to put up technical blog posts. MostContinue reading “Snail Spam”
Four alternative debugging techniques
I’ve recently been working on a side project that uses WebGL and a physics engine that was transpiled from C++ into JavaScript so… printing variable to the console and using the debugger just weren’t cutting it. I started thinking about the other ways I debug things: Ship of Theseus debugging: the ship of Theseus isContinue reading “Four alternative debugging techniques”
Compilation à la mode
Bazel lets you set up various “modes” of compilation. There are several built-in (fast, optimized, debug) and you can define your own. The built in ones are: Fast: build your program as quickly as possible. This is generally best for development (when you want a tight compile/edit loop) and is the default, when you don’tContinue reading “Compilation à la mode”
Startup idea #6ec4e42a-28cc-4425-9ebc-61ac8e224580: Adventurer’s gear for geeky hikers
I’m going to start “calling” my startup ideas in the same way Andy Dwyer calls band names. So, first up: it’s like REI for D&D players. We’d sell a “basic adventurer’s kit” that came with iron rations, wineskin, torches, 50 feet of rope, etc. Then you could get “class specialization” kits, for example: Rogue: containsContinue reading “Startup idea #6ec4e42a-28cc-4425-9ebc-61ac8e224580: Adventurer’s gear for geeky hikers”
New dog blog
I’ve started writing a series of dog-related short stories at mr-domino.kchodorow.com, if you’re interested. This blog (kchodorow.com/blog) will still be a “proper blog,” where I blog about my life & tech stuff. The Domino-related blog is more for creative writing.
Star Trek invades our timeline
I was at Kennedy Space Center yesterday and they have an exhibit with all of the Apollo mission flags. Having mission flags is a great idea, more software launches should have flags, too. I noticed one in particular: (Please excuse the poor image quality, I have a technology-defying ability to take crappy photographs.) Those symbolsContinue reading “Star Trek invades our timeline”
Non-technical advice for startups and open source projects
A former coworker recently asked me about what had worked well (and not) at MongoDB. I realized that I actually know a bunch of things about running an open source project/startup, some of which may not be common knowledge, so I figured I’d share some here. Things changed dramatically as the company grew and theContinue reading “Non-technical advice for startups and open source projects”
Positive reinforcement learning through barbacoa
Yesterday I had some extra barbacoa that Domino was super excited about and Andrew suggested I use it to teach him (Domino, not Andrew) how to lie down on command. I waited until he lay down on his own, said “yes!” and gave him a piece of barbacoa. He leapt up and ate the barbacoaContinue reading “Positive reinforcement learning through barbacoa”
New radio in town
Just saw Google Play Music got a free, ad-supported version (blog post). I told Andrew about it: holyshit.
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