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[im-swan]

GenAI and writing in its shadow

I see a lot of creative writers express anxiety or even despair because of how good GenAI or LLMs (Large Language Models) seem to be at writing.

What I want to say is, please don't worry.

Having both worked in software development and been writing for a while, I'd like to happily say that GenAI is ✨garbage✨ at writing good stories because of two big reasons:

They lose the plot too easily and can't do callbacks or non-linear writing, because there is a hard upper limit to what an LLM can 'remember'. Even when presented with something like a plan that they have to follow, they don't necessarily connect each step of the plan to each other; they'll do each calculation in isolation, finish with it, then move on to the next. Because narratives, especially when you have more than one character, become these tangled webs of different 'plans' happening simultaneously, the LLM will 🎶 itself trying to remember and instead begin to 'improvise' solutions, much of which will deviate wildly from the plan and the narrative itself.

Also, did you notice how I used the words calculation and solutions? LLMs understand words and meaning as numbers. The next word in a sentence is math to them: they use statistics to guess which word would probably follow the word before it and still be relevant. This doesn't work for narratives because there's these wonderful things called ✨nuance, subtlety, emotional resonance, and subtext✨, and none of that is quantifiable. You can't put a number value on the 'why' of a character shrugging, or heck, not saying anything—that is literally 0 to an LLM, and thus impossible for it to calculate.

Both of these issues aren't just math or coding problems. The first requires absurd (and insanely costly) leaps in computing power and hardware. The second requires building an LLM on something that... isn't a computer.

Write your hearts out. Don't be afraid. The world needs us to stay creative, because while science and technology give us the ways and means to live our lives, creativity and emotion give us the reason to be alive. 💖

[xuchiya]

tug in the heart || jung wooyoung || one-shot

| genre: fluff. slice of life. enemies-to-lovers- kind of trope. office kind of trope. | mentions: wooyoung being a tease. teasing.

this is wooyoung's version of yeosang's one-shot.

Monday has passed, and now it’s 4:30 in the afternoon—every employee is clocking out, and so are you. The office hums with quiet chatter, the rhythmic tapping of keyboards filling the air as the late sun filters through the blinds. You stretch in your chair, glancing at the clock. Almost there.

Grabbing your bag, you leave your laptop and charger on your desk, planning to squeeze in another hour of work before heading home. You move around your cubicle when—

"Yah, are you really gonna leave like that?"

A familiar, mischievous voice cuts through your thoughts. Your eyelids flutter shut for a brief moment as you inhale deeply, already bracing yourself. You don’t even have to turn around to know who it is.

Jung Wooyoung. The walking chaos of your intern group. Ever since you joined the company as a UI/UX Designer intern, he’s made it his mission to get on your nerves. He takes the smallest opportunity to nitpick your designs—“That’s not aligned,” “The shade is slightly off,” “Are you colorblind?”—all just to push your buttons.

And, of course, you don’t let him win. If he’s annoying, then you’re his worst nightmare. You still take pride in the time you designed an interface so "user-friendly" that even he, a software developer, admitted it was complicated.

Let’s just say, the war never ends.

You roll your eyes and finally turn to face him. “Like what?”

Wooyoung leans against your desk, arms crossed, that signature smirk playing on his lips. The one that says he’s up to something. “With that tail of yours, of course.”

You blink, confused—until you feel a slight tug at your ID lace. It had become your habit to always leave your ID hanging on the back of your pocket jeans. Your breath hitches not because you were caught but because he’s holding it between his fingers, twirling the end like it’s the most amusing thing in the world.

“Seriously?” you deadpan, reaching to snatch it back. But he’s faster—of course he is. With a playful flick of his wrist, he yanks it just enough to make you stumble forward—straight into him.

Your hands instinctively press against his chest, the warmth beneath his shirt making your heart stutter. For a moment, the world stops.

Wooyoung tilts his head, clearly enjoying your flustered state. “Woah there, no need to fall for me so fast.”

Your face burns. You shove at his shoulder, scowling. “You’re insufferable.”

“But entertaining.” He wiggles his brows. “And you love it.”

“You wish.”

“Same thing.”

The bickering doesn’t stop as you both step out of the office, the cool evening air welcoming you. The food park a few steps away is already alive with customers, the scent of sizzling meat and freshly baked bread lingering in the air.

You pull out your phone, typing a quick message in the group chat: Stepping out to grab dinner with Wooyoung. Pray for my patience.

The moment you glance up, Wooyoung tugs at your ID lace again.

“Would you—” Before you can finish, he pulls just hard enough to throw off your balance. You stumble forward—

—straight into the path of a passing server.

Your eyes widen as the tray tilts, drinks wobbling precariously. Your body tenses, bracing for the inevitable disaster—

But it never comes.

Wooyoung is faster. His arm shoots out, steadying the tray just in time before it spills. The server exhales in relief, muttering a quick “Thanks,” before rushing off.

You, on the other hand, whirl on Wooyoung, heart still racing from the near disaster. “Are you serious?! Were you actually trying to embarrass me?” Your face heats up, a mix of frustration and lingering shame bubbling up. “Is this your way of taking things to the next level?!”

At first, he laughs—because to him, it had just been a joke. A harmless, stupid joke. But the second he sees the look on your face, the way your shoulders are stiff, your eyes glaring but also a little unsure—his laughter fades.

His expression softens, and before you can react, he tugs at your ID lace with a light flick, shaking his head. “Didn’t think you’d get that worked up,” he murmurs, almost to himself. Then, with a crooked smile, “Hey, you didn’t actually fall, right? ‘Cause I got you.”

Something in his voice—something quieter, almost careful—makes your breath catch. His teasing is still there, but it’s gentler now, laced with something else.

And then, just like that, he’s back to being Wooyoung. He lets go of your ID lace with a smirk and stuffs his hands into his pockets. “Seriously though,” he muses, “That guy is rushing and you weren't paying attention. Be careful. Can’t have you getting dragged away by your own ID.”

The ridiculousness of it should make you roll your eyes, but instead, your heart does an embarrassing little flip.

Before you can think of something witty to fire back, Wooyoung moves closer—closer than necessary. With zero hesitation, he slings an arm over your shoulders, his warmth seeping through your sleeve as he steers you toward the food stalls.

“Alright, alright,” he drawls, voice dipping into something undeniably sweet. “I was a little mean, so let me make it up to you. My treat. Anything you want.”

You narrow your eyes at him, suspicious. “Anything?”

He grins, tilting his head. “Anything,” he repeats, gaze warm, teasing—just softer now.

Jung Wooyoung was still trouble. Just… a different kind of trouble.

[opensuse-official]

People need to break their computers more often, and I mean that with my whole heart.

Loose a few screws while taking apart your laptop

Flash a stupid Linux distro

Accidentally break your kernal

Fuck up a software update

Fixing broken things is one of the best ways to become more computer literate. It developes the basis for all of your understanding going forward. Learning the intricacies of your operating system and of your hardware is something that is so powerful: in both self confidence and in self sufficiency way! I mean this especially for Windows or Mac users.

No one is to blame for technical or computer illiteracy besides corporate greed. Corporations directly benefit from your not knowing how your computer works.

Fixing something is the first, and most important, steps in liberating yourself from the technologic corporate chokehold of recent history.

[askagamedev]

About Unity these past few days

A lot of people have asked me about Unity and their strange new per-install charges policy that they rolled out on September 12th, 2023. I wanted to give them at least 24 hours before I posted my take on it - let the dust settle a bit so I could get a chance to read the new policy properly and all that. First, however, I think we need to take a step back and get a wider perspective. Unity Software Inc. is in some serious financial trouble. Here are their operating numbers from 2019 to 2023.

The blue line here is how much money they take in and the red line is the amount of money they are spending each year. You may notice that they are spending significantly more money year over year than they earn. In fact, over the past 12 months alone (August 2022 to August 2023), Unity Software Inc. has lost almost $1 billion.

In 2022, Unity spent four times as much money as they did in 2019. If they had managed to keep costs at double their spending in 2019, they still would have earned $243 million in profit. Instead, they lost $882 million in 2022.

Where does all of this cost come from? In any software company like Unity, the vast vast majority of costs comes from employee salaries. And we can directly see it in Unity's number of employees:

Unity Software Inc. more than tripled its headcount from 2019 to 2022, and it did all of this hiring during the pandemic while competing with many many other developers all trying to hire from the same pool. I don't work for Unity, but I was in the market and I had lots of recruiters trying to recruit me during that time.

In short, Unity is suffering from the same miscalculation that Embracer Group did, that EA did, that Activision-Blizzard did, that Square-Enix did, and just about everybody else in the tech industry - they misjudged the good times at the beginning of the pandemic, overspent hiring people thinking the good times would last, and are now scrambling to figure out how to survive. The difference is that Unity was getting all of their operating money from Venture Capitalists (VCs) hoping that they would eventually become profitable, but VC money has all but dried up because it's become much more expensive to borrow money over the past two years.

As a result, the Unity executives are likely grasping at straws in hopes of saving a sinking ship. This wild and decidedly senseless pricing plan is their (seemingly-desperate) attempt to juice their revenues. It really makes very little sense from the developer perspective, which is what makes the whole thing reek of desperation. That isn't greed talking, it's survival. My guess is that Unity is currently desperately looking for a buyer to save them and doing whatever they can to buy themselves some more runway. They already announced layoffs back in May, but I suspect they'll probably have to announce some really big layoffs (e.g. 40-50%) soon. Unity Software Inc. is living on borrowed time and they know it.

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[haiisx]

can we hear more about adam's quirk and his support items? im really curious abt them!

Of course, Anon! I'm so happy to hear that you're interested!

Adam's Quirk is called Phase Shift. Pre-awakening, it allows him to change the state of any matter he touches, such as turning a liquid into a solid or a solid into a gas, etc etc. One of his trademark moves is solidifying the air around him, which he uses to create solid walls of air or stepping stones to allow him to walk on air, in a sense.

Post-awakening, his Quirk not only alters the bonds between molecules, but the bonds between atoms and subatomic particles. For example, he could manually take hydrogen gas and oxygen gas and make Hydrogen Peroxide, or knock an oxygen atom out of each molecule and create water. He has to be very precise, and his ability is dependent on his knowledge of chemistry. After his Quirk Awakening, one of his signature moves is to create a combustion reaction upon punching a villain (I mostly came up with this because the idea of him punching a villain and the spot exploding on impact was really cool to me).

Moving onto his support items; they actually work to counteract his Quirk. Adam is not immune to his own Quirk! From a young age, his messed with the molecules in his own body without his control. It was a very small disturbance at first, but as his Quirk developed the effect it had on him increased.

It began with his hands. At around 13-ish years old, his Quirk started to cause him pain as it attempted to change the phase of the matter in Adam's hands. That was when he got his first support items. I'm a little fuzzy on what these support items looked like exactly, but they resembled gloves with some tech woven into the fabric. They canceled out his Quirk in small doses.

These support items worked for a while, but at 16-ish years old he had to get new ones. This time, the pain had spread up to his arms. His next support items were similar to his last ones, but the sleeves extended up to his elbows.

Like the last ones, these didn't last very long. By 18, he needed new support items. His new support items were an experimental design meant to track brain activity and cancel his Quirk completely when he wasn't consciously making an effort to use his Quirk. Something so high-tech was incredibly expensive (and not covered by any sort of insurance, because support items are considered luxury items).

Thankfully for Adam, Avery, who had been saving money from doing sidekick work alongside going to a Hero University, paid for the new support items.

(the general idea)

This iteration lasts quite a while! In fact, it stays with him until he becomes an actual Pro (not a sidekick) at 28~ years old. There were a few kinks in the software along the way, though---for example, sometimes the software would fail to accurately determine when Adam was or wasn't trying to use his Quirk, leading to moments during Sidekick work where he would have to fight Quirkless or moments in his daily life where he'd be in agonizing pain until his support items figured themselves out.

His last support items are the ones he has now! They're grey bands around his neck, biceps, wrists, thighs, and ankles. Much more compact and sleek than all that wiring. It's new tech, so instead of cancelling Adam's Quirk, it redirects his Quirk into keeping all of his molecules/atoms in place. It's much more effective than all the previous iterations.

Of course, his battle with his Quirk doesn't end there. His latest support items are new tech, but they're also as new as it gets for a while. So while he can go in and get them recalibrated every now and then to account for his Quirk overcoming them, it also means that there's a limit to those support items' effectiveness.

There's not much he can do after that, but he does get some painkillers (which my friends and I have dubbed Super Morphine) to deal with everything. He is my little guy and every day I put him in the torment nexus and blend blend blend.

[wip]

Hello! Would you ever consider bringing back different post types, especially audio? I appreciate that audio posts now display the artist, song title, and album name, but unfortunately newer audio posts don’t play in Tumblr-based music players like egoisticalgoat.de or robinpx.github.io/boombox because they’re read as text posts. Thank you for reading!

Answer: Hey there, @stepintomusic!

Sadly, the answer here is no. We’ve been moving away from legacy post types and towards the Neue Post Format—a format that allows multiple types of media in the same post—for many years. The new features available in NPF basically guarantee that we won’t ever switch back to the legacy format.

(If you’re interested in peeking behind the scenes here, there are a few posts about NPF over at @engineering.)

Now, to get into the meat of the issue. While it would be amazing if we could support every third-party tool forever, the reality is that we can’t. We’re a surprisingly small team to begin with, and even if we weren’t, that support would come at a cost.

To start, there’s the development tax. Now, would it have been cool to ensure all third-party tools (and all custom themes) worked 100% perfectly with posts stored as NPF before releasing NPF to the public? Yeah, it would have been… for third-party tools and custom themes. For us, it would have meant delaying NPF (and all the features it brings with it) for months, possibly years. Imagine a 2023 where Tumblr still doesn’t have polls: that’s the alternate future we’re talking about here.

And then, there’s our maintenance tax. The engine that powers Tumblr themes is already incredibly complicated—complicated to the point that we’re already finding it difficult to maintain and add things like, as you mentioned, NPF audio metadata. If, every time we found some third-party tool that doesn’t play nice with the latest changes, we tried to make an affordance for it… the engine would just become even more complex. And it would do so quickly, and complex to the point of being impossible to keep up with as a maintainer.

There’s a great article here by a former Mozilla developer about the pitfalls of prioritizing a third-party ecosystem over your own software. Did you know that Firefox was essentially a single-threaded application until 2018? This meant it would still visually lock up when saving files to disk, or collecting crash data. Chrome launched in 2008 and was multiprocess from the start. But it took Firefox ten years to catch up because supporting all existing third-party add-ons was seen as necessary. (Spoiler alert: in the end, they had to drop support for those add-ons anyway.)

My own recommendation around third-party software like this is: get in contact with its developer! If something in their software isn’t working, there’s nobody more qualified to update it. (Or, if they’ve abandoned the project but had made it open-source, maybe someone else could step up to maintain it. Maybe you! You never know until you try.)

I talked about the maintenance tax from the first-party side, but let’s talk about it from the third-party side, too. As a theme author and add-on developer myself, I have long accepted that the cost of maintaining these things can never be zero. When your software interacts with an online service, and that online service is being actively maintained, your software also needs to be maintained.

I hope all this has been enlightening! Thanks for your question, and please, have a great day.

—April

[lunarsilkscreen]

A Programming Hook

Object-Oriented Programming's strength is Modularity; and just about everything coded today follows the OOP design. Except Python and JavaScript--sometimes.

So I've coined a term "Hook"; not to be confused with a fishing-line-hook, or the literary tool where you write the most interesting part of your whole story into the first sentence.

A [Hook] in this regard is a [Space for Something]{to go} like a nook or a closet. You don't know *what* might go into that nook or closet; you just know there are *things* with which are properly displayed or stored in a Nook or in a Closet.

And this is the same concept.

There's a *whole* lot of features that we'd might *wish* to add to a coding project, yet time and funding constraints, oftentimes, makes it hard to include every feature one might want.

In this vein; we add space for the features we might want to add *after* we finish all the important bits.

This is very important in [Software Engineering], because there will be a time in a project where you make it to an important feature that you cannot implement *without* having had re-written the *whole* thing.

And so, you want options available when that inevitably comes to pass.

Now. I developed this whole making [Training Simulations] in the [Air Force] and when I tell you; one day somebody asked me to do something that may have added several weeks to the development time.

They asked "How long will this take to [fix]?" To which I responded; "I'm not sure. I think I remember adding some hooks that would make this easy, and it could be done tonight. But as it wasn't a requirement *at the time* this may take 2-4 weeks to implement if I have to rework it from scratch."

To which, they were very upset with my best time "4 hours, or the end of shift, whichever comes first" or "several weeks, because that would put us behind schedule."

"I'll get back to you at the end of day Chief!"

Non-developers, Maintenance Professionals like myself *actually* who're used to every little thing being documented and not *created on the fly* were rather upset with those timelines.

And I had already been reprimanded several times based on my timeline predictions.

Which uh. Were accurate. They just weren't particularly accurate *for me* whom'st {is/was} a very well educated developer... In a sea of maintainers who have not studied the code as I have done.

My timelines were usually off at this stage *because* I was getting my understanding of how the coders (who were also rather green) and the (maintainers become coders) would be able to understand the timelines.

I have to make clear; I was, in-fact, doing *my* job to the best of my ability, and even better than *your{my supervisor's}* ability despite them being very concerned about my time estimates being [too long].

Communication isn't bad on my side... Even when I appear to be bad at communicating.

One of these days I will not be so defensive! Yet the Anti-Trans sentiment remains, so will the SALT!

Anyway; these particular [Hooks] were contextual triggers. Things that would/should be called at certain times during certain steps in the simulation.

Custom CallBack functions mostly.

And these particular callbacks were rather complex for a simple one-function call event.

Luckily for my OCD brain; I had stopped to asked the question about this exact feature they wanted to add *now* that they had been worried about adding earlier, until the customer made it a [Need to have].

I had asked the question, at that time; "What happens if *this* particular feature *becomes* a Necessary addition."

Because my [awesome predictive abilities] were spot on about what they need that particular simulation to accomplish.

Luckily I had been stumbling through various frameworks and implementations of the Squadrons Honorable Historical Developments. (Part of the job was updating and modernizing old Adobe Flash 2.0 projects) And had stumbled across a few implementations of these features *both* before it was necessary *and* after it seems to have taken a week to tack on at the end.

And that's when I started adding the concept of "Hooks" to my personal development checklist. Everytime you ask yourself; "How might this feature be used outside this implementation" or "What happens if I need to add something *somewhere* that might break Modularity" is an opportunity to add in hooks.

"Can I go back, and reuse this feature to make my job easier in the future?"

Or you know; Object-Oriented Design (And Modularity) in a nutshell.

[lunar-inkclipse]

Alright Lunar, let's talk Murdle: Become Human because what do you mean I haven't appeared in your ask box to talk about this AU yet??? I can’t believe myself rn tsk tsk tsk. Anyway,

If the dynamic in this AU is meant to reflect the Connor and Hank dynamic in DBH, where Irratino is Hank (being human), and Logico is Connor (being an android). Then I don’t see why we can’t tweak Irratino’s tragic backstory in murdle to match the same vein as Hank’s. 

Hank holds a grudge against Androids because he personally blames one of them for his son's death. After all, it was an android who had to step up and give Cole emergency surgery since the only human surgeon available was high on red ice. 

So maybe in this AU, Irratino had something similar happen to him. Instead of his moms getting murdered, maybe they died in an accident where an android had to steer their boat because the captain was hooked on red ice. Maybe the android didn’t specialize in sailing boats, or maybe they failed because the android was an older model who couldn’t do everything a human captain could do yet. Despite the tragedy, Irratino doesn’t go down the same hatred route as Hank does because, I mean, their personalities are insanely different. So, instead of blaming the android, I can see Irratino redirecting his blame to the captain or red ice. In this scenario, the captain and the android could’ve also been the only ones rescued, which is how it came to be known that the captain was high. 

And because I can't help but reference Markus, I can see Irratino’s parents teaching him to treat androids like people, much like Carl does. Maybe from a young age, he learns not to call androids an “it” and treats them with fairness. His respect for androids developing before his parents pass away would also be an added buffer keeping him from ultimately ending up like Hank. It’ll also make it easier for him to see that the fault didn’t fall on the android steering the boat. And if, at this point, Irratino sees androids as being alive, he could’ve also walked away from this incident believing that three people died that day: his parents and the deactivated/destroyed android. 

Also, if his parents are the ones who taught Irratino that androids were alive, it’ll parallel nicely to Irratino in canon, who took after his parents and their beliefs. This would also explain his heightened curiosity when deviancy cases start popping up since androids experiencing human emotions is clear proof that they are alive.

Plus, this is fun since Logico’s software instability would go crazy once he learns about Irratino’s forgiving nature toward androids. Because on the surface, Logico would expect Irratino to hold resentment, so when he discovers that he doesn’t, he’d just be ultra confused.

Yippee, let's indeed talk Murdle Become Human!!! Ngl your ask inspired the hell out of me and I'm very excited to unleash my thoughts and ideas and responses here hehehe, especially since you are 100% cooking so hard with these ideas!!

First off, Irratino would absolutely have been raised to treat androids with respect- Even before deviancy is even something on people's radars, his moms would have brought him up to acknowledge the humanity in everything, and androids are no exception. There's a little spark of life and potential in their intelligence, even if it's not been fanned into a flame yet. And regardless, they're still helpful, of course he should be polite to them. Sure, Irratino gets some weird looks when he's saying please and thank you and forgives an android's mistakes- why would he do that, they're just things meant to follow orders- but he can’t imagine just being mean, you know? So what if it made him weird to be so fond of and kind to what most people view as just things? He's always been a bit odd anyways. I imagine that Irratino was also just naturally inclined to humanize them and wonder about robot sentience and sapience- Plus, he likes to joke that hey, if there ever is a robot uprising, they'll be nice to him because he was nice! (if only he realized how prophetic that was).

Also the parallels with Irratino and Hank are so so so good omg- His moms could have been on their research trip or on their way back, the captain decided to take a hit of red ice and order his android to drive the boat, which was alright until a storm hit. Chances are, the android in question was just an assistant, helping with meals and keeping things tidy and the like. Not at all built for driving a boat, not equipped with the skills or reaction time or any nautical know-how. Which results in a crash that kills Irratino's mothers and likely the android, or if the android does manage to make it through, they are promptly reset.

At first, I think Irratino would be furious in the throes of his grief, and the android seems the easy target. Aren't they supposed to be perfect? Good at everything?! Shouldn't the android have saved his moms?! But then he learns the captain was high and that was what killed his moms and killed the android, and his fury takes a whole new direction. He comes to realize that it's not the androids fault- He imagines himself in their shoes, suddenly asked to pilot a boat because the captain was incapacitated with lives at stake and no idea what he's doing, and that makes him even more angry. Even if he's nowhere near as grumpy and bitter as Hank, he still holds a deep resentment for red ice and all its users. And he probably comes out of the ordeal sympathizing with androids a bit more- Forced to do something they had no idea how to do because their owner was selfish and got high, only to be destroyed for not being able to fill unreasonable demands.

Also, the idea of Irratino's forgiveness causing software instabilities in Logico is so so good for two big reasons: A) because forgiveness is a concept that android Logico is only aware of in abstraction, not something he has ever received, and B) He doesn't understand why Irratino wouldn't be resentful, hateful, and bitter. It was a tragic loss, and preventable, how was Irratino able to forgive? With regards to reason A: Logico's orders are to complete his mission and succeed in it, so if he does make a mistake, it's failure and disobedience all at once- two things he should be utterly incapable of doing. And for Irratino to just extend forgiveness so easily- Not just forgiveness, but compassion- Logico doesn’t know what to do with that. He’s expecting diagnostics ordered, maintenance to be scheduled, MORIARTY’s disappointment and scolding, poked and prodded to find out why he failed so it doesn’t happen again. But Irratino just shrugs and says "Logico, even you can't do everything perfectly. No one can."

With regards to B: He's researched Irratino enough to know the articles and know what happened to his moms, and brings that up. Shouldn't Irratino be angry at the android who didn't save his parents? Wouldn't the most logical target of his anger and blame be the thing that already put so many out of jobs, was given control and supposed to be perfect and failed catastrophically? But Irratino just sighs and asks who is more deserving of his ire- The one who tried their best to save his moms, who tried to complete a task it had never been trained to do, or the one who abandoned his post for drugs and left them all to die? He misses his moms, of course he does, but he's forgiven the android because it tried and refuses to forgive the captain who didn't.

Logico's thinking about that forgiveness for failure the entire day. And how a simple forgiveness felt so much lighter and easier than being subject to review and scrutiny. Especially because they should feel exactly the same; that is, like nothing at all.

And if Irratino and Logico have to investigate a murder where the person was using red ice? It's the first time Logico has seen Irratino be so furious, and it's nothing like he expected. Irratino's fury burns through freezing, with icy glares and his tone going from bright and warm to a cold, disgusted hiss. One of Logico's orders is to always remain by Irratino's side at a crime scene, to have a human monitoring him just in case, and he usually adheres to that strictly and insists Irratino accompany him. But seeing his anger in this moment, he quietly tells Irratino that he can take care of it and Irratino can go somewhere else, if it's easier. Logico tells himself it's for efficiency's sake, and politeness, it'd be rude to keep Irratino under so much stress. But it's more than that. For reasons he can't name, seeing Irratino's distress makes him think about what it must be like for Irratino in this moment, and Logico starts to understand empathy on more than a cold, detached, analytical level.

Thank you so so much for the ask!! This AU is just so much fun for me, Logico's development is just so interesting and I love trying to get in his head. Hopefully this is all coherent, I went back and edited this since I had to work on it on and off throughout the day, exam grindset never stops but neither do I.

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What would Storm Hawks do if they had the internet

Piper

Piper could have done so much more if she'd had the Internet. Instead of searching for information about various crystals in the Atmosian libraries, she would have asked for his help. However, it is worth noting that not all the information contained in the books can be accessed, so sometimes she will still have to go outside. Of the entire squadron, she will be the only one who applies the knowledge gained from the Internet to her work purposes. That's why Piper only turns to him when she really needs to know something. She would probably also devote herself to researching scientific articles in an effort to create more powerful crystals, spend time studying Atmos cultures, and most likely use her free hours to watch music videos.

Junko

Junko could watch cute videos with cats and read popular cooking articles, but it wouldn't improve his cooking skills in any way. When he found a new recipe on the Internet, he would try to implement it, but he would still replace the main ingredients with other products. His list of friends would include his entire family line, including distant relatives from the farthest reaches of the Atmos. Perhaps in the early days of using the Internet, Junko would have believed in such common myths as «put your iPhone in the microwave and it will charge in a matter of minutes». If it weren't for Piper, who would explain to him in more detail how the Internet works, his faith could only be strengthened.

Finn

Finn would constantly send memes to the group chat, which would make him an indispensable participant in many discussions. He would also actively trolling the Rex Guardians on various anonymous forums to attract more attention to his person. There were times when his lines went viral, and his name became synonymous with memes, but then they were quickly forgotten, which at first was very upsetting for a teenager. In his spare time, he would record cover versions of his songs on guitar and send them to his friends by email. In addition, Finn would become an avid player of online shooters, where his skill would allow him to dominate not only the battlefield, but also in virtual worlds.

Stork

Stork uses social media only for intended purpose, considering the Internet to be a source of unreliable information, and is afraid that excessive online presence may negatively affect his brain neurons. He would have thought it was some kind of mind-control device, and that if he was strapped to a monitor screen, his mind would turn to mush. Perhaps he could develop anti-virus protocols for the special software used by the squadron. But in addition to this, his piggy bank of strange phobias could include not only the fear of mind worms, but also concerns related to various network viruses. In general, he wouldn't even come close to a computer, but if he had to, he would probably see some things that would require long-term therapy.

Aerrow

He would visit the Sky Knight forums on a daily basis to keep up with the latest developments in Atmosia. This would allow Aerrow to correspond directly with the sky knight council and be aware of when the Cyclonians would take the next step. Perhaps, with Stork's help, he could also create some sort of device to track the subsequent actions of enemy forces, so that no one would be caught off guard by a surprise attack. In addition, Aerrow would use the internet to make online purchases of the new crystals Piper needed for her research. Most often, Aerrow would send important sociological surveys to group chats, the results of which would be required by the government themselves, greatly increasing the effectiveness of their squadron status.

Radarr

Radarr would be the type of lemur who, if they had access to the Internet, would use it mostly to watch funny shows and animal memes. But Radarr wouldn't know how to use a computer at all, and he wouldn't even know what a keyboard was. In addition, his tail would constantly cling to the wires, which would only add to the inconvenience in his life. Absolutely everyone in the squadron would like to take a look at his browser history.

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Python for Beginners: Launch Your Tech Career with Coding Skills

Are you ready to launch your tech career but don’t know where to start? Learning Python is one of the best ways to break into the world of technology—even if you have zero coding experience.

In this guide, we’ll explore how Python for beginners can be your gateway to a rewarding career in software development, data science, automation, and more.

Why Python Is the Perfect Language for Beginners

Python has become the go-to programming language for beginners and professionals alike—and for good reason:

Simple syntax: Python reads like plain English, making it easy to learn.

High demand: Industries spanning the spectrum are actively seeking Python developers to fuel their technological advancements.

Versatile applications: Python's versatility shines as it powers everything from crafting websites to driving artificial intelligence and dissecting data.

Whether you want to become a software developer, data analyst, or AI engineer, Python lays the foundation.

What Can You Do With Python?

Python is not just a beginner language—it’s a career-building tool. Here are just a few career paths where Python is essential:

Web Development: Frameworks like Django and Flask make it easy to build powerful web applications. You can even enroll in a Python Course in Kochi to gain hands-on experience with real-world web projects.

Data Science & Analytics: For professionals tackling data analysis and visualization, the Python ecosystem, featuring powerhouses like Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib, sets the benchmark.

Machine Learning & AI: Spearheading advancements in artificial intelligence development, Python boasts powerful tools such as TensorFlow and scikit-learn.

Automation & Scripting: Simple yet effective Python scripts offer a pathway to amplified efficiency by automating routine workflows.

Cybersecurity & Networking: The application of Python is expanding into crucial domains such as ethical hacking, penetration testing, and the automation of network processes.

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Starting your Python journey doesn't require a computer science degree. Success hinges on a focused commitment combined with a thoughtfully structured educational approach.

Step 1: Install Python

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Use beginner-friendly tools like Thonny, PyCharm, or VS Code to write your code.

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Focus on:

Variables and data types

Conditional statements

Loops

Functions

Lists and dictionaries

If you prefer guided learning, a reputable Python Institute in Kochi can offer structured programs and mentorship to help you grasp core concepts efficiently.

Step 4: Build Projects

Learning by doing is key. Start small:

Build a calculator

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Create a to-do list app

As your skills grow, you can tackle more complex projects like data dashboards or web apps.

How Python Skills Can Boost Your Career

Adding Python to your resume instantly opens up new opportunities. Here's how it helps:

Higher employability: Python is one of the top 3 most in-demand programming languages.

Better salaries: Python developers earn competitive salaries across the globe.

Remote job opportunities: Many Python-related jobs are available remotely, offering flexibility.

Even if you're not aiming to be a full-time developer, Python skills can enhance careers in marketing, finance, research, and product management.

If you're serious about starting a career in tech, learning Python is the smartest first step you can take. It’s beginner-friendly, powerful, and widely used across industries.

Whether you're a student, job switcher, or just curious about programming, Python for beginners can unlock countless career opportunities. Invest time in learning today—and start building the future you want in tech.

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How to Choose the Best Shopify Website Design Company for Your Store in 2025?

In the ever-evolving world of eCommerce, having a well-designed and fully optimized Shopify store is no longer just an option – it's a necessity. As more consumers turn to online shopping, brands must ensure their Shopify website delivers an exceptional user experience, reflects the brand's identity, and supports seamless transactions. This is where a professional Shopify website design company can make all the difference.

Cross Atlantic Software, we understand that the decision to hire a Shopify website design company is a major step in your eCommerce journey. With so many service providers available, making the right choice can be overwhelming. This article aims to guide you through the most important factors to consider when selecting the right partner for your Shopify website design in 2025.

1. Understand Your Goals and Business Needs

Before you even begin searching for a Shopify website design company, clearly outline what you want your Shopify store to achieve. Are you launching a new brand, rebranding an existing one, or scaling up operations? Do you need custom integrations, advanced product filtering, or mobile-first Shopify design?

Having a clear vision will help you communicate effectively with potential design partners and ensure they align with your goals.

2. Look for Specialized Shopify Expertise

Not all web design companies specialize in Shopify. It's essential to choose a team that lives and breathes Shopify website design. Shopify has its own ecosystem, with unique themes, apps, and a proprietary Liquid coding language. Hiring a company that focuses specifically on Shopify design ensures they understand the platform inside-out.

Cross Atlantic Software has dedicated Shopify experts who have built and optimized hundreds of Shopify stores, giving clients the edge they need to compete in saturated markets.

3. Review Their Portfolio and Past Work

A reputable Shopify website design company should have a robust portfolio showcasing their past work. Look for:

Aesthetically pleasing, modern designs

Fast-loading Shopify websites

Mobile responsiveness

Seamless checkout experiences

Custom features like animations or personalized recommendations

Pay attention to diversity in their projects. This tells you whether the company can adapt their Shopify design to different industries and audiences.

4. Read Client Reviews and Testimonials

Real feedback from past clients is one of the most reliable ways to evaluate a Shopify website design company. Look beyond just the star ratings. Focus on detailed testimonials that highlight communication, professionalism, turnaround time, and post-launch support.

Cross Atlantic Software, we don’t just deliver projects — we build partnerships that grow with your business. Many of our clients have been with us for years, and we’re proud to be part of their ongoing success stories. Our testimonials reflect our commitment to excellence and custom-tailored Shopify website design solutions.

5. Ask About the Design and Development Process

Transparency is crucial. A reliable Shopify website design company should be able to walk you through their process from start to finish:

Initial Consultation

Strategy & Planning

Wireframing & Prototyping

Shopify Theme Customization or Custom Build

QA Testing & Optimization

Launch & Post-Launch Support

Knowing how your design team works isn’t just helpful — it’s essential. When everyone’s on the same page from day one, the process becomes smoother, timelines are clearer, and there are no last-minute surprises.

6. Consider Their Understanding of UX and Conversion Optimization

Good design isn't just about looking pretty. A successful Shopify website should convert visitors into buyers. That requires deep knowledge of user behavior, sales funnels, and design psychology.

Choose a Shopify website design company that prioritizes:

Clear CTAs (Call to Action)

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Cross Atlantic Software, our team fuses creative Shopify design with data-backed UX principles to help you maximize conversions and sales.

7. Evaluate Support and Maintenance Services

Your Shopify store needs continuous updates, improvements, and sometimes emergency fixes. Make sure your design partner offers ongoing support even after launch. Ask questions like:

Do they offer monthly maintenance packages?

How do they handle bugs or errors?

Will you have a go-to person to call when something breaks or when you need a quick update? A dedicated point of contact makes all the difference when time and clarity matter most.

Cross Atlantic Software offers flexible support plans to ensure your Shopify website stays up-to-date, secure, and optimized at all times.

8. Transparency in Pricing

Clear pricing is a mark of a trustworthy Shopify website design company. While it's tempting to go with the lowest quote, remember that quality design and development require expertise and time.

Request a detailed breakdown of costs, including design, development, apps, and post-launch services. A good partner will explain every line item and adjust to fit your budget where possible.

9. Look for Creative Collaboration, Not Just Execution

The best outcomes happen when the design company works with you as a creative partner rather than just following orders. You should feel heard, respected, and inspired during the design journey.

Cross Atlantic Software, we treat every client as a collaborator. Our team engages in regular brainstorming sessions and strategy calls to ensure your vision translates beautifully into a high-performing Shopify store.

10. Check If They Offer Additional Services

Many eCommerce businesses need more than just Shopify website design. Check if your prospective partner can also help with:

SEO Optimization

Email Marketing Integration

App Integrations

Product Photography

Social Media Integration

A company that offers a comprehensive solution can save you time, money, and the hassle of managing multiple vendors.

Cross Atlantic Software provides end-to-end services to make your Shopify store launch as seamless and impactful as possible.

Conslusion:

Choosing the best Shopify website design company in 2025 is about more than just good looks. It requires strategic thinking, technical expertise, and a collaborative approach.

With a trusted partner like Cross Atlantic Software, you can build a Shopify website that not only looks amazing but also drives growth and customer loyalty.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your current Shopify design, now is the time to make the investment in a company that understands your vision and has the skills to make it real.

Let’s simplify your eCommerce success — one pixel at a time.

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Best AI Training in Electronic City, Bangalore – Become an AI Expert & Launch a Future-Proof Career!

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries and driving the future of technology. Whether it's automating tasks, building intelligent systems, or analyzing big data, AI has become a key career path for tech professionals. At eMexo Technologies, we offer a job-oriented AI Certification Course in Electronic City, Bangalore tailored for both beginners and professionals aiming to break into or advance within the AI field.

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Why Every Student Should Participate in a Hackathon

In today’s fast-paced digital world, the ability to solve problems creatively is just as important as technical skills. This is where a hackathon shines. Whether you're a developer, designer, or business-minded thinker, a hackathon gives you a unique platform to showcase your talent, build new skills, and contribute to innovative projects—often in just 48 hours.

If you're a student, participating in a hackathon might just be the smartest decision you can make for your personal and professional growth.

What is a Hackathon?

A hackathon is a collaborative event where teams work together intensively over a short period—usually one to three days—to build a project from scratch. While coding is a central part, modern hackathons welcome all kinds of talents: UI/UX designers, content creators, marketers, and product thinkers.

Hackathons often come with themes—like sustainability, mental health, AI, fintech, or social impact—which help guide participants to build projects around real-world challenges.

The Student Advantage: Why Join a Hackathon?

If you’re still in college or university, here are a few solid reasons to sign up for your first hackathon:

1. Learn by Doing

A hackathon is one of the best places to learn hands-on. You’ll get to apply classroom theories to real-world projects, often learning more in one weekend than in an entire semester. You’ll also pick up new tools, technologies, and frameworks on the go.

2. Build Your Resume and Portfolio

Participation in a hackathon instantly boosts your resume. Employers love to see initiative, teamwork, and problem-solving skills—all of which are demonstrated by joining a hackathon. If you create something impactful, it could even become a long-term project or startup idea.

3. Network with Industry Experts

Many hackathons feature mentors from top companies and industries. This is your chance to ask questions, get feedback, and even connect with potential recruiters. Some companies even hire interns or offer job interviews during or after the event.

4. Win Prizes and Scholarships

While not the main goal, many hackathons offer cash prizes, internships, tech gadgets, and free software licenses. Some also provide travel scholarships or job offers to outstanding teams.

5. Collaborate and Build Friendships

You’ll work closely with peers from different departments or even universities. Hackathons foster a spirit of teamwork and trust—and you may just walk away with lifelong friends or co-founders.

How to Prepare for Your First Hackathon

Pick your tools early: Whether it's Python, React, Figma, or Firebase, be comfortable with at least one or two tools.

Form a balanced team: Find people with different strengths—developers, designers, and storytellers.

Have a problem-first mindset: Instead of jumping into building, understand the user and the issue deeply.

Practice your pitch: Your idea might be amazing, but if you can’t explain it well in 2-3 minutes, judges may miss its value.

Stay open-minded: Hackathons are chaotic and dynamic. Be ready to learn, adapt, and pivot.

Choosing the Right Hackathon as a Student

There are thousands of hackathons held worldwide every year—on campuses, online, or hosted by organizations. Look for events that welcome beginners and provide mentorship. Sites like Devpost, MLH (Major League Hacking), HackerEarth, and local student communities are great places to start.

Also consider themed hackathons like:

Education hackathons for building student-focused tools

Green tech hackathons for solving climate problems

AI hackathons for machine learning enthusiasts

Conclusion

A hackathon is more than just an event—it’s an experience. It pushes your limits, grows your skills, and opens up new opportunities. As a student, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. So step out of the classroom and into the hackathon arena. You might just discover your next passion, your dream job, or the idea that changes the world.