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[c1qfxugcgy0]

At my last job, we sold lots of hobbyist electronics stuff, including microcontrollers.

This turned out to be a little more complicated than selling, like, light bulbs. Oh how I yearned for the simplicity of a product you could plug in and have work.

Background: A microcontroller is the smallest useful computer. An ATtiny10 has a kilobyte of program memory. If you buy a thousand at a time, they cost 44 cents each.

As you'd imagine, the smallest computer has not great specs. The RAM is 32 bytes. Not gigabytes, not megabytes, not kilobytes. Individual bytes. Microcontrollers have the absolute minimum amount of hardware needed to accomplish their task, and nothing more.

This includes programming the thing. Any given MCU is programmed once, at the start of its life, and then spends the next 30 years blinking an LED on a refrigerator. Since they aren’t meant to be reflashed in the field, and modern PCs no longer expose the fast, bit-bangable ports hobbyists once used, MCUs usually need a third-party programming tool.

But you could just use that tool to install a bootloader, which then listens for a magic number on the serial bus. Then you can reprogram the chip as many times as you want without the expensive programming hardware.

There is an immediate bifurcation here. Only hobbyists will use the bootloader version. With 1024 bytes of program memory, there is, even more than usual, nothing to spare.

Consumer electronics development is a funny gig. It, more than many other businesses, requires you to be good at everything. A startup making the next Furby requires a rare omniexpertise. Your company has to write software, design hardware, create a production plan, craft a marketing scheme, and still do the boring logistics tasks of putting products in boxes and mailing them out. If you want to turn a profit, you do this the absolute minimum number of people. Ideally, one.

Proving out a brand new product requires cutting corners. You make the prototype using off the shelf hobbyist electronics. You make the next ten units with the same stuff, because there's no point in rewriting the entire codebase just for low rate initial production. You use the legacy code for the next thousand units because you're desperately busy putting out a hundred fires and hiring dozens of people to handle the tsunami of new customers. For the next ten thousand customers...

Rather by accident, my former employer found itself fulfilling the needs of the missing middle. We were an official distributor of PICAXE chips for North America. Our target market was schools, but as a sideline, we sold individual PICAXE chips, which were literally PIC chips flashed with a bootloader and a BASIC interpreter at a 200% markup. As a gag, we offered volume discounts on the chips up to a thousand units. Shortly after, we found ourselves filling multi-thousand unit orders.

We had blundered into a market niche too stupid for anyone else to fill. Our customers were tiny companies who sold prototypes hacked together from dev boards. And every time I cashed a ten thousand dollar check from these guys, I was consumed with guilt. We were selling to willing buyers at the current fair market price, but they shouldn't have been buying these products at all! Since they were using bootloaders, they had to hand program each chip individually, all while PIC would sell you programmed chips at the volume we were selling them for just ten cents extra per unit! We shouldn't have been involved at all!

But they were stuck. Translating a program from the soft and cuddly memory-managed education-oriented languages to the hardcore embedded byte counting low level languages was a rather esoteric skill. If everyone in-house is just barely keeping their heads above water responding to customer emails, and there's no budget to spend $50,000 on a consultant to rewrite your program, what do you do? Well, you keep buying hobbyist chips, that's what you do.

And I talked to these guys. All the time! They were real, functional, profitable businesses, who were giving thousands of dollars to us for no real reason. And the worst thing. The worst thing was... they didn't really care? Once every few months they would talk to their chip guy, who would make vague noises about "bootloaders" and "programming services", while they were busy solving actual problems. (How to more accurately detect deer using a trail camera with 44 cents of onboard compute) What I considered the scandal of the century was barely even perceived by my customers.

In the end my employer was killed by the pandemic, and my customers seamlessly switched to buying overpriced chips straight from the source. The end! No moral.

[freedomfireflies]

The 404 Masterlist

Nerd!Harry x You

*Contains Mature and Explicit content! Please only consume what you feel comfortable with!💞You are so much more important!*

(Note: The edits are not mine!! I believe the @'s are on them, but full credit to the incredible creators!)

~ 404* (Pt. 1)

The one where you and Harry are software engineers on a project for Juno Inc. And you can’t fucking stand each other.

~ Off the Shelf* (Pt. 2)

The one where you hate working with Harry and can’t ever seem to agree. Except on one thing.

~ SnakeBite* (Pt. 3)

The one where Harry is good for more than a good time. But he's still good at that, too.

~ Jealous* (Pt. 4)

The one where Harry's even more annoying when he's jealous. But he's kind of cute, too.

~ Always* (Final Part)

The one with car crashes and closet sex.

The Extras:

~ A-Mazing* (Halloween Extra)

The one where you and Harry find yourselves lost in a corn maze together.

~ Birthday Boy* (Harry's Birthday Extra)

The one where Harry doesn’t celebrate his birthday but he loves to celebrate you.

~ Our Place*

The one where Harry invites you back to his apartment for the first time and it doesn’t go as planned.

~ One Day*

The one where you still hate Harry, but turns out, you might be having his baby.

The Blurbs:

~ The one where Harry is jealous and has a secret kink*

~ The one where Harry gets jealous (again)

[glowcircuit]

I built a miniature Va11 Hall-A Bar inside of my PC!!

Va11 Hall-A PC Parts & Build list

PC:

CPU : Intel I9 14900k

GPU: Intel Arc A770 16gb

Ram: Corsair Dominator 64gb 5600

Mobo: Maxsun Terminator Z790 D5 wifi

Hard drives M.2: Samsung 990 pro 2tb, Samsung 970 evo plus 1tb, CT 1tb,                                 Adata 500gb

PSU: ROG Thor 850 P2

Cables: Cablemod.com custom shortened and sleeved

Water loop distro : EKWB FLT 120 reservoir + D5 pump

Water loop cpu block: ThermalTake Pacific Mx2 Ultra 

Water loop radiators: Alphacool HPE 20 x 2

Water loop hardware: 15 Alphacool, 3 EKWB, 2 Alphacool soft, 2 granzon    

Water loop tubes: EKWB Acrylic tube 14mm, Alphacool 13/10 soft

Air Cooling : ThermalTake Toughfan 120mm x 3  + Controller

Air Cooling : Noctua 40mm pwm server fan x 2 (non visible)

Additional RGB Control : Coolermaster controller

Case:

Lian Li PC V600, left side mount, released in 2006, I acquired it in 2015 from PC Recycle in sodo Seattle.

I had to track down a new foot, one had been missing since I acquired the case (ebay)

Mods:These are the case mods I did personally

Cut a hole for the cpu mounts in the Motherboard mount plate as this case was designed for older hardware 

Cut two 120mm blowholes and added aluminum covers (Dremel)

Cut Front and rear windows into side panels (Dremel Max)

Moved PSU from vertical placement in the lower right side of the case in front of the CPU  to horizontal placement in the top left in old drive bays. 

The PSU bracket had to be cut to show the OLED on the side. 

Modded the side panel rail slide to accommodate the PSU, I used the original aluminum stand the psu was on, cut in half and epoxied with JB weld. 

Changed and moved Power/ Reset switch to the back of the case, shortened and spliced the cable

I cut and bent my own 14mm acrylic tubes (hobby miter, heat gun). 

Cut and made two way mirror for the front panel

Plastic "truss" is both functional and aesthetic. It came from a Gunpla accessory kit and has two cables passing through it and it acts as the GPU support. I could only get red and had to paint it.

Notice that some logos are missing/ covered, I dislike having a case as an advertisement. The Rog eye on the PSU is mostly covered but iykyk, most of the word "Intel" on the ARC GPU, Two of the Thermaltake logos on the fan edges, the Paint on the Thermaltake Mx2 Ultra and Maxsun terminator heatsink. (I will eventually cover the visible SSD with a heat sink, cover the fan info on the rear and work a cover for the word "dominator"). the one logo explicitly unchanged is the LianLi case badge, if I think of a perfect replacement, maybe then.

Mod I did not do:

I did NOT shorten and sleeve my own cables, I used cable-mod.com. I am not confident in my ability to do this.

BAR:

"Bar Tiny" Re-ment sets from Japan, 17 sets involved. 

 I customized the color of the bar and chairs and shortened one table for the mezzanine. The whole bar, minus barback- is on a removable 7 inch piece of black acrylic for cleaning.

Jill Stingray Nendoroid

Jils Cat, it sleeps on the GPU

Jill Stool: Jill is glued to a cute doll stool to see over the bar

Jill Accessories non-Nendoroid: cellphone, purse, coat (ebay)

Dorothy Haze Nendoroid

will be added on release.

Bar Back:I made this myself

Black acrylic sheet, and frosted acrylic rods.

Doll Light power kit: 8 Led lights, 4 incandescent lights

USB Doll light power strip

Other Bar Accessories:

Overhead Hanging farmhouse light

trash, mop, broom, pan, mop bucket, 

2 blue fuzzy chairs 

Miniature plants

Miniature Microphone

Mini bottle Dom Perignon, an xmas gift from my friend nemo, it's

 on the top shelf 

Problems and changes:

1. ARGB, pretty pretty pain in the ass. 4 pieces of software........

2. The water loop was changed extensively as hardware came in and space limitations were discovered. The biggest change is that I originally planned to have one radiator on the front of the case, the tubes running over Jills head and to light the tubes as lighting for the bar, to do this the fan would have been in the case proper pushing the whole bar to far into the mobo, it didn't work, so the loop was moved to the top of the case and caused me to have one complex bent tube 

 Second, I had planned the loop to use one sideport on the distro, but space limitation moved both ports to the top causing the complex fittings setup in that corner.   

3. The MOBO, sigh. This has been clearly the most challenging choice I made in this build, I really wanted it to work perfectly too, but I rolled those dice because: Aesthetic+function, the board I wanted (https://en.colorful.cn/en/home/product?mid=84&id=400d19bc-5655-49e1-b391-df00b60935ef) was to great a risk for the cost. This was a silver medal. 

I generally dislike the design options I had in the Z790 series of the big board makers (I  HATE big logos), especially the full ATX, there was one M that interested me, I should have picked it . This board has potential, but the BIOS is underdeveloped and compatibility has been problematic, I had to do a tricky outdated style BIOS update right from the box, and have had to reset the cmos a couple times. It skips BIOS on general boot and though stable, it will have to be addressed eventually, it doesn't have a proper sleep because of some issue between uefi & legacy. It may end up replaced, which will require a full build teardown.

the Turbo fan built into the board doesn't seem to function

Alos, the two argb connections on the mobo dont work, or I can't get them to recognize anything, necessitating the Coolermaster controller for the PSU and Distro. it is shoved behind the distro along with a Noctua 40mm

[mariacallous]

When the claims representative, whom I’ll call Steven, sat down at his computer around 7:15 A.M. last week, he had already been awake for an hour and a half. The morning routine for him and his family is best described as “fend for yourself,” he said. That day, he waited for his older son to shower before taking his turn; neither he nor his wife had time for breakfast. He had joined the Social Security Administration two decades ago, and came to specialize in one of its more complex and lesser-known functions: providing a form of welfare called Supplemental Security Income, or S.S.I., to people who are disabled or extremely poor. But the S.S.A. is so understaffed that Steven does a bit of everything. “My job is to be kind of like an octopus,” he said. The agency’s administrative budget had not kept up with its rising workload as more people aged into retirement. Now news outlets were reporting that President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, via Musk’s DOGE outfit, planned to fire up to half of the agency’s sixty-thousand-odd employees. (The S.S.A. later said that its goal was to lose seven thousand.) DOGE had also gained access to S.S.A. databases. “We don’t know how long we’ll be here,” Steven said. “Some people are really pissed. Others are sad and emotional. Others are making plans.” A couple days earlier, Trump had delivered a long self-congratulatory speech to Congress, in which he accused the S.S.A. of “shocking levels of incompetence and probable fraud.”

Steven lives in a Midwestern town near where he was born and raised, which means that he occasionally recognizes a relative or a family friend in a case file and has to recuse himself. Three days a week, he’s at a cubicle in a regional field office, one of twelve hundred across the U.S. The other two days, he works from home, at a plastic folding table in the corner of his bedroom. He was on the early shift. His laptop was propped up on a neon-green bin, the kind typically used to store Legos or crayons. It was flanked by two large monitors, creating a triptych. All around him were piles of kids’ clothes and books. Near his left foot was a tiny metal car; he had taped yellow notecards reading “clock,” “fan,” and “shelf” to a clock, fan, and shelf for the benefit of his youngest child, who was learning to read. Steven’s wife made drop-offs at kindergarten and day care, then came home. She has her own office setup downstairs.

The day officially started when Steven logged on to a dozen software programs. One had a blocky monochrome interface that looked like it was from the late nineties. Another was labelled “Workload Action Center,” in a light-brown, slanted font of a similar vintage. Steven kept a list of his passwords, which he had to routinely update, on a scrap of paper next to his keyboard. He scanned something called a “Tickle List” that highlighted urgent cases. His primary task was to conduct nonmedical “redetermination” interviews (code: “RZ”)—part of the S.S.A.’s process for insuring that current recipients are still eligible to receive benefits. More than seven million Americans of all ages count on S.S.I., and sixty-eight million seniors receive earned retirement payments. Social Security is the largest government program in the country and most recipients’ main source of income. It was envisioned by Frances Perkins during the Great Depression. “Redeterminations are the highest priority,” Steven said. “We should have three to five people on them at every office. Sometimes there’s only one.”

He put on a wireless headset that connected to his laptop and an online phone system. The first redetermination call was with a parent who was receiving S.S.I. on behalf of a disabled child. “Hi, this is Steven, from Social Security Administration,” he said. “I’m just calling to see if you’re able to do the redetermination appointment.” His stomach growled. The bottom-right corner of his center screen flickered with notifications. He stayed with the caller. Date of birth? Marriages? Job placements? He clicked “yes” and “no” bubbles and typed in numbers. He had much of the script memorized. “Any items held for potential value?” he asked. “Promissory notes, real property or business property, or ABLE accounts?” S.S.I. is allocated based on an applicant’s income, assets, family size, and other factors. It often takes a year, and the help of a lawyer, to get a decision. (Earlier in Steven’s career, the time frame had been three to six months.) If an application is rejected, the case can be appealed to an administrative-law judge, and the wait for those hearings is around two years.

“That was the last amount verified,” Steven continued. “Has that changed?” While waiting for the program to advance to the next screen, he glanced at e-mails on his rightmost monitor. There were more from headquarters and human resources and the employees’ union than usual. Since November, three S.S.A. commissioners or acting commissioners had come and gone: Martin O’Malley, Carolyn W. Colvin, and Michelle King. The guy in charge now was Leland Dudek, whom Trump had elevated from a middle-management role for his eagerness to help DOGE access S.S.A. files, a vast library of individual medical, housing, family, and financial records. Dudek announced plans to eliminate six out of ten regional headquarters; several directors left the agency. In an all-staff e-mail, Dudek wrote:

Criticism, contempt, stonewalling, and defensiveness are the four forces that can end any relationship and weaken any institution. . . .

Elections have consequences. . . .

Now, under President Trump, we follow established precedent: we serve at the pleasure and direction of the President. Only the Courts or Congress can intervene.

The latest e-mail from headquarters stated that, “effective today,” employees were prohibited from engaging in “Internet browsing” of “general news” or “sports” on “government-furnished equipment.”

Steven was almost done with the redetermination. Hard cases, like an overpayment that needed to be clawed back, could “make the conversation longer, vulgar.” This one was easy; the payments, of around a thousand dollars per month, would continue. “You will receive a summary statement regarding the information that we discussed,” he said. He moved on to a second call. This one, too, involved a young adult whose caretaker—in this case, a nonprofit organization—was the payee. “Hello. This is Steven from Social Security. How are you?” His cellphone buzzed. Since Trump’s reëlection, he had been in a prolific, darkly humorous group chat with fellow S.S.A. workers in the Midwest. He referred to them as his sisters and brothers. The incoming message was a link to a news story about the imminent closure of S.S.A. field offices in the area. One man in the chat, who voted Republican but had grown skeptical of Trump, wrote, “Fucking unbelievable. . . . This would devastate our agency’s ability to serve the public.”

Meanwhile, the redetermination call was getting tricky. A new source of income seemed to be complicating the calculation of resources. Steven put the nonprofit on hold and logged into Equifax. He walked across the room to grab a plastic bottle of water and took a swig. “I’m trying really not to go off the deep end,” he said. If his office closed, and the neighboring offices closed, many people would have no way of getting benefits. For one thing, applications for Social Security cards and certain forms of S.S.I. had to be submitted in person.

Steven worried about his own well-being, too. His kids were on his health insurance. He and his wife had to take care of his father. S.S.A.’s human-resources division had sent an e-mail titled “Organizational Restructuring—Availability of Voluntary Reassignment, Early Out Retirement, and Separation Incentive Payments to ALL ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES—No Component or Position Exceptions,” which seemed to pressure workers to leave. “A lot of this stuff is intentionally degrading,” Steven said. “They’re trying to do whatever they can to get people to resign.” Recently, he and other field-office staff were told that their jobs were safe because they were “mission critical.” That was reassuring, but only “a little bit.”

When the Equifax search proved inconclusive, Steven told the nonprofit, “I’ll have to put this on the back burner for a bit until I can get some info.” All three of his screens were noisy. In Microsoft Teams, a supervisor was asking for updates on specific cases. Another window showed the names of people waiting in the lobby of the field office, in real time. He stared at a name in the queue. “This one, I’ve been playing phone tag with her,” Steven said. He opened a chat to alert a colleague at the office.

The work is surprisingly personal. A Social Security file contains a lot of intimate information. From a quick glance, Steven can tell where a recipient was born, what language they speak, whether they’d been involved in the child-welfare system, if they are married, whether that marriage had ended as a result of divorce or death. He has some colleagues whose “attitudes suck to high heaven,” caused by a mix of stress and a suspicion of the poor. “I love helping people,” he said. “You’re the first contact for them.”

Next, Steven had to get “on the phones.” Fielding random calls on the S.S.A. hotline isn’t technically part of his job, but he didn’t question the assignment. For several weeks, everyone had been required to help out. “Good morning. Social Security. This is Steven,” he said. “What is your Social Security number, please? All right, starting with your name and date of birth . . .” He wrapped up his first few calls rather quickly. He sent out a missing tax document, scheduled a father for an in-person appointment to get a Social Security card for his baby, and confirmed bank information for a recipient’s direct deposit. A fourth call, involving a lost check, was more complicated. He rubbed his forehead with his thumbs and forefingers.

Steven later received two mass e-mails. The first reminded all S.S.A. employees to send their “mandatory weekly assignment”—the “What Did You Do Last Week” e-mail, with five bullet points summarizing what they had worked on—directly to the government’s Office of Personnel Management, not to anyone in their actual agency. The second one was yet another plea for workers to quit or take early retirement. It warned that some who opted to remain in “non-mission critical positions” might be reassigned to S.S.A. call centers. No definition of “non-mission critical” was offered.

“I just keep wondering, How long can I be doing this?” Steven said. Many years before Trump and DOGE, there was a period when he could not sleep. “The job would cause me to wake up in the middle of the night,” he said. “You know how your brain can’t shut stuff off, or you’re just dreading going in the next day?” He was troubled by certain cases—a girl who had been abused in foster care, only to end up with a grandmother who stole her S.S.I. checks. He was also haunted by the need to reach case quotas, never explicitly stated but often implied. “Cutting corners happens in this industry, when representatives are trying to just get something off their list,” he said. “So then it’s like, ‘I got that done.’ But did you really help the person?” His latest sources of worry were a news article in which O’Malley, the former S.S.A. commissioner, predicted “system collapse and an interruption of benefits” within “thirty to ninety days” and an affidavit by a former agency official that described DOGE’s violation of privacy protocols and the likelihood of “critical errors that could upend SSA systems.”

Steven has never been a zealot for anything except his favorite football team, but now he believes that he and his co-workers are part of an “underground movement” to prevent the destruction of Social Security. Trump and Musk, and more conventional Republicans, talk obsessively about rooting out fraud at the S.S.A. Mistakes and overpayments do occur, but the agency’s inspector general recently found that less than one per cent of benefits distributed between 2015 and 2022 were improper. Steven believes that mass layoffs will result in vulnerable Americans not getting the money they’re entitled to. “We service people at their best and worst times,” he said. “People heading into retirement, surviving spouses, widows, widowers. It used to be we’d get complaints from the public. We’d start off a call by apologizing. ‘We’re understaffed!’ ” Now, he went on, “people are apologizing to us.” ♦

[paigelts05]

The Training Simulation [FNAF HW2, Renegade AU]

Artwork: https://www.deviantart.com/paigelts05/art/1093433943

AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/36911932/chapters/149355976

Published: Sep 01, 2024

Out of work and trying to provide for himself and his daughter, Desmond Anadem is offered something by his former employer: a chance at his old job back.

All he has to do is complete their training using a VR training system.

Even though they sent an off-the-shelf headset as a sign of good will, can he trust that even for a second that he will be safe?

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Desmond Anadem was currently re-evaluating his life choices.

After getting fired, and then fired upon, he thought that Fazbear Entertainment was finally done with him. But they weren't.

After the Raid on the megaplex, which he took part in whilst his daughter decided upon staying outside as a sentry - something that definitely had something to do with what she did prior to the 'Breach' - to monitor what went in and out, he thought that Faz Ent would finally give up the goat.

But instead they sent him an off-the-shelf VR headset that was still in it's packaging, a pair of controllers that were also off-the-shelf, and a copy of their VR training system (it was not the VR environment of which his daughter had spoken of; this was a peice of software that had been made in a game engine that was not owned by Faz Ent, and was just a game used to train up new human staff).

It felt like an awfully grand gesture of trust building, to send him a VR system that had not been touched by Faz Ent. Likely because they knew that he knew what happened to many others who used Faz Ent proprietary headsets, and the VR environment that they had been stuck in.

But Sylvia's sister was using a non-Faz brand VR setup when William posessed her. They'd had time to talk about it during the Raid: he had known that Ness was posessed, but during the Raid, Sylvia and Ness had explained the how behind what happened. Desmond did not disclose his involvement in tampering with the arcades to make freeing Ness easier; nobody had deciphered his sigils yet, so nobody needed to know.

Turning his attention back to the letter, all it told him that he was just going to use the training program and nothing more. The only Faz-touched tech was the game itself.

The box also had a letter. It read that they planned to re-hire him at a better salary, but he'd need to re-complete his certifications, as they had been voided when he had been fired.

'Blaming me for you fucks trying to shoot me again, I see.'

Yet despite that, he didn't seem to be able to refuse the offer. Faz Ent knew where he lived, and until the police got around the red tape of securing him a job and accomodation far away from here, he'd need to play safe.

When he told Cassie about it, she agreed. This was the safest bet.

Get the certifications back, see where things went from there.

After completing what he thought were all the minigames, he grabbed the in-game faz-wrench and opened the secret door, deactivated the inhibitor, and noticed a poster.

'Remove your mask?' Desmond thought to himself, 'Faz Ent kept trying to introduce these masks, but we just kept on using the eyepieces instead because those masks gave me and everyone else the creeps. Here goes.'

He reached his hand to his head, hearing the controller clack against the VR headset he was wearing, and removed a mask from the player avatar's face.

The room around him looked as abandoned and decayed as the megaplex did after the raid.

He returned to the computer monitor, and he noticed something that wasn't there before; they had hard modes.

'Expecting more out of me than before I see…' he grumbled as he begun the second gauntlet, and as he did, something irked him.

The animatronics that appeared in these new minigames also looked somewhat as they did during and after the Raid. Expected. The Daycare Attendant was a destroyed mess after the second fire in Roxy Raceway destabilised most of the megaplex and so was the DJ, and this game reflected it. The memory of seeing the DJ so beat up during the Raid haunted him, as did the sight of the miserable sun he saw that night. The fact that they had only gotten worse after the Raid made him feel sympathy for them for the first time. And after the so-called earthquake that Desmond was sure was an explosion the other day caved in parts of the megaplex further, he found himself worrying for the mental states of those robots for the first time too. Also, he was certain that Fazbear Entertainment only wanted him back so they could repair thier severely damaged bots. Maybe they made this game to specifically train him for that.

If he got near those robots again, the first thing he'd probably do would be to talk to them and see how human they are. A thought that would have been foreign to him three weeks ago.

Once he'd completed the rest of the minigames and re-earned the most useless certifications to ever exist, he found himself surrounded by staffbots that had appeared out of nowhere - a recreation of what Faz Ent wanted to happen to him and his colleagues no doubt - and after the staffbots attacked, the screen turned to static.

He tried to remove his headset, but he couldn't.

He called out for his daughter, but received no reply.

He stepped about in his panic and tripped over a cable, so he was definitely still alive. And when the static cleared as he crawled to his feet, he saw a staffbot's start up screen.

'What in the…'

And once it finished loading, he found himself seeing through the visual feed of a staffbot.

And then he saw his daughter.

He tried calling out to her, but she didn't seem to hear. The bot didn't output his audio input.

He tried to reach out to her, and the staffbot he was viewing the world through reached out.

And handed her that mask that only he and his daughter's sleeper side had seen. The Vanny mask; the mask that William had made to control Sylvia's sister. The mask that Sleeper had stolen before it had been used, and then lost after she saved Gregory and caused the Breach.

The mask that Fazbear Entertainment had tried to model technician masks after.

His daughter's Civilian alter, Civ, was currently fronting; he could tell from her eyes. She had never seen the mask before.

He tried to call for her to stop and put the mask down, but again, the staffbot didn't output his audio input.

He felt himself collapse to his knees as he watched Cassie put on the mask. And as she did, the staffbot shut down.

He could remove his VR headset again.

He threw the thing off with such force that it skidded to the other side of his apartment, landing under the shelf that held his father's retro Bonnie mask. He didn't care if the VR headset was broken or not.

Sweating, shaking, and disoriented, Desmond took a moment to breathe before clambering to his feet and calling for his daughter.

He didn't get a response.

Whilst he had been training, Cassie had gone off somewhere. And if that was really her who he had witnessed through the eyes of the staffbot, she was at a Fazbear Entertainment controlled facility. Though there was no way of telling which one.

Any Faz Ent facility could have staffbots. The mask could have been taken anywhere.

Cassie could be anywhere.

So he put on his work boots and ran outside.

Someone had to have seen his daughter, right?

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[supercantaloupe]

Hi independent living anon back actually you mentioned the instant pot and my friend's mom somehow went from software engineer to food blogger and her first cookbook is like well they're Indian to it's ilke Indian instant pot stuff you should check that out if it interests you and if the book is behind a paywall she has recipes on her site and stuff her blog is called Ministry of Curry. Anyway your post kind of made me realize that the actually mechanics of cooking I feel ok with but it was just the idea of buying my own groceries deciding what to buy and fashioning that into food but now that you said it depends on like figuring out stuff that you want to eat etc I feel like completely changed my perspective even though it's kind of obvious. Anyway super helpful post thanks anon out have a good day/week/year/life

ooh that does sound interesting, i don't cook a lot of indian food myself but i feel like i should get into it because there's a lot of really delicious vegetarian indian dishes and i want to try and expand my arsenal of vegetarian meals.

anyway, with respect to knowing what to buy and what to make with that, one thing that i like to do to make things easier for myself is having a well stocked pantry of nonperishables that i can pull from whenever i need. you can pick up items a few at a time when you grocery shop so you can build your pantry over time rather than having to get everything all at once which is overwhelming and pricey. but basically i try to always have dry pasta, rice, canned beans, canned tomatoes, canned pumpkin, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, broth base, honey, garlic and onions, potatoes, oil, peanut butter, etc in my pantry at all times (and eggs, milk, butter, and yogurt in my fridge). very basic things that can be turned into meals without a ton of prep. then my meal planning for a week will hinge on several factors: what i want to eat, what time am i going to have to cook and eat during the week (ie will i be able to cook dinner during the week or will i have to pack dinners ahead of time every day), and what's available/in season. i do a lot of shopping at the farmers market so i'll often figure out what i want to make based on what's fresh that time of year; recently i've been loving these delicious baby kales, which are only available in the winter here. in the summer it'll be lots of tomatoes and peaches and eggplants! i like to cook with what's in season a lot of the time because you can get deals that way and because in season local produce is very nutritious and usually more flavorful than what you can buy at a grocery store. but that will depend on what you have available where you live.

basically, i don't really sit down and plan in detail what to cook and eat during an entire week and then go out and shop for everything i need to make those things all at once -- i try to keep my pantry well stocked with versatile and shelf stable ingredients that i can use spontaneously to make larger meals out of, based on what i want to eat and what is fresh and available at any given time.

[raksha-the-demon]

Just curious what the difference between a roguelike and a soulslike actually is? - I see those descriptors a lot but it's hard to grasp as someone who doesn't play a variety of games

THANK YOU for giving me an excuse to talk about this. Also sorry for taking so long, it's just that every time I started writing this out I ended up getting way too lost in the weeds and having to backtrack so it didn’t just turn into a meandering essay of Raksha’s Opinions On Vidjagames. (Also shoutout to the spellchecker that thinks it should be “vidja games”. Perfect software, zero notes.)

So, first, a quick disclaimer that these terms, like all genre terms but particularly gaming genre terms, are fuzzy and ill-defined. Not everyone draws the line between them in exactly the same place, but the important thing is that there is a line, and some games are clearly on different sides of it. Like Hades and Elden Ring, which was the comparison that gave me psychic damage.

Roguelikes (named after the 1980s game Rogue) and soulslikes (named after Dark Souls et al) are both known for being difficult genres where you die a lot and it takes many, many, many attempts to actually win. The major design difference between them is that roguelikes use random generation that changes things up when you die, while soulslike games keep the world pretty much static. But I think a more useful distinction from a player perspective is that roguelikes emphasize strategy while soulslikes emphasize tactics. 

Strategy is about broader planning and overall intent, while tactics are about specific actions taken moment to moment. If you were cleaning a room part of your strategy might be “work top to bottom” while your tactics would be more like “clean this specific shelf first”. Both types of planning are used in each game (it's kind of impossible to have one without the other), but the emphasis changes. The randomized nature of roguelikes force the player to constantly adjust to new situations, whereas soulslike games encourage players to continually iterate on and perfect methods for dealing with very specific and known problems.

Let’s imagine two scenarios. Both start off the same way, with a player exploring a dungeon. They start in a room with three skeletons, which they kill. In the back of a room is a chest with a cool sword. It’s better than the player’s current weapon, so they equip it and continue to the next room, where the boss is waiting. The boss does a stomping attack that the player wasn’t expecting, and the player dies. They respawn back at the start of the dungeon.

In the soulslike scenario, the player still has the cool sword equipped, which they use to kill those first three skeletons even more easily than before. There’s no longer an item chest in the room because they already looted it, so the player continues to the boss fight. They know about the stomping attack now, so when the animation starts they’re able to dodge out of the way. This time they are killed when the boss throws a rock at them, so on the next iteration the player tries standing under the boss during the rock throw, so that they can’t be hit. This process continues with the player iterating on their battle tactics until they eventually win and can proceed further into the game. 

In the rougelike scenario the player no longer has the cool sword when they respawn, and the first room has a pair of wolves instead of skeletons, and no item chest. The next room doesn’t contain the boss this time, but five skeletons and a spike trap. The player does find an item chest here, this time containing a bow. They equip it, and then proceed through several more rooms of random monsters before coming to the boss room. The boss does exactly the same things it did the first time around, but this time the player is using a bow, so they decide to keep their distance and attack from range. They don’t have to dodge the stomp attack because they’re too far away for it to hit. The rock toss almost gets them, but they see it coming and are able to duck behind cover. The boss eventually kills them with an area attack, and the player goes back to the start, where they fight through a new version of the dungeon and find a new weapon, which opens up different strategies for how to tackle the boss. 

Personally I find the soulslike model frustrating, because it feels like I’m just running headfirst into a wall over and over again. Roguelikes don’t give me that same sensation despite being more punishing in a lot of ways, because each run keeps things fresh. Other people love soulslikes because they enjoy perfecting their skill, and find the randomness of roguelikes to be an impediment to that.

[omniseurs-blog]

Hello, welcome to my blog, I am Omniseur. I plan to mostly talk about learning, various topics I'm interested in, self improvement, and mental health, though currently I mostly talk about my personal experiences with having a severe mental illness (smi) and events happening in my life.

I am interested in:

- Languages/linguistics/conlangs

- History, especially around the Mediterranean sea (Romans, Greeks, Jews, Arabs, Egyptians, Moors, etc.)

- Psychology/Pharmacology/Neurology

- Art/Drawing/Painting/Digital art

- Computers/programming/software/hardware

- plants/gardening

- self sustainability/survival tactics

My hobbies are:

- traditional & digital art (sci-fi/cyberpunk and tolkeinesque fantasy based characters, semirealism)

- knitting & crocheting

- large scale historical recreations Minecraft

- creating languages (conlangs)

- programming (learning Java for Minecraft mods, plan on learning C++/C#)

I am diagnosed with, and/or talk about:

- schizoaffective bipolar

- ADHD

- PTSD

- generalized anxiety disorder

- non suicidal self harm

Not diagnosed, may talk about:

- Autism

- addiction

- BPD

Future projects I plan on doing:

- creating (a) game(s)

-- a fun and interactive language learning game

-- a single player grindfest RPG that likely wont appeal to a massive audience

-- a game about schizophrenia

- creating a sci-fi/cyberpunk fantasy graphic novel taking place in a ecocapitalist theocratic democracy spread across multiple planets and species with heavy themes of inequality, racism/specieism, addiction, and corporate manipulation/monopolization

- a recreation of the city of Alexandria, Egypt during ptolemaic control when the library of Alexandria was at its peak, in minecraft(current work in progress)

- a forest with a giant tree at its center, functioning as a library/learning resource for (almost) any living or dead language that is learnable (languages such as linear A and B will be included but not learnable)

- recreations of other important libraries and the cities/towns they resided in throughout the world and throughout history, including Africa, pre-colonial Americas, India/Western Asia, east Europe, island nations, Australia, and lesser considered countries, in Minecraft.

- Minecraft mods to expand on books past their 100 page limit, add ability to upload txt and pdf files directly into books, categorize books/add a pinakes book with functions to lead you to the right book and automatically categorize books when you type the title into the pinakes, add horse drawn wagons (storage, single person, and multiple person wagons), add papyrus paper, papyrus stylus, papyrus "book" shelf, clay tablets, chiselable/"writeable"/"paintable" stone and related blocks blocks, and preset Greek/roman/egyptian sculptures

[bestplanogramming]

As retail continues to evolve, two significant trends are reshaping the industry: the rise of self-service options and the growing importance of shelf space optimization. Together, these innovations are creating a seamless shopping experience for consumers while maximizing profitability for retailers. Planograms, a tool traditionally used for shelf planning, are playing a pivotal role in merging these two trends into a cohesive retail strategy.

[tudip123]

Unlocking Business Potential: The Power of Enterprise Software Development

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, businesses are constantly seeking innovative solutions to stay ahead of the competition. One such transformative force is enterprise software development. This dynamic field has become the cornerstone for organizations looking to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and drive overall growth.

Introduction:

Enterprise software development is not just about creating applications; it's a strategic investment in the future of your business. From automating complex processes to fostering seamless collaboration, the benefits of bespoke enterprise software are multifaceted and profound.

Efficiency Redefined:

One of the primary advantages of enterprise software development is its ability to optimize and automate business processes. Tailored solutions enable organizations to eliminate manual tasks, reduce errors, and enhance overall productivity. This newfound efficiency translates into cost savings, allowing companies to allocate resources strategically and focus on core business objectives.

Customization for Success:

Off-the-shelf solutions may offer a quick fix, but they often fall short of meeting the unique needs of a business. Enterprise software development allows for tailor-made solutions that align perfectly with specific workflows, ensuring optimal functionality and user experience. This customization empowers businesses to adapt to changing requirements seamlessly.

Integration for Seamless Operations:

Modern businesses rely on a multitude of tools and systems to operate efficiently. Enterprise software development facilitates the integration of diverse applications, creating a cohesive digital ecosystem. This interoperability not only enhances overall efficiency but also provides a holistic view of the business, enabling better decision-making.

Data-driven Insights:

In today's data-driven world, information is power. Enterprise software development empowers organizations with robust analytics and reporting tools, offering valuable insights into key performance indicators. This data-driven approach enables informed decision-making, strategic planning, and a proactive response to market trends.

Enhanced Collaboration:

Collaboration is the backbone of successful enterprises. Tailored software solutions can incorporate features that foster communication and collaboration among teams, irrespective of geographical boundaries. This heightened connectivity accelerates project timelines, encourages innovation, and cultivates a culture of teamwork.

Security as a Priority:

With the rising threat of cyber-attacks, data security is non-negotiable. Enterprise software development allows businesses to implement robust security measures tailored to their specific needs. From encryption protocols to user access controls, these solutions ensure that sensitive information remains safeguarded against evolving cyber threats.

Scalability for Growth:

As businesses evolve, so do their requirements. Enterprise software developed with scalability in mind can adapt to the changing needs of an organization. Whether it's accommodating a growing user base, expanding functionality, or integrating with new technologies, scalable solutions future-proof businesses against unforeseen challenges.

Conclusion:

Enterprise software development is not merely a technological investment; it's a strategic imperative for businesses aspiring to thrive in today's competitive landscape. From enhancing efficiency to fostering innovation, the power of bespoke software solutions is unparalleled. As businesses navigate the digital era, embracing enterprise software development is the key to unlocking their full potential. It's time to transform challenges into opportunities and pave the way for a future where technology propels businesses to unprecedented heights.

[taperwolf]

When I was browsing at a local thrift store, I came across something that I might have picked up — if I didn't already have one in storage somewhere.

This is the Sony Watchman FD-C290 TV/Radio alarm clock. It has an LED clock display, an AM/FM radio, and a tiny television. You'd expect something of this size to be a little LCD display, and ten or twenty years later you'd be right — but this little guy came out in the late 1980s, so those didn't exist. No, this thing has a CRT.

(This photo is taken from a teardown of the related FD-20 by experimental-engineering.co.uk .)

Now, the story of how I came to have one of these is a bit odd. My senior year in high school — 1993-4 — I got together with another guy in my class to do a science fair project. Now, we were in rural Wyoming, and it was pretty rare for even people in big cities to have access to the internet, but our bright idea was to build a virtual reality setup.

I'd picked up a book with a CD attached which included a software package called Rend386, which would display, in real time and on 80386 and 80486 PCs, very constrained virtual worlds. These were incredibly simple, of course; to my memory it was primitive-based, where you could define cubes, cylinders, and spheres, and combine those into more complex shapes, with a degree of animation and interactivity possible. I don't think there were hardware 3d graphics available yet at all in the PC world, so this was all running on incredibly overtaxed CPUs. But it did give a glimpse of what VR would become.

The software supported two bits of repurposed game hardware: the active 3d glasses Sega made for the Master System, and the Nintendo Power Glove. By some coincidence, those two items, and a couple of Sony Watchmans (one standalone and one in a clock radio), were standing dusty on the electronics shelf of the local Ben Franklin/Ace Hardware, and by further coincidence my mom worked there at the time; she talked her boss into discounting the stuff to be purchasable by our meager funds.

The glasses worked by blocking one eye, then the other, while you looked at a screen that showed the scene from each eye's viewpoint in synchrony. The PowerGlove worked by having bend sensors to detect your hand making a fist, and ultrasonic sensors to detect its position in 3d space. The book gave directions for building a circuit to interface the two to a PC, which my friend followed, since he was the one who knew how to solder. (I wouldn't learn until decades later.) And this all actually worked, most of the time — you could steer your avatar, rendered by a single floating hand, around the simple world via joystick, see everything in 3d, and pick up and drop designated objects by moving your hand into them and making a fist. Of course, the frame rate was terrible, and using the glasses cut that in half, but it was all pretty exciting at the time. One of the big demos was navigating around some objects and walking onto a Ferris wheel, which would lift you up in the air and everything.

The book had some stuff about getting two VGA cards to run on the same machine, in order to output the two stereo views at the same time, and to use expensive displays and optics to create a head-mounted display. But our quick-and-dirty plan was to take the VGA signal from the computer, convert that down to NTSC video and use an RF modulator to put it on a TV channel, and feed it into the two Watchmans, which we'd affix to the glasses, one attached over each eye; they'd both be showing both views, but you'd only be able to see the proper ones. Unfortunately, we ran out of time and technical skills, and the science fair hit when we were still displaying on a big CRT. We actually went to the state science fair with that project, though it didn't get much love from the judges there.

I inherited most of the equipment afterwards — my friend claimed the standalone Watchman — and I'm not entirely sure if I still have the PowerGlove or not. But I do have the clock radio. Somewhere.

[appringerblogs]

Custom Web Application Development : A Complete Guide

Custom web application development is the art and science of creating unique, purpose-built software solutions that cater precisely to the distinct needs of businesses or organizations. App Ringer, our commitment to excellence in custom web application development is unwavering. We understand that every enterprise has its own set of challenges and goals, and that’s why we offer a personalized approach to crafting web applications. Our team of skilled developers at App Ringer collaborates closely with clients, conducting in-depth consultations to comprehend their specific requirements and objectives. We convert these insights into fully customized web applications via a painstaking process of planning, coding, and deployment. Through the utilization of state-of-the-art technologies and creative design, we guarantee that our clients obtain not only a resolution but also a competitive edge in the digital domain. At App Ringer, we take pride in creating custom web apps that not only satisfy our clients’ specific needs but also go above and beyond their expectations, giving them a strong tool to succeed in the fast-paced commercial world of today.

Let’s break the whole term- custom web application word by word and look at its meaning.

Custom :- It indicates that the product has been carefully chosen to meet the unique needs and fundamental objectives of the company, which are reflected in its features, design, and user experience.

Web :- Web means that the product can be used over the internet without the need for users to download, update, or set it up themselves in order to access all of its features.

Application :- Unlike informational websites that primarily display data, the product includes specific features and a two-way interaction. Thus, a unique digital product that can be accessible online and offers users a variety of capabilities and interaction opportunities is a custom web application.

Types of Web Applications

Customized E-Commerce Websites :- Websites for online shopping that are specially designed to fit the requirements and brand of a company are known as customized e-commerce websites. Customized e-commerce websites are constructed from the bottom up, taking into account the distinct goods, services, and objectives of the company, in contrast to generic e-commerce templates. From the user interface to the checkout procedure, every aspect of these websites’ development and design is focused on delivering a smooth and customized user experience. Customization enables companies to highlight their distinctive brand, add particular features, and solve particular problems that might not be solved by off-the-shelf solutions. Whether it’s adding sophisticated features for product searches, optimizing the checkout process, or creating a distinctive look that captures the essence of the brand, a customized e-commerce website guarantees a custom solution that fits the goals of the company, increases user engagement, and eventually propels online success.

Customized Content Management Systems (CMS) :- Solutions specifically designed to manage, create, and arrange digital material on websites or other online platforms are referred to as customized content management systems, or CMS. Customized CMS systems, as opposed to off-the-shelf solutions, are made especially to satisfy the particular needs and preferences of a company or organization. User permissions, publication workflows, and content production are all made flexible by this degree of personalization. Companies can customize features and functionalities to meet their unique requirements, which improves efficiency and harmonizes with their branding in content management. Scalability is another benefit of customized CMS solutions; it lets companies grow and change their online presence as their demands change. A customized content management system (CMS) enables organizations to have a content management system that not only fits their current needs but also evolves with them over time, offering a more seamless and effective content management experience. Features such as personalized interfaces, user-friendly content editing tools, and integrations that match the specific goals of the business.

Integrated Web Applications :- One kind of software solution that unifies several systems and functionalities into a single, coherent platform is called an integrated web application. Through the seamless integration of many tools and components, these apps are intended to optimize corporate operations. Databases, software programs, and services are frequently linked together in web applications through integration to produce a more cohesive and effective digital environment. A customer relationship management (CRM) system and an e-commerce platform can be integrated, or features and functionalities can be improved by integrating third-party APIs. Enhanced collaboration, process automation, and a more cohesive and user-friendly experience for end users and organizations are the objectives of integrated web apps. By utilizing the advantages of various tools and systems, this strategy enables businesses to increase productivity and enhance overall performance in the digital environment.

Social Networking Websites :- Social networking websites are online platforms designed to facilitate social interaction, collaboration, and content sharing among individuals or groups. These websites provide users with the ability to create personal profiles, connect with friends or colleagues, and share various types of content such as text posts, images, videos, and links. Popular examples include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Social networking sites often feature tools for communication, such as private messaging, comments, and discussion forums, allowing users to engage in real-time conversations. They are important for bringing individuals together who share interests, creating a sense of community, and acting as effective instruments for networking on both a personal and professional level. Furthermore, social networking sites are essential for the distribution of material since they let users share news, trends, and updates with a larger audience. Social networking sites serve a variety of functions and have different dynamics. These include content creation, professional networking, socializing, and brand marketing. These platforms have grown to be an essential component of the digital environment, impacting worldwide connections and interactions between people and corporations as well as defining online communication.

Mobile Apps :- Software applications created especially to operate on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets are known as mobile apps. These applications are designed to offer consumers a variety of features, services, or entertainment straight on their mobile devices. App shops, like Google Play for Android smartphones and the Apple App Store for iOS devices, are where mobile apps may be downloaded and installed. Numerous uses for mobile apps exist, such as social networking, productivity, gaming, education, health and fitness, and more. They are created for many mobile operating systems, the most well-known of which are Android (Google) and iOS (Apple).Coding, design, and testing are all part of the process of developing mobile apps to make sure the user experience is seamless. Apps may improve functionality and user interaction by utilizing device features like touchscreens, accelerometers, GPS, and cameras. They might also provide synchronization with internet services and offline functionality.With mobile applications, you can easily access information, services, and entertainment while on the go, making them an indispensable aspect of modern living. As mobile technology develops and developers come up with creative ways to satisfy different customer wants and preferences, their importance only grows.

Web Service :- A web service is a software program created to facilitate data interchange and communication via the internet between various programs or systems. It offers a common interface via which many software applications can communicate with one another, independent of the platforms, technologies, or programming languages they may employ. In order to simplify communication, web services usually adhere to a set of standards and protocols, such as SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) or HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol). Web services are frequently employed in service-oriented architectures (SOAs), where they are essential for creating systems that are both scalable and interoperable. Web services can be broadly classified into two categories: SOAP-based services and RESTful (Representational State Transfer) services. While SOAP services are more formal and provide a defined means for applications to communicate structured data, RESTful services are renowned for their simplicity and are frequently utilized in web development.Different programs can be integrated together and share data, functionality, and services with ease thanks to web services. They are essential to the development of contemporary software and websites because they make it easier to create dispersed, networked systems that can effectively communicate and work together via the internet.

Online Communities :- Different programs can be integrated together and share data, functionality, and services with ease thanks to web services. They are essential to the development of contemporary software and websites because they make it easier to create dispersed, networked systems that can effectively communicate and work together via the internet.

Benefits of Creating a Custom Product

Unique features :- Custom web apps are distinguished by their special features made to meet the demands of particular industries. These applications, in contrast to off-the-shelf options, are precisely designed to provide customized features that meet the specific needs of the customer. Custom web apps provide particular features such as customized user interfaces, workflows, and integrations that improve performance and user experience. These programs provide companies with skills that help them stand out in their respective markets, such as personalized data management systems and distinctive reporting tools. Custom web applications are distinctive because of their ability to scale and adapt to changing business needs. This gives them a competitive advantage in the digital market.

Scalability :- Custom web apps are known for their scalability, which highlights their capacity to expand and change to meet changing business requirements. These applications are made to easily grow in terms of both functionality and performance, in contrast to one-size-fits-all solutions. Without sacrificing effectiveness, custom web apps may handle larger data quantities, more features, and a growing user base. Because of its scalability, companies can grow their online presence without being constrained by set parameters. Custom web apps offer a base that can easily and efficiently scale, making them perfect for enterprises with dynamic and evolving requirements, whether they are dealing with increased user traffic or introducing new features.

Independence :- You have more control over an app when you build it yourself and don’t have to worry about external suppliers’ decisions regarding price or other matters. Building an app from scratch finally gives you the option to install it on your servers rather than using a cloud service, even though security standards occasionally prohibit the usage of cloud alternatives.

Reusability :- You can effectively use your backend code if you want to develop the next digital product with at least half of the same functionality at some point. As a result, the development will go more quickly and economically. As a result, creating a personalized digital product requires more money and effort. It fits your business needs, yet it’s worth the initial investment in the long run.

How to Build a Custom Web App

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Creating a personalized web application is a liberating experience that enables you to bring your original concepts to life digitally. It is possible to develop a customized solution that precisely matches your company’s requirements with meticulous planning and implementation. Let’s get started on the detailed steps involved in creating a unique web application.

1. Define Your Objectives

Clearly state the objectives and purpose of your online application.

Determine who the intended audience is and what needs they have.

Describe the essential elements and capabilities needed for success.

2. Choose the Right Technology Stack

Front-end and Back-end development, pick a programming language and framework that operate well together.

Select a suitable database to handle and keep your data.

Think about things like community support, security, and scalability.

3. Wireframing and Prototyping

Make wireframes to see how the user will navigate through the app.

Create prototypes in order to test the user interface and get preliminary input.

So, to make the design process go more quickly, use programs like Sketch or Figma.

4. Front-End Development

Write JavaScript, CSS, and HTML code for the user interface.

For efficiency, make use of front-end frameworks like Angular or React.

For a consistent user experience across devices, make sure your design is responsive.

5. Back-End Development

Create the server-side logic and put the database design into action.

Select a back-end framework and programming language that meet the needs of your project.

Prioritize building a dependable and expandable back-end system.

6. Database Integration

Integrate a database to effectively store and retrieve data.

Create a database schema that complements the data structure of your program.

To handle data effectively, use CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) activities.

7. Testing and Quality Assurance

Test thoroughly in order to find and address bugs.

Put user acceptability, integration, and unit testing into practice.

Make that the performance, security, and functionality of the app fulfill the required requirements.

8. Deployment and Hosting

Select a reputable web host to launch your application.

Set up the domain settings and make sure the security is adequate.

Track the app’s functionality after it has been deployed.

Cost of Building a Custom Web Application

A custom web application’s cost is a complex issue that is influenced by a number of variables. The intricacy of the project, including its features, functions, and scope, is a crucial factor in deciding costs. The total cost is also greatly influenced by the technology stack selected, the complexity of the design, and the user experience requirements. The budget may also be impacted by the requirement for scalable architecture, extensive testing procedures, and the incorporation of sophisticated functionality. Costs are also influenced by the development team’s location, communication tools, and project management efficiency. Other components that go into the expenditure include infrastructure needs, hosting options, security protocols, and continuing upkeep. It’s critical to see the expense as an investment in developing a special, customized solution that closely matches the demands and goals of the organization, rather than merely an outlay of cash. A reasonable budget that accurately represents the true cost of creating a bespoke web application will be ensured by working with knowledgeable developers and carrying out a thorough project evaluation.

Read more :- https://appringer.com/blog/digital-marketing/custom-web-app-development/

[surekhatechnology]

Details on Custom ERP Development Services for the Manufacturing Industry

In today’s fast-paced and increasingly competitive market, businesses are expected to operate with maximum efficiency while managing an ever-growing volume of data, processes, and customer demands. For organizations looking to streamline operations and make data-driven decisions, custom ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software has become more than just a strategic tool — it’s a necessity.

Custom ERP software development allows companies to build systems that align precisely with their unique workflows, business models, and industry-specific requirements. Unlike off-the-shelf ERP solutions that offer a one-size-fits-all approach, custom ERP development is tailored from the ground up, helping businesses scale effectively while maintaining flexibility and control.

Why Custom ERP Solutions Are Gaining Momentum

Out-of-the-box ERP systems may offer speed of implementation, but they often fall short when it comes to flexibility and full alignment with business goals. That’s where custom ERP solutions shine. They provide an adaptive framework designed around how a business actually operates.

With a custom ERP platform, businesses can:

Automate and integrate core business processes like finance, HR, sales, inventory, and customer relationship management.

Eliminate data silos and redundant systems.

Gain real-time insights into performance through personalized dashboards and analytics.

Enhance data security with role-based access and tailored compliance protocols.

Whether you're in manufacturing, retail, logistics, or services, having an ERP system that's molded to your specific operations can dramatically improve decision-making and reduce operational bottlenecks.

The Role of Custom ERP in Digital Transformation

Digital transformation isn’t just a buzzword — it’s the key to future-proofing a business. Implementing a custom ERP system is a major milestone in that journey. When thoughtfully planned and developed, a tailored ERP solution enables automation at scale, reduces human error, and brings every department onto the same digital page.

Furthermore, a custom ERP integrates easily with existing third-party applications, cloud infrastructure, and APIs, allowing businesses to leverage their existing technology stack rather than start from scratch.

This is where choosing the right ERP Development Company makes all the difference. A skilled partner will not only build the solution but also guide the business through strategic planning, change management, data migration, user training, and long-term maintenance.

Choosing the Right ERP Development Company

Finding the right development partner is just as crucial as the software itself. The best ERP development companies don't just write code—they understand your industry challenges, anticipate future requirements, and design solutions that grow with your business.

Here’s what to look for:

Experience Across Domains: Choose a company with a proven portfolio across multiple industries. This ensures they bring cross-functional knowledge to the table.

Scalability and Flexibility: Your ERP system should be future-ready. Make sure the company offers scalable architecture and modular development.

Agile Methodology: Development should be iterative, with ongoing feedback loops, to ensure the final product aligns with real-time business needs.

Post-Deployment Support: Ensure long-term support, updates, and training are part of the package, not an afterthought.

A reliable ERP Development Company will always involve you in the planning phase, map out your internal processes in detail, and translate that into a powerful software infrastructure that reflects your business DNA.

Features of a Robust Custom ERP System

Here are the key modules that most successful businesses integrate into their ERP systems:

Finance and Accounting: Automated billing, invoicing, and financial reporting.

Inventory Management: Real-time stock tracking, demand forecasting, and warehouse integration.

Sales & CRM: Customer segmentation, lead tracking, and personalized sales pipelines.

Human Resources: Recruitment workflows, payroll, and performance management.

Project Management: Task tracking, team collaboration, and resource allocation.

Depending on your industry, you may also require custom modules like production planning, quality control, compliance, or field service management.

A professional ERP Development Company can assess these requirements and suggest the most cost-effective and scalable implementation path.

Business Benefits You Can Expect

A custom-built ERP system is an investment that pays off in multiple ways:

Increased Productivity: By automating repetitive tasks and integrating data sources, employees can focus on strategic work rather than manual entry.

Enhanced Accuracy: Fewer errors mean better business intelligence and less rework.

Real-Time Reporting: Empower managers with real-time dashboards that highlight KPIs and operational bottlenecks.

Customer Satisfaction: With improved workflows and better service delivery, your end users enjoy a seamless experience.

All these benefits converge into one major outcome: growth. With the right ERP infrastructure in place, businesses can expand their offerings, scale geographically, and respond faster to market changes.

Final Thoughts

Custom ERP software is no longer a luxury reserved for large enterprises. With the evolution of technology and the rise of specialized ERP development partners, even mid-sized and growing businesses can reap the benefits of tailored digital systems.

Choosing the right partner is key. A trusted ERP development company will work closely with you to understand your business, streamline your operations, and set the foundation for long-term digital success.

[manosreenath]

Streamline Your ERP Plastic Manufacturing: The Otibro Techni Advantage

The plastic manufacturing industry is a dynamic landscape, constantly evolving with new materials, technologies, and customer demands. From injection molding to extrusion and blow molding, managing complex processes, intricate bills of material, and volatile raw material prices can be a Herculean task. Without a robust system, companies often grapple with inefficiencies, costly errors, and missed opportunities.

This is where a purpose-built ERP system becomes an absolute game-changer. And when it comes to tailoring ERP solutions specifically for the plastic industry, Otibro Techni stands out as a leading partner, understanding the nuanced challenges and delivering transformative results.

The Mold of Manual Management: Why Traditional Methods Fall Short

Many plastic manufacturers still rely on a patchwork of spreadsheets, isolated software, and manual processes. This often leads to:

Inaccurate Inventory: Difficulty tracking raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods leads to stockouts, overstocking, and wasted capital.

Production Bottlenecks: Inefficient scheduling, lack of real-time visibility into machine availability, and poor capacity planning cripple output.

Quality Control Challenges: Manual quality checks are prone to error, making it hard to maintain consistent product standards and ensure traceability.

Cost Overruns: Poor visibility into production costs, regrind management, and material consumption can erode profit margins.

Compliance Headaches: Meeting stringent industry regulations and maintaining audit trails becomes a daunting task.

Slow Decision-Making: Lack of centralized, real-time data means managers are often making decisions based on outdated information.

Forging a Future with ERP: The Otibro Techni Advantage

An ERP system designed for plastic manufacturing acts as a central nervous system, integrating every aspect of your operations into a single, cohesive platform. Here's how it transforms your business:

1. Precision Production Planning & Scheduling:

ERP systems enable precise scheduling of machines, molds, and labor. They account for multi-cavity tooling, family molds, and complex production sequences, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and minimizing downtime. This leads to significantly improved on-time delivery.

2. Intelligent Inventory Management:

Track raw materials (resins, additives, colorants), work-in-progress, and finished goods in real-time. Features like batch tracking, lot tracking, and FIFO/FEFO ensure optimal stock levels, reduce waste, and manage shelf-life-sensitive materials.

3. Robust Quality Control & Traceability:

From incoming raw material inspection to in-process checks and final product testing, ERP ensures consistent quality. It provides end-to-end traceability, allowing you to track every component from supplier to the finished product, crucial for compliance and swift issue resolution.

4. Optimized Cost Management:

Gain granular insights into your production costs, including raw materials, labor, machine usage, and overheads. Manage regrind effectively, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure accurate job costing and profitability analysis.

5. Streamlined Supply Chain & Procurement:

Automate purchase orders, manage supplier relationships, and gain real-time visibility into inbound shipments. This strengthens supplier collaboration and ensures timely availability of critical materials.

6. Real-time Reporting & Analytics:

Access comprehensive dashboards and generate real-time reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) like OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), production output, waste percentages, and financial performance. This empowers informed decision-making.

Otibro Techni specializes in implementing ERP solutions that are not just generic software, but deeply tailored to the unique workflows of plastic manufacturing, whether you're dealing with intricate injection molded components, continuous extruded profiles, or large blow molded containers. Their expertise ensures that the system aligns perfectly with your specific operational needs, from managing multi-level BOMs to handling tooling controls.

Your Future is Molded by Smart Choices

In the competitive world of plastic manufacturing, embracing digital transformation through a specialized ERP system is no longer an option, but a necessity. It’s about more than just efficiency; it’s about agility, resilience, and sustained growth. By partnering with experts like Otibro Techni, you can streamline your operations, minimize waste, elevate product quality, and ultimately, enhance your profitability.

Ready to unlock the full potential of your plastic manufacturing business? Connect with Otibro Techni today for a personalized demo of their industry-specific ERP solution and discover how you can achieve operational excellence.

[scholarlyhobbit]

The neat thing is you could repair this, and as long as you can get or make parts, it'll run.

Today, there's no right to repair anything. Companies aren't obligated to sell parts or use nonproprietary parts that allow you to fix a fuse or a clip or a shelf. Couple that with the aggressive implementation of "smart" devices that are as quick to be un-updatable as your cell phone and the steady shift towards cheaper and more disposable materials for every aspect of the machine, and you're paying upwards of $1000 for a disposable machine, full of precious metals and components that children are enslaved to mine across the global South.

According to the US Department of Energy, the average well maintained fridge should last 12 years, which I personally find generous. Other sources cite a range of 4-15 years. Let's cut the difference and say 8 years, presuming the smart software can still be updated and nothing burns out or breaks. If we look at a comparable bottom freezer icebox with ice maker at Lowe's, which is recently well-specced, like this 60s machine, I'd pay $1600 before taxes, delivery, and installation here in New Orleans. So I'm looking at a cost, with planned obsolescence, of $200 per year.

Meanwhile, that icebox is the equivalent of $4700 today, and it's still running, 60 years later. That's $78 per year and going down.

Between value for money and reducing the burden on the environment, well made appliances that don't rely on unnecessary computerised components and are repairable aren't just a nice idea -- they're a necessity. The planet can't afford disposable appliances and neither can people, whether the consumers or the people forced to harvest the materials and manufacture the machines. We all win if we return to the old standards of appliances that last and ones where the right to repair is guaranteed.

But as long as the only obligation of a corporation is to deliver profit to the shareholders, and profit is linked entirely to ceilingless growth, then we won't have 60 year old iceboxes still working. We'll have computerised coolers that break after a firmware update, and when we toss it into the landfill to buy another after 4 years, climate change will ensure that more workers in the global South die in the process of making it, a product not worth their lives and one they'd struggle to afford at all.

Suddenly, $4700 for a working, repairable, reliable icebox sounds like a bargain. But I'm not a shareholder, what do I know?

1963 Refrigerator 🤔