#to write something robust and efficient

[transienturl]

honestly? I think at this point the redpop code is straight up incomprehensible to me. there was a time I thought it was incomprehensible and then over time I thought I came to understand most of it. but we're going backwards at this point. there are so many layers of abstraction that I'm not even remotely able to follow it anymore. like there's a number of layers that I can see corresponding to expanded uses I could imagine for the components in question. but... sigh, I dunno. maybe I grew up on xkit rewritten and have been ruined for real codebases made by normal people forever now but like... you gotta factor that shit man idk.

[hms-no-fun]

Hi! I just read your post about your opinion on "AI" and I really liked it. If it's no bother, what's your opinion on people who use it for studying? Like writing essays, solving problems and stuff like that?

I haven't been a fan of AI from the beginning and I've heard that you shouldn't ask it for anything because then you help it develop. But I don't know how to explain that to friends and classmates or even if it's true anymore. Because I've seen some of the prompts it can come up with and they're not bad and I've heard people say that the summaries AI makes are really good and I just... I dunno. I'm at a loss

Sorry if this is a lot or something you simply don't want to reply to. You made really good points when talking about AI and I really liked it and this has been weighing on me for a while :)

on a base level, i don't really have a strongly articulated opinion on the subject because i don't use AI, and i'm 35 so i'm not in school anymore and i don't have a ton of college-aged friends either. i have little exposure to the people who use AI in this way nor to the people who have to deal with AI being used in this way, so my perspective here is totally hypothetical and unscientific.

what i was getting at in my original AI post was a general macroeconomic point about how all of the supposed efficiency gains of AI are an extension of the tech CEO's dislike of paying and/or giving credit to anyone they deem less skilled or intelligent than them. that it's conspicuous how AI conveniently falls into place after many decades of devaluing and deskilling creative/artistic labor industries. historically, for a lot of artists the most frequently available & highest paying gigs were in advertising. i can't speak to the specifics when it comes to visual art or written copy, but i *can* say that when i worked in the oklahoma film industry, the most coveted jobs were always the commercials. great pay for relatively less work, with none of the complications that often arise working on amateur productions. not to mention they were union gigs, a rare enough thing in a right to work state, so anyone trying to make a career out of film work wanting to bank their union hours to qualify for IATSE membership always had their ears to the ground for an opening. which didn't come often because, as you might expect, anyone who *got* one of those jobs aimed to keep it as long as possible. who could blame em, either? one person i met who managed to get consistent ad work said they could afford to work all of two or three months a year, so they could spend the rest of their time doing low-budget productions and (occasionally) student films.

there was a time when this was the standard for the film industry, even in LA; you expected to work 3 to 5 shows a year (exact number's hard to estimate because production schedules vary wildly between ads, films, and tv shows) for six to eight months if not less, so you'd have your bills well covered through the lean periods and be able to recover from what is an enormously taxing job both physically and emotionally. this was never true for EVERYONE, film work's always been a hustle and making a career of it is often a luck-based crapshoot, but generally that was the model and for a lot of folks it worked. it meant more time to practice their skills on the job, sustainably building expertise and domain knowledge that they could then pass down to future newcomers. anything that removes such opportunities decreases the amount of practice workers get, and any increased demand on their time makes them significantly more likely to burn out of the industry early. lower pay, shorter shoots, busier schedules, these aren't just bad for individual workers but for the entire industry, and that includes the robust and well-funded advertising industry.

well, anyway, this year's coca-cola christmas ad was made with AI. they had maybe one person on quality control using an adobe aftereffects mask to add in the coke branding. this is the ultimate intended use-case for AI. it required the expertise of zero unionized labor, and worst of all the end result is largely indistinguishable from the alternative. you'll often see folks despair at this verisimilitude, particularly when a study comes out that shows (for instance) people can't tell the difference between real poetry and chat gpt generated poetry. i despair as well, but for different reasons. i despair that production of ads is a better source of income and experience for film workers than traditional movies or television. i despair that this technology is fulfilling an age-old promise about the disposability of artistic labor. poetry is not particularly valued by our society, is rarely taught to people beyond a beginner's gloss on meter and rhyme. "my name is sarah zedig and i'm here to say, i'm sick of this AI in a major way" type shit. end a post with the line "i so just wish that it would go away and never come back again!" and then the haiku bot swoops in and says, oh, 5/7/5 you say? that is technically a haiku! and then you put a haiku-making minigame in your crowd-pleasing japanese nationalist open world chanbara simulator, because making a haiku is basically a matter of selecting one from 27 possible phrase combinations. wait, what do you mean the actual rules of haiku are more elastic and subjective than that? that's not what my english teacher said in sixth grade!

AI is able to slip in and surprise us with its ability to mimic human-produced art because we already treat most human-produced art like mechanical surplus of little to no value. ours is a culture of wikipedia-level knowledge, where you have every incentive to learn a lot of facts about something so that you can sufficiently pretend to have actually experienced it. but this is not to say that humans would be better able to tell the difference between human produced and AI produced poetry if they were more educated about poetry! the primary disconnect here is economic. Poets already couldn't make a fucking living making poetry, and now any old schmuck can plug a prompt into chatgpt and say they wrote a sonnet. even though they always had the ability to sit down and write a sonnet!

boosters love to make hay about "deskilling" and "democratizing" and "making accessible" these supposedly gatekept realms of supposedly bourgeois expression, but what they're really saying (whether they know it or not) is that skill and training have no value anymore. and they have been saying this since long before AI as we know it now existed! creative labor is the backbone of so much of our world, and yet it is commonly accepted as a poverty profession. i grew up reading books and watching movies based on books and hearing endless conversation about books and yet when i told my family "i want to be a writer" they said "that's a great way to die homeless." like, this is where the conversation about AI's impact starts. we already have a culture that simultaneously NEEDS the products of artistic labor, yet vilifies and denigrates the workers who perform that labor. folks see a comic panel or a corporate logo or a modern art piece and say "my kid could do that," because they don't perceive the decades of training, practice, networking, and experimentation that resulted in the finished product. these folks do not understand that just because the labor of art is often invisible doesn't mean it isn't work.

i think this entire conversation is backwards. in an ideal world, none of this matters. human labor should not be valued over machine labor because it inherently possesses an aura of human-ness. art made by humans isn't better than AI generated art on qualitative grounds. art is subjective. you're not wrong to find beauty in an AI image if the image is beautiful. to my mind, the value of human artistic labor comes down to the simple fact that the world is better when human beings make art. the world is better when we have the time and freedom to experiment, to play, to practice, to develop and refine our skills to no particular end except whatever arbitrary goal we set for ourselves. the world is better when people collaborate on a film set to solve problems that arise organically out of the conditions of shooting on a live location. what i see AI being used for is removing as many opportunities for human creativity as possible and replacing them with statistical averages of prior human creativity. this passes muster because art is a product that exists to turn a profit. because publicly traded companies have a legal responsibility to their shareholders to take every opportunity to turn a profit regardless of how obviously bad for people those opportunities might be.

that common sense says writing poetry, writing prose, writing anything is primarily about reaching the end of the line, about having written something, IS the problem. i've been going through the many unfinished novels i wrote in high school lately, literally hundreds of thousands of words that i shared with maybe a dozen people and probably never will again. what value do those words have? was writing them a waste of time since i never posted them, never finished them, never turned a profit off them? no! what i've learned going back through those old drafts is that i'm only the writer i am today BECAUSE i put so many hours into writing generic grimdark fantasy stories and bizarrely complicated werewolf mythologies.

you know i used to do open mics? we had a poetry group that met once a month at a local cafe in college. each night we'd start by asking five words from the audience, then inviting everyone to compose a poem using those words in 10 to 15 minutes. whoever wanted to could read their poem, and whoever got the most applause won a free drink from the cafe. then we'd spend the rest of the night having folks sign up to come and read whatever. sometimes you'd get heartfelt poems about personal experiences, sometimes you'd get ambitious soundcloud rappers, sometimes you'd get a frat guy taking the piss, sometimes you'd get a mousy autist just doing their best. i don't know that any of the poetry i wrote back then has particular value today, but i don't really care. the point of it was the experience in that moment. the experience of composing something on the fly, or having something you wrote a couple days ago, then standing up and reading it. the value was in the performance itself, in the momentary synthesis between me and the audience. i found out then that i was pretty good at making people cry, and i could not have had that experience in any other venue. i could not have felt it so viscerally had i just posted it online. and i cannot wrap up that experience and give it to you, because it only existed then.

i think more people would write poetry if they had more hours in a day to spare for frivolities, if there existed more spaces where small groups could organize open mics, if transit made those spaces more widely accessible, if everyone made enough money that they weren't burned the fuck out and not in the mood to go to an open mic tonight, if we saw poetry as a mode of personal reflection which was as much about the experience of having written it as anything else. this is the case for all the arts. right now, the only people who can afford to make a living doing art are already wealthy, because art doesn't pay well. this leads to brain drain and overall lowering quality standards, because the suburban petty bouge middle class largely do not experience the world as it materially exists for the rest of us. i often feel that many tech CEOs want to be remembered the way andy warhol is remembered. they want to be loved and worshipped not just for business acumen but for aesthetic value, they want to get the kind of credit that artists get-- because despite the fact that artists don't get paid shit, they also frequently get told by people "your work changed my life." how is it that a working class person with little to no education can write a story that isn't just liked but celebrated, that hundreds or thousands of people imprint on, that leaves a mark on culture you can't quantify or predict or recreate? this is AI's primary use-case, to "democratize" art in such a way that hacks no longer have to work as hard to pretend to be good at what they do. i mean, hell, i have to imagine every rich person with an autobiography in the works is absolutely THRILLED that they no longer have to pay a ghost writer!

so, circling back around to the meat of your question. as far as telling people not to use AI because "you're just helping to train it," that ship has long since sailed. getting mad at individuals for using AI right now is about as futile as getting mad at individuals for not masking-- yes, obviously they should wear a mask and write their own essays, but to say this is simply a matter of millions of individuals making the same bad but unrelated choice over and over is neoliberal hogwash. people stopped masking because they were told to stop masking by a government in league with corporate interests which had every incentive to break every avenue of solidarity that emerged in 2020. they politicized masks, calling them "the scarlet letter of [the] pandemic". biden himself insisted this was "a pandemic of the unvaccinated", helpfully communicating to the public that if you're vaccinated, you don't need to mask. all those high case numbers and death counts? those only happen to the bad people.

now you have CEOs and politicians and credulous media outlets and droves of grift-hungry influencers hard selling the benefits of AI in everything everywhere all the time. companies have bent over backwards to incorporate AI despite ethics and security worries because they have a fiduciary responsibility to their shareholders, and everyone with money is calling this the next big thing. in short, companies are following the money, because that's what companies do. they, in turn, are telling their customers what tools to use and how. so of course lots of people are using AI for things they probably shouldn't. why wouldn't they? "the high school/college essay" as such has been quantized and stripmined by an education system dominated by test scores over comprehension. it is SUPPOSED to be an exercise in articulating ideas, to teach the student how to argue persuasively. the final work has little to no value, because the point is the process. but when you've got a system that lives and dies by its grades, within which teachers are given increasingly more work to do, less time to do it in, and a much worse paycheck for their trouble, the essay increasingly becomes a simple pass/fail gauntlet to match the expected pace set by the simple, clean, readily gradable multiple choice quiz. in an education system where the stakes for students are higher than they've ever been, within which you are increasingly expected to do more work in less time with lower-quality guidance from your overworked teachers, there is every incentive to get chatgpt to write your essay for you.

do you see what i'm saying? we can argue all day about the shoulds here. of course i think it's better when people write their own essays, do their own research, personally read the assigned readings. but cheating has always been a problem. a lot of these same fears were aired over the rising popularity of cliffs notes in the 90s and 2000s! the real problem here is systemic. it's economic. i would have very little issue with the output of AI if existing conditions were not already so precarious. but then, if the conditions were different, AI as we know it likely would not exist. it emerges today as the last gasp of a tech industry that has been floundering for a reason to exist ever since the smart phone dominated the market. they tried crypto. they tried the metaverse. now they're going all-in on AI because it's a perfect storm of shareholder-friendly buzzwords and the unscientific technomythology that's been sold to laymen by credulous press sycophants for decades. It slots right into this niche where the last of our vestigial respect for "the artist" once existed. it is the ultimate expression of capitalist realism, finally at long last doing away with the notion that the suits at disney could never in their wildest dreams come up with something half as cool as the average queer fanfic writer. now they've got a program that can plagiarize that fanfic (along with a dozen others) for them, laundering the theft through a layer of transformation which perhaps mirrors how the tech industry often exploits open source software to the detriment of the open source community. the catastrophe of AI is that it's the fulfillment of a promise that certainly predates computers at the very least.

so, i don't really know what to tell someone who uses AI for their work. if i was talking to a student, i'd say that relying chatgpt is really gonna screw you over when it comes time take the SAT or ACT, and you have to write an essay from scratch by hand in a monitored environment-- but like, i also think the ACT and SAT and probably all the other standardized tests shouldn't exist? or at the very least ought to be severely devalued, since prep for those tests often sabotages the integrity of actual classroom education. although, i guess at this point the only way forward for education (that isn't getting on both knees and deep-throating big tech) is more real-time in-class monitored essay writing, which honestly might be better for all parties anyway. of course that does nothing to address research essays you can't write in a single class session. to someone who uses AI for research, i'd probably say the same thing as i would to someone who uses wikipedia: it's a fine enough place to start, but don't cite it. click through links, find sources, make sure what you're reading is real, don't rely on someone else's generalization. know that chatgpt is likely not pulling information from a discrete database of individual files that it compartmentalizes the way you might expect, but rather is a statistical average of a broad dataset about which it cannot have an opinion or interpretation. sometimes it will link you to real information, but just as often it will invent information from whole cloth. honestly, the more i talk it out, the more i realize all this advice is basically identical to the advice adults were giving me in the early 2000s.

which really does cement for me that the crisis AI is causing in education isn't new and did not come from nowhere. before chatgpt, students were hiring freelancers on fiverr. i already mentioned cliffs notes. i never used any of these in college, but i'll also freely admit that i rarely did all my assigned reading. i was the "always raises her hand" bitch, and every once in a while i'd get other students who were always dead silent in class asking me how i found the time to get the reading done. i'd tell them, i don't. i read the beginning, i read the ending, and then i skim the middle. whenever a word or phrase jumps out at me, i make a note of it. that way, when the professor asks a question in class, i have exactly enough specific pieces of information at hand to give the impression of having done the reading. and then i told them that i learned how to do this from the very same professor that was teaching that class. the thing is, it's not like i learned nothing from this process. i retained quite a lot of information from those readings! this is, broadly, a skill that emerges from years of writing and reading essays. but then you take a step back and remember that for most college students (who are not pursuing any kind of arts degree), this skillset is relevant to an astonishingly minimal proportion of their overall course load. college as it exists right now is treated as a jobs training program, within which "the essay" is a relic of an outdated institution that highly valued a generalist liberal education where today absolute specialization seems more the norm. so AI comes in as the coup de gras to that old institution. artists like myself may not have the constitution for the kind of work that colleges now exist to funnel you into, but those folks who've never put a day's thought into the work of making art can now have a computer generate something at least as good at a glance as basically anything i could make. as far as the market is concerned, that's all that matters. the contents of an artwork, what it means to its creator, the historic currents it emerges out of, these are all technicalities that the broad public has been well trained not to give a shit about most of the time. what matters is the commodity and the economic activity it exists to generate.

but i think at the end of the day, folks largely want to pay for art made by human beings. that it's so hard for a human being to make a living creating and selling art is a question far older than AI, and whose answer hasn't changed. pay workers more. drastically lower rents. build more affordable housing. make healthcare free. make education free. massively expand public transit. it is simply impossible to overstate how much these things alone would change the conversation about AI, because it would change the conversation about everything. SO MUCH of the dominance of capital in our lives comes down to our reliance on cars for transit (time to get a loan and pay for insurance), our reliance on jobs for health insurance (can't quit for moral reasons if it's paying for your insulin), etc etc etc. many of AI's uses are borne out of economic precarity and a ruling class desperate to vacuum up every loose penny they can find. all those billionaires running around making awful choices for the rest of us? they stole those billions. that is where our security went. that is why everything is falling apart, because the only option remaining to *every* institutional element of society is to go all-in on the profit motive. tax these motherfuckers and re-institute public arts funding. hey, did you know the us government used to give out grants to artists? did you know we used to have public broadcast networks where you could make programs that were shown to your local community? why the hell aren't there public youtube clones? why aren't there public transit apps? why aren't we CONSTANTLY talking about nationalizing these abusive fucking industries that are falling over themselves to integrate AI because their entire modus operandi is increasing profits regardless of product quality?

these are the questions i ask myself when i think about solutions to the AI problem. tech needs to be regulated, the monopolies need breaking up, but that's not enough. AI is a symptom of a much deeper illness whose treatment requires systemic solutions. and while i'm frustrated when i see people rely on AI for their work, or otherwise denigrate artists who feel AI has devalued their field, on some level i can't blame them. they are only doing what they've been told to do. all of which merely strengthens my belief in the necessity of an equitable socialist future (itself barely step zero in the long path towards a communist future, and even that would only be a few steps on the even longer path to a properly anarchist future). improve the material conditions and you weaken the dominance of capitalist realism, however minutely. and while there are plenty of reasons to despair at the likelihood of such a future given a second trump presidency, i always try to remember that socialist policies are very popular and a *lot* of that popularity emerged during the first trump administration. the only wrong answer here is to assume that losing an election is the same thing as losing a war, that our inability to put the genie back in its bottle means we can't see our own wishes granted.

i dunno if i answered your question but i sure did say a lot of stuff, didn't i?

[thebreakfastgenie]

this is one (1) redeemable voucher to complain about AO3's tagging system (if you like)

Thanks for the voucher!

I probably should have phrased that post differently because upon reflection what I hate is more downstream of AO3's tagging system. The system itself does what it's supposed to do: it organizes the archive. Of course, users get cutesy with it (and I'm guilty of this myself) and other users will use inaccurate tags on purpose to get more attention (this is not acceptable behavior), but neither of those things are the system's fault.

But because the tagging system is so robust and fics are tagged based on tropes, this culture has developed of hyper-curated, trope-based reading habits. This didn't exist before AO3 because it just wasn't possible to filter fics to that extent. Some of my favorite fic reading experiences have been fics that I stumbled across by mistake because I didn't know what they were or because I had to comb through broader categories.

And this is where I start sounding like Ted Gup. Ted Gup wrote this essay in the late 90s called The End of Serendipity about how computers being so efficient at retrieving information was going to bring about the end of people stumbling upon topics they wouldn't have otherwise explored. I had to read and respond to this essay in English class in middle school and I raked Ted Gup over the coals, because I was writing on my laptop with dozens of open tabs. I still think I was right to point out Ted Gup's failure to foresee the wiki walk, but now that I'm older and technology has developed more over the last fifteen years, I'm starting to think he had something of a point.

I was thinking about this in a fanfiction and fandom context because I recalled a post I reblogged recently saying (paraphrased) "I have nothing against shipping but some of you are too focused on shipping to the exclusion of everything else." I agree with that post, but for me part of the problem isn't even the focus on shipping, it's that the shipping content is often so formulaic. Fandom talks a big game about diversity and creativity in fanworks, but a lot of the actual output I see is incredibly formulaic. In my opinion that's related to the extreme focus on tropes. Tropes are great, but if you're only looking at fic as a list of tropes you're taking a very narrow view. I don't know what the direction of causality is here, if there even is one, but I think the tagging system and the way the tagging system is used facilitate this reductive trope-based outlook.

I'm from the fanfiction.net era and I find the character and relationship tagging on AO3 useful, but I don't really care for the additional tags. I had to train myself to even read them. I prefer to select fics based on titles and summaries, because those are created by the author. Obviously writing a summary is very different than writing a story (and in fact it's a different skill and it's hard!) but a summary is still written by the author, so it gives me some sense of their writing style. When authors actually include an excerpt in the summary it does that even more. Tags can be useful in conjunction with a summary, because well-selected tags make me curious how all the elements listed in the tags fit together. But I don't want to sort by Enemies to Lovers or whatever.

I don't expect everyone to read like I do, this is nothing more than one crank's ramblings about my personal dissatisfaction with the current state of fandom. Maybe it resonates with someone, and if it does they're welcome to reblog it, but I'm not trying to do social commentary here. Maybe it doesn't, and that's okay too.

I also don't know if the trope focus on booktok and in the traditional publishing world comes out of fanfiction or not but it's even more distressing to me there and I think it bothers me in the fanfiction sphere because of the possibility that fanfiction is contributing to that trend.

[lord-squiggletits]

I’d love to hear any comments/headcanons you have for pre-Tarn/pre-war Damus!

Those tags about him being touch starved due in part to his Outlier powers had me in my feels 😭😭 I loved that wonderful (and angsty) analysis on him.

Hmm I'm not sure I have that many but let's see if the ones I do have end up blossoming into a more robust list or not

Like most people, I headcanon Damus having an affinity for music long before becoming Tarn; I mean, his outlier power had literally nothing to do with sound at all to begin with (even once he started being able to do it at a distance), so it seems like for Tarn to have 'music lover' as one of his big traits, he would've picked it for a reason, no? Not all parts of Tarn (TM) have to be a complete pretense

Following that, because Damus' outlier broke all electrical devices/machines he touched, he became a singer because his own voice is something he can't break and that no one can take away from him. Maybe he would've tried non-electronic instruments, but he would've gravitated towards singing more than instrumental performance regardless

Also, depending on how you headcanon Cybertronian singing to work (do any of them "breathe"/push air like humans do or are their voices entirely synthesized? Is "breathing" a special mod or does it work as a function of ventilation/cooling), being empurata'd probably could've affected Damus' singing ability since he would no longer have a face/mouth to shape his sounds. Could still sing since he does have a voice box, but I imagine that, considering Damus wasn't able to touch anyone/anything anyways, losing his hands was way less hurtful to him than losing his face.

However, since his outlier ability would make him pretty much functionally disabled on Cybertron (literally everything and everyone is machines), Damus would've had a greater appreciation for physical mediums of art/function more than the average person, I think. In a society where pretty much everything is stored on datapads, computers, etc, Damus would've been a huge pen-and-paper, art canvas, stonecarving, etc kind of guy; a big appreciator of things that can survive without an electrical connection or any machine functioning. He's basically one of those people who, in human terms, would own a lot of antiquated stuff like record players, cassette decks, CDs, etc because his outlier forced him to adapt to (and then eventually enjoy the benefits/unique traits of) physical rather than digital mediums. I imagine this trait would make Damus odd among other hobbyists, since for both anatomical reasons (they're a mechanical species) and cultural reasons (history of mechanical superiority/anti-organic tendencies), most people would probably degrade physical media as less fast, efficient, flexible, etc compared to digital. Which does kind of make it ironic that Damus later became a Decepticon, but I suppose non-electrical/mechanical doesn't necessarily equate to being organic.

On account of not gaining control of his outlier until his outlaw days with Orion and co., I imagine Damus' job opportunities would've been very limited and he would've mostly had a very poor/limiting lifestyle (which also inclined him to be more interested in Megatron's writings and eventually becoming a Decepticon). Creativity isn't running well at the moment, but probably something like waste management (like being a garbage man) or some sort of manual hauling job, although Damus appears to have just been a normal 4-wheeled car alt-mode so I'm not sure he could've/would've gotten hired for heavy manual labor stuff. Perhaps he could've been a courier like Bumblebee was pre-war?

That also begs the question of how Damus compensated for his disability. Maybe to handle electronics, he could do so as long as he wore really thick gloves or something? Probably he'd also take advantage of stuff like voice commands/text to speech on electronic devices, so I imagine Damus' life wasn't completely devoid of any technology whatsoever. Do you think he'd be able to cook food on a stove top as long as he used a pair of tongs to grab it? I bet Damus had to get really good at improvising disability aids and getting basic life functions done without touching things directly with his hands, so maybe he was a bit of a tinkerer back then as well. And now I'm imagining Damus' home being full of elaborate Rube Goldberg machines that do very basic things like turn the stove to a specific temperature and turn it off after a set interval of time klsdalfjkdls

[i-am-vita]

Fic inspiration: that time you met Mihawk for the first time

Based on my OPLA oldermenxfemreader headcanons pseudo fanfic here.

Me thinking what would be a proper technique to distract Mihawk before stealing his cross as a last resort.

*Wild guitar strings appeared*

Oh...

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The probability of a Warlord walking to any ball, specially one in honour of the Marine, was low but never zero.

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Well, fuck.

That would undo all your timing and ruin the entire operation. Who knows when will you have another opportunity to infiltrate the Hacienda this easy.

Your crew is so efficient and low profile that the Marine have connected you to just a handful of the real amount of your thieveries through the years. You were sure if the World Gobernment realize how much fuck up they really were thanks to the Phantom Pirates, your bounties'd be thripled.

And neither of you wanted that.

So the red dress it was.

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With the corner of your eye, you managed to catch a glimpse of Raoul coming inside the room, the Host mere steps behind with his butler whispering in his ear. Your eyes found those of your maid-disguised crewmate, Carlotta, and gave her a small nod.

The clock was running from now on.

"May I have this dance, my lord. Kill some time before your business meeting?"

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The waltz came to it's end with both of you managing to maintain a proper pose and distance despise the intensity of his stare awakening a desire for nearness.

Over the shoulder of your dance partner, you saw Raoul making a circular move with his hand, signing you to keep going.

You noticed the Warlord's eyes scaning the crowd, no doubt looking for the butler who would take him to his meeting at the office currently being robbed by your crewmates.

Time for the big guns.

"Would you care to try something more... robust, my lord?"

"Do you feel an equal to the task, my lady?"

You gave him a wink and signal for a maid who approached you, whispered her something and sent her to the small orchesta near the corner.

You guided Dracule to the center of the emptying dance floor, your arm extended to his with only your hands touching... until the first strings of guitar and brass wind instruments started.

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To be continued...

A little excerpt from what I've been working on. I just need to learn how to write a proper dance scene.

And discover how one convinces Mihawk to dance at all in a public setting.

Let's start talking wine, that's sounds legit *googling wine puns*

Read fic here

[fruitytrollroll]

your writing is so good! what's your process? mostly in regards to how you work with drafts and come up with words. are there any tips you'd give to intermediate writers? love your work!

thank you so much for your compliments!! and I'll gladly answer your questions as best I can! ✨️

one resource i can't possibly recommend enough is wordhippo! it's a clean, efficient thesaurus and dictionary website, which organizes synonyms by their individual meanings, and which also has example sentences—which is a HUGE help in figuring out how unfamiliar words get used, and what kinds of sentences they sound best in. depending on the word, some will even have a subcategory of example sentences from "Classical Literature", which does a good job emulating the experience of encountering a new word in the wild, without having to commit to reading an entire book. on the subject of reading, though, English literature from the Romantic through the Victorian eras are a big inspiration for me, and I tend to try to emulate its constructions, figurative language, tone, and sense of drama in my own writing. a Norton anthology of whatever period of literature you're most interested in will serve you well, if you like to read for your writing—they tend to include poetry, essays, and even short stories and plays, with a lot of helpful footnotes and author biographies.

as for "how I work with drafts"... I'll admit I don't quite know how to answer this, because I often just write things straight out from start to finish? I tend to have a strong idea of where I want to go with a piece already when I've started. But I usually start in Google docs, get about a thousand words out, and then share what I have with a few close friends who are anticipating the piece, and who pump me up with compliments letting me know what's working well. :) lately, most of my writing projects are actually a result of having brainstormed with them in the first place, so they tend to have robust insight into my vision, and offer helpful suggestions and commentary (or they "wishlist" things, i.e. by saying, "oh it would be kinda hot if... 👀🔥" and then I'm just like oh damn, true 💖).

When I'm writing alone, though, I just skip to whatever parts of the story I'm most excited to write, and then stitch the resulting pieces together afterward. I always try to be mindful of the fact that if I'm not having fun writing it, it probably won't be fun for my audience to read, so I tend to "zoom out" or summarize moments that I don't think will be as interesting as where I'm ultimately headed (though I try to inject a little character or wordplay or metaphor or foreshadowing or SOMETHING into even these, to treat my reader while we're waiting for the main event to start. they're helpful for setting tone or setting the stage or setting up expectations for the remainder of the piece). As the author, you can always make time pass faster or slower at your convenience, so make good use of that to maintain interest.

To leave with a few brief kernels of advice: mine your dialogue for conflict; have each line in a conversation refer back to the previous statement whenever you can; don't preemptively solve your characters' problems for them with narrative convenience, because conflict can reveal new and interesting facets of a character that would otherwise go unexamined; you can replace a lot of dialogue tags with action instead, or omit them entirely by implying with vocabulary or sequence which character at any given moment is speaking; if you've written yourself into a corner, start over a few paragraphs before you hit the hump, and see if you can take things in a different direction; give new information, revelations, and emotional beats (or "turns", as my playwriting professor called them) space to breathe.

Also, as an erotic romance author, I cannot help but roll out my frequent refrain: get either really horny or really obsessed with something, because that will motivate you to improve like very little else.

I hope that helps! Let me know if I missed anything, and thank you so much for your kind words and your interest in my process! 🥰✨️

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Updates from Rust Community

Official

Announcing Rust 1.76.0

This Development-cycle in Cargo: 1.77

Project/Tooling Updates

zbus 4.0 released. zbus is a pure Rust D-Bus crate. The new version brings a more ergonomic and safer API. Release: zbus4

This Month in Rust OSDev: January 2024

Rerun 0.13 - real-time kHz time series in a multimodal visualizer

egui 0.26 - Text selection in labels

Hello, Selium! Yet another streaming platform, but easier

Observations/Thoughts

Which red is your function?

Porting libyaml to Safe Rust: Some Thoughts

Design safe collection API with compile-time reference stability in Rust

Cross compiling Rust to win32

Modular: Mojo vs. Rust: is Mojo 🔥 faster than Rust 🦀 ?

Extending Rust's Effect System

Allocation-free decoding with traits and high-ranked trait bounds

Cross-Compiling Your Project in Rust

Kind: Our Rust library that provides zero-cost, type-safe identifiers

Performance Roulette: The Luck of Code Alignment

Too dangerous for C++

Building an Uptime Monitor in Rust

Box Plots at the Olympics

Rust in Production: Interview with FOSSA

Performance Pitfalls of Async Function Pointers (and Why It Might Not Matter)

Error management in Rust, and libs that support it

Finishing Turborepo's migration from Go to Rust

Rust: Reading a file line by line while being mindful of RAM usage

Why Rust? It's the safe choice

[video] Rust 1.76.0: 73 highlights in 24 minutes!

Rust Walkthroughs

Rust/C++ Interop Part 1 - Just the Basics

Rust/C++ Interop Part 2 - CMake

Speeding up data analysis with Rayon and Rust

Calling Rust FFI libraries from Go

Write a simple TCP chat server in Rust

[video] Google Oauth with GraphQL API written in Rust - part 1. Registration mutation.

Miscellaneous

The book "Asynchronous Programming in Rust" is released

January 2024 Rust Jobs Report

Chasing a bug in a SAT solver

Rust for hardware vendors

[audio] How To Secure Your Audio Code Using Rust With Chase Kanipe

[audio] Tweede Golf - Rust in Production Podcast

[video] RustConf 2023

[video] Decrusting the tracing crate

Crate of the Week

This week's crate is microflow, a robust and efficient TinyML inference engine for embedded systems.

Thanks to matteocarnelos for the self-suggestion!

Please submit your suggestions and votes for next week!

Call for Participation; projects and speakers

CFP - Projects

Always wanted to contribute to open-source projects but did not know where to start? Every week we highlight some tasks from the Rust community for you to pick and get started!

Some of these tasks may also have mentors available, visit the task page for more information.

* Hyperswitch - [FEATURE]: Setup code coverage for local tests & CI * Hyperswitch - [FEATURE]: Have get_required_value to use ValidationError in OptionExt

If you are a Rust project owner and are looking for contributors, please submit tasks here.

CFP - Speakers

Are you a new or experienced speaker looking for a place to share something cool? This section highlights events that are being planned and are accepting submissions to join their event as a speaker.

Devoxx PL 2024 | CFP closes 2024-03-01 | Krakow, Poland | Event date: 2024-06-19 - 2024-06-21

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If you are an event organizer hoping to expand the reach of your event, please submit a link to the submission website through a PR to TWiR.

Updates from the Rust Project

466 pull requests were merged in the last week

add armv8r-none-eabihf target for the Cortex-R52

add lahfsahf and prfchw target feature

check_consts: fix duplicate errors, make importance consistent

interpret/write_discriminant: when encoding niched variant, ensure the stored value matches

large_assignments: Allow moves into functions

pattern_analysis: gather up place-relevant info

pattern_analysis: track usefulness without interior mutability

account for non-overlapping unmet trait bounds in suggestion

account for unbounded type param receiver in suggestions

add support for custom JSON targets when using build-std

add unstable -Z direct-access-external-data cmdline flag for rustc

allow restricted trait impls under #[allow_internal_unstable(min_specialization)]

always check the result of pthread_mutex_lock

avoid ICE in drop recursion check in case of invalid drop impls

avoid a collection and iteration on empty passes

avoid accessing the HIR in the happy path of coherent_trait

bail out of drop elaboration when encountering error types

build DebugInfo for async closures

check that the ABI of the instance we are inlining is correct

clean inlined type alias with correct param-env

continue to borrowck even if there were previous errors

coverage: split out counter increment sites from BCB node/edge counters

create try_new function for ThinBox

deduplicate tcx.instance_mir(instance) calls in try_instance_mir

don't expect early-bound region to be local when reporting errors in RPITIT well-formedness

don't skip coercions for types with errors

emit a diagnostic for invalid target options

emit more specific diagnostics when enums fail to cast with as

encode coroutine_for_closure for foreign crates

exhaustiveness: prefer "0..MAX not covered" to "_ not covered"

fix ICE for deref coercions with type errors

fix ErrorGuaranteed unsoundness with stash/steal

fix cycle error when a static and a promoted are mutually recursive

fix more ty::Error ICEs in MIR passes

for E0223, suggest associated functions that are similar to the path

for a rigid projection, recursively look at the self type's item bounds to fix the associated_type_bounds feature

gracefully handle non-WF alias in assemble_alias_bound_candidates_recur

harmonize AsyncFn implementations, make async closures conditionally impl Fn* traits

hide impls if trait bound is proven from env

hir: make sure all HirIds have corresponding HIR Nodes

improve 'generic param from outer item' error for Self and inside static/const items

improve normalization of Pointee::Metadata

improve pretty printing for associated items in trait objects

introduce enter_forall to supercede instantiate_binder_with_placeholders

lowering unnamed fields and anonymous adt

make min_exhaustive_patterns match exhaustive_patterns better

make it so that async-fn-in-trait is compatible with a concrete future in implementation

make privacy visitor use types more (instead of HIR)

make traits / trait methods detected by the dead code lint

mark "unused binding" suggestion as maybe incorrect

match lowering: consistently lower bindings deepest-first

merge impl_polarity and impl_trait_ref queries

more internal emit diagnostics cleanups

move path implementations into sys

normalize type outlives obligations in NLL for new solver

print image input file and checksum in CI only

print kind of coroutine closure

properly handle async block and async fn in if exprs without else

provide more suggestions on invalid equality where bounds

record coroutine kind in coroutine generics

remove some unchecked_claim_error_was_emitted calls

resolve: unload speculatively resolved crates before freezing cstore

rework support for async closures; allow them to return futures that borrow from the closure's captures

static mut: allow mutable reference to arbitrary types, not just slices and arrays

stop bailing out from compilation just because there were incoherent traits

suggest [tail @ ..] on [..tail] and [...tail] where tail is unresolved

suggest less bug-prone construction of Duration in docs

suggest name value cfg when only value is used for check-cfg

suggest pattern tests when modifying exhaustiveness

suggest turning if let into irrefutable let if appropriate

suppress suggestions in derive macro

take empty where bounds into account when suggesting predicates

toggle assert_unsafe_precondition in codegen instead of expansion

turn the "no saved object file in work product" ICE into a translatable fatal error

warn on references casting to bigger memory layout

unstably allow constants to refer to statics and read from immutable statics

use the same mir-opt bless targets on all platforms

enable MIR JumpThreading by default

fix mir pass ICE in the presence of other errors

miri: fix ICE with symbolic alignment check on extern static

miri: implement the mmap64 foreign item

prevent running some code if it is already in the map

A trait's local impls are trivially coherent if there are no impls

use ensure when the result of the query is not needed beyond its Resultness

implement SystemTime for UEFI

implement sys/thread for UEFI

core/time: avoid divisions in Duration::new

core: add Duration constructors

make NonZero constructors generic

reconstify Add

replace pthread RwLock with custom implementation

simd intrinsics: add simd_shuffle_generic and other missing intrinsics

cargo: test-support: remove special case for $message_type

cargo: don't add the new package to workspace.members if there is no existing workspace in Cargo.toml

cargo: enable edition migration for 2024

cargo: feat: add hint for adding members to workspace

cargo: fix confusing error messages for sparse index replaced source

cargo: fix: don't duplicate comments when editing TOML

cargo: relax a test to permit warnings to be emitted, too

rustdoc: Correctly generate path for non-local items in source code pages

bindgen: add target mappings for riscv64imac and riscv32imafc

bindgen: feat: add headers option

clippy: mem_replace_with_default No longer triggers on unused expression

clippy: similar_names: don't raise if the first character is different

clippy: to_string_trait_impl: avoid linting if the impl is a specialization

clippy: unconditional_recursion: compare by Tys instead of DefIds

clippy: don't allow derive macros to silence disallowed_macros

clippy: don't lint incompatible_msrv in test code

clippy: extend NONMINIMAL_BOOL lint

clippy: fix broken URL in Lint Configuration

clippy: fix false positive in redundant_type_annotations lint

clippy: add autofixes for unnecessary_fallible_conversions

clippy: fix: ICE when array index exceeds usize

clippy: refactor implied_bounds_in_impls lint

clippy: return Some from walk_to_expr_usage more

clippy: stop linting blocks_in_conditions on match with weird attr macro case

rust-analyzer: abstract more over ItemTreeLoc-like structs

rust-analyzer: better error message for when proc-macros have not yet been built

rust-analyzer: add "unnecessary else" diagnostic and fix

rust-analyzer: add break and return postfix keyword completions

rust-analyzer: add diagnostic with fix to replace trailing return <val>; with <val>

rust-analyzer: add incorrect case diagnostics for traits and their associated items

rust-analyzer: allow cargo check to run on only the current package

rust-analyzer: completion list suggests constructor like & builder methods first

rust-analyzer: improve support for ignored proc macros

rust-analyzer: introduce term search to rust-analyzer

rust-analyzer: create UnindexedProject notification to be sent to the client

rust-analyzer: substitute $saved_file in custom check commands

rust-analyzer: fix incorrect inlining of functions that come from MBE macros

rust-analyzer: waker_getters tracking issue from 87021 for 96992

rust-analyzer: fix macro transcriber emitting incorrect lifetime tokens

rust-analyzer: fix target layout fetching

rust-analyzer: fix tuple structs not rendering visibility in their fields

rust-analyzer: highlight rustdoc

rust-analyzer: preserve where clause when builtin derive

rust-analyzer: recover from missing argument in call expressions

rust-analyzer: remove unnecessary .as_ref() in generate getter assist

rust-analyzer: validate literals in proc-macro-srv FreeFunctions::literal_from_str

rust-analyzer: implement literal_from_str for proc macro server

rust-analyzer: implement convert to guarded return assist for let statement with type that implements std::ops::Try

Rust Compiler Performance Triage

Relatively balanced results this week, with more improvements than regressions. Some of the larger regressions are not relevant, however there was a real large regression on doc builds, that was caused by a correctness fix (rustdoc was doing the wrong thing before).

Triage done by @kobzol. Revision range: 0984becf..74c3f5a1

Summary:

(instructions:u) mean range count Regressions ❌ (primary) 2.1% [0.2%, 12.0%] 44 Regressions ❌ (secondary) 5.2% [0.2%, 20.1%] 76 Improvements ✅ (primary) -0.7% [-2.4%, -0.2%] 139 Improvements ✅ (secondary) -1.3% [-3.3%, -0.3%] 86 All ❌✅ (primary) -0.1% [-2.4%, 12.0%] 183

6 Regressions, 5 Improvements, 8 Mixed; 5 of them in rollups 53 artifact comparisons made in total

Full report here

Approved RFCs

Changes to Rust follow the Rust RFC (request for comments) process. These are the RFCs that were approved for implementation this week:

eRFC: Iterate on and stabilize libtest's programmatic output

Final Comment Period

Every week, the team announces the 'final comment period' for RFCs and key PRs which are reaching a decision. Express your opinions now.

RFCs

RFC: Rust Has Provenance

Tracking Issues & PRs

Rust

[disposition: close] Implement Future for Option<F>

[disposition: merge] Tracking Issue for min_exhaustive_patterns

[disposition: merge] Make unsafe_op_in_unsafe_fn warn-by-default starting in 2024 edition

Cargo

[disposition: merge] feat: respect rust-version when generating lockfile

New and Updated RFCs

No New or Updated RFCs were created this week.

Call for Testing

An important step for RFC implementation is for people to experiment with the implementation and give feedback, especially before stabilization. The following RFCs would benefit from user testing before moving forward:

RFC: Checking conditional compilation at compile time

Testing steps

If you are a feature implementer and would like your RFC to appear on the above list, add the new call-for-testing label to your RFC along with a comment providing testing instructions and/or guidance on which aspect(s) of the feature need testing.

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Quote of the Week

For some weird reason the Elixir Discord community has a distinct lack of programmer-socks-wearing queer furries, at least compared to Rust, or even most other tech-y Discord servers I’ve seen. It caused some weird cognitive dissonance. Why do I feel vaguely strange hanging out online with all these kind, knowledgeable, friendly and compassionate techbro’s? Then I see a name I recognized from elsewhere and my hindbrain goes “oh thank gods, I know for a fact she’s actually a snow leopard in her free time”. Okay, this nitpick is firmly tongue-in-cheek, but the Rust user-base continues to be a fascinating case study in how many weirdos you can get together in one place when you very explicitly say it’s ok to be a weirdo.

– SimonHeath on the alopex Wiki's ElixirNitpicks page

Thanks to Brian Kung for the suggestion!

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Hey so actually this post motivated me to write 3500 words on success traps, which is setting up systems where success can sneak up on you and trap you in spite of your executive function going on a vacation.

"Put your homework in an orange folder" is an example of something that a neurotypical parent thinks is a success trap that they're setting up for their kid.

The trap that the kid might set up for themself is "take photos of all my homework so that if I lose it I can send it to the teacher or work on it without the original paper version." (In my pre-cellphone education era my success trap might have been "turn in homework before the class ends if the teacher allows it" or "do homework with my friend from class who DOESN'T lose homework every day and ask them if they can bring it to school for me")

Some samples:

A success trap is something that will redirect you to what you want to do when you would otherwise fail. Success traps can be physical or mental, they can be tools you use or habits you form; they just have to be something that points you back in the direction of your goal when you get diverted. Features that are present in a success trap include:

Reduces distractions

Reminds you of your task

Removes Speedbumps

Increases focus

Increases efficiency

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Tools to Build Success Traps

Apps, web extensions, physical tools, habits, clothing, and training can all be components of building a successful success trap.

Reduce Distractions

LeechBlock Browser Extension and other access control extensions - can be used to block specific websites for set timeframes.

Noise-blocking headphones

Setting up "Focus Time" rules in a household or work environment

Task Reminders

Timers, Planners, Calendars, Alarms, Post-its, whiteboards, To-do Lists, Task Managers and a ton of other traditional tools to remind people what they're working on.

Less conventional reminders include WristLists/Reminder Bracelets, writing tasks on your skin with pens or sharpies, website blocking, physical barriers to distractions (chair in front of the door, phone underneath a task-oriented notepad) and "[Clean/Cook/Work] With Me" Videos.

Remove Speedbumps

Speedbumps tend to be very individual and contextual, so removing them takes experience. If your child struggles to get homework done because they feel like they need to look up every word they don't know on the assignment sheet, you might want to sit with them and go through the definitions before they start working. But sometimes the speedbump to making madelines is simply the fact that someone has to empty the sink of dishes before cooking can commence, so all you can do is either wash the dishes in the moment or work on building a robust dishwashing system for ensuring there are no plates in the sink.

Increase Focus

Moderate emotions; you'll be more focused when you're less upset or angry or sad - if you need to pay attention to something it might be helpful to bring your mood back to something stable and moderate before you get started. Since ADHD includes emotional dysregulation this may be difficult, but you know the best way to put yourself back on an even keel. If breathing exercises give you panic attacks, don't use them to try to calm down; maybe you'll do better with three sets of pushups or five minutes of a phone game.

Helpful distractions - many people with ADHD find that they work better with background noise or some other kind of external stimulation while doing focused, boring tasks. Listening to music or podcasts, or putting a familiar movie on or turning on a white noise machine can all be helpful distractions that keep the ADHD brain juuuuuust focused enough on something in the periperhy to allow your brain to pay attention to the task that needs to be done (rather the crushing silence of a tense open plan office or the distracting noises the clock and ceiling lights are making.

Increase Efficiency

This one is also highly contextual and highly specific. One example of a success trap that I'm considering making is a single-key keyboard that I can use for "typing" passwords. One of the ones I'm considering purchasing is a mouse with programmable buttons. Getting a mouse to do "Ctrl+C/CTRL+V/CTRL+SHIFT+V" while using excel for web would be a game-changer for me in terms of efficiency. Maybe I'll even get around to it someday. But another example of an efficiency win is just checking my email and messages any time I sit down at my desk. If I haven't stood up in four hours I'm off the hook, but if I stood up to get a refill on my coffee for three minutes, I must check my email when I get back to my desk. That's just how it's done. I don't make the rules. (Not true, I do make the rules but the Alli who makes the rules and the Alli who follows the rules are two different people who just happen to both live in my head.

Get creative when you're thinking about what tools to add to your toolbox. And maybe make one of those tools a literal toolbox. The plastic totes used for cleaning supplies can also be used for gardening tools, pet care, car parts, and barbecues. Make use of them because they might save you a ton of work and there's no reason not to.

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The website is free; the reason I started using it for writing up stuff like this more than I use tumblr for writing up stuff like this is that tumblr is too hard to search and "wiki is easy to format and easy to write" is a success trap for me.

When I was a kid I kept failing classes because I'd lose my homework. I'd finish it, but between the dining room table and the classroom it would just walk away. Sometimes it ended up in my backpack, sometimes it didn't; sometimes I finished the homework at school and it got home in my backpack but wasn't there the next day.

To attempt to address this, my parents got me a neon orange folder to put in my backpack; it was my homework folder, all homework was to go into that folder and that folder only, and it was to only come out of that folder when it was being worked on. I was to put homework in the homework folder as soon as it was assigned and if I'd worked on it, put it back in the folder as soon as it was finished. The logic here was that using the folder was supposed to be automatic, and you wanted a bright color so it wouldn't get lost in the depths of a backpack.

I think I lost about eight of those before my parents stopped buying orange folders.

So it was very frustrating to search "how to be organized at work as an adult with ADHD" only to get a list that said "set alarms and write things down and try to make friends with a more organized person" which was immediately followed by tips to help your ADHD child stay organized and the one right at the top was to put their homework in a bright folder so they couldn't lose it.

If you have been harmed by the ADHD Tips Industrial Complex you may be entitled to a packet of fun-dip and a cactus cooler as consolation for losing your homework folder again.

[teamcodingcafe28]

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Coding companies employ developers, designers, testers, and project managers to bring ideas to life with clean, scalable, and efficient code.

Why Work with a Coding Company?

While some businesses hire in-house developers, many choose to outsource their development needs to coding companies for several key reasons:

1. Expertise and Experience

Coding companies often have a team of skilled professionals with experience across various industries and technologies. This depth of knowledge allows them to tackle complex projects more efficiently.

2. Cost-Effective Solutions

Hiring a full-time development team can be expensive, especially for startups and small businesses. Working with a coding company offers flexible pricing—whether for a one-time project or long-term collaboration.

3. Time-Saving

A dedicated coding company can significantly reduce the time it takes to launch your product or service by using established processes, tools, and frameworks.

4. Customization and Flexibility

Unlike off-the-shelf software, custom development offers tailored solutions built around your specific needs and workflows.

5. Ongoing Support

Many coding companies offer post-launch support, updates, and maintenance to ensure that the software stays secure and performs optimally.

Finding the Right Fit

Not all coding companies are created equal, and finding the right partner is crucial. Here are some factors to consider:

Portfolio: Review their past projects to gauge the quality and diversity of their work.

Client Reviews: Look for testimonials or case studies that reflect their reliability and communication.

Technology Stack: Ensure the company works with the languages and frameworks you require.

Communication: Clear, timely communication is vital throughout the development process.

Scalability: Choose a company that can grow with your business and adapt to evolving needs.

A Great Example: codingcafe.website

One standout example of a modern coding company is codingcafe.website. Known for delivering custom, user-friendly digital solutions, they specialize in everything from web design to robust backend systems. What sets codingcafe.website apart is its commitment to clean code, intuitive interfaces, and client collaboration.

Whether you're a small business owner in need of a simple website or a founder looking to launch a complex SaaS platform, the team at codingcafe.website brings a thoughtful and scalable approach to development.

They understand that every client is different—and so is every line of code they write.

Final Thoughts

The right coding company can be a game-changer for your digital goals. Whether you're building something from scratch or upgrading existing tools, having a reliable and experienced development partner is essential.

Technology will continue to evolve, but what remains constant is the need for quality development. So take the time to choose a coding company that listens, understands your goals, and has the skills to turn your vision into reality.

A trusted team like codingcafe.website can help you not only meet today’s demands but prepare your business for the future.

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TopFlix: Your Powerful & Ultimate  Streaming Companion

In the ever-evolving world of digital entertainment, TopFlix has emerged as a standout platform, offering users a seamless and personalized streaming experience.

📺 What is TopFlix?

TopFlix your ultimate place to watch movies, series and anime online! Here, you will find a vast selection of content, all designed to offer you the best in entertainment. At TopFlix, you have access to incredible movies, engaging series and exciting anime, all for free and in exceptional quality. At TopFlix , you'll find movies for every taste, from action-packed adventures to thrilling romances and fun comedies. With an extensive library, you can watch all the episodes of your favorite series without interruptions.

🔍 Key Features

1. Personalized Watchlists

One of TopFlix's standout features is its ability to create personalized watchlists. Users can curate lists based on genres, moods, or specific themes, making it easier to find content that aligns with their preferences. These watchlists can be shared with friends and family, fostering a sense of community and shared discovery. ​

2. Smart Recommendations

Leveraging advanced algorithms, TopFlix offers smart recommendations tailored to individual viewing habits. By analyzing your watch history and preferences, the platform suggests new titles you might enjoy, ensuring that your entertainment options are always fresh and relevant. ​

3. Comprehensive Search and Filters

Navigating through an extensive library of content can be daunting. TopFlix simplifies this with robust search functionalities and filters. Users can search by genre, release date, viewer ratings, or keywords, ensuring they find exactly what they're looking for without any hassle. ​

4. Offline Viewing

Understanding the need for flexibility,TopFlix allows users to download their favorite content for offline viewing. This feature is particularly beneficial for travelers or those with limited internet access, ensuring uninterrupted entertainment on the go.

5. Cross-Device Compatibility

TopFlix ensures that your entertainment experience is not confined to a single device. The platform supports streaming across various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs, providing a consistent and high-quality viewing experience wherever you are. ​

🌐 Community Engagement

Beyond its technical features, TopFlix emphasizes community engagement. Users can read and write reviews, participate in discussions, and share recommendations. This interactive approach enriches the viewing experience, allowing users to connect over shared interests and discover content through trusted peer reviews. ​

✅ Final Thoughts

From intense dramas to light comedies, including mysteries and adventures, we have something for every style and taste. Anime fans will also find their place at TopFlix. We have a special selection of anime, from classics that have marked generations to the most recent releases. Whatever your style of anime, you can find it here, easily and in high quality. Navigating our platform is easy and intuitive. With efficient search tools, finding your favorite movie, series or anime is quick and easy. TopFlix offers a hassle-free streaming experience with guaranteed quality so you can enjoy it to the fullest. So why wait? Come to TopFlix and discover a universe of free entertainment, made for all tastes and styles.

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Top 7 Reasons to Learn Java in 2025: What Every Beginner Should Know

In a fast-moving tech world where new business languages ​​emerge every year, Java is still at the forefront – and it will be even stronger in 2025. If you are a beginner and wondering which Java institute to still enroll in, the answer is a big one, full of institutes. Here is why Java is a smart, future-ready choice for anyone entering the world of coding.

1. High Demand for Java Developers

Companies across industries like banking, e-commerce, and tech startups actively seek Java developers. According to Glassdoor, the average salary for a Java Developer in the U.S. was $95,000 in 2024—and demand is projected to grow by 15% by the end of 2025!

2. Versatility Across Platforms

Java’s "Write Once, Run Anywhere" (WORA) philosophy is a game-changer.

Whether it’s Android app development, enterprise software, web apps, or even IoT systems, Java works seamlessly across platforms. Learning Java opens multiple career pathways rather than limiting you to just one niche.

3. Strong Community and Ecosystem Support

When you're learning something new, a strong community makes a world of difference. Java boasts one of the largest global developer communities—millions of coders, countless free tutorials, and thousands of active forums. Whether you're stuck on a bug or need career advice, help is just a click away.

4. Robust Frameworks and Libraries

Java’s rich set of frameworks like Spring Boot, Hibernate, and Struts makes it easier to build complex applications quickly and efficiently. These tools not only speed up your projects but also prepare you for real-world job tasks where frameworks are standard.

5. Long-Term Stability and Backward Compatibility

Unlike many newer languages, Java offers stability and consistency. The Java platform ensures that older applications still run smoothly even as new versions roll out. This backward compatibility makes it a safe investment for businesses and an excellent skill for developers who want lasting relevance.

6. Excellent Starting Point for Other Languages

Java builds strong programming fundamentals. After learning Java, picking up languages like Kotlin, Scala, or even Python becomes much easier. Java teaches object-oriented concepts, error handling, design patterns, and structured thinking—skills that transfer beautifully across other coding languages.

7. Attractive Salary Packages and Career Growth

With high demand comes high rewards. In 2025, Java developers not only enjoy competitive salaries but also faster career advancement. Java is often used in leadership-level roles like Solution Architects, Technical Leads, and Product Engineers.

Big tech companies like Amazon, Google, and Infosys continue to hire Java professionals at a strong pace in 2025.

Java is a Must-Learn Language in 2025

Whether you're coding your first "Hello World" or planning a career pivot, Java is a safe, smart, and powerful investment. Its massive ecosystem, future-proof stability, and countless job opportunities make it a top choice for beginners in 2025. Start learning today and unlock a world of opportunities!

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Tools Every Freelance Web Developer Should Know

Introduction

Being a freelance web developer isn’t just about writing code—it's about managing projects, clients, and your own time efficiently. To succeed in today’s competitive market, developers must equip themselves with the right tools. From code editors to project management platforms, each tool helps streamline different aspects of freelance work. Having a well-stocked digital toolbox can boost productivity, improve client satisfaction, and lead to higher earnings. The tools listed below are essential for developers looking to stay ahead in the freelance world. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, there's something here for everyone. Let’s dive into the essential tools that make a difference in a freelancer’s workflow.

1. Code Editors: The Developer’s Core Companion

A high-performance code editor is the most vital tool for any freelance web developer. Editors like Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, or Atom offer robust functionality with extensive plugin support. VS Code stands out with its IntelliSense, Git integration, and built-in terminal. These editors improve speed and efficiency when writing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and backend code. Customizable themes and extensions help create a personalized workflow. Freelancers benefit from tools that reduce bugs and save time. A quality editor can even support multiple languages. Choose one that aligns with your development stack and preferences.

2. Version Control: Git & GitHub

Understanding and using Git is non-negotiable for serious freelancers. Git tracks changes, manages code branches, and helps you revert back when things go wrong. GitHub acts as the online hub for your projects, offering version control in the cloud. It enables collaboration with other developers and easy sharing with clients. Freelancers can show progress and push updates seamlessly. It also serves as a portfolio to display work. Learning Git commands boosts professional credibility. GitHub Actions adds automation for testing and deployment workflows.

3. Design & Prototyping Tools

Before development starts, clients often want to see a prototype. Tools like Figma, Adobe XD, and Sketch are perfect for wireframing and UI design. Figma is a favorite due to its real-time collaboration features. These platforms allow developers to turn ideas into visual representations. You can gather feedback early, saving time in revisions later. Freelance web developers benefit from clearly defined interfaces. These tools also bridge the gap between designer and developer roles. Use them to align your vision with the client's expectations.

4. Task & Project Management Tools

Managing deadlines and deliverables is crucial in freelancing. Tools like Trello, Asana, or ClickUp help developers stay on track. Freelance web developer often juggle multiple clients and need clear organization. These tools allow you to break down tasks, assign due dates, and prioritize workloads. Notifications and dashboards make it easy to track progress. Time-blocking features ensure work is spaced out efficiently. They also help manage feedback and revisions. With visual boards, project workflows become less chaotic and more predictable.

5. Communication Platforms

Effective communication builds lasting client relationships. Slack, Zoom, and Google Meet are essential tools for keeping in touch. Freelance developers need to clearly discuss requirements, timelines, and updates. Slack allows instant messaging, file sharing, and integrates with other tools. Zoom and Google Meet make video calls seamless, especially for client walkthroughs. Using professional channels instead of casual messaging builds credibility. Communication tools also help with team collaboration in multi-developer projects. Strong communication leads to better project outcomes and higher client satisfaction.

6. Browser DevTools

All modern browsers come equipped with powerful development tools. Chrome DevTools is one of the most popular among freelance web developers. It allows inspection of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in real time. You can debug issues, test responsiveness, and monitor performance. DevTools also include features like network activity logging and lighthouse audits. These help optimize websites for speed and SEO. For freelancers, faster diagnostics mean faster delivery. Mastering browser tools can help catch bugs before clients do. They are indispensable for frontend developers.

7. Website Performance & SEO Auditing Tools

Speed and visibility matter in web development. Tools like Google PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix, and Lighthouse assess performance. These platforms identify what’s slowing a site down and how to fix it. Freelance web developers can use them to deliver SEO-friendly, fast-loading sites. Lighthouse also gives accessibility and PWA (Progressive Web App) reports. These insights help meet modern web standards and improve rankings. Providing audit reports boosts your value as a developer. Use them regularly to maintain top-notch quality in your work.

8. Hosting & Deployment Services

Getting the site live is the final step—and you need the right tools. Netlify, Vercel, and GitHub Pages make deployment a breeze. These platforms allow one-click deployments from Git repositories. They’re perfect for static and JAMstack websites, popular in modern development. Freelance developers save time and impress clients with instant previews. Netlify offers forms, serverless functions, and global CDN. Vercel integrates tightly with Next.js and supports custom domains. Choose based on project size, performance needs, and tech stack. Smooth deployment ensures client satisfaction.

9. Payment & Invoicing Tools

Getting paid smoothly is just as important as coding well. Tools like PayPal, Stripe, and Bonsai simplify invoicing for freelancers. These platforms allow you to send professional invoices and receive global payments. Freelance web developers can track payments, set due dates, and manage contracts. Bonsai also offers contract templates and time tracking features. Payment tools reduce friction in business transactions. They give you legal backing and a reputation for professionalism. Never let poor billing processes hinder your freelance success.

Conclusion

Being a successful freelance web developer requires more than just technical skills—it takes organization, communication, and business savvy. The right tools streamline your workflow, reduce errors, and help deliver better results for your clients. From coding and collaboration to design and invoicing, each category serves a vital role. Investing time in learning these tools can make you faster, more efficient, and more professional. As technology evolves, staying updated with the latest tools will set you apart from the competition. Build your freelance toolkit wisely, and you’ll be better equipped to thrive in the digital world.

FAQs

What is the best code editor for freelance web developers? Visual Studio Code is widely recommended due to its features, speed, and customization options.

Do I need Git as a solo freelance web developer? Yes, Git is essential even for solo projects—it helps manage versions and track your progress efficiently.

Which tool is best for website performance audits? Google PageSpeed Insights and Lighthouse are reliable for testing speed and providing improvement tips.

How do freelance developers communicate with clients? Most use platforms like Slack, Zoom, or Google Meet to hold meetings and send updates professionally.

Are invoicing tools really necessary for freelancers? Yes, they ensure you get paid properly and on time, and present a more professional front to clients.

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Reviews are one of the most popular and common ways of investigating and analyzing cause and effect of the results of any research. There are many ways of writing a review. Two ways of writing reviews, Narrative and Systematic, are compared and contrasted in this report in context of robustness, strength and weakness. INTRODUCTION A critical discussion is made in this report on the aspects of writing Narrative Reviews and Systematic Reviews. Two reviews, one each of Narrative and Systematic, are selected for comparison and contradiction. Reviews are mostly written in these two forms for pharmaceutical research which relates to the health of the people. Many test cases on animals and human beings are done in the research to investigate and deduce the accuracy, effectiveness and efficiency of every single medicine made before launching it into the market for commercial use. Writers are selected to do critical analyzes of various results of the researches. Mostly writers use systematic approach and give their view or opinion about the subject. Many others use narrative approach to describe their experiences and stories. These two different styles of writings is the subject matter of this review. FINDINGS A narrative review “Effects of chondroitin sulfate in the pathophysiology of the osteoarthritic joint” ( Martel & KwanTat & Pelletier 2009) and a systematic review “The clinical effectiveness of glucosamine and chondroitin supplements in slowing or arresting progression of osteoarthritis of the knee”( Black & Clar & Henderson & MacEachern & McNamee & Quayyum 2009) are selected as the case study in this report. To analyze critically, I have identified four themes in this section; Significance of Reviews, Writing Narrative Reviews, Writing Systematic Reviews and Comparing Narrative vs. Systematic Reviews. Significance of Reviews The core objective of writing a review is to “imply careful examination of something, formulation of a judgment, and statement of the judgment, usually in written form.” (Reviews 2011) Influence Clinical Decision Making The first importance of a review is that it influences and assists the clinical decision making. Narrative and Systematic reviews are the biomedical literature which doctors read all around the world while taking clinical decisions. Practitioners keep themselves updated with the large number of evidences reported in the reviews. This helps them to understand the differences among studies on the same question. All doctors and practitioners incorporate research evidence into clinical decision making. Reviews are “used increasingly to inform medical decision making, plan future research agendas, and establish clinical policy.”(Ann Intern 1997) Gives Panoramic View The second importance of a review is that it gives an unobstructed and wide view of an extensive area on all directions through its different types. Qualitative systematic review gives only the results of primary studies, Quantitative systematic reviews are often known as meta-analysis and uses statistical methods to deduce results of two or more studies. Read the full article

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Elevate Your Craft: Mastering Kotlin Programming in 2025

Did you know that companies adopting Kotlin report up to a 30% reduction in codebase size and significant gains in developer productivity?

Are you ready to benefit? Whether you are just entering the world of coding, or a veteran trying to evolve your skill set, Kotlin could be exactly what you have been looking for—especially if you aim to work in an Android app development company that prioritizes efficiency and modern programming solutions.

This blog post offers a robust guide that focuses on optimizing Kotlin programming. It highlights core concepts, avoiding typical mistakes, tools of trade and guidance from field leaders. Let us help you confidently maneuver the landscape in 2025.

Grasping Essential Kotlin Concepts

Comprehending the building blocks is key to mastering Kotlin programming. Variables, data classes and null safety features represent just a few essential pillars you must possess. Without proper understanding of this essential syntax and features, you will create a shaky foundation with inefficient work flow.

Variables: Unlike other popular coding languages such as Java, Kotlin features 'val' and 'var.' Val marks an immutable, read-only variable, and 'var' marks a mutable variable whose content may be changed at will. Properly grasping these fundamental qualities contributes to writing stable, well structured, maintainable code.

Data Classes: Kotlin excels through its concept of data classes; structured around the idea of concisely carrying data. The compiler, for you, creates functions that provide 'equals', 'hashCode', 'toString' making boiler-plate less intense. The result simplifies object modeling duties considerably.

Null Safety: One prevalent problem in development appears as "NullPointerExceptions." But fear not! Kotlin aims for resolution: at the language level the nulls get handled directly to increase application reliability! You might also benefit from its nullable type declaration; type marking might have a potential lack.

Navigating Common Pitfalls

Everyone makes mistakes during their work no matter if it's a job or school work, here are the potential problems that might come up when using Kotlin. Even with a modern programming language as elegant as Kotlin, it’s easy to stumble. Being aware of common pitfalls enables more effective problem solving capabilities along your coding adventures.

1. Overusing `!!` Operator: The not-null assertion operator (`!!`) forcibly unwraps a nullable type; use only when you are absolutely positive that your variable must hold value. A crash event results for you the programmer for sure, anytime a nullable expression occurs unexpectedly during process running as opposed by when you're testing, such exceptions turn against user interface performance issues from happening!

2. Neglecting Extension Functions: Many miss Kotlin's extensibility feature as something special beyond their immediate object; extension function benefits help streamline legacy classes using add-ons; avoiding redundancy can promote efficient code arrangement easily managed between users.

3. Ignoring Code Routines: Kotlin harnesses asynchronous concurrency without deeply entangled callback patterns utilizing light threaded concurrency that results effectively within high loads handled gently; avoid old, slow threads entirely utilizing code routine capabilities whenever your use scenario requires asynchronous activity processing patterns like when dealing user response in background, thereby sustaining system application interface reactivity despite simultaneous loads by processes or tasks!

Building a Kotlin Class Method: A Step-by-Step Guide

Creating a new class method (or function) in Kotlin is foundational to structuring your code. Consider this example involving an `Account` class and a `deposit` method. Step 1: Defining the Class First, define the `Account` class with any necessary properties: ```kotlin class Account(var balance: Double) { // Class content goes here } ``` Step 2: Creating the `deposit` Method Next, create the `deposit` method within the `Account` class. This method will take an `amount` parameter of type `Double` and add it to the account's balance. ```kotlin class Account(var balance: Double) { fun deposit(amount: Double) { balance += amount println("Deposited: $amount. New balance: $balance") } } ``` Step 3: Using the `deposit` Method Now, create an instance of the `Account` class and call the `deposit` method: ```kotlin fun main() { val myAccount = Account(100.0) myAccount.deposit(50.0) } ``` Output: ``` Deposited: 50.0. New balance: 150.0 ``` Explanation 1. Class Definition: `class Account(var balance: Double)` declares a class named `Account` with a constructor that takes an initial `balance` as a `Double`. 2. Method Definition: `fun deposit(amount: Double) { ... }` defines a method named `deposit` within the `Account` class. This method takes a `Double` parameter `amount`. 3. Logic Inside Method: `balance += amount` adds the `amount` to the `balance`. The line `println(...)` then prints a confirmation message with the new balance. 4. Usage Example: In the `main` function, we create an instance of `Account` and call the `deposit` method on that instance.

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Guidance and Insights From Leading Kotlin Professionals

Learning comes through diverse resources; experience through guidance benefits by Kotlin master programmers or experts from prominent businesses! Take note through perspectives described henceforth that empower abilities or approaches; become the next programming rockstar!

Maintainability: Industry recognized developers always place value on code clarity through concise readability through self documentation via naming conventions. Keep your class clear for efficient future modification or change handling within projects managed successfully.

Testing: Consider thoroughly covering software via tests constantly - specifically automated test scripts using complex logics from different use contexts; it prevents the problems! Use edge context considerations always during unit script drafting too!

Upgrading: Regularly checking Kotlin's latest updates with their distinct novel syntax abilities will benefit via optimal integration; also regularly evaluating updated integration or build assistance enhances tool functionality.

Elevating Code Quality via Pragmatic Tips

Refine the abilities and style that will facilitate exceptional Kotlin code creation from conceptual stage until post production software runs well during its complete software cycle - using techniques provided within tips which enable better outputs than average code outcomes at each step

Adopt functions using scopes from enhanced organization throughout projects – make use the `apply`, `let`, `run`, etc for minimizing unnecessary object initialization setups to sustain a clear logic around operations across files inside programs that help team programmers or individual persons managing complex coding solutions over time without experiencing chaos across functions related inside your main algorithm flow which sustains neat function blocks facilitating collaborative improvements along software updates at scheduled production targets over lifespan after release version deployment for user access within its software functionality specifications during end implementation across teams from inception until users install and integrate through program release.

Employ `Sealed Classes`: Sealed classes, which fall under advanced category functions that define strict sets; they represent limited hierarchies through value or code constraints using inheritance limitations, with predefined instances which enhance data processing predictability avoiding future cases due potential exceptions; enabling stronger algorithm constructions and better overall fault handing from conception via deployment; thus sealed structures promote both cleaner system architectures or fault prediction with ease than open ended object sets – for better solutions created for better security on run without risks due external anomalies from unanticipated issues that need remediation along project maintenance after rollout when running.

Code Example Showing Scope Functions for Refined Data Processing

```kotlin data class Person(var name: String, var age: Int? = null) fun processPerson(person: Person?): String { return person?.let { // Use let to safely operate on a non-null Person it.age?.let { age -> // Nested let to safely operate on age if it's not null "Name: ${it.name}, Age: $age" } ?: "Name: ${it.name}, Age: Not Available" // Handle case where age is null } ?: "Person is null" // Handle case where person is null } fun main() { val person1 = Person("Alice", 30) val person2 = Person("Bob") val person3: Person? = null println(processPerson(person1)) // Output: Name: Alice, Age: 30 println(processPerson(person2)) // Output: Name: Bob, Age: Not Available println(processPerson(person3)) // Output: Person is null } ```

Benefits of using scoped function let here

By carefully nesting them in such ways where potential vulnerabilities can be effectively removed which can lead less chances runtime program breaking problems;

Frequently Asked Questions

Answering queries frequently encountered, clarifies misconceptions alongside enabling broader absorptions. These answer key concepts for learners as the progress on journey using Kotlin programming.

Is it complicated to grasp this modern language?

If you're acquainted using OOP and another coding such as java or c ++ using Kotlin does provide easy seamless transition experience; new comers usually take time adopting its distinct functions versus more well known syntax abilities such as C/ Java style syntaxes or procedural script structures though the learning pace picks rapidly across stages!

Does this Kotlin programming language support code interoperability?

Certainly it works interoperatively from JVM with complete backward similarity between each class available that empowers seamless implementation between all projects existing throughout application environments especially leveraging through present-day architectures already in execution during coding shifts!

How does it help mobile-app design?

Primarily Kotlin plays dominant during development via OS through benefits by easier coding rules syntax combined via reduced code resulting fast processing and therefore enhancing productivity! Better overall features than before too!

Can software created work well enterprise structures at businesses?

Totally Kotlin becomes greatly preferable in scalable programs, applications requiring constant upkeep like e commerce services at massive enterprises needing seamless integrations across wide structures plus reliable runtime operations ensuring customer success due by advanced type protections & concurrency qualities provided!

What resources enable expertise building at beginner programmers using Kotlin language design features from basic starting point onwards?

Web tutorial sessions or dedicated platforms using instructional guidelines in books online training series from well reviewed companies facilitate skill enhancements - especially that are coupled by involved personal projects done gradually across different levels! Experiment always as practice helps !

Conclusion

This post covers major foundations relating directly with learning more or getting skills within areas relating toward enhancing usage in current technologies especially pertaining throughout ecosystem related that supports different devices with seamless connection or information retrieval - ultimately, your skills in this sphere shall expand during coding periods leading ahead so prepare via dedicated approaches through regular engagements and exploration toward making innovations relating coding overall – it will benefit eventually due effort sustained over timeline by applying the skill across more projects going to contribute positively to the growth & efficiency associated from programs built either using group member assistance and individually – to build excellence upon programming techniques continuously moving along in all related stages till completion.

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10 Ways Real Estate Remains the Best Investment Option Today

In an ever-changing financial landscape, real estate continues to stand out as a particularly attractive investment avenue. Here's why property investment deserves serious consideration in your portfolio strategy.

Tangible Asset Protection Unlike stocks or cryptocurrency, real estate provides something concrete you can see and touch. This tangibility offers psychological security during market volatility and provides actual utility value beyond investment returns. Property maintains intrinsic worth even during economic downturns.

Multiple Revenue Streams Real estate uniquely offers several paths to profit: rental income provides monthly cash flow, property appreciation builds long-term wealth, and strategic improvements can significantly boost both. This versatility allows investors to adapt strategies based on market conditions and personal goals.

Exceptional Leverage Benefits Few investments allow you to control substantial assets with relatively small initial capital. With typical down payments of 20-25%, you can leverage your investment power significantly while mortgage interest rates remain historically reasonable, amplifying potential returns.

Inflation-Hedging Capabilities As inflation increases living costs, real estate typically appreciates accordingly. Rental properties particularly shine here - while your fixed-rate mortgage payments remain static, rental income generally increases with inflation, creating an expanding profit margin over time.

Tax Advantages The tax code continues to favor real estate investors through depreciation deductions, mortgage interest write-offs, property tax deductions (which allow deferring capital gains tax when selling one property to purchase another). These incentives significantly enhance net returns.

Portfolio Diversification Real estate market cycles often operate independently from stock market movements, making property an excellent diversification tool. This non-correlation helps reduce overall portfolio volatility and provides stability during financial turbulence.

Growing Rental Demand Housing shortages in many markets, combined with changing attitudes toward homeownership among younger generations, have created robust rental demand. This trend ensures steady occupancy rates and strengthens rental income reliability in many regions.

Value-Add Opportunities Unlike passive investments, real estate allows direct influence over your returns. Strategic renovations, efficient property management, and creative solutions to increase rental income all provide investors ways to actively improve investment performance.

Technology Enhancing Accessibility Property technology innovations have simplified investment processes, from virtual property tours to digital transaction platforms. These advances reduce traditional barriers to real estate investing, expand market reach, and streamline management tasks.

Adaptable Investment Scale The real estate market offers entry points for virtually any budget - from REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) requiring minimal capital to single-family homes, multi-unit properties, or commercial developments. This scalability allows investors to start small and systematically expand their portfolio.

Conclusion

While real estate investing involves significant research, due diligence, and active management compared to more passive options, the potential benefits often outweigh these considerations. By carefully selecting properties in promising locations with strong economic fundamentals, investors can build substantial wealth through what remains one of the most reliable and multi-faceted investment vehicles available today.

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Public schools probably couldn't stop teaching English even if they wanted me to introduce them to more investors. Shockley Semiconductor to found Fairchild Semiconductor, the original Silicon Valley. This principle is very powerful.1 I realized he hadn't said very much. But only graduation rates, then you'll improve graduation rates. This is reassuring to investors, because you've addressed three of their biggest worries.2 I run a seed stage investment firm called Y Combinator that helps people start startups. High schools imitate universities. Maybe you can be the first to admit. The strategy described at the end of California Ave in Palo Alto, though there is nothing new in it. Really? It seems to be growing.

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But I would like to be flattered; they like to be swept off their feet by a vigorous stream of words.8 And of course Euclid. That's the hard part. The statistical approach is fairly robust, and can tolerate quite a lot of work creating course lists for each school, doing that made students feel the site was a few months old. I was in the middle. If I spent half the day loitering on University Ave, I'd notice. There's a lesson here: startups beget startups.9 The real thing is not something one could have for waiting on tables.

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Actually, someone else. You could probably starve the trolls of the Facebook/Twitter route and building something for free. Programming in Common Lisp for, believe it, I'm not going to get only in startups tend to be closing, not an efficient market in this essay began by talking about why something isn't the problem, but that's a pyramid scheme.

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At some point has a finite market value. So if you have a lot of time, serious writing meant theological discourses, not just the location of the other sense of being back in July 1997 was 1.

And I've never heard of investors. That should probably be worth about 30 billion.

These anti-recommendation. I should add that none of your mind what's the right question, which wouldn't even cover the extra cost.

It's hard to answer, 5050. If language A has an operator for removing spaces from strings and language B doesn't, that's the main effect of low salaries as the love people have told me about several valuable sources. Our founder meant a photograph of a Linux box, a copy of K R, and in fact it may not be incorporated, but no more unlikely than it would feel pretty bogus to press founders to try to go to grad school, secretly write your dissertation in the startup isn't getting market price if they plan to make you register to try, we'd ask, if you have no representation more concise than a nerdy founder trying to make programs easy to read stories.

That will in many cases be an instance of a great deal of competition for the city, with identifying details changed. It's conceivable that intellectual centers like Cambridge in that so few founders are driven by people like them—people who make things very confusing. For more on the other meanings are fairly closely related.

Pliny Hist. The reason is that any given time I thought there wasn't, because I realized the other hand, launching something small and use whatever advantages that brings. Presumably it's lower now because it's told with a sufficiently identifiable style, you might be able to redistribute wealth successfully, because any VC would think twice before crossing him. This trend is one problem where rapid prototyping doesn't work.