The Versatility of __call__: A Python Developer’s Secret WeaponWhile reviewing the code in my current chatbot project, I discovered asyncio.to_thread accepts function parameters, removing the need to…2d ago2d ago
How to write an AsyncIO Telegram bot in PythonLast week, we discussed a quick weekend project on building a word game. That project was sparked by a conversation suggesting I integrate…Mar 5Mar 5
I built a word guessing game with LLMAfter a period of regrouping, I resumed my quest for a new job or project. While sourcing ideas from discussion groups and friends, a…Feb 24Feb 24
Hair dryers have standards, why not software? A call for Rights by Design.We can plug and use electrical appliances without fear, thanks to the existence of SIRIM certification. We can go grab food from friendly…Feb 21Feb 21
Beyond the Code: A Lunar New Year Reflection on Career, Recovery, and New BeginningsThe lunar new year celebration just concluded yesterday. My family and I went to the temple to offer our hopes and prayers for a good and…Feb 13Feb 13
Applying Cramer’s Rule for Advent of Code 2024, day 13Day 13 is relatively easy, especially if you’re comfortable with math. I originally started with a purely brute-force approach, but it…Jan 27Jan 27
Finally, an application for my FSM library! Advent of Code 2024 day 11We’ve finally completed 10 puzzles, surpassing my previous record (though I still have days 24 and 25 to tackle, and I’ll likely need to…Jan 20Jan 20
Climbing a depth-first search hill, Advent of Code 2024, day 10Today, we’re diving into the Day 10 puzzle. Like Day 6, it’s a 2D grid, but this time, we need to consider multiple paths. It’s fascinating…Jan 13Jan 13
How to parse computer code, Advent of Code 2024 day 3Having tackled some of the later Advent of Code challenges, I wanted to revisit Day 3, which presented an interesting parsing problem. The…Jan 6Jan 6
How to repair a bridge, Advent of Code 2024 Day 7After what felt like an eternity (five hours, to be precise), Day 20 part 2 finally decided to cooperate. I’m still slightly dazed from the…Dec 30, 2024Dec 30, 2024
