Arc Notes Weekly #91: Containers
This week: Uncover AVX-512’s search speed, Dropbox’s messaging evolution, and GitHub Actions’ CI/CD flaws.
This week, uncover the secrets behind a blazing-fast phrase search with AVX-512, dive into Dropbox’s infrastructure revolution with its messaging system model, and explore why GitHub Actions might not be the best fit for your team’s CI/CD needs. Plus, don’t miss a game-changing tool for lightning-fast builds with Wild!
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Articles
Unleashing AVX-512 for Blazing-Fast Phrase Search
Discover how Meta's Threads team maintained the app's performance during its incredible growth, from being the fastest-growing app in history to now boasting over 300 million monthly international users. The article dives into how they measure performance at scale, strategies for improving publish reliability and navigation latency, and the adoption of Swift Concurrency for more stable code.Framework Fatigue
Developers are feeling overwhelmed by the constant influx of new JavaScript frameworks, each promising to be faster and better, but adding complexity and steep learning curves. The real frustration stems from concerns about employability, as developers fear today's optional tech will become tomorrow's job requirement.Demystifying Audio Stream Decoding with libav in C/C++
Dive into the world of audio processing with this comprehensive guide on using ffmpeg's libav libraries in C/C++. Learn how to decode audio streams, handle various audio formats, and efficiently process audio data using FIFO queues. Perfect for those looking to master the intricacies of audio stream decoding!Level Up Your DevOps Game with iximiuz Labs
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DeepSeek-R1: Revolutionizing AI Reasoning with New Models
DeepSeek-R1 and its predecessor, DeepSeek-R1-Zero, are setting new benchmarks in AI reasoning by leveraging large-scale reinforcement learning without the need for supervised fine-tuning. These models not only outperform existing solutions like OpenAI-o1 in various tasks but also offer open-source access to the research community, promising a leap forward in developing smaller, more efficient models.Inside Call of Duty's Anti-Cheat: A Deep Dive
Dive into the intricate world of Call of Duty's anti-cheat system, TAC, and discover how it protects the game from cheaters. From obfuscation tools like Arxan to debug register checks, this article reveals the complex layers of security that keep the game fair. Uncover the secrets behind API hook detection and the clever tactics used to thwart cheaters!Why GitHub Actions May Not Suit Your Team
Discover the challenges of using GitHub Actions for a monorepo setup, including the tricky 'required checks' issue that can block pull requests, and the cumbersome management of complex workflows. With GitHub's lack of responsiveness to these issues, it might be time to explore other CI/CD options!How Dropbox Revolutionized Its Infrastructure with Messaging System Model
Discover how Dropbox's new messaging system model transformed its infrastructure, enabling seamless orchestration of over 30 million tasks per minute and supporting 400+ product use cases. This evolution not only tackled scalability and reliability issues but also paved the way for future AI innovations!Projects
wild
Wild is a new linker for Linux that promises lightning-fast build times for developers, especially during iterative development. While it doesn't yet support incremental linking, it's already outperforming many established linkers in speed tests. Perfect for developers on x86-64 Linux looking to speed up their build process!llama stack
Llama Stack offers a unified API layer and plugin architecture to simplify AI app development, providing prepackaged distributions and multiple developer interfaces for seamless deployment across environments. Dive into the robust ecosystem that empowers developers to focus on building transformative AI applications!
How To Protect Your Time From Big Tech Predators
In the fast-paced world of big tech, your time is a hot commodity, and not everyone has your best interests at heart! Learn how to identify and guard against 'predators' who seek to exploit your skills without offering anything in return.