Benjamin Patch
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When vibe coding fails -- learn #Python! Thrilled to share the first installment of my new "Python Kickstart" series. Please check it out and share your thoughts:
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When Vibe Coding Fails: Python Kickstart (part 1) - Benjamin Patch
Python Kickstart: Part One. Why should you learn Python in the age of vibe coding? Then get your feet wet by learning how to start writing Python code.
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May 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
When vibe coding fails -- learn #Python! Thrilled to share the first installment of my new "Python Kickstart" series. Please check it out and share your thoughts:
www.benjaminpatch.com/posts/2025/M...
www.benjaminpatch.com/posts/2025/M...
Stop letting algorithms dictate how you think - excellent advice from @usher.dev that we should all try to follow:
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Kill your Feeds - Stop letting algorithms dictate how you think
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March 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Stop letting algorithms dictate how you think - excellent advice from @usher.dev that we should all try to follow:
usher.dev/posts/2025-0...
usher.dev/posts/2025-0...
Vertical tabs are now an option in @mozilla.org Firefox 136! So far they are working great for me.
Switching back from Brave to try as my default browser for a bit. #opensource
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Switching back from Brave to try as my default browser for a bit. #opensource
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Firefox 136.0, See All New Features, Updates and Fixes
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March 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Vertical tabs are now an option in @mozilla.org Firefox 136! So far they are working great for me.
Switching back from Brave to try as my default browser for a bit. #opensource
www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefo...
Switching back from Brave to try as my default browser for a bit. #opensource
www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefo...
Amazing!
🎥 New YouTube video!
Datasette is a data-sharing tool for journalists by Django co-creator @simonwillison.net.
In this video, @koaning.bsky.social shows how to integrate marimo into @datasetteproj — letting you explore and transform data with Python.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=32X...
Datasette is a data-sharing tool for journalists by Django co-creator @simonwillison.net.
In this video, @koaning.bsky.social shows how to integrate marimo into @datasetteproj — letting you explore and transform data with Python.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=32X...
marimo for datasette users
Datasette is a data-sharing tool, made by Simon Willison, meant for the field of data journalism. It has a lot of cool features out of the box, especially if...
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February 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Amazing!
Sounds like a great idea. Healthcare is so difficult to change, but we should certainly try.
Faster diagnoses. Personalized care. Life-saving research. AI promises all of this—but only if we unlock the data. The fix? Open interoperability.
To learn more, read the full report: hubs.ly/Q038gfVy0
#HealthData
To learn more, read the full report: hubs.ly/Q038gfVy0
#HealthData
February 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Sounds like a great idea. Healthcare is so difficult to change, but we should certainly try.
Great to see NVIDIA’s continued support for Linux.
NVIDIA 570 #Linux Graphics Driver Released with New Features and Improvements 9to5linux.com/nvidia-570-l...
#OpenSource
#OpenSource
NVIDIA 570 Linux Graphics Driver Released with New Features and Improvements - 9to5Linux
NVIDIA 570 graphics driver is now available for download with VRR (variable refresh rate) support on multi-monitor setups.
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February 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Great to see NVIDIA’s continued support for Linux.
Forget training LLMs from scratch. #DeepSeek shows us the power of #OpenSource + #ModelDistillation. But is sacrificing safety for efficiency a Faustian bargain? I've laid out my research and would love to hear your thoughts!
DeepSeek-R1: The Promise and Peril of Open-Source Model Distillation - Benjamin Patch
Discover how DeepSeek-R1's open-source approach could fuel an explosion of specialized AI models, and the challenges that come with it.
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February 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Forget training LLMs from scratch. #DeepSeek shows us the power of #OpenSource + #ModelDistillation. But is sacrificing safety for efficiency a Faustian bargain? I've laid out my research and would love to hear your thoughts!
I think it's fair to say #opensource AI is far more than a trend, it's a rebalancing of power in the AI landscape.
Do you think OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google will follow DeepSeek's lead?
Do you think OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google will follow DeepSeek's lead?
Open source AI is already finding its way into production
Open source AI models are in widespread use, enabling developers around the world to build custom AI solutions and host them where they choose.
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February 11, 2025 at 10:32 AM
I think it's fair to say #opensource AI is far more than a trend, it's a rebalancing of power in the AI landscape.
Do you think OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google will follow DeepSeek's lead?
Do you think OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google will follow DeepSeek's lead?
On Long Term Software Development by @berthubert.bsky.social
- Limit your dependencies.
- Test thoroughly.
- Keep it simple.
- Document.
And so much more! I strongly recommended giving this fantastic article a read:
https://buff.ly/4grEIGJ
#softwaredevelopment #programming #python #c++
- Limit your dependencies.
- Test thoroughly.
- Keep it simple.
- Document.
And so much more! I strongly recommended giving this fantastic article a read:
https://buff.ly/4grEIGJ
#softwaredevelopment #programming #python #c++
On Long Term Software Development - Bert Hubert's writings
Recently the Dutch Electoral Board (where I am also a very part time advisor) invited me to do a talk reflecting on their open source Abacus vote tabulation software. Much software is now provided as…
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February 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
On Long Term Software Development by @berthubert.bsky.social
- Limit your dependencies.
- Test thoroughly.
- Keep it simple.
- Document.
And so much more! I strongly recommended giving this fantastic article a read:
https://buff.ly/4grEIGJ
#softwaredevelopment #programming #python #c++
- Limit your dependencies.
- Test thoroughly.
- Keep it simple.
- Document.
And so much more! I strongly recommended giving this fantastic article a read:
https://buff.ly/4grEIGJ
#softwaredevelopment #programming #python #c++
Reposted by Benjamin Patch
February 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
How to Write a Good Design Doc: A helpful read by @grantslatton.bsky.social
Think of a design doc like a proof in mathematics. The goal is to convince the reader that the theorem is true. The goal of a design doc is to convince the reader the design is optimal.
https://grantslatton.com/how-to-des…
Think of a design doc like a proof in mathematics. The goal is to convince the reader that the theorem is true. The goal of a design doc is to convince the reader the design is optimal.
https://grantslatton.com/how-to-des…
Writing a good design document
A guide
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February 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM
How to Write a Good Design Doc: A helpful read by @grantslatton.bsky.social
Think of a design doc like a proof in mathematics. The goal is to convince the reader that the theorem is true. The goal of a design doc is to convince the reader the design is optimal.
https://grantslatton.com/how-to-des…
Think of a design doc like a proof in mathematics. The goal is to convince the reader that the theorem is true. The goal of a design doc is to convince the reader the design is optimal.
https://grantslatton.com/how-to-des…
Worried about DeepSeek's data collection? Have you considered self-hosting the model on your own infrastructure? Learn more here: https://predictionguard.com/deepseek-blog
#OpenSource #DeepSeek #HuggingFace #DataSecurity
#OpenSource #DeepSeek #HuggingFace #DataSecurity
deepseek-r1-security
Diving into all of the real and hyped security concerns related to DeepSeek. Helping users understand privacy issues.
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February 4, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Worried about DeepSeek's data collection? Have you considered self-hosting the model on your own infrastructure? Learn more here: https://predictionguard.com/deepseek-blog
#OpenSource #DeepSeek #HuggingFace #DataSecurity
#OpenSource #DeepSeek #HuggingFace #DataSecurity
How do you set up your #python virtual environments? Here's what I do for simple #pythondev projects:
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Simple Python Virtual Environments: Linux and Mac - Benjamin Patch
In this guide, you will learn why Python virtual environments are important and how to create and manage them.
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January 31, 2025 at 7:41 PM
How do you set up your #python virtual environments? Here's what I do for simple #pythondev projects:
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