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Peter Stephens
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Currently building with rust. I work at Amazon in the devices org. twitter.com/peterastephens. Views are my own.
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steveklabnik.com
#rustlang PSA: you probably don't want #[allow(dead_code)], you probably want #[expect(unused)]
October 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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jamellebouie.net
did i eat this entire plate of ethiopian? yes, i did.
October 8, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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booch.com
There is a vast difference in the architecture of a software-intensive system whose output must always be accurate and precise versus one whose output can just be good enough.
September 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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simonwillison.net
Leaked memo from Amazon that warns existing H1B holders to avoid travel back into the USA after the September 21st deadline - their lawyers evaluated the new executive order as not just affecting new applications
Amazonians, We've reviewed the Presidential Proclamation on H-1B visas that was released today and are actively working to gain greater clarity. Here's what you need to know right now: The proclamation creates a travel restriction starting September 21, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. EDT (9:01 p.m. PDT tomorrow). After this deadline, individuals cannot enter the U.S. on H-1B status without an additional $100,000 payment associated with their petition. Recommended actions for you to take: If you have H-1B status and are in the U.S.: Stay in the country for now, even if you have travel planned for the immediate future. We will continue to provide updates as more details are available. If you have H-4 dependent status: We also recommend you remain in the U.S., though the proclamation doesn't specifically mention H-4 dependents. If you have H-1B or H-4 status and are outside the U.S.: Try to return before tomorrow's deadline if possible. We realize this is short notice but returning soon is advisable and you should make every effort possible to clear U.S. customs before 12:00 a.m. EDT (9:00 p.m. PDT) on Sunday, September 21, 2025. At this time, if you have an H1-B or H-4 status and are unable to return before the deadline, we advise that you do not attempt to enter the U.S. until further guidance is provided.
September 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Heisenberg on Bohr's occasionally excesssively generous nature. One of the first lessons learnt as a Nature editor about the "fringe" submissions is that this is exactly what will happen if you let it.
August 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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steveklabnik.com
How to write #rustlang in the kernel: part 2

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How to write Rust in the kernel: part 2
In 2023, Fujita Tomonori wrote a Rust version of the existing driver for the Asix AX88796B em [...]
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June 27, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Live updates for the power outages in Spain & Portugal: www.bbc.com/news/live/c9...
Spain-Portugal power outage latest: Power cut chaos in Spain and Portugal caused by 'rare' atmospheric phenomenon, says operator
Trains, traffic lights, card payments, and phone networks have been hit, as an EU official also rules out a cyber attack as the cause.
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April 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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ericlawrence.com
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April 16, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Good read--"Principal Engineer's Roles Framework" or how to optimize time for greatest engineering impact: www.linkedin.com/pulse/princi...
Principal Engineer Roles Framework
I have worked on Amazon S3 for ~12 years and if there is one thing that I have learned, it is that when you run complex systems at scale, you must think deeply about how teams work. It’s not enough to...
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December 30, 2024 at 1:17 AM
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Starship landing burn and splashdown in the Indian Ocean
November 22, 2024 at 10:38 PM
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Starship reentry over the Indian Ocean
November 21, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Kicking the tires over here at blue sky.
December 18, 2023 at 11:05 PM