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Pier Bover

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https://pierbover.com/

https://github.com/PierBover

Working on: https://wavekit.app/

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pier25··on Using any C++ library in Godot
> Godot is only the best open source engine because Bevy is not ready for production

I would argue that even if Bevy was ready for production it would not really compete with Godot.

Godot's performance is plenty for the vast majority of small to medium games. Plus they're starting to work on features like texture streaming for bigger games. It also has an editor which is a big plus for most teams.

Bevy would be objectively better for expensive CPU simulation stuff but realistically what percentage of games need that? Maybe 1%?

For Bevy to catch up on the indie game scene it needs an editor plus a scripting language and/or something like Unreal Blueprints. If it only wants to target the hardcore Rust dev that does everything by code it will never go mainstream.

pier25··on Using any C++ library in Godot
Not sure how relevant this is for this simulation use case but IIRC C# has a bigger overhead when communicating with the core engine compared to GDScript or C++.
pier25··on macOS Golden Gate Is a Buggy Mess
I think those clicks and pops are a Chromium issue. The Spotify desktop app uses Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF). I use to hear those all the time when using Chrome and they've mostly disappeared now that I mostly use FF.
pier25··on macOS Golden Gate Is a Buggy Mess
I'm still on Sequoia and waiting for things to get better. Thankfully I don't do dev work for Apple platforms anymore.
pier25··on Sublime Text Build 4213
Sublime was an evolution from TextMate. They even used the TM file formats for snippets and language syntax iirc.
pier25··on Learning another language may be one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy
Dealing with frustration is such a fundamental skill that we should all have learned it as kids.
pier25··on War may be coming. Are we psychologically ready?
> Saying that Russia can't defeat them is not the insult you think it is

Well I never said that.

pier25··on War may be coming. Are we psychologically ready?
The current situation is completely different to 2022. To begin with Russia is almost exhausted after these years of war.
pier25··on War may be coming. Are we psychologically ready?
Russia will never start an open war with the UK or any EU country. They can barely handle Ukraine imagine that plus any other country.
pier25··on Microsoft exec called AI scraping 'the largest theft of labor in human history'
Not in the US.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-appeals-court-rejects-co...

As for your second point I doubt it will ever be economically feasible. AI companies cannot generate profits even while stealing their training data.

pier25··on Microsoft exec called AI scraping 'the largest theft of labor in human history'
AI content cannot be copyrighted.
pier25··on Microsoft exec called AI scraping 'the largest theft of labor in human history'
There’s a difference between an individual creating something and the industrialization of creation. You can’t scale the creation of a single person 1000000x by the snap of a finger but you can with machines. This has severe implications.
pier25··on The most important product decision is what you don't build
Give them an API with the data so they can get create their own reports. Maybe even charge them per hour to create the custom reports.
pier25··on AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder tells BBC
These guys will say anything to keep hyping AI.
pier25··on iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27
JFC I hate this so much. Why can't they simply add a setting to disable this.
pier25··on iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27
The keyboard on iOS is so frustrating.
pier25··on AI bubble pops – Cory Doctorow
His recent AI book is pretty good. Very well written with interesting info and compelling arguments.
pier25··on Anthropic CEO Says It's Time to Slow AI Model Advances
> Most of the people I know working at AI Labs believe it

Do they believe they are actively working towards the extinction of humanity?

pier25··on Crypto farm in Mexican mountains puts spotlight on cartel funding
Makes you wonder how many more sites like this there are. I lived somewhat near that area in those mountains and there could be dozens.
pier25··on Anthropic CEO Says It's Time to Slow AI Model Advances
Maybe when we have actual artificial intelligence which LLMs are clearly not.
pier25··on Anthropic CEO Says It's Time to Slow AI Model Advances
If you really believe that you wouldn’t be in the race and trying to profit from it in the first place.
pier25··on Anthropic CEO Says It's Time to Slow AI Model Advances
Very probably. I really don't buy their "AI is going to kill us" claims. If you can release something better than your competition you wouldn't want to slow down that.
pier25··on iPhone Duo
the iPhone 16e is normal although I concede it's an exception
pier25··on iPhone Duo
You think foldables will replace phones and tablets?

Certainly not at $2000.

pier25··on Shopify acquires Tailwind
> who is apparently being called a Nazi by those who hate him

Maybe nazi is not the right word but he has some pretty radical political views such as ending universal suffrage.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/shopify-ceo-endorses-idea-to-...

pier25··on iPhone Duo
Apple claims 30+ hours yes but when using a single screen.
pier25··on Automattic's board forces CEO Matt Mullenweg into leave of absence
It's impressive this took so long.
pier25··on iPhone Duo
It's bigger and heavier than a phone.

It has a smaller display with a crease[1] and has less battery than a tablet. The screen is even smaller than an iPad mini. IMO that form factor only really works for like a Kindle.

And the screen has a matte finish which is only going to reduce contrast.

[1] https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/1wbx1wo/there_is_a_cr...

pier25··on iPhone Duo
Foldables seem like Homer's car to me. It's a worse phone and a worse tablet all in one.

For reference:

https://media.wired.com/photos/593252a1edfced5820d0fa07/3:2/...

pier25··on Apple Unveils iPhone Duo
The size of the iPhone 16e is quite reasonable.
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