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tamarlikesdata··on Ask HN: What is the current (Apr. 2024) gold standard of running an LLM locally?
Hugging Face Transformers is your best bet. It's pretty straightforward and has solid docs, but you'll need to get your hands dirty a bit with setup and configs.

For squeezing every bit of performance out of your GPU, check out ONNX or TensorRT. They're not exactly plug-and-play, but they're getting easier to use.

And yeah, Docker can make life a bit easier by handling most of the setup mess for you. Just pull a container and you're more or less good to go.

It's not quite "idiot-proof" yet, but it's getting there. Just be ready to troubleshoot and tinker a bit.

tamarlikesdata··on Ask HN: Why would you ever use C++ for a new project over Rust?
It boils down to a few key points:

Mature Libraries: C++ has a treasure trove of well-established libraries. For niche or legacy needs, C++ might be your only option. Performance Control: When you need to micro-manage performance, C++ gives you the nitty-gritty control that can make all the difference. Industry Norms: In some fields like game development, C++ isn't just preferred, it's expected. Sticking to industry norms can sometimes outweigh the benefits of newer tech. So, while Rust has its perks, especially around safety and concurrency, C++ still holds its ground where its deep-rooted ecosystem and granular performance control come into play.

tamarlikesdata··on In Defense of Simple Architectures (2022)
Microservices aren't just about breaking apps into pieces; they're about making each piece independently scalable, deployable, and manageable, which is huge for continuous deployment and integration. Sure, they add complexity, but for big, dynamic projects, that trade-off is worth it.
tamarlikesdata··on VirtualBox KVM Public Release
How does it enhance security and performance of virtualized environments compared to the standard VirtualBox kernel module?
tamarlikesdata··on Reading QR codes without a computer
How do you distinguish different encoding modes (numeric, alphanumeric, byte, etc.) within the data region, especially when dealing with a QR code that uses multiple encoding modes?
tamarlikesdata··on I'm done with dashboards, and likely you should be too
Based on the comments here it looks like people are really attached to dashboards. I don't think dashboards are completely going away, but people are not using dashboards properly. There are too many dashboards in every org that no one uses. And definitely, we need something more interactive, that acts based on the end-goals that we need instead of drowning in charts.
tamarlikesdata··on Shoelace: A library of web components
That's a fair point. Big companies do have the resources to go all out, but that doesn't always mean their solutions are the best fit for everyone. I think Shoelace is pretty neat because it's more approachable for folks who aren't part of those mega-teams.
tamarlikesdata··on Shoelace: A library of web components
I'm impressed with the breadth of Shoelace's offerings, particularly its emphasis on accessibility and framework compatibility. For a project I'm working on, which involves creating an interactive e-learning platform, components like adaptable quizzes and responsive drag-and-drop interfaces are crucial. Could Shoelace be extended to include such interactive elements, maintaining its accessibility standards?
tamarlikesdata··on Why does integer representation of a floating point approximate its logarithm?
In applications like graphics rendering or scientific computations, how does the choice of precision in floating-point representation (single vs double precision) affect the accuracy and performance of logarithmic calculations, especially when relying on this approximation method? Are there benchmarks or scenarios where the difference between these representations is particularly notable?
tamarlikesdata··on Little File Explorer – File Manager for Android 1.0 and above
How does the app handle the integration of newer Android file access protocols, like Storage Access Framework (SAF), especially for operations like multi-share or file path copying in Android versions 10 and above?
tamarlikesdata··on 2023: Focusing on a single product pays off
Just read that human memory isn't as reliable as a git commit, and it's all about 'read-and-update' rather than 'write-once'. Makes me think twice about how I 'commit' things to memory and rely on 'aha moments' for debugging code. Maybe stepping away from the screen is the best git push for the brain!
tamarlikesdata··on Figma and Adobe abandon proposed merger
I don't get this. Any designer knows that Figma is the best tool.
tamarlikesdata··on How should higher education be financed?
I think the question should be, are these schools even relevant anymore? AI and violence going on on campuses make you wonder.
tamarlikesdata··on Dev onboarding, then and now
Has anyone faced any challenges integrating these tools with specific IDEs or version control systems? How did you address issues like plugin compatibility or build automation within these environments?
tamarlikesdata··on Ask HN: Is ChatGPT making tech publishing obsolete?
I think it's changing them. You still need a person to think of the topics we want to talk about, that are interesting to talk about. But AI can help gather the info around these topics. If we 100% rely on AI for topics and content our content will be flat and not interesting.
tamarlikesdata··on Low Latency, Low Loss, and Scalable Throughput (L4S) Internet Service: RFC 9330
How can you differentiate between L4S and non-L4S traffic at the network level, especially in mixed traffic environments?
tamarlikesdata··on Learn about SQL three-valued logic before it bites you
When you filter out a value using !=, it's easy to forget that NULL won't come along for the ride since it's the database's way of saying 'value unknown'. To ensure NULL values don't slip through the net, you've got to explicitly fish for them with IS NULL or broaden your WHERE clause to catch everything with OR Val IS NULL. It’s SQL’s subtle reminder that NULL requires special attention.
tamarlikesdata··on Piracy Is Back: Piracy Statistics for 2023
It's a loud wake-up call to the media industry. The high piracy rates reflect a public rebellion against restrictive access and high costs of content. This situation is less about breaking the law and more about demanding a fairer, more accessible media landscape. It's high time for a major overhaul of how we view copyright and content distribution in the digital age.
tamarlikesdata··on Toxic comments are associated with reduced volunteer activity on Wikipedia
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tamarlikesdata··on Ask HN: Should data warehouses be the back end of data apps?
Interesting. Which warehouse are you using?
tamarlikesdata··on Google DeepMind's new AI tool helped create more than 700 new materials
How does this not have more comments? Super cool.
tamarlikesdata··on MonadGPT – What would have happened if ChatGPT was invented in the 17th century?
Super impressive. And addictive.
tamarlikesdata··on Before OpenAI, Sam Altman was fired from Y Combinator by his mentor
And then built the most powerful company in the world. Ok.
tamarlikesdata··on Can ChatGPT execute SQL queries?
Changed my life
tamarlikesdata··on A lot of the magic of ChatGPT is nothing to do with AI
It'll get there
tamarlikesdata··on Comparing ClickHouse Cloud with Snowflake Pricing
This is helpful, but I guess it's hard to determine without trying both platforms for specific use-cases
tamarlikesdata··on Brits make Amazon, Meta stop using third-party data to undercut rivals
Can this be monitored? Up until now, Meta hasn't allowed scraping (see Meta Bright Data lawsuit), and has been benefiting from the data, maintaining its monopole status.
tamarlikesdata··on The Ultimate SQLite Extension Set
Installed thanks.
tamarlikesdata··on Show HN: how I built the largest open database of Australian law
Nice. Thanks for sharing.
tamarlikesdata··on I think GCP is better than AWS (2020)
BigQuery is probably the strongest aspect
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