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The Definitive Guide to Jython
This just in: The Definitive…Continue
Tags: python, jvm, jim baker, java, jython
Started by Michael Levin Aug 19, 2009.
Programming in Scala Book is out!
You may get an e-copy at a pretty low price. Check it out at http://www.artima.com/shop/programming_in_scalaHave fun!-ZContinue
Started by Zemian Deng Nov 22, 2008.
Scala 2.7.2.final release is out!
In case you missed it, the new release marks a important date for them. Besides few big features and bugs fixes added, this release will mark as the implementation reference of their official…Continue
Tags: scala
Started by Zemian Deng Nov 14, 2008.
Using scala scripts to check Java jar files
Here I attached two scripts that might help you working with jar files.Have you tried to verify that a Class must exists in a lib directory that has few dozens jar files? For example I read from a…Continue
Started by Zemian Deng Sep 11, 2008.
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Welcome to Codetown!
Codetown is a social network. It's got blogs, forums, groups, personal pages and more! You might think of Codetown as a funky camper van with lots of compartments for your stuff and a great multimedia system, too! Best of all, Codetown has room for all of your friends.
Created by Michael Levin Dec 18, 2008 at 6:56pm. Last updated by Michael Levin May 4, 2018.
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Google Open-Sources the Common Expression Language for Python
Google has open sourced CEL-expr-python, a Python implementation of the Common Expression Language (CEL), a non-Turing complete embedded policy and expression language designed for simplicity, speed, safety, and portability.
By Sergio De SimoneQCon London 2026: How To Run on Three Clouds at Once, and When Not To
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By Steef-Jan WiggersQCon London 2026: The Hidden Power of Boring Problems
At QCon London 2026, Yinka Omole, Lead Software Engineer at Personio, presented a session exploring a recurring dilemma engineers face, whether to spend time mastering the newest technologies and frameworks or to invest in deeper, foundational problems that may appear less exciting but deliver long-term value.
By Daniel DominguezDoorDash Builds DashCLIP to Align Images, Text, and Queries for Semantic Search Using 32M Labels
DoorDash has launched a multimodal machine learning system that aligns product images, text, and user queries in a shared embedding space. Trained on 32 million labeled query-product pairs using contrastive learning, the system improves semantic search, product ranking, and advertising relevance. Embeddings also support other machine learning tasks across the marketplace.
By Leela KumiliPresentation: Image Processing for Automated Tests
Stefan Dirnstorfer discusses the shift from DOM-based testing to visual UI agents. He explains why LLMs often fail at precision tasks - like spotting one-pixel shifts or broken road networks - and shares how advanced image registration and "Chain-of-Thought" vision processing are essential for reliable QA. Learn why combining generative AI with classical algorithms is the future of automation.
By Stefan Dirnstorfer
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