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Expired Oracle Patent Opens Fast Sorting Algorithm to Open Source Databases

A recent article reports that an Oracle patent on a fast sorting method has expired, allowing open source databases to use it freely. Mark Callaghan, the inventor behind the sorting algorithm, shows how this 20-year-old approach can speed up sorting similar data and could make database systems faster and more efficient.

By Renato Losio

Ramp Builds Internal Coding Agent That Powers 30% of Engineering Pull Requests

Ramp has shared the architecture of Inspect. This internal coding agent has quickly reached about 30% adoption for merged pull requests in the company’s frontend and backend repositories. The fintech company shared a detailed technical specification. It explains how they created a system that gives AI agents the same access to the development environment as human engineers.

By Claudio Masolo

VoidZero Announces Oxfmt Alpha with Rust-Powered Performance and Prettier Compatibility

VoidZero has unveiled Oxfmt, a cutting-edge Rust-based code formatter that offers over 30x faster performance than Prettier for JavaScript and TypeScript projects. Compatible with existing Prettier configurations, Oxfmt addresses developer needs for efficiency and style consistency. Enjoy seamless migration, enhanced capabilities, and a commitment to community-driven improvements.

By Daniel Curtis

Presentation: Kraken's Serverless Architecture for Keeping the Grid Green

Kevin Bowman shares how Kraken Technology balances the UK’s 30GW energy grid using renewable sources. He discusses an architectural blueprint leveraging AWS Lambda, EventBridge, and DynamoDB to manage grid-scale batteries and virtual power plants. Learn how they solve millisecond-latency frequency response and 24-hour predictive optimization to keep the lights on through a serverless stack.

By Kevin Bowman

DoorDash Applies AI to Safety Across Chat and Calls, Cutting Incidents by 50%

DoorDash deploys SafeChat, an AI-driven safety system for moderating chat, images, and voice calls between Dashers and customers. Using a layered text moderation architecture, machine learning models, and human review, SafeChat detects unsafe content in real time, enabling immediate actions and reducing low- and medium-severity safety incidents by roughly 50 percent.

By Leela Kumili

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