JoeyJoeJoeJr

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[–] JoeyJoeJoeJr@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 months ago

Worth noting is that "good" database design evolved over time (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database_normalization). If anything was setup pre-1970s, they wouldn't have even had the conception of the normal forms used to cut down on data duplication. And even after they were defined, it would have been quite a while before the concepts trickled down from acedmemia to the engineers actually setting up the databases in production.

On top of that, name to SSN is a many-to-many relationship - a single person can legally change their name, and may have to apply for a new SSN (e.g. in the case of identity theft). So even in a well normalized database, when you query the data in a "useful" form (e.g. results include name and SSN), it's probably going to appear as if there are multiple people using the same SSN, as well as multiple SSNs assigned to the same person.

[–] JoeyJoeJoeJr@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 months ago

I've had the same problem with HeliBoard learning garbage. I just changed my settings though, and I think it should help:

  1. Open HeliBoard settings
  2. Open Text correction settings
  3. Scroll all the way to the bottom, and turn off "Add words to personal dictionary"

If you scroll all the way to the top again, you can manually manage the personal dictionary, including adding words you do want, and deleting any junk that was added by mistake, before switching that setting off.

[–] JoeyJoeJoeJr@lemmy.ml 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I think to be fair, you've got to compare his before and after, rather than comparing him to anyone else.

I certainly wouldn't say he looks young, but I think he's on a better trajectory.

[–] JoeyJoeJoeJr@lemmy.ml 19 points 11 months ago

Someone testing on themselves is how we learned what causes and how to treat ulcers (the researcher earned a Nobel prize for giving himself an ulcer, and then treating it), among other things.

Controlled trials are great, but research has to start somewhere.

[–] JoeyJoeJoeJr@lemmy.ml 3 points 11 months ago

Flanders is self employed - he owns the Leftorium. There's a joke in this episode about not writing off the ink used to print receipts as a business expense, because he likes the way it smells. He can do his taxes when he wants.

[–] JoeyJoeJoeJr@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Mario Kart was played for racing, and balloon battles. Diddy Kong Racing was all about Fire Mountain (the game where you capture the eggs).

[–] JoeyJoeJoeJr@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

Yeah, moving the table was my first thought - felt very much in the spirit of the show. I also expected the hose to have holes, and/or be blocked in the middle. Having a functional hose in the far left bucket felt too easy.

[–] JoeyJoeJoeJr@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

You may have missed "also." The comment does not suggest replacing the current list.

Worth noting, the existing list dies actually appear to cover both known working and known not working apps - apps that do not work have their names given in ~~strikethrough~~.

[–] JoeyJoeJoeJr@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

In college, in my intro to Java class, I had a program I'd written that I was trying to show someone. Every time I ran it (in Eclipse) it crashed. It had worked earlier, but was then consistently crashing. Looked at the stacktrace, looked at the code... No issues I could spot. After quite a while of poking around, with the file reverted to its original state and still failing, I did a select all, cut, paste (into the same file), and it started working again.

[–] JoeyJoeJoeJr@lemmy.ml 11 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Some people have posted pictures in the thread now, and it looks like you might be correct. Seems odd - the blowhole is analogous to a nostril. Sucking something against your nose a swimming seems like it would be uncomfortable.

[–] JoeyJoeJoeJr@lemmy.ml 16 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Under water, with no hands, how are they getting the fish in place? And perhaps more difficult, how do they keep it there? Anyone aware of a video?

[–] JoeyJoeJoeJr@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Saw the movie today. I concur with this astute review.

I would say there were maybe (maybe) 4 spots where it made sense to put music, and maybe 1 or 2 of those where the scene and music were done well (graded on a favorable curve). Then about 20-25 places they jammed bad music for what felt like no reason other than to slow down a movie that already wasn't going anywhere.

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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by JoeyJoeJoeJr@lemmy.ml to c/chatgpt@lemmy.world
 

I'm pretty impressed with how well it's able to understand him, and how quickly it's able to respond, especially with two people talking, interrupting, changing languages, etc.

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/17020181

Introducing a new RISC-V Mainboard from DeepComputing

 

A good video to share with those who refuse to leave their bubble.

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/11175824

Tips for getting contract work

I'm looking for part-time and/or short term contract work, but having a hard time because all the major job sites have either no ability to filter, or the posters just select every option so their post shows up in every search.

Does anyone have any tips on how to find this kind of work? Is it best to source it on my own, or are there good agencies to work with?

I'm looking for any kind of developer roll (I've done backend and full stack), and am open to mentoring/tutoring as well.

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