Completely rewriting code, instead of continuously making alterations, is an arduous task that Martin Peck argues brings many benefits. However, it can be difficult to convince your company to push through with a rewrite, especially when that time could be spent on implementing new features. Martin Pech suggests being factual when presenting a proposal for a rewrite. For example, if you claim a rewrite will make your app faster, make a prototype to showcase this better performance before you even bring it up to your company. Read full article here
Research
Researcher uses AI to make texts that are thousands of years old readable
The Gilgamesh Epic, the oldest work of world literature, has been brought back to life by LMU researchers in the Electronic Babylonian Literature project. Using their new Fragmentarium tool, they have discovered hundreds of manuscripts, including the most recent tablet of the Gilgamesh Epic which dates from 130 BC – thousands of years after the earliest known version. This shows how highly valued the Epic was, even at a late period. With the public release of the Fragmentarium, anyone can now explore the thousands of cuneiform fragments and explore the ancient Babylonian literature. Read full article here
Merv
March 12, 2023
