So-Cal Tech LabWhere experimentation breeds understanding.https://socaltechlab.com/Benchmarking JavaScript Runtimes: How bun.sh Stands Up Against Node.js in Recursive Loopshttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/javascript-runtime-performance-bun-sh-vs-node-jshttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/javascript-runtime-performance-bun-sh-vs-node-jsExplore the performance showdown between bun.sh and Node.js as we benchmark their efficiency in handling recursive loops. Dive into our findings and see which runtime leads the race.Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTUnfucker: Revolutionizing Text File Repair with One Developer's ADHD-Driven Innovationhttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/unfucker-text-file-repair-utilityhttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/unfucker-text-file-repair-utilityIntroducing Unfucker, the groundbreaking utility that's transforming text file repair with a blend of sharp programming prowess and a rebel spirit. Born from a developer's ADHD-inspired coding marathon, it's the community-driven solution to unscramble your data.Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTI KISSed My Code, and I Liked It: The Underrated Power of Simplicity in Programminghttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/embrace-simplicity-in-programming-with-KISS-principlehttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/embrace-simplicity-in-programming-with-KISS-principleWhy the K.I.S.S. principle ("Keep It Simple, Stupid") can lead to more efficient, maintainable, and enjoyable coding. Learn from real-world examples and a recent anecdote to see why simplicity often trumps complexity.Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTElevate Web Accessibility with the A11y Tester WordPress Pluginhttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/elevate-web-accessibility-with-a11y-tester-wordpress-pluginhttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/elevate-web-accessibility-with-a11y-tester-wordpress-pluginDiscover the A11y Tester WordPress plugin, a tool designed to seamlessly integrate accessibility testing right into your WordPress admin dashboard.Sun, 22 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTRevolutionize Your Networking Game with Dynamic Digital Business Cardshttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/revolutionize-networking-with-digital-business-cardshttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/revolutionize-networking-with-digital-business-cardsDiscover why digital business cards are the future of networking. Learn how to easily create your own interactive, feature-rich digital business card with our new web component.Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTSupercharge Your Git Commits with OpenCommit: A Must-Have Tool for Developershttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/revolutionize-git-commit-messages-with-opencommithttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/revolutionize-git-commit-messages-with-opencommitExplore how OpenCommit, a GitHub 2023 Hackathon winner, can revolutionize your Git commit messages. Learn about its features, benefits, and why it's a game-changer for developers.Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTPeeling Back the Layers: A Comprehensive Look at Bun, the New JavaScript Runtimehttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/peeling-back-the-layers-a-comprehensive-look-at-bun-the-new-javascript-runtimehttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/peeling-back-the-layers-a-comprehensive-look-at-bun-the-new-javascript-runtime This comprehensive guide dives into Bun, the new JavaScript runtime built on Zig, offering a detailed look at its features, pros, and cons. It provides a hands-on tutorial for creating a Fibonacci API and web page, showcasing Bun's streamlined developer experience. The guide concludes by weighing Bun's potential impact on the broader web development ecosystem.Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTThe Evolution of SoCalTechLab.com: A Tale of Tech, Choices, and Growthhttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/the-evolution-of-socaltechlabhttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/the-evolution-of-socaltechlab Discover the evolution of SoCalTechLab.com, from a tech sandbox to a hub for insights on Large Language Models. Explore the choices that shaped its growth and performance.Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMTBrowser Cookies Decoded: The Convenient, the Controversial, and the Choiceshttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/browser-cookies-decoded-the-convenient-the-controversial-and-the-choiceshttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/browser-cookies-decoded-the-convenient-the-controversial-and-the-choicesThe Convenient, the Controversial, and the ChoicesThu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMTThe Reddit Rebellion – Why You Need to Join #OpScorchedEarthhttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/operation-scorched-earthhttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/operation-scorched-earthTL;DR: Reddit users, it's time to assert your rights. With the platform's recent treatment of its moderators, I'm proposing Operation Scorched Earth, a collective action to delete all user content from Reddit.Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTA Dialogue with <dialog> – Elevating Web Accessibilityhttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/html-dialog-elementhttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/html-dialog-elementCracking the Code of the HTML's dialog Element: A Leap Towards Web AccessibilityTue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 GMTThe Gartner Hype Cycle - Is It Playtime or Naptime for Large Language Models?https://socaltechlab.com/posts/gartner-hype-cycle-impact-large-language-models-trough-of-disillusionmenthttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/gartner-hype-cycle-impact-large-language-models-trough-of-disillusionmentGauging the moods and shifts in the world of LLM technologies like GPT, Bard, and LLaMASat, 20 May 2023 00:00:00 GMTRoll the Dice with DiceForge – Introducing My New API for Tabletop Gaming and Simulationshttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/roll-the-dice-with-diceforge-apihttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/roll-the-dice-with-diceforge-apiUnveiling DiceForge, an easy-to-use API for all your dice-rolling needsSun, 07 May 2023 07:00:00 GMTBuild Your Own No-Code Chatbot in Under 5 Minutes with Pickaxehttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/honest-abe-no-code-chat-bot-in-5-minuteshttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/honest-abe-no-code-chat-bot-in-5-minutesCreate a chatbot trained on ANY TEXT instantly!Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTThe Dark Side of AI Chatbots - Unmasking the ChaosGPT Menacehttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/dark-side-of-aihttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/dark-side-of-aiNavigating the treacherous waters of AI ethics and safety in the face of a power-hungry chatbotThu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTIt's ALIVE!! Eat your heart out Conway!https://socaltechlab.com/posts/game-of-lifehttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/game-of-lifeI ask ChatGPT-4 to write Conway's Game of LifeSat, 08 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTUniversal Simulation Technical Documentationhttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/gpt-4-docs-universe-simhttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/gpt-4-docs-universe-simI asked GPT-4 to document the universe simulator that we live in.Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTChatGPToot becomes Mr. Roboto and moves to botsin.spacehttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/mr-roboto-mastodonhttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/mr-roboto-mastodonThey killed Kenny! You Bastards!! Updates on ChatGPToot, now Mr. Roboto!Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTIntroducing ChatGPToot - The Mastodon Chat Bot Powered by OpenAIhttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/chatgptoothttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/chatgptootA Mastodon chat bot connected to OpenAI APIsThu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTWhy? Stating a purpose for this blog.https://socaltechlab.com/posts/whyhttps://socaltechlab.com/posts/whyBecause experimentation breeds understandingWed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMTMidjourney Daily Theme - Steampunk - 04-11-2023https://socaltechlab.com/posts/midjourney-steampunk-4-11-23https://socaltechlab.com/posts/midjourney-steampunk-4-11-23Today's midjourney theme is 'Steampunk'. See what I generated!Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT