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summaries of the latest blog articles from your favorite tech companies.
InstagramInstagram

Implementing Dark Mode in iOS 13

Implementing Dark Mode in iOS 13: A technical blogpost detailing the process of adopting dark mode in the Instagram app, including using Apple's APIs, building UIKit wrappers, and implementing a 'fake dark mode' for testing.

10/8/2019
SoundCloudSoundCloud

Solving Remote Build Cache Misses by Annoying Your Colleagues

Strategies for addressing Gradle remote build cache misses in order to optimize efficiency and reduce redundant work in development teams.

10/1/2019
InstagramInstagram

Interview with Tamar Shapiro, Instagram’s Head of Analytics

An interview with Tamar Shapiro, Instagram's Head of Analytics, discussing her career path, engineering culture at Instagram, favorite projects, work-life balance, and advice for female engineers.

9/24/2019
OpenAIOpenAI

Fine-tuning GPT-2 from human preferences

Optimizing GPT-2 based on user preferences for enhanced performance

9/19/2019
OpenAIOpenAI

Emergent tool use from multi-agent interaction

Exploring emergent tool use in multi-agent interactions

9/17/2019
Jane StreetJane Street

What the interns have wrought, 2019 edition

Reflecting on the accomplishments of Jane Street's intern program in 2019

8/30/2019
SoundCloudSoundCloud

Gradle Remote Build Cache Misses

The blogpost discusses the challenges faced by SoundCloud's Android team regarding build times and how they have utilized Gradle remote build cache to save developers' time and increase productivity.

8/30/2019
OpenAIOpenAI

Testing robustness against unforeseen adversaries

Strategies for detecting and mitigating vulnerabilities in security systems

8/22/2019
OpenAIOpenAI

GPT-2: 6-month follow-up

Exploring the evolution and advancements of GPT-2 through a comprehensive 6-month follow-up analysis.

8/20/2019
Jane StreetJane Street

Using OCaml to drive a Raspberry Pi robot car

Using OCaml to control a Raspberry Pi robot car by installing OCaml via opam and utilizing Async.

8/19/2019
Jane StreetJane Street

Do applied programming languages research at Jane Street!

Projects currently being worked on by Jane Street's Tools & Compilers team.

8/16/2019
OpenAIOpenAI

Learning Day

Unlocking the power of real-time learning in a dynamic environment

8/1/2019