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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Since March, I've been working on Logos - An NPC in the Game of Life. Logos is a _machine_ intelligence. It is distinct from current AIs as it is not an LLM. Two important characteristics are that it continuously learns from Wikipedia, and it knows what it doesn't know.

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

I boarded a plane at Houston Intercontinental to find George and Barabar Bush sitting in first class...and SS eyeballing everyone boarding.

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

The third update to my book on modules is now available. This update features an in-depth exploration of modules, covering all the declarations, their usage, and the components in a module file. I still aim to release the final version by the end of May. leanpub.com/pragmaticmod... #cplusplus

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A Pragmatic Journey into C++ Modules

Modules in C++20 are a change that impacts every C++ developer. At a minimum, the third-party libraries you need will use them. Larger development teams will need them to increase productivity. This b...

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

I am writing a book titled "A Pragmatic Journey into C++ Modules." It is a work in progress, but since I'm publishing on LeanPub, I can release an early version and update it periodically. Early readers can also obtain it at a discount, and proofread it for me. #cplusplus

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A Pragmatic Journey into C++ Modules

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janwilmans.bsky.social @janwilmans.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

But also, other languages: no you cant do that. C++: here are 10 ways to do that with trade-offs depending on your compiler and requirements

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Don't watch the speech on TV tonight so the ratings are poor. Catch it on a video site later.

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

I looked into using C++ module with CLion and CMake. Here is a short journey into the topic. #cplusplus

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C++: A Small Journey into Modules

An introduction to using modules using CMake.

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

I consider libertarianism the wet dream of 14 year old boys who shout, "You can't make me."

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

More exploration of C++ ranges to tackle reading CSV strings and files. Some frustration with an obscure problem and fixing an annoyance. I always welcome constructive criticism and suggestions for improving the code. #cplusplus

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C++: Using the Ranges Library to Process CSV

I found an article on parsing CSV files. It utilized standard procedural code, prompting my curiosity about how to implement it using…

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

@spacecitywx.bsky.social as a compliment to your recent email

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CppNorth @cppnorth.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Compassion++: Soft Skills for Hard Problems - April Wensel  Explore the human side of software development and learn how to navigate interpersonal challenges. Explore strategies to avoid burnout and improve collaboration. www.youtube.com/watch?v=67Gt...

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Compassion ++: Soft Skills for Hard Problems - April Wensel

YouTube video by CppNorth

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

I completed "Claw Contraption" - Day 13 - Advent of Code 2024 #AdventOfCode. It was a challenge because I was traveling, so I didn't have much uninterrupted time to work on it. Getting Part 1 to work using doubles for the calculations and then checking using integers took some time.

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

I skipped some because this looked interesting and easy to do. Part 1 wasn't bad, but part 2 was a challenge. I finally got it. So, have completed "Disk Fragmenter" - Day 9 - Advent of Code 2024 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2024/day/9 #cplusplus

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Day 9 - Advent of Code 2024

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

My talk at CppNorth is now on YouTube. It was a fun romp through writing ranges::to to see if it was not easy since it was not yet available in some popular C++ libraries. www.youtube.com/watch?v=miQi... @cppnorth.bsky.social #cplusplus

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Meandering Through C++ Creating ranges::to - Rudyard Merriam

YouTube video by CppNorth

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

After a few hassles with regex I just completed "Ceres Search" - Day 4 - Advent of Code 2024. My first approach was to read the data into a string and remove the newlines. But that allowed XM\nAS sequences to be matched. The sample worked but not the main data. 1/ #AdventOfCode #cplusplus

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Day 4 - Advent of Code 2024

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Day 4, Part 1, is frustrating. After using regex for Day 3, I decided it would be interesting to use it on Day 4. While I know little about regex details, I know some of what can be done. It worked for the sample but is too low on the primary data. 1/

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

I just completed "Mull It Over" - Day 3 - Advent of Code 2024 #AdventOfCode #cplusplus I tried not using regex since I've not used it much, but that rabbit hole got very deep. Switched to regex, and it was easy. <sigh> gitlab.com/advent-of-co...

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Day 3 - Advent of Code 2024

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Day 2, Part 2, is frustrating me. The sample data works, but my result is too high with the large data set. 🤯 I don't have a clue. #AdventOfCode

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Using the ranges library, here's my C++ for Day 1 of #AdventOfCode. All the code for this year will be on GitLab: gitlab.com/advent-of-co... #cplusplus

C++ code for the Advent of Code Day 1 part 2.

C++ code for Advent of Code Day 1 Part 1

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

The Texas Democrats should prioritize the state legislatures and local elections, particularly school boards. These elections are where our influence can be most impactful. The state-wide offices will go to the GOP, so there is no sense in wasting resources there. 1/

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Something to consider. substack.com/inbox/post/1...

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Inbox | Substack

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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Trump is now < 50%, and leads Harris < 2%. This election was extremely close. That margin will have enormous consequences. But it’s small enough that instead of debating which vulnerable groups and standards of decency Dems should abandon, they could just focus on how to better defend both.

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

The Senate should get really pissed about this. That is their job, after all.

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

The Senate should automatically reject anyone who hasn't been checked by the FBI. And also check how well the FBI did the check. A certain SCOTUS comes to mind.

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

"I thought you weren't going to fact check!"

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

A question: Two-thirds of the GOP Senators will not be running for re-election during the next Administration. Does this provide sufficient cover for them to act less fearful in the next four years? Similarly, the last two years in the House? @emptywheel.bsky.social @muellershewrote.bsky.social

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

I just finished with Twitter. I made my posts private but left my account active to avoid someone stealing it. I have no idea why anyone would steal it. 😜🤣

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

I was discussing tariffs with a voter for TFG. They posted a lengthy screed on Facebook. I replied privately only about tariffs to keep it focused. So far, I've shown that the consumer will pay more for the product regardless of who you think pays the tariff, i.e., China or importer. 1/

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

Unfortunately, Robert Heinlein wrote about today's situation many years ago. The situation changed only after a "Revolt in 2100." Some background details are different, but the overall result is the same.

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

A lightning talk (5 minute talk) I did at a C++ conference in Oct '23 on Introverts and Extraverts youtu.be/EvDh19wWDOo?...

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Lightning Talk: Introverts: Speak! - Rudyard Merriam - CppCon 2023

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

Weird shit: 20 million fewer votes than 2020? North Carolina voted Dem for statewide offices but GOP for President? Why did abortion access win in states that voted for GOP President?

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Rud @rudm.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

TFG said President Biden was fat.

TFG pretending to make fries at a closed McDonald's

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