This Week I Learned - Week #35 2024

This Week I Learned -

* The hottest new programming language is English - Andrej Karpathy. Jan 25, 2023

* The Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps list by Andreessen Horowitz is updated every 6 months

* Claude's Artifacts feature allows developers to make architecture diagrams from codebases

* All the useful software architecture tools at one place.

* All graphs are charts, but not all charts are graphs. While graphs focus on the mathematical relationship between variables, charts can present data in a more general way, such as through diagrams or tables.

* Observable is a platform from the creators of D3 that simplifies building and deploying powerful data dashboards. Observable offers two ways of working: you can build data apps using the open-source Observable Framework to deploy to Observable, or you can work in notebooks. Framework combines the power of JavaScript on the front-end for interactive graphics, with any language on the back-end for data preparation and analysis.

* A compilation of Head Of Communications at Datawrapper, Lisa Charlotte Muth's data viz recommendations on Miro, an online collaborative whiteboard.

* The Kanban method originated from Toyota's manufacturing system as a means to enhance efficiency and streamline workflow on the production floor. "Kanban," a Japanese term meaning "signboard" or "billboard," describes the method's reliance on visual cues, like cards or indicators, to signal the commencement of new tasks or the progression of ongoing ones to the subsequent phase.

Kanban Board at Toyota

* The US has the busiest skies in the world. The FAA oversees more than 350 air traffic facilities, and there are almost 20,000 public and private airports. The airline industry, especially in the US, is the most complicated among the different passenger networks. It combines private-sector airline competition with federal government management of the air traffic control system. Airports are often owned by cities. All must function well together. - Bloomberg

* India’s largest crypto exchange, Wazir X had 16 million registered users at the time of the July cyber attack, when it lost more than 45 percent of its crypto holdings.

* In 2023, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) surpassed traditional card networks like Visa and Mastercard in India, with over 117 billion transactions. 

* "Being obsessed with happiness can make us unhappy. Joy doesn't arise from ruminating about our emotions. It comes from immersing ourselves in worthwhile experiences. Happiness is not a goal to pursue. It's a byproduct of leading a life of meaning and engagement." - Adam Grant