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Zig's Radical Error Handling: Why Fancy Error Codes Are More Than Meets the Eye

Zig challenges conventional wisdom by treating errors as typed codes rather than sum types, forcing developers to confront the critical distinction between error recovery and diagnostic reporting. This deep dive explores how Zig's compiler-enforced error unions and explicit discard syntax prevent silent failures while leaving presentation flexibility to programmers.

Hedy Lamarr: The Hollywood Star Who Engineered Modern Wireless Security

Beyond her silver-screen fame, actress Hedy Lamarr co-invented frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology during WWII—a breakthrough now foundational to WiFi, Bluetooth, and secure communications. This unsung engineering legacy reveals how interdisciplinary thinking reshaped digital connectivity. Her story underscores technology's debt to unconventional innovators.