Manjaro first impressions
Manjaro is an Arch-based Linux distribution that emphasises simplicity and customisation. During a recent computer upgrade, I decided to switch from openSUSE, which has been my distribution of choice for […]
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Writing a command line dictionary and thesaurus using Python
Many times when I’m searching for a definition for a word, or want to find synonyms, I find myself reaching for my browser and defining the word on Google. This […]
Random number generators for C++ performance tested
Random number generators (RNGs) are a crucial part of many computational processes. As an ecologist, they are particularly important for representing the stochasticity in life in my models. The most […]
Scientific programming in Python with C++ extensions
Usually, a high-level programming language like Python is ideal for scientific computing. The ease of development and enormous supply of published libraries are two reasons many scientists choose Python as […]
Programming fractal art using tensorflow
Fractals are undeniably beautiful. The self-similar, highly complex patterns reflect elements of the natural world, yet appear geometric and almost alien in their organisation. I decided to generate some using […]