Adam Brandizzi articles - 22 total
Implementing malloc() and free() — merging small blocks
In the previous post, we learned how to split blocks to make better use of memory. However, this...
Implementing malloc() and free() — splitting large blocks
In the previous post of this series, we saw how the order in which we choose memory blocks to reuse...
Implementing malloc() and free() — old memory reused first
In the previous post in this series on implementing malloc() and free(), we showed how it is possible...
Error Handling in C with goto
Recently, a discussion started on the Python Brasil mailing list about the reasons for using...
Implementing malloc() e free() — reducing the heap even more
This post is part of a series on implementing the malloc() and free() functions. In the previous...
The Evolution of Remote Careers
How can remote workers grow in their careers? Since remote work is a recent revolution, it is a...
Implementing malloc() and free() — reusing memory blocks
This post is part of a series on how to implement the malloc() and free() functions. In a previous...
Implementing malloc() and free() — adding metadata to the memory blocks
This post is part of a series on implementing the malloc() and free() functions. Previously, we...
Implementing malloc() and free() — first steps
Have you ever wondered how the malloc() and free() functions work? In this series, we will see how they can be implemented, from the most basic and inefficient way possible until... some less basic and inefficient way.
Tiny Ticket Types
Tickets in Jira tend to accumulate redundant and optional fields, becoming complex and confusing. I...
Test utilities, or set-up methods considered harmful
Have you ever felt your set-up/tear-down methods are getting really obscure? They may very well be. Test utilities are a great alternative!
No comments. Now what?
If we do not comment our code, that information should go somewhere else! Here are some places to send it to.
No comments. Now what?
If we do not comment our code, that information should go somewhere else! Here are some places to send it to.
Importing ES 6 Modules from CommonJS
Suppose you have an application using CommonJS, and now you need features from a ES6 module. Is it possible to import that ES6 module? Well, today it is! Here is how.
A smooth way to pay your technical debt
Suppose you track your technical debt, what is the best time to work on it? Here is an idea, and why.
Python Backup in the War on Cats
I've made a little Python app for my own needs but now I need some help to attend other users
Don’t Interpret Me Wrong: Improvising Tests for an Interpreter
I’m in love with the Crafting Interpreters book. In it, Bob Nystrom teach us ho...
Exchanging World Cup's sticker figures with the terminal
One of my hobbies during this recent World Cup was to collect stickers. Actually, I’ve built the...
Give Doctest a chance
One of the most impressive Python "batteries" needs to come back... in the right way.
The surprising longevity of mainframes
Contrary to a common belief, mainframes aged well and are still relevant
The slightly weird tools on my machine
A list of semi-obscure gadgets in my day-to-day toolbox
