Albert Latacz

making software happen, occasional musical breaks, lots of dark liquids.

[http4k @http4k]

We're excited to announce that the http4k Project Wizard plugin is now available on the JetBrains Plugin Marketplace! With our shiny new plugin, setting up new http4k projects is now a complete breeze- direct from your IDE. Install direct from IntelliJ or https://t.co/uo2byrKzq1

[Albert Latacz @albertlatacz]

@iamdevloper Punctuation and indentation. Indentation-based language syntax is so error prone!

[Albert Latacz @albertlatacz]

Scratching a surface of Kotlin's power-assert

https://t.co/go1DclLkYH

#kotlin #testing #coding

[Albert Latacz @albertlatacz]

So happy with my new mug 😂

[Albert Latacz @albertlatacz]

@hszanowski Just like testing nothing just for a sake of coverage. Actually saw very similar code not long ago in one of the codebases.

[Albert Latacz @albertlatacz]

Same things with multiple budgets

[Work Chronicles @_workchronicles]

Workload of two

[Albert Latacz @albertlatacz]

@duncanmcg No matter what the viewers will definitely be on-board with this one!

[Werner Vogels @Werner]

Building and operating a pretty big storage system called S3 – A unique perspective by #AWS Distinguished Engineer @andywarfield on what it means to scale systems, yourself and others. #allthingsdistributed #S3 https://t.co/C3CE2iOJ0o

[Latest in space @latestinspace]

Astronaut Scott Kelly once smuggled a full gorilla suit aboard the International Space Station. He didn't tell anyone about it. One day, without anyone knowing, he put it on.

[Leo Sanders @LeoSandbox]

🤣🤣 Who did this? I’m crying
#gamedev #retrogame #indiedev

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

Max Fleischer's trippy version of "Snow White" from 1933 remains a fascinating and bizarre piece of animation history. In this short Betty Boop cartoon, Fleischer and his team condensed and twisted the classic Snow White tale, taking viewers on a surreal journey that defies expectations.

One of the standout moments in the cartoon is the inclusion of Cab Calloway, a renowned jazz singer of the time. In the middle of the animated film, Calloway appears and performs the hauntingly beautiful "St. James Infirmary Blues." The scene is a rare live-action segment, originally from another cartoon of the era titled "Minnie the Moocher," which was another iconic song associated with Calloway.

Interestingly, the footage and music used in the beginning of "Minnie the Moocher" are clearly the same recording as the song "St. James Infirmary Blues" featured in the Betty Boop cartoon. In a clever editing move, the two pieces of audio are seamlessly joined together, creating a seamless transition between the two cartoons.

Calloway's appearance in the cartoon is truly mesmerizing. He begins by singing the tune as Koko the Clown, a character created by Fleischer, and then undergoes a transformation into a ghostly figure. The animation beautifully captures Calloway's distinctive enunciation and signature dance moves, accompanied by a barrage of wild and imaginative visuals.

In addition to the captivating animation, the cartoon also incorporates scenes from the 1980 film "The Blues Brothers," in which Cab Calloway once again performs "Minnie the Moocher." This inclusion adds an extra layer of intertextuality, as viewers are introduced to Calloway through this iconic performance.

"Betty Boop in Snow White" is a testament to Max Fleischer's creativity and willingness to push the boundaries of animation. The cartoon showcases his unique vision and knack for blending different artistic mediums, resulting in a truly trippy and memorable viewing experience.

Directed by Dave Fleischer and animated by Roland C. Crandall, the cartoon exemplifies the Fleischer Studio's distinctive style, characterized by fluid animation, vibrant colors, and a surreal atmosphere. Their innovative techniques and bold storytelling continue to inspire animators and artists to this day.

Despite being a departure from the traditional Snow White narrative, Max Fleischer's version remains a remarkable piece of animation history. It stands as a testament to the power of imagination and creativity in bringing beloved stories to life in new and unexpected ways.

[Albert Latacz @albertlatacz]

it is really picking up, isn't it!

[Merriam-Webster @MerriamWebster]

To address extreme levels of language enthusiasm, we've applied the following temporary limits:

-Writers, Lyricists, and other Professional Wordsmiths: 6000 definition lookups/day
-Thoughtful Readers and Crossword Puzzlers: 600/day
-Everyday English Speakers: 300/day

[Jakub Chrzanowski 🥑 @hszanowski]

#Kotlin #SmilesInPolish

[Duncan McGregor @duncanmcg]

Personal circumstances mean that I can’t work full time this summer, but will be living in London. I’d really like to work with a team or teams who would like to improve their Kotlin skills and code.

[Sky News @SkyNews]

"The water companies and Water UK are owning up - they're admitting that there is a ginormous problem"

James Richardson, creator of the Top of the Poops website which maps data on sewage pollution, says "the scale of this problem is absolutely enormous".

https://t.co/bDxDueOsVV

[Albert Latacz @albertlatacz]

Great to be out at #sourcetalks

[Raspberry Pi Foundation @RaspberryPi_org]

10K FOLLOWER GIVEAWAY 🎉🎈🎁

To celebrate 10K followers on Twitter, we're giving away 3x Raspberry Pi Foundation tote bags containing Raspberry Pi branded goodies 😍 Winners will be randomly selected on Friday, 19 May 2023.

To enter: Follow us, like & RT this tweet.

Good luck!

[Hadi Hariri @hhariri]

All the videos for @kotlinconf are now available directly from the site https://t.co/idUBagVWpt. But more importantly, so are the photos! https://t.co/0cPKudLfVV

[Dmitry Kandalov @dmitrykandalov]

Good to see @mvndy_hd at #KotlinConf (and give away some @http4k T-shirts 🙈)