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@josephmisiti
josephmisiti / helloevolve.py
Created November 11, 2016 18:19
helloevolve.py - a simple genetic algorithm in Python
"""
helloevolve.py implements a genetic algorithm that starts with a base
population of randomly generated strings, iterates over a certain number of
generations while implementing 'natural selection', and prints out the most fit
string.
The parameters of the simulation can be changed by modifying one of the many
global variables. To change the "most fit" string, modify OPTIMAL. POP_SIZE
controls the size of each generation, and GENERATIONS is the amount of
generations that the simulation will loop through before returning the fittest
@paulirish
paulirish / what-forces-layout.md
Last active May 8, 2025 05:49
What forces layout/reflow. The comprehensive list.

What forces layout / reflow

All of the below properties or methods, when requested/called in JavaScript, will trigger the browser to synchronously calculate the style and layout*. This is also called reflow or layout thrashing, and is common performance bottleneck.

Generally, all APIs that synchronously provide layout metrics will trigger forced reflow / layout. Read on for additional cases and details.

Element APIs

Getting box metrics
  • elem.offsetLeft, elem.offsetTop, elem.offsetWidth, elem.offsetHeight, elem.offsetParent
@rodw
rodw / backup-github.sh
Last active May 6, 2025 09:02
A simple script to backup an organization's GitHub repositories, wikis and issues.
#!/bin/bash
# A simple script to backup an organization's GitHub repositories.
#-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# NOTES:
#-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Under the heading "CONFIG" below you'll find a number of configuration
# parameters that must be personalized for your GitHub account and org.
# Replace the `<CHANGE-ME>` strings with the value described in the comments
# (or overwrite those values at run-time by providing environment variables).