Bytes of Inspiration

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WORLDEMBER IS COMING!

Yeah, TJ does it better, but I'm cute too!

  Oh goodie, WorldEmber is almost around the corner again! And I have so. many. plans. But, if there's one thing I have learned over the last couple years of participating in WorldEmber and SummerCamp, is that burnouts deserve the biggest finger of fingers. So, just like last year, I intend to fly at WorldEmber with one goal: have fun. Nothing beats having fun, and having fun leads to many creative ideas, but also makes it easier to get the writing done. There's no use in forcing myself to write, so I shan't.
  Well, aside from my standard 5-minute rule. Starting is always the hardest part and getting yourself through this bit is important to try. So, if I don't feel like writing, but I want to write, I give myself a 5 minute timer to focus on writing. More often than not, it works to get myself in the writing mood and I'll continue writing for as long as I like. But if I'm still not in the mood after those 5 minutes, I'll leave things be, writing was not meant for that day or moment. I highly recommend you try this too, whenever you feel stuck at the starting part!
 

Developing More Adventures!

I hope you all have been having some fun going on the.. well, technically one adventure I've written so far. If you don't know what I'm talking about, I suggest you check out our lovely host Bit and venture into the Processor to understand what makes your device tick. Yes, every device you read this article on, whether that's a laptop, desktop, phone, or tablet has one of these magical processors!
  Which brings me to my next subject that I'll be diving into: the History of Processors and the Operating System. See, processors nowadays are lightning fast with their immense clock speeds, and borderline absurd amount of transistors that makes it all happen. But the first CPUs weren't that fast! So, I'm hoping to bore entertain you all with its rich history and maybe gain some extra appreciation to how far we've come.
 

My looks are based on the first general purpose CPU, the Intel 4004. I came to market in 1971, which means I'm already over 50 years old!

  While I can write a lot about CPU history, I think it's equally important to talk about the other thing that makes your device do things: the Operating System. Without this essential piece of software, we'd all have a lot more trouble using this technology. I will try to highlight the most important parts, so you won't fall asleep while reading it. And for fellow nerds out there, I'll add more in-depth info of course. ^^
  That said, Bit isn't really interested in the software side of things, which is what an operating system is. So, before I start with that, I want to introduce you first to Byte our software-loving brother. He will gladly take you on a tour of the operating system. However, it wouldn't be a true party without Bug, Byte's younger brother who loves to... help... in his own quirky way. Usually by being the opposite of helpful.
 

Hey! I'm not that bad! I'm helpful too, just not in the way you expect it. There are few who embrace my presence for the betterment of software development, but I do like those people and you too!