Alright, this will be the last review of the Summer. I’ll take a break until September as I really need to unplug for a bit. The next edition will be at the end of the first week of September. See you then!But first… let’s go for my web review for the week 2026-32.Kill the Cookie Banner!Tags: tech, gdpr, web, europe, lawThis campaign is definitely worth a try. Hammering people with cookie banners exhibiting dark patterns isn’t exactly a good way to seek people consent.https://killthecookiebanner.eu/Stop Sending Me Your ErrorsTags: tech, emailYes please! The amount of email system which get it wrong nowaday is really kind of sad.https://kramkow.ski/article/2026/08/05/stop_sending_me_your_errors.htmlOffensive Internet PostureTags: tech, internet, security, self-hostingIndeed, so many things to do to deter bottom feeders. Lots of good funny ideas in there.https://bruceediger.com/posts/offensive-machine/Atom is better than RSS, in ways that matterTags: tech, atom, rss, blogIndeed Atom is a better standard than RSS for feeds.https://chrismorgan.info/atom%3ErssThe DISTINCT in your COUNTTags: tech, databases, postgresql, performance, optimisationCareful how you use DISTINCT or ORDER BY on very large tables. You might want to reevaluate (after checking if there’s a problem of course).https://boringsql.com/posts/distinct-in-your-count/C++26: #embedTags: tech, c++Another nice addition to the standard for dealing with embedded assets.https://www.sandordargo.com/blog/2026/08/05/cpp26-embedCrubit: C++/Rust Bidirectional Interop ToolTags: tech, c++, rust, interoperability, bindingsInteresting tool. Maybe more chances for C++ and Rust hybrids?https://crubit.rs/rust-lang/rust is adopting an LLM policyTags: tech, ai, machine-learning, copilot, foss, codereview, rustInteresting policy. I think it strikes a good balance.https://blog.rust-lang.org/inside-rust/2026/08/05/rust-langrust-is-adopting-an-llm-policy/A Guide to Watchdog Timers for Embedded SystemsTags: tech, embedded, reliabilityLong and nice guide about watchdogs in an embedded context.https://interrupt.memfault.com/blog/firmware-watchdog-best-practicesElevatorsTags: tech, algorithm, simulation, complexityNice little post with simulations about the algorithms behind elevators. It’s quickly more complex than it sounds.https://john.fun/elevatorsThe Wheels We Keep ReinventingTags: tech, architecture, complexity, supply-chain, vendor-lockinThere is truth here that our profession reinvents the wheel way to often. Some problem are solved, they don’t need reinventing. Be careful on your dependencies though, this is where lies the tradeoff.https://blainsmith.com/articles/reinventing-the-wheel/The development pipeline is a production systemTags: tech, developer-experience, productionAnd indeed that makes it as important as the final product.https://sundry.jerryorr.com/2026/07/31/development-pipeline-is-a-production-systemCommitting to creativityTags: creativity, motivationInteresting take. It’s indeed mostly about committing to something on the long term and doing the grunt work which begets creativity. It’s not just motivation between grit teeth or waiting to be blessed by a muse. Those won’t get you as far in your craft.https://herman.bearblog.dev/creativity/Bye for now!