Reading Log ForSeptember 28, 2026 (#191)

This week its optimizing SQL, data centers and America, WoW Forever, and more.

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.NET

• From generated code to trusted code with a unit-test agent - Amaury Levé
• Adding a Clone method to a C# record - Gérald Barré

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General Development

• How I Find Problems to Solve as a Staff Engineer - Lalit Maganti
• How to Optimize SQL Queries: 20 Proven Best Practices - Anton Martyniuk

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Technology

• How tech firms hope to beat the backlash against “pervert glasses” - The Economist
• Is This the Future of America? - Lauren Feiner

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Cybersecurity

• ‘We Hacked the FBI:’ Hackers Say They Have Data on All FBI Employees - Joseph Cox

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AI

• On AI Coding and Its Discontents - Cal Newport

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Science

• The Assault On Science Funding Continues - Derek Lowe

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Gaming

• There is No Plan - Nathan Grayson
• This ‘World of Warcraft: Forever’ Mod Blocks All Interactions With Asmongold Fans - Matthew Gault

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Sports

• Sophie Cunningham Has Quite A Journey To Get Back To Basketball - Samer Kalaf

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Longform

• I Spent Three Sweltering Days Shredding The High Seas At Jogging Pace, And It Ruled - Chris Thompson

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A Song to Leave You With

Rise Against - Katy Bar the Door