How We Reduced Text Input Lag to Improve Web Performance: a Grammarly Case Study

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Grammarly's team addressed performance issues in their browser extension that caused user input lag, especially for power users with large documents. They established metrics to measure input latency and performed lab-based benchmarking to identify bottlenecks. Solving these issues involved redesigning user experience (e.g., delaying checks), optimizing highlight updates, and making suggestion processing asynchronous, resulting in a 91% reduction in input lag. Additionally, user experience improved, leading to a 9% decrease in users disabling the extension. Ongoing efforts focus on further performance improvements, including memory and CPU usage management.

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/engineering/reducing-text-input-lag/

Why Blog If Nobody Reads It?

Blogging may seem pointless if no one reads it, but it offers hidden value: clarity of thought, self-reflection, and the act of creation itself. The true audience includes future selves, maybe one right person, and the work itself. Writing is an essential process, akin to street photography, done for personal fulfillment rather than validation. The key takeaway: the work matters, regardless of readership.

https://andysblog.uk/why-blog-if-nobody-reads-it/

Understanding Scrivener’s Project Settings

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Scrivener allows custom project settings that can override global settings to tailor functionality and templates to specific projects. Key features include section types for compiling, custom labels and statuses for organization, custom metadata fields, formatting options, auto-complete lists, special folders for templates, background images, and backup settings. These customized settings enhance project management and workflow efficiency.

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/understanding-scriveners-project-settings

My Approach to Running a Link Blog

Running a link blog since 2003, Simon Willison shares his methods for publishing “blogmarks” with titles, URLs, commentary, and crediting authors. After upgrading to Markdown, he emphasizes creating enriching content through context, quotations, and related links while ensuring a personal touch. Technically, his blog operates on Django, featuring a search function and draft mode, while he also publishes a weekly newsletter. He encourages more link sharing, viewing it as a valuable internet contribution amid prevalent social media algorithms.

https://simonwillison.net/2024/Dec/22/link-blog/

Embracing Responsible AI: a Guide for Functional Leaders

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AI integration in businesses must balance effectiveness and ethics. Leaders should ensure human involvement, transparency (for customer experience), vendor selection, and continuous learning (for marketing), while IT should focus on user education, personalized controls, and risk assessments. Sales must commit to ethical standards, regular impact assessment, and human judgment. Emphasizing responsible AI fosters trust and operational success.

https://www.grammarly.com/business/learn/embracing-responsible-ai/

Effectiveness Vs. Efficiency: What’s the Difference?

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TLDR: Efficiency = process focus; effectiveness = outcome focus. Example: Planning outfits = efficient; saving for retirement = effective. Both terms are crucial in workplaces to achieve goals without confusion. Key difference: efficiency is short-term resource maximization; effectiveness is long-term goal achievement. Metrics: Customer satisfaction measures effectiveness; productivity measures efficiency. Balance both for optimal results; prioritization depends on context.

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/commonly-confused-words/effectiveness-vs-efficiency/

24 Questions to Ask Any AI Vendor for Higher Education Institutions

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AI tool selection for higher education is complex; evaluate technology and vendors carefully. This guide lists 24 key questions to assess AI solutions, covering core functionalities, user experience, technical deployment, data security, ethical considerations, customer support, and costs. Proper vendor evaluation ensures alignment with institutional goals and enhances academic efficiency.

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/writing/24-questions-to-ask-any-ai-vendor-for-higher-education-institutions/

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