Implementation of the Strategy Pattern in Kotlin and Spring

In the world of software development, there often arises a need to handle business logic depending on the values of input parameters. At first glance, one could address this requirement using simple if-else or when constructs, but such implementations can lead to code that is difficult to read and maintain. It conflicts with the principles of object-oriented programming, and … Read more

io.net’s New CEO Signals Major Push in Decentralized AI Infrastructure

The recent appointment of Tory Green as CEO of io.net, a leader in Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN), marks a significant moment in the company’s evolution. This leadership change provides an opportunity to examine io.net‘s vision, potential impact, and the broader implications for the decentralized infrastructure and AI industries. Tory Green’s appointment as CEO signals … Read more

Building a Logo Creation App with Next.js, Shadcn/ui, and Lucide React

In this tutorial, we’ll develop a basic app for creating logos using Next.js, shadcn/ui, html2canvas-pro, and Lucide React icons. We’ll assume you have a basic understanding of Next.js and shadcn/ui components, as detailed explanations can be found in their respective documentation. Our focus will be on implementing the core features of the logo builder app. … Read more

Cronos zkEVM Blasts Off, Ethereum’s Scaling Revolution Gains a Powerful Ally

Cronos Labs has just fired up the engines on their brand-new Cronos zkEVM alpha mainnet. Buckle up, crypto enthusiasts – we’re about to take a thrilling ride through the future of Ethereum scaling! Imagine a world where Ethereum transactions are lightning-fast and wallet-friendly. That’s the promise of Cronos zkEVM, the latest layer-2 blockchain to join … Read more

Epic Games’ ‘MegaGrant’ makes EU alternative app store, AltStore PAL, available for free

AltStore PAL, an app that takes advantage of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) to bring a third-party app store to EU users, is now available for free, thanks to Epic Games. The app maker announced via social media posts on Wednesday it’s the latest recipient of a “MegaGrant” monetary award from Fortnite maker Epic Games, … Read more

BitClout Founder Nader Al-Naji Charged with Fraud: SEC and DOJ Unveil $250M Scandal

On July 30th, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that Nader Al-Naji has been charged with defrauding investors after raising over $250 million from the unregistered sales of BitClout’s native token, BTCLT. According to the SEC complaint, Al-Naji misled these investors by claiming he did not control the token proceeds and would not use … Read more

Exploring Chain Abstraction: Insights And Examples

“We can change the world with blockchain technology, if we stop talking about it”, Dante Disparte, Circle’s Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy. The above quote is inextricably linked to the lingering technical complexity surrounding blockchain technology and hindering its mainstream adoption. As a writer who shares Dante’s view, I consider it prudent … Read more

The High-Frequency Trading Developer’s Guide: Six Key Components for Low Latency and Scalability

HFT, also known as high-frequency trading, is a method used for complex algorithms to develop profit from small price differences, as this has significantly impacted the financial markets. Developed within the early 2000s, HFTs quickly gained the spotlight due to their ability to work with large orders at impressively high speeds. Low latency is key … Read more

Work Smarter Not Harder With These 16 No-Code Productivity Tools 🔥🔥

In today’s fast-paced digital world, efficiency and speed are crucial for staying ahead of the competition. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, developer, or content creator, the right tools can significantly boost your productivity. This is where no-code tools come in to help you build, automate, and innovate without any coding knowledge or technical skills. In this … Read more

Google’s AI-generated search summaries change how they show their sources

Illustration: The Verge As Google brings AI Overviews to six new countries, it’s also changing the way the generated summaries display citations. Instead of putting relevant webpages directly in the AI-generated summary, Google is adding a new display to the right of the response that shows cited webpages more prominently. This new format is rolling … Read more

CodeRabbit raises $16M to bring AI to code reviews

Code reviews — peer reviews of code that help devs improve code quality — are time-consuming. According to one source, 50% of companies spend two to five hours a week on them. Without enough people, code reviews can be overwhelming and take devs away from other important work. Harjot Gill thinks that code reviews can be … Read more

Confidence: It’s Not a Gift, It’s a Skill

Do you wake up every day feeling like you’re not enough? The weight of self-doubt pressing on your chest, the anxiety gnawing at your thoughts. You see confident people around you and wonder, “How the actual f*** they do it?“. You start your day with a pep talk in the mirror, only to realize that … Read more

What’s next for KOSA, the controversial ‘child safety’ bill that could change online speech

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty Images We’ve talked a lot on Decoder about various attempts to regulate the internet in the United States and how they all run into the very simple fact that almost everything on the internet is speech, and the First Amendment prohibits most speech regulations in this country. Literally, … Read more

X begins rolling out support for passkeys on Android

X, formerly known as Twitter, has announced that it’s rolling out support for passkeys on Android. The launch comes as the social network rolled out support for passkeys to all iOS users back in April. Passkey log-ins make it harder for bad actors to remotely access your accounts since they would also need physical access … Read more

Why are Your Grandma and Little Brother Buying Bitcoin?

Crypto isn’t just a buzzword thrown around by tech geeks and financial pundits; it’s become a household topic. From grandmas (or ‘Boomers’) to pre-teens (or ‘gen Alpha), everyone seems keen on getting a piece of the crypto pie. But why? What’s driving this cross-generational appeal? The crypto drawcard A recent survey revealed that only 20% … Read more