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How are you, hacker? 🪐Want to know what’s trending right now?: The Techbeat by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our trending stories of the day! Set email preference here. ## Developers Are Ditching Basic Text Editors—Here’s What They Want Instead By @filestack [ 6 Min read ] Many developers find that … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Data 3. Measuring Media Slant and 3.1. Text pre-processing and featurization 3.2. Classifying transcripts by TV source 3.3. Text similarity between newspapers and TV stations and 3.4. Topic model 4. Econometric Framework 4.1. Instrumental variables specification 4.2. Instrument first stage and validity 5. Results 5.1. Main results … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Data 3. Measuring Media Slant and 3.1. Text pre-processing and featurization 3.2. Classifying transcripts by TV source 3.3. Text similarity between newspapers and TV stations and 3.4. Topic model 4. Econometric Framework 4.1. Instrumental variables specification 4.2. Instrument first stage and validity 5. Results 5.1. Main results … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Data 3. Measuring Media Slant and 3.1. Text pre-processing and featurization 3.2. Classifying transcripts by TV source 3.3. Text similarity between newspapers and TV stations and 3.4. Topic model 4. Econometric Framework 4.1. Instrumental variables specification 4.2. Instrument first stage and validity 5. Results 5.1. Main results … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Data 3. Measuring Media Slant and 3.1. Text pre-processing and featurization 3.2. Classifying transcripts by TV source 3.3. Text similarity between newspapers and TV stations and 3.4. Topic model 4. Econometric Framework 4.1. Instrumental variables specification 4.2. Instrument first stage and validity 5. Results 5.1. Main results … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Data 3. Measuring Media Slant and 3.1. Text pre-processing and featurization 3.2. Classifying transcripts by TV source 3.3. Text similarity between newspapers and TV stations and 3.4. Topic model 4. Econometric Framework 4.1. Instrumental variables specification 4.2. Instrument first stage and validity 5. Results 5.1. Main results … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Data 3. Measuring Media Slant and 3.1. Text pre-processing and featurization 3.2. Classifying transcripts by TV source 3.3. Text similarity between newspapers and TV stations and 3.4. Topic model 4. Econometric Framework 4.1. Instrumental variables specification 4.2. Instrument first stage and validity 5. Results 5.1. Main results … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Data 3. Measuring Media Slant and 3.1. Text pre-processing and featurization 3.2. Classifying transcripts by TV source 3.3. Text similarity between newspapers and TV stations and 3.4. Topic model 4. Econometric Framework 4.1. Instrumental variables specification 4.2. Instrument first stage and validity 5. Results 5.1. Main results … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Data 3. Measuring Media Slant and 3.1. Text pre-processing and featurization 3.2. Classifying transcripts by TV source 3.3. Text similarity between newspapers and TV stations and 3.4. Topic model 4. Econometric Framework 4.1. Instrumental variables specification 4.2. Instrument first stage and validity 5. Results 5.1. Main results … Read more

I explore with simplistic mathematical models to help me, how HackerNoon stacks up against Bitcoin, the most successful publishing machine on earth. Bitcoin publishes blocks though, not articles. Nobody reads blocks. They were worth nearly $5 million each in 2024, though.

Introduction In the digital era, the volume of user data being processed is growing at a geometric rate, and so are the risks associated with leaks or unauthorized access. One effective approach to protecting this data is hashing (for passwords and certain types of confidential information) and obfuscation (or encryption) when transmitting and storing data … Read more

Just before 2024 ended, engineers from Northwestern University showed the world that quantum teleportation may not require specialized infrastructure as we’ve always thought. Instead, we could use the same fiber optic cables that we utilize in classical communication. Fibre optic cables or optical fibers transmit light particles, signals, or pulses. They contain glass fibers wrapped … Read more

Public safety answering points (PSAPs) — also known as 911 call centers — provide a critical service. While most people hope never to need one, they are essential to society. Since they are so important, it is reasonable to think they are some of the most efficient institutions in the country. However, that assumption could … Read more

The Actor Model is one of the most interesting models I’ve seen so far. It’s designed for high concurrency, scalability and fault tolerance. Most programming languages have a framework that implements it, but some programming languages like Erlang/Elixir are designed with this model in mind. History The actor model was created in 1973, inspired by … Read more

Hey everyone! I’m super excited to introduce ng-country-select – a high-performance, multilingual country autocomplete built on Angular and Angular Material. If you’ve ever needed a quick and elegant way to select countries in your apps (complete with flags, codes, and translations), look no further! https://github.com/wlucha/ng-country-select ✨ Why ng-country-select? 🚀 Angular 16+ Ready – Fully compatible … Read more

Java is one of the most popular programming languages in the world, and for good reason. It’s a versatile, platform-independent language that’s widely used in a variety of industries, from Android app development to enterprise software solutions. However, despite its popularity, Java is often surrounded by myths and misconceptions that can discourage beginners from learning … Read more

Last week, an entrepreneur in my mentorship group shared his “dream life” vision board. Beach houses. Supercars. Private jets. The whole aspirational package. “But how’s your Tuesday looking?” I asked. The silence was telling. The Vision Board Trap We’ve got it backwards in entrepreneurship. We obsess over these massive future milestones while treating our daily … Read more

This picture was AI-generated with perchance.org How DeFi went from revolutionary to repetitive: Chasing yields, dodging rug pulls, and watching protocols rebrand. Sometimes you need to point out the problems to make things better. The DeFi Dilemma I speak for every DeFi user who has been around since 2020 when I say that it feels … Read more

The crypto market has evolved significantly, shifting from speculative investment to a cornerstone of modern finance. As we enter 2025, it presents remarkable opportunities driven by technological innovation, regulatory advancements, and institutional interest. With decentralized finance (DeFi) gaining momentum, blockchain-based solutions offer unprecedented competition to traditional financial systems, promoting transparency, security, and inclusivity. Crypto exchanges … Read more

In this post, I’ll walk through my thought process for testing React components that rely on context, using Testing Library. My aim is to explore a different approach to testing these components, examining the pros and cons of using mocks versus testing without mocking the context. We’ll look at how each approach impacts the tests’ … Read more

Creating a Telegram bot can sound intimidating at first, but it’s actually easier than you think. In this article, I’ll guide you through the process of building a basic Telegram bot using Node.js. By the end, your bot will be up and running, ready to respond to messages in real-time. If you’re excited about integrating … Read more

Don’t knock. You are accepted TL;DR: Avoid combining the Visitor pattern with instanceof checks. Problems 😔 Open/Closed principle violation Tight Coupling Maintainability Code duplication Poor readability Brittle design IFs Solutions 😃 Implement the Visitor pattern correctly. Avoid instanceof checks. Favor polymorphism. Encapsulate behavior. Context 💬 When you use the Visitor pattern, you aim to separate … Read more

How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, February 7, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, we present you with these top quality stories. From Hackers Are Becoming a Rarer Breed to This Small Change Makes AI Models Smarter on Unfamiliar Data, let’s dive … Read more

Welcome to HackerNoon Decoded: Tech Companies Edition—the ultimate recap of the stories, writers, and trends that defined your 2024! In The World Of Tech Companies, You Found Your Playground For Big Ideas “Tech companies: where ideas are big, and egos are bigger.” If this was your top tech category, you’re part of the 1.85% of … Read more

It was a typical morning at our favorite family café when I witnessed something that took me back to my days as CEO of Tonga Cable Ltd. A cruise ship had docked nearby, and tourists were flooding the local cafés, not just for coffee, but in search of something that has become as essential as … Read more

Did you know that trading volume on DEXs surpassed $3.25 trillion last year? The main reason is that crypto traders are demanding safer alternatives to centralized exchanges, making mastering efficient DEX trading more crucial than ever. :::warning This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Cryptocurrencies are speculative, complex, and … Read more

In recent years, the application of power systems and automation systems technologies to the space industry has become increasingly relevant. After participating in various events and sessions dedicated to commercial space, I decided to conduct a study on the development potential of the space industry based on modern technical solutions. The active growth of projects … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 1.1 Research Questions and Contributions Related Work Background Inscriptions and ordinals 4.1 Operation Types 4.2 Comparison with NFTs and ERC-20s Data Collection Empirical Analysis and 6.1 Overall Transactions 6.2 Inscriptions Characterization 6.3 Inscription Trading 6.4 Impact on Gas Fees Discussion Conclusion and References 8 Conclusion The inscriptions boom … Read more

When Tether faced endless FUD about its reserves in 2022, critics called it crypto’s biggest risk. Now, in 2025, it might just be America’s most strategic asset. Here’s the uncomfortable truth: While everyone was focused on Bitcoin as digital gold, Tether quietly became one of the largest holders of U.S. government debt. Think about it. … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 1.1 Research Questions and Contributions Related Work Background Inscriptions and ordinals 4.1 Operation Types 4.2 Comparison with NFTs and ERC-20s Data Collection Empirical Analysis and 6.1 Overall Transactions 6.2 Inscriptions Characterization 6.3 Inscription Trading 6.4 Impact on Gas Fees Discussion Conclusion and References 7 Discussion In this section, … Read more