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How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, January 24, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, Gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill in 1848, NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft flew closely past distant Uranus in 1986, The Gonski Review was signed to reform education in … Read more

Welcome to HackerNoon Decoded: Data Science Edition—the ultimate recap of the stories, writers, and trends that defined your 2024! In Data Science, You Found Patterns No One Else Could See You don’t need to be neurospicy to enjoy a good dataset. You just have to be you 😉 If this was your top tech category, … Read more

Chrome extensions are a great way for developers to provide users with useful tools without having to build an entire web app. However, Chrome extensions have a specific structure, and data persistence can be tricky. While there are great docs for Chrome’s Storage API, that doesn’t cover everything. Currently, no single resource clearly explains all … Read more

In this exclusive HackerNoon interview, Reddy pulls back the curtain on Web3’s most persistent challenge: blockchain fragmentation. And he’s not just talking about the problem—he’s building the solution. His journey from working on predictive algorithms to founding Dojima Foundation is a testament to his ability to spot challenges before they become industry roadblocks. Ishan Pandey: … Read more

People often link time management with work-life balance—and for good reason. This connection emerged from the Industrial Revolution when Henry Ford advocated for weekends partly to boost vehicle sales. Today, as the AI revolution transforms our traditional productivity patterns, some people are becoming more productive than ever. Time management and productivity are deeply intertwined. Before … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2.1 Software Testing 2.2 Gamification of Software Testing 3 Gamifying Continuous Integration and 3.1 Challenges in Teaching Software Testing 3.2 Gamification Elements of Gamekins 3.3 Gamified Elements and the Testing Curriculum 4 Experiment Setup and 4.1 Software Testing Course 4.2 Integration of Gamekins and 4.3 Participants 4.4 Data … Read more

In an era where nearly half of all adults identify as single — a stark contrast to just 50 years ago — the dating landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Social Discovery Group (SDG) stands at the forefront of this evolution, wielding cutting-edge technology to reshape how people connect in the digital age. SDG’s portfolio, which includes popular communications … Read more

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. ## Why Pay for the Cloud? Build Your Own with Raspberry Pi and Open Media Vault By @cybershivank [ 8 Min read … Read more

Building quality software is only possible with quality tests. Whether you write test scripts for QA engineers or build automated tests, tests help to ensure that your applications continue to function as they grow and evolve. However, using automated testing to verify correct behavior can be challenging if your application generates visual artifacts, such as QR … Read more

Between 2004 and 2022 Innovate UK distributed billions in taxpayer money, to companies who have perpetuated inequality in the science and technology sector. It’s time for this to change. Between 2004 and 2022, Innovate UK distributed over 3.7 billion of taxpayer money to “professional, scientific and technical” companies. These grants are intended to drive innovation … Read more

Introduction Managing Context-Aware Configurations¹ serialization in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) can be a nightmare. From handling nested² Context-Aware Configurations to writing repetitive boilerplate code, developers often find themselves bogged down by complexity. Today, we’ll explore a smart solution that simplifies this process: the GenericConfigSerializer. This custom Jackson serializer provides a powerful, flexible approach to serializing … Read more

1. Introduction Amazon Web Services have been around since at least 2002 to provide commercially available cloud computing. Whether in concept still or already physically available, the designation of cloud computing goes way back up until 1996. This is where the first document referring specifically to cloud computing appeared in a Compaq business plan document. … Read more

1. Introduction King Kong, the Movie, was released on the 28th of April, 1933. Fast-forward and Donkey Kong, the Video Game, was released on the 14th of June, 1994. Kong seems to have a really nice association with Gorillas. Gorillaz, the virtual band, was founded in 1998. They have nothing to do with this article, … Read more

1. Introduction Circuit-breakers are used nowadays to avoid an excessive amount of requests being done to one or another non-responsive service. When, for example, a service shuts down, for whatever reason, a circuit-breaker should, as its name states, break the circuit. In other words, in a situation where 1 million requests are being done at … Read more

Apia, Samoa, Jan. 23 –  Phemex is currently investigating a report involving one of its hot wallets used for daily operations. As part of the platform’s commitment to user security, withdrawals have been temporarily suspended to allow for a thorough inspection and the enhancement of wallet security measures. It is important to emphasize that Phemex’s … Read more

Pengu Unleashed (PUNGU) has officially announced the launch of its cryptocurrency token, introducing a fresh approach to the meme coin market. The project has gained significant traction, raising substantial funds on the first day of its presale. What Makes PUNGU Stand Out? Pengu Unleashed is more than just another meme coin. The project integrates advanced … Read more

Make your class hierarchy clear and flexible TL;DR: Extract a common abstract class to mimic real-world structure. Problems Addressed Duplicate Code Inappropriate Inheritance Shotgun Surgery Big Class Feature Envy High Coupling Concrete classes subclassified Parent class not abstract Related Code Smells https://hackernoon.com/how-to-find-the-stinky-parts-of-your-code-part-xiv?embedable=true https://hackernoon.com/code-smell-255-addressing-parallel-hierarchies-in-code?embedable=true https://hackernoon.com/how-to-find-the-stinky-parts-of-your-code-part-xiii?embedable=true https://hackernoon.com/how-to-find-the-stinky-parts-of-your-code-part-ix-7rr33ol?embedable=true https://hackernoon.com/how-to-find-the-stinky-parts-of-your-code-part-xxxiii?embedable=true Steps Identify common behaviors in both classes. Create an … Read more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 23rd, 2025/Chainwire/–Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has shared its vision for 2025 during the livestream event: Keynote with Ben: In the Driving Seat to the Moon — Beat the Unknown. Ben Zhou, Co-founder and CEO, reflected on Bybit’s 2024 journey, emphasizing the company’s dedication to growth, … Read more

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, January 23rd, 2025/Chainwire/–Nibiru a secure and high-performance blockchain, has reached successful code completion for its upcoming Nibiru EVM (Nibiru V2) upgrade. “This milestone marks a key step in the evolution of Nibiru. Smoothly launching an initiative like this is about doing small things right to make a big difference. Nibiru places … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction Methodology Experiments Conclusion and References 2. METHODOLOGY In this section, we first introduce the problem of multi-objective ranking for recommender systems. Second, we describe the general design of DML. Finally, we elaborate on the introduced components. 2.1 Multi-Objective Ranking for Recsys 2.2 Overall Design of DML Please refer … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction Methodology Experiments Conclusion and References 3. EXPERIMENTS In this section, we conduct extensive offline experiments[1] and online A/B testing to prove DML’s effectiveness. 3.1 Experimental Settings for Public Data 3.1.1 Datasets. We evaluate our methods on two public datasets. • MovieLens-1M[8]: One of the currently released MovieLens datasets, … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction Methodology Experiments Conclusion and References 4. CONCLUSION In this paper, we propose the framework of Deep Mutual Learning across task towers(DML), which is compatible with various backbone multi-task networks. Extensive offline experiments help to verify DML’s effectiveness on multiple real-world datasets and across various base models. Moreover, thorough … Read more

:::info Authors: (1) Yi Ren, Tencent, Beijing, China (yiren_bj@outlook.com); (2) Ying Du, Tencent, Beijing, China (yingdu@tencent.com); (3) Bin Wang, Tencent, Beijing, China (hillmwang@tencent.com); (4) Shenzheng Zhang, Tencent, Beijing, China (qjzcyzhang@tencent.com). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction Methodology Experiments Conclusion and References ABSTRACT Recommender systems usually leverage multi-task learning methods to simultaneously optimize several … Read more

Optimizing the development workflow of a project is important to ship faster and better. In this article, you’ll explore how to set up an optimal local development environment for a Next.js project using Neon Postgres and deploying it to Vercel. The emphasis is on best practices and opinionated—thus, the article will cover local development and … Read more

AI agents are changing the way we interact with technology, and Olas is leading the charge in autonomous AI agents in blockchain-based ecosystems. As the number one AI agent project within blockchain ecosystems, Olas has facilitated over 3 million agent transactions to date, enabling users to directly own and benefit from the work of these … Read more

Rahul Gangolli, a Senior Technical Program Manager at Amazon, has established himself as a leader in robotics and manufacturing operations. With a Master’s in Industrial Engineering from Northeastern University and a MicroMasters in Business Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, Rahul brings deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing, operational readiness, and cross-functional collaboration. Robotics … Read more

How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, January 23, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, Apple launched the Macintosh Computer in 1984, President Nixon Announced End to the grueling Vietnam War in 1973, HackerNoon published its first story! in 2016, and we present … Read more

Welcome to HackerNoon Decoded: Cybersecurity Edition—the ultimate recap of the stories, writers, and trends that defined your 2024! From Firewalls To Zero-Days, You Were Always One Step Ahead Just like a phishing scam, you’re too good to be true. If this was your top tech category, you’ve made it to the elite 9.96% of Cybersecurity … Read more

Welcome to HackerNoon Startups of the Week! Each week, we highlight standout startups from our Startups of the Year database. These companies have all been recognized as top contenders in their respective categories or regions. This week, we’re excited to feature TILDI TECH, Space Copy, and Tech Lead Journal! :::tip Want to be nominated for … Read more

Using artificial intelligence (AI) technology, a research team from the University of Washington found a novel way to produce snake venom antidotes. Their proof of concept could become a lifesaving solution that revolutionizes snakebite therapy. Scientists Discovered AI Can Design Venom Antidotes At the base of a serpent’s fangs sits a tiny sac filled with … Read more