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Digital wallets appear set to cement their position as the decade’s fastest-growing fintech innovationby becoming the world’s favorite payment option in the years ahead. With a strong innovation pipeline, the functionality can become a powerful tool for consumers on a global scale. According to Capgemini’s World Payment Report 2025 data, which was comprised of insights … Read more

The early December morning carried a stillness that felt almost deceptive. A steaming mug of hot tap water sat on my desk, the rising tendrils of vapor a fleeting, fragile calm. Then came the Slack notification—HUMMUS! “Integration pushes are all status ‘failed’—are we good?” My founder’s message was succinct, but the gripping feeling in my … Read more

“Femi, should I use Expo for my React Native project?” This is one of the most common questions I hear during mentorship sessions, especially from people transitioning into mobile development. My response is almost always the same: it depends on your project needs. However, if you want to simplify your life as a mobile app … Read more

Security in cloud infrastructure is of utmost priority in today’s cloud-driven world. GCP in itself is a powerful tool with its own set of functionalities but, like all its competitors, suffers from inconsistencies due to the scale and complexities of the cloud environment. Furthermore, security audits are highly necessary to identify any misconfigurations or vulnerabilities … Read more

Blockchain oracles are fast becoming important elements within decentralized ecosystems by acting as essential data bridges between blockchain-based applications and the analogue world. Despite their growing importance, existing oracle networks face a number of persistent challenges that limit their scalability and affordability. As demand for real-time data grows, solving these pain points is important. Traditional … 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. ## Unpacking The Starknet Bolt Upgrade By @2077research [ 17 Min read ] Learn how the Starknet Bolt upgrade improves performance on … Read more

Recap In the spring of 2021, I wrote my first retrogaming article in the form of a review for the 1986 cult action/platformer Zythum (pronounced “Zai-thum”) for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, which I praised highly for its unconventional gameplay and intuitive controls. I have decided to revisit the game, as this will be my last … Read more

This report covers the key trends and significant events in the crypto market for December 2024. By sharing these updates, we aim to provide the MEXC community with the latest industry insights, helping everyone better understand market movements and growth opportunities. Key Trends of the Month 1. South Korea Postpones Crypto Tax Until 2027 On … Read more

Hello JavaScript Enthusiasts! Welcome to the newest edition of “This Week in JavaScript!“ It’s 2025, and we’ve got some exciting trends to kick off the year, including the evolution of tech stacks, the Laravel vs Next.js rivalry, and some handy new tools to supercharge your development process. What’s New in JavaScript Tech Stacks? 2025 brings … Read more

AdventJS is an advent calendar that presents daily programming challenges. This calendar is based on another that was created in 2015 with the same concept, and it is called the Advent of Code. AdventJS was created by @midudev in order to solve 25 programming challenges between December 1 to December 25. For this year, you … Read more

Modern technology relies heavily on distributed systems to achieve scalability, resilience, and always-on availability. But the concept of distributed systems can often overwhelm even the most seasoned engineers. This article explores how conceptual frameworks can help simplify the design and understanding of distributed systems, making them easier to work with. It is important to think … Read more

Introduction Hey there 👋 it’s Dhanush N back with my annual retrospective. For those following my journey through Dev Retro 2022 and 2023, you’ve seen how each year has shaped my growth. Each year brings fresh opportunities and challenges, and for 2024, it was a transformative year. This year’s theme, Dive Deep into Mastery, was … Read more

Do you want to avoid Valorant’s default crosshair? Customizing your crosshair may improve your gaming experience by providing more visibility and precision. In Valorant, little tweaks can offer you an advantage. A crosshair that complements your style improves accuracy, allowing you to land essential shots. Whether you’re a novice or a master, personalizing it improves … Read more

Relationships at work are important since we are social animals – early experiences with human connection shape how we interact with others as adults, including at work. In the age of AI agents, human connection is what sets us apart, emphasizing empathy, creativity, and nuanced understanding of each other. Strong relationships are key in collaboration, … Read more

Post-quantum cryptography is five years away. No need for alarm, the experts say. Start adopting post-quantum cryptographic techniques – but no rush. WRONG! Why Information Security Has Never Been More At Risk There are thousands of secret, encrypted documents online. Hackers have access to nearly every protected server in the world. Most of these documents … Read more

In their simplest form, cars are meant to serve as transportation vehicles that transfer us from point A to point B. This is useful enough of course, but in a day and age when we have become accustomed to milking every ounce of innovation out of our machines, it wasn’t too long before people began … Read more

It used to be that every company faced a definitive choice: buy or build. For most, the answer was to buy. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) dominated because it was cheaper, faster, and easier than building proprietary software from scratch. But things have changed now that many tasks within SaaS companies and many features within SaaS products can … Read more

Why Your Fear of Setting Limits Is Your Sign to Start Last week, I watched Sarah break down in the middle of our mastermind meeting. She runs a thriving design agency, the kind that big tech companies fight to work with. Revenue is up 200% this year. Her team has grown from just her to fifteen … Read more

:::info Written using HackerNoon’s writing prompts. Would you like to take a stab at answering some of these questions? The link for the template is HERE, just start writing! Interested in what others had to say in their answers? Click HERE. Interested in reading the content from all of our writing prompts? Click HERE. ::: … Read more

In several previous articles, I described in detail various nuances of organizing code in a large, complex legacy project using the Domain-Driven Design methodology. Today, I want to discuss another issue I encountered while developing this system – managing concurrency issues. To recap, our project automated the procurement processes of companies in the B2B segment. … Read more

For all streaming fanatics like me, the hunt for the next device that is able to stream in 4k is probably a never-ending one. With so many options to choose from, it’s easy to get confused about which device to go with. In this comparison, I’ll be discussing the Fire TV Stick 4K Max and … Read more

So long, point-and-click. Generative AI is upending traditional UX and all kinds of new and exciting design patterns are emerging. The proliferation of LLMs has transformed the once-annoying voice-based interface into something that’s truly engaging and a bar-raiser for user connection to your app. You don’t need an LLM for everything, but I do highly … Read more

TL;DR I have a photographic memory and have read over 50 product management and business books in 2024. Here’s a list of my favorite. So basically, I hate all these generic “best of” product management lists because we all KNOW the writer hadn’t actually read them AND/OR isn’t a product manager. These lists always feel … Read more

In today’s data-driven world, organizations are no longer limited to structured data alone. With the rise of modern data collection methods, semi-structured and unstructured data have emerged as invaluable assets, requiring advanced expertise to manage effectively. Semi-structured formats like JSON and XML bridge the gap between rigid data models and free-form data, enabling flexibility for … Read more

Good communication is the fuel for the growth of any emerging business. Without spreading the word about your startup, you won’t be able to accumulate new investors or clients. In a loud world full of people trying to make a name for themselves, it can be difficult to send the right message that will set … Read more

Let’s take a moment to think about learning to drive. Any one of us can learn the basic principles of driving from just a few demonstrations, and once we understand concepts like steering, acceleration, and braking, we can apply those skills to any car — from a compact sedan to a large truck. With these … Read more

JavaScript is currently one of the most popular programming languages, according to many platforms. However, does popularity equate to being the most advanced or beloved language? It lacks certain constructs that are considered integral parts of other languages, such as an extensive standard library, immutability, and macros. But there is one detail that, in my … Read more

1. Introduction Many times, we need to back up certain claims we make in software development. More often than not, we need to show it very clearly to stakeholders, businesses, and management, the value of our claims. Many times we see a true value in changing some technology, and we see long-term benefits in doing … Read more

1. Introduction The concept of reactive programming can be traced way back to the mid-60s. It’s a declarative programming model or programming paradigm that is mainly concerned with the handling of asynchronous data streams and the propagation of data through transformations with certain determined orders of execution. The term was invented by Erik Meijer probably … Read more

What do all of the crypto industry’s 2024 recap/2025 prediction reports have in common? And what are they all missing? For the sake of brevity and holiday cheer, this issue will round up a series of recently published crypto industry reports. Some of the reports look back at what happened in 2024, while others look … Read more