The Dead Simple Markdown Guide to Links

Links To create a link, enclose the link text in brackets (e.g., [Duck Duck Go]) and then follow it immediately with the URL in parentheses (e.g., (https://duckduckgo.com)). My favorite search engine is Duck Duck Go. The rendered output looks like this: My favorite search engine is Duck Duck Go. :::info Note: To link to an element on the same … Read more

The Dead Simple Markdown Guide to Horizontal Rules

Horizontal Rules To create a horizontal rule, use three or more asterisks (***), dashes (—), or underscores (___) on a line by themselves. *** — _________________ The rendered output of all three looks identical: Horizontal Rule Best Practices For compatibility, put blank lines before and after horizontal rules. | ✅  Do this | ❌  Don’t … Read more

The Dead Simple Markdown Guide to Code

Code To denote a word or phrase as code, enclose it in backticks (`). | Markdown | HTML | Rendered Output | |—-|—-|—-| | At the command prompt, type `nano`. | At the command prompt, type nano. | At the command prompt, type nano. | Escaping Backticks If the word or phrase you want to denote … Read more

The Dead Simple Markdown Guide to Lists

Lists You can organize items into ordered and unordered lists. Ordered Lists To create an ordered list, add line items with numbers followed by periods. The numbers don’t have to be in numerical order, but the list should start with the number one. | Markdown | HTML | Rendered Output | |—-|—-|—-| | 1. First … Read more

The Dead Simple Markdown Guide to Blockquotes

Blockquotes To create a blockquote, add a > in front of a paragraph. > Dorothy followed her through many of the beautiful rooms in her castle. The rendered output looks like this: Dorothy followed her through many of the beautiful rooms in her castle. Blockquotes with Multiple Paragraphs Blockquotes can contain multiple paragraphs. Add a > on the blank … Read more

The Dead Simple Markdown Guide to Emphasis

Emphasis You can add emphasis by making text bold or italic. Bold To bold text, add two asterisks or underscores before and after a word or phrase. To bold the middle of a word for emphasis, add two asterisks without spaces around the letters. | Markdown | HTML | Rendered Output | |—-|—-|—-| | I … Read more

The Dead Simple Markdown Guide to Paragraphs

Paragraphs To create paragraphs, use a blank line to separate one or more lines of text. | Markdown | HTML | Rendered Output | |—-|—-|—-| | I really like using Markdown. n n I think I’ll use it to format all of my documents from now on. | <p>I really like using Markdown.</p> n n … Read more

The Dead Simple Markdown Guide to Headings

Headings To create a heading, add number signs (#) in front of a word or phrase. The number of number signs you use should correspond to the heading level. For example, to create a heading level three (<h3>), use three number signs (e.g., ### My Header). Alternate Syntax Alternatively, on the line below the text, add … Read more

The Dead Simple Markdown Guide

Overview Nearly all Markdown applications support the basic syntax outlined in the original Markdown design document. There are minor variations and discrepancies between Markdown processors — those are noted inline wherever possible. Table of Links Headings Paragraphs Line Breaks Emphasis Blockquotes Lists Code Horizontal Rules Links Images Escaping Characters HTML :::info This guide is a … Read more

Meet Google Cloud: HackerNoon Company of the Week

We are back with another Company of the Week feature! Every week, we share an awesome tech brand from our tech company database, making their evergreen mark on the internet. This unique HackerNoon database ranks S&P 500 companies and top startups of the year alike. This week, we are proud to present Google Cloud! Alphabet’s Google Cloud offers … Read more

ArkeFi And The Barker Price Announce Strategic Collaboration For Fractional Ownership Protection

ZURICH, Switzerland/20 August 2024/–ArkeFi announces Development of Fractional Ownership Protection (FOP) in Strategic Collaboration with The Barker Price. ArkeFi, the premier platform that tokenizes non-bankable assets (nBAs) such as art, cars, and collectibles, is excited to announce a strategic collaboration with The Barker Price to develop the groundbreaking Fractional Ownership Protection (FOP). This innovation will … Read more

Artificial Pancreas and The Role of Insulin Delivery Systems

The management of Type 1 diabetes has evolved significantly with advancements in technology, particularly in the development of artificial pancreas systems. This article delves into the different types of insulin delivery systems, highlighting the latest innovations in artificial pancreas technology. These advancements are paving the way for more effective and convenient diabetes management, significantly improving … Read more

Data Quality is All You Need: Why Synthetic Data Is Not A Replacement For High-Quality Data

As a follow-up to “Hashing, Synthetic Data, Enterprise Data Leakage, and the Reality of Privacy Risks,” it’s important to address the limitations of synthetic data beyond just privacy concerns. Synthetic data is not a replacement for high-quality original data, especially because of the risk of model collapse. This issue was highlighted in a conversation with Jack … Read more

How to Bulk Remove Hacked Pages from Google and Clean up Your Website

Cleaning up Google after your website has been hacked is not just about removing malicious content — it’s about restoring trust and credibility with both visitors and search engines. The importance of this process cannot be overstated, as lingering hacked pages or spammy links can harm your rankings and deter potential visitors. One effective tool to aid … Read more

Mastering the Art of Data: Lessons From the Kitchen

Companies are constantly seeking ways to gain a competitive edge. As we navigate the complexities of big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, an unlikely source of inspiration emerges in the world of high-end cuisine. This article explores how the precision, creativity, and data-driven approach of a Michelin-starred kitchen can revolutionize the way tech companies … Read more

Best Practices for Securing Censorship-Resistance in Blockchain Applications

Censorship resistance is a core promise of blockchain technology. Still, achieving it isn’t straightforward. Securing a blockchain network against censorship requires careful consideration of: Node distribution Network resilience Operational strategies that maintain decentralization without sacrificing performance I want to outline key best practices that developers and node operators can implement to maximize censorship resistance, followed … Read more

What Is Your Perspective?

The above image is a beautiful image of a butterfly meshed in vibrant colors with musical notes all across it. With so much going on in it, what one person sees in it (at least at first) can be very different from another person. A little while ago, I was working on a neural style … Read more

INFINIT Opening DApp Creation To All With First-Ever DeFi Abstraction Layer

BANGKOK Thailand, August 19th, 2024/Chainwire/–INFINIT, the first-of-its-kind DeFi abstraction layer, today announces that it will soon open dApp creation to all, allowing anyone to build and customize DeFi applications in a matter of minutes. INFINIT is a DeFi infrastructure that abstracts away complexities to launch and scale decentralized finance applications across any integrated chain. Like … Read more

Master Thinkers: 5 Habits That They Have

Navigating complex problems, generating insights, and finding solutions that others didn’t know existed is the most admired skill at work. Yet, very few people are able to do it well—the ability to think critically is a rare skill. Most people lack thinking muscles because they treat it as a born gift instead of an acquired … Read more

Startups Dilemma: Build vs Buy

Picture this: you’re a startup founder (or CTO) with a vision of a product burning bright in your mind. You’re ready to conquer your dreams, armed with nothing but your idea and a laptop. Well, hopefully with some VC money too. You hire your early engineers and embark on your entrepreneurial journey. Soon though, you … Read more

Ethical Considerations of Hiring Fairly in the Age of AI & Algorithms

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to infiltrate numerous sectors, and recruitment is no exception. Once a realm dominated by human intuition, the hiring process has become increasingly reliant on algorithms to streamline candidate selection [1]. Underlying this shift is a well-intended desire for efficiency and objectivity, but it naturally creates ethical complexities too. Candidates, especially in … Read more

From Vietnamese Upbringing to Marketing to a Global Audience: a Candid Convo with Linh Dao Smooke

In this podcast “You don’t know Vietnam”, host Ian Payton of We Create Content, helps demystify Vietnam for global audiences by talking to the creatives, trendsetters and business owners who are taking on the market. HackerNoon COO Linh Dao Smooke, who was born & raised in Hanoi Vietnam, was invited to the podcast to discuss … Read more

AI: How ChatGPT and Big Tech are Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence

ChatGPT gained mainstream popularity in 2023 and changed how Big Tech companies approached artificial intelligence (AI). This marked a major turning point in the AI Wars, a race between leading tech companies to develop the most advanced AI technology. While AI has been studied and developed for decades, Large Language Models (LLMs) have managed to … Read more

Meet the Market Makers Behind the Memecoin Revolution

Meme coins have been one of the leading narratives of crypto in 2024, much to the chagrin of many serious pundits in digital investing. Although a constant stream of new launches, minting, white list, and airdrop events gives the casual observer the impression that memecoin projects are multitudinous, it’s hard to lock down an exact … Read more

Attracting Investors in Emerging Tech & Web3: How to Market Effectively Without Soliciting

Promoting your Web3, blockchain, or emerging tech company to potential investors demands a careful balance, especially when navigating the legalities surrounding solicitation. In the context of these cutting-edge industries, solicitation refers to the act of directly urging someone to invest in your offerings. However, in this space, even seemingly innocent claims about your technology can … Read more

iCopify.com: The Scam Factory for Paid Links with Faked SEO Metrics

Alright, here’s the latest outrage: iCopify.com, a so-called outreach link-building service, is now in the hot seat for allegedly peddling a slew of scammy practices. The company is accused of promoting manipulated SEO metrics that trick website owners into shelling out cash for links that supposedly boost their search engine visibility. So, what’s the deal? … Read more