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Let’s Start with the Data Story…. At the core of every software application, from the simplest to the most complex, operating at scale to serve millions of users with low-latency requests, lies a foundational element: data. For over three decades, relational database management systems (RDBMS) have been at the forefront of this domain. These systems, from … Read more

This article is the second in the series of future technology articles that I wrote. The first one was The Collective loves Data: How Big Data is Shaping, and predicting, our Future. I’m writing this series because cutting-edge technologies are shaping our world, yet a lot has been lost to the complexities of their development. … Read more

As Kubernetes continues to revolutionize the way we manage and deploy applications, understanding its intricacies becomes essential for developers and operations teams alike. If you don’t have a dedicated DevOps team you probably shouldn’t be working with Kubernetes. Despite that, in some cases, a DevOps engineer might not be available while we’re debugging an issue. … Read more

No one likes a sluggish application. Each and every one of us has experienced an unresponsive application at least once. It’s not great, and when it happens repeatedly or at the wrong moment – sometimes the first impulse is to delete the app altogether. Now, as an iOS developer that is not great news. Yes, … Read more

Over time we have come to see that central authorities and intermediaries predominantly control financial systems, and the concept of financial sovereignty is becoming increasingly important. Now enters Bitcoin, a digital currency that operates on a decentralized network, providing a new shift to financial autonomy. Bitcoin was introduced in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, … Read more

Recently, a decentralized blockchain network, the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), unveiled its Verified Credentials (VCs) solution at the Digital Identity unConference Europe (DICE) 2024 in Zurich, Switzerland. This walletless infrastructure aims to facilitate efficient and trustworthy sharing of personal data while maintaining user privacy and control. Verified Credentials are digital representations of qualifications, achievements, or … Read more

Many of you have probably heard about the unique opportunities that Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) will bring, such as programmable money, smart contracts, and seamless cross-border transfers. In this article, I will delve deeper into these features and show how they can transform the user experience through a real application interface. In a previous … Read more

As you get more serious about programming, you inevitably encounter the phrase “Code to an interface”, either in videos, books, or articles. And it never made sense to me. I questioned the need to create an interface and then implement it. How do I determine when and where to use these interfaces? Whenever I watched … Read more

This article is a continuation of my series on using a protocol-oriented approach when scaling projects with a large code base. If you have not read the previous article, I strongly recommend that you familiarize yourself with the approaches and conclusions made in it. Briefly, a case was considered with the creation of a universal class that … Read more

Keeping Patients Engaged and Improving Outcomes from Therapy Did you know? Studies show that as many as 57% of adults drop out of therapy. Picture this: we spend just an hour a week in a therapist’s office and expect to see major changes. We hope that just seeing a therapist will solve all our mental … Read more

Virtual Reality (VR) has long been considered useful for gaming and not much else. However, a recent study suggests that VR technology is terrific for exercise. The University of Victoria in Canada (UVic) conducted a study together with tech giant Meta to evaluate the impact of Meta’s VR fitness platform Supernatural’s workouts on energy expenditure. … Read more

The Cyber Polygon cybersecurity exercise is back for the first time since 2021 and will simulate a “sophisticated targeted attack on a tech company.” Cyber Polygon 2024 will be conducted virtually on the BI.ZONE Cyber Polygon Platform from September 10-11. Simultaneously, a Cyber Polygon booth will also be operating within the MENA Information Security Conference (ISC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia … Read more

The cloud has transformed businesses’ operations, offering unparalleled scalability, agility, and cost-efficiency. But with this digital transformation comes a heightened responsibility to secure vast amounts of data and applications across complex cloud environments. Security Operations teams (SecOps) are on the front lines of this ongoing battle, and as cyber threats evolve in sophistication, traditional security … Read more

Open source has evolved from a few pioneering transparent projects into the backbone of modern development across the industry. As a result, many projects now use the term “open source” to convey a positive impression. However, with a wide range of development practices and open-source licenses, the meaning of “open source” can vary significantly. In … Read more

Everyone has issues with some member of their family at some point in their lives. It is not an ideal situation for anyone, and it takes more away from you than the situation itself is worth. Some of us have the foresight to see the issue and are able to address it before it gets … Read more

With Stable Diffusion 3 freshly released, I thought it would be nice to make a simple Web-Interface for it. About a month ago, me and a couple of friends released a library for making websites with Python, and this just seemed like too good of an opportunity to pass up. The interface includes support for … Read more

Whether developers need to fear AI or look at it with hope is open to debate, but the fact of the matter is that they are all definitely nervous about what it entails for them. These fears range from concerns about AI replacing them altogether to whether they will need to acquire new skills in … Read more

Have you heard about the latest sensation in the generative AI world, the Luma Dream Machine? It’s being called OpenAI’s Sora’s biggest rival. But is it really that good? Comparing them is tricky because Dream Machine is available to everyone, while Sora isn’t. But let’s see what we can find out. Hard to deny that … Read more

I fell in love with the Pixelbook about two months ago. I saw a coworker at Google using one, and I was immediately impressed by its extreme thinness. The Pixelbook is as thin as two USB-C ports stacked. Why hadn’t I paid any attention to such a beautiful device until now? The Forgotten Chromebook Chromebooks … Read more

Not Even By Their Creators! This was another application of AI that was completely unethical but wholly possible. I hesitated to publish this article but decided that, in the end, the world should know what happens when the human race starts to play God. And the incredible importance of never developing biological weapons or nanotech … Read more

In this article, I want to introduce you to something truly amazing—Perplexity AI. This AI tool has incredible potential, and I believe it can be a game-changer for many of you. I’ll walk you through how to use Perplexity AI and highlight some of its great features. Introduction to Perplexity AI Perplexity AI is an … Read more

So, I’m still stunned at what the future holds for humanity coming off the back of my last three articles, but I soon found even more unsettling questions. This was the first. The next article I’ll be writing today is even more scary! Should We Create Autonomous Robotic Weapons? The obvious answer should be No! … Read more

Don’t Repeat Yourself TL;DR: How to remove repeated code Problems Addressed Don’t Repeat Yourself Copy/Paste Programming No single source of truth Related Code Smells Code Smell 46 – Repeated Code Code Smell 11 – Subclassification for Code Reuse Code Smell 232 – Reusable Code Context Duplicated code is a severe code smell; it leads to … Read more

Hi All! n n Here is my weekly letter on mental models, performance, business, and entrepreneurship. If you love this content (please share it), but also… Check out my Podcast, connect with me on YouTube / Twitter. You can also subscribe to my DAILY newsletter here. What’s in today’s newsletter? Let’s talk revolution. Not the kind … Read more

Since its beginning, the Internet has been continuously changing. Every new version has significantly changed our interaction with information and online activities. As we navigate the current Web3 landscape featuring Decentralization and blockchain technology, talks about what is being referred to as Web4 have already started. But what precisely is Web4, and should we be … Read more

There is a saying: Invest only what you are willing to lose Yes, but where? Whether it is decentralized (DeFi) or traditional finance (TradFi), we always talk about investments, and these must be carried out carefully and not made at random or driven by double-digit interests! Obviously, these sectors have advantages and disadvantages, and based … Read more

Recently, a growing rumor has taken hold of social networks: Saudi Arabia has ended the petrodollar system. Accounts on X, which follow news from the BRICS countries, are having a field day announcing the death of the petrodollar. According to these X accounts, a 50-year-old agreement between Saudi Arabia and America has expired. This agreement … Read more

This series spotlights cypherpunks whose contributions paved the way for today’s cryptographic solutions. So, this time we’ll talk about the work of Ian Grigg and a bit about him. He researched how to combine complex financial and cryptographic concepts into practical solutions and his studies of Ricardian contracts specifically have contributed to the understanding and … Read more

In this captivating interview, we dive deep into the world of Web3 and blockchain technology with Emile Dubié, the visionary co-founder of XDEFI. Discover the inspiring journey behind XDEFI‘s creation, its mission to revolutionize the multi-chain ecosystem, and its unique approach to navigating the competitive landscape of Web3 and blockchain interoperability. Ishan Pandey: Hello Emile, … Read more

In this exclusive “Behind the Startup” interview, we sit down with Iva Wisher, a driving force behind PROM, to explore the innovative world of modular ZkEVM Layer 2 solutions. With a focus on multichain interoperability, scalability, and seamless user experiences, PROM is set to transform the blockchain landscape. Join us as we delve into the … Read more