Six months ago, I heard about product marketing from a friend. This was surprising because I had been doing content marketing and brand marketing for close to three years, and so the term product marketing seemed like a gateway to nowhere. After searching for the term online, I was shocked. Product marketing is a lot … Read more
In the advertising world, one rule reigns supreme: protect the brand at all costs. However, with the rise of programmatic advertising and its heavy reliance on behavioral targeting, advertisers have lost control over where their ads appear online. This exposes brands to a significant threat: ad placements next to harmful content, potentially damaging credibility and … Read more
By now, most of us are accustomed to using CSS Custom Properties on projects. Since its introduction in 2017, CSS Custom Properties, also known as CSS variables, have optimised the code we work with and allowed engineers a finer degree of control when managing values within rules. CSS Custom Properties can be tricky to deal … Read more
If you look his name up on a search engine like Google or Bing, you’ll likely find, first, a photograph of an old Japanese man in a suit, with glasses. Funny enough, that’s not actually Satoshi Nakamoto —or at least, not the Bitcoin creator. Not that we’re aware of. Because that’s the thing: we don’t … Read more
We have plenty of awesome options for dependency injection when working in ASP.NET Core applications. For the most part, if you’re not building anything super complicated concerning your types or your software architecture, you can get by with the built-in IServiceCollection. However, we can use AutofacServiceProviderFactory in ASP.NET Core to make Autofac our dependency container … Read more
Heavy is the head that wears the crown during a Wall Street bull run, and Nvidia’s status as the king of the ongoing generative AI boom means that the stock can be especially vulnerable to the prospect of weakening investor appetite. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) became Wall Street’s most exciting story in 2023. The chipmaker rallied some … 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. ## Outlier Detection: What You Need to Know By @nataliaogneva [ 4 Min read ] Decisions are usually based on the sample … Read more
:::info This paper is available on arxiv under CC 4.0 license. Authors: (1) Mykola Makhortykh, Institute of Communication and Media Studies, University of Bern; (2) Aleksandra Urman, Social Computing Group, University of Zurich; (3) Roberto Ulloa, GESIS – Leibniz-Institute for the Social Sciences. ::: Table of Links Author Note Abstract Theoretical background Methodology Findings Conclusion … Read more
:::info This paper is available on arxiv under CC 4.0 license. Authors: (1) Mykola Makhortykh, Institute of Communication and Media Studies, University of Bern; (2) Aleksandra Urman, Social Computing Group, University of Zurich; (3) Roberto Ulloa, GESIS – Leibniz-Institute for the Social Sciences. ::: Table of Links Author Note Abstract Theoretical background Methodology Findings Conclusion … Read more
:::info This paper is available on arxiv under CC 4.0 license. Authors: (1) Mykola Makhortykh, Institute of Communication and Media Studies, University of Bern; (2) Aleksandra Urman, Social Computing Group, University of Zurich; (3) Roberto Ulloa, GESIS – Leibniz-Institute for the Social Sciences. ::: Table of Links Author Note Abstract Theoretical background Methodology Findings Conclusion … Read more
Once at Last.fm we had an integer overflow in an identify field. I can’t recall where exactly. But I do remember that the inconvenience of having a bunch of Hadoop jobs disrupted while we rushed to update the relevant type couldn’t spoil the collective pride for having more than 2 billion of whatever needed so … Read more
Objective – Getting to the cause of something is incredibly important to us because if we can pin down the factor that is causing our outcome of interest, we can possibly manipulate it to change the outcome. A layman’s solution to this problem could be examining Y (outcome of interest) and X (a variable that … Read more
The rise of Machine Learning (ML) has meant the increasing automation of tasks across many industries, fundamentally altering the way we work. A recent report by the McKinsey Global Institute estimates that by 2030, up to 800 million jobs worldwide could be displaced by automation powered by ML [1]. This statistic highlights the transformative potential … Read more
Think of the last time you set up a new smart device. It probably came with a default password manufacturers intend for people to use once before setting their own login details. But did you take that step? Many consumers don’t, which is why the United Kingdom’s government has cracked down on those passwords as … Read more
Introduction Steel base plates are placed under steel columns to safely transfer the design forces to the foundations. When steel columns bear heavy loads with small cross-sections, directly applying the loads to the foundation could lead to punching failure. Thus, it’s crucial to use a base plate beneath the column to distribute the load over … Read more
Going from a mediocre team to an elite team can seem daunting, especially when we need to figure out where to start. The DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) can be our north star, helping us build the habits and practices we need to be elite. We’ll look at DORA, the challenges of building habits, and … Read more
Pull Request (PR) stacking is another name for stacked diffs, a concept that has existed for several years. We’ll discuss what it is, the tools we can use, and where PR stacking may benefit us. What Is PR Stacking? In traditional Pull Requests (PRs), the developer makes all the changes in one or more commits … Read more
If you are an entrepreneur or innovator in the healthcare industry or are considering entering the space, it’s important to understand what is involved in getting a medical device to market. This is a journey fraught with challenges, complexities, and regulatory scrutiny. For those involved in the design, development, and distribution of medical technologies, this … Read more
The headline might be a slight exaggeration — I’m not Elon Musk. However, I am bootstrapping a venture studio called Evernomic with a focus on the media industry. Our portfolio includes several newsletters, media brands, SaaS projects, service-based startups, high-authority websites, external contracts, and more. Evernomic is also quite a unique organization when it comes … Read more
When in-game cheating becomes the norm, does the gaming industry have a major problem on its hands? A global study of the gaming industry would say yes. It was found that 77% of online gamers are likely to stop playing a multiplayer game online if they think other players are cheating, and 48% of online … Read more
It’s been a while since my last appearance, but I’m excited to be back and to share something truly special with you. In this article, we’ll explore my top 10 Google Sheets features that are guaranteed to boost your productivity, speed up your workflow, and make your data handling more efficient. So, without further ado, … Read more
A retry mechanism is a critical component of many modern software systems. It allows our system to automatically retry failed operations to recover from transient errors or network outages. By automatically retrying failed operations, retry mechanisms can help software systems recover from unexpected failures and continue functioning correctly. Today, we’ll take a look at these … Read more
How are you, hacker? 🪐What’s happening in tech this week: The Noonification by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our top 5 stories of the day, every day at noon your local time! Set email preference here. ## Common Misuses of Python Crypto APIs in the Wild By @cryptosovereignty [ 4 Min … Read more
Is the very idea of love with a machine ludicrous? A betrayal of everything that makes human connection special? Or is it a chance to find companionship and intimacy in a uniquely different way? David Wolf’s Digi, a company that deals with AI-powered relationships, believes the latter is true. He envisions a world where love … Read more
Hey there, Hackers! Today, we’re talking about the almighty backlink. Although it could sometimes seem like an afterthought, a good set of high-quality backlinks could take a good piece to the next level. If you can backlink like a pro, then all your writing will be more authoritative, look stronger, read more professionally, and, best … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) Anna-Katharina Wickert, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany (wickert@cs.tu-darmstadt.de); (2) Lars Baumgärtner, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany (baumgaertner@cs.tu-darmstadt.de); (3) Florian Breitfelder, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany (florian.breitfelder@tu-darmstadt.de); (4) Mira Mezini, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany (mezini@cs.tu-darmstadt.de). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Background 3 Design and Implementation of Licma and … Read more
In this AMA, we discuss the ongoing writing contest, Crypto-API and the main topics for the HackerNoon writer community: whether you’re discussing the value of cryptocurrency data APIs, highlighting industry leaders like the CoinGecko API, offering tutorials, sharing integration experiences, exploring use cases, or related topics, we want to hear from you! See the writing prompts … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) Anna-Katharina Wickert, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany (wickert@cs.tu-darmstadt.de); (2) Lars Baumgärtner, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany (baumgaertner@cs.tu-darmstadt.de); (3) Florian Breitfelder, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany (florian.breitfelder@tu-darmstadt.de); (4) Mira Mezini, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany (mezini@cs.tu-darmstadt.de). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Background 3 Design and Implementation of Licma and … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) Anna-Katharina Wickert, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany (wickert@cs.tu-darmstadt.de); (2) Lars Baumgärtner, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany (baumgaertner@cs.tu-darmstadt.de); (3) Florian Breitfelder, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany (florian.breitfelder@tu-darmstadt.de); (4) Mira Mezini, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany (mezini@cs.tu-darmstadt.de). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Background 3 Design and Implementation of Licma and … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) Anna-Katharina Wickert, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany (wickert@cs.tu-darmstadt.de); (2) Lars Baumgärtner, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany (baumgaertner@cs.tu-darmstadt.de); (3) Florian Breitfelder, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany (florian.breitfelder@tu-darmstadt.de); (4) Mira Mezini, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany (mezini@cs.tu-darmstadt.de). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Background 3 Design and Implementation of Licma and … Read more