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Infrastructure as Code in Practice: What It Solves — and What It Doesn’t
Today at 4:00 PM

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/infrastructure-as-code-in-practice-what-it-solves-and-what-it-doesnt.
Infrastructure as Code has long become a standard approach to managing cloud infrastructure.
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Infrastructure as Code has long become a standard approach to managing cloud infrastructure.


Why We Stopped Using Single-Activity Architecture Everywhere
Today at 4:00 PM

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/why-we-stopped-using-single-activity-architecture-everywhere.
Why a large production Android app moved away from single-activity architecture—and how a hybrid approach improved stability, memory, and velocity.
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Single-activity architecture simplified our Android app early on...


TDD Is Backwards: Why Assertions Should Come First in Disruptive Development
Yesterday at 4:00 PM

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/tdd-is-backwards-why-assertions-should-come-first-in-disruptive-development.
Struggling with TDD in chaotic projects? Stop starting with the setup. Flip the script and write your Assertions first to create executable specifications.
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When requirements are unclear, traditional...


From PDFs to Proof Pipelines: Building Audit-Grade Traceability in Regulated Deep-Tech
Yesterday at 4:00 PM

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/from-pdfs-to-proof-pipelines-building-audit-grade-traceability-in-regulated-deep-tech.
From PDFs to proof pipelines: how we cut audit pack assembly from 2 months to 2 weeks with baselines, traceability, access control, and impact analysis.
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In regulated deep-tech, people argue about paper...


What You Have to Know About Syntactic Support for Error Handling
Last Monday at 4:00 PM

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/what-you-have-to-know-about-syntactic-support-for-error-handling.
One of the oldest and most persistent complaints about Go concerns the verbosity of error handling.
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Go has a built-in error handling function called 'try' It is used...


Rust 1.77 and 1.78: The Changes That Happened to u128/i128
Last Sunday at 4:00 PM

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/rust-177-and-178-the-changes-that-happened-to-u128i128.
Rust has long had an inconsistency with C regarding the alignment of 128-bit integers on the x86-32 and x86-64 architectures.
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Rust has long...


Definitive Guide to Multi-Threaded Rendering on the Web
Last Sunday at 4:00 PM

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/definitive-guide-to-multi-threaded-rendering-on-the-web.
The web is still single-threaded, but modern apps aren’t. A practical guide to multithreaded rendering using workers, canvas, and DOM strategies.
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The DOM is single-threaded, but mo...


Designing a Multi-Seller Platform With Stripe Connect Express
Last Thursday at 4:00 PM

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/designing-a-multi-seller-platform-with-stripe-connect-express.
A practical, experience-driven guide to designing a multi-seller B2B SaaS platform with Stripe Connect Express and Webhooks.
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Stripe Connect Express makes it easy to launch a multi-seller...


Building a Live HTML Page Generator Using Pure JavaScript
Last Thursday at 4:00 PM

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/building-a-live-html-page-generator-using-pure-javascript.
A simple project that uses AI to build a webpage that turns simple text into an index. html.
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A simple project that uses AI to build a webpage...


The 16KB Deadline: How FlutterFlow is Saving Apps from the Android Purge
02/04/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-16kb-deadline-how-flutterflow-is-saving-apps-from-the-android-purge.
FlutterFlow’s upgrade to 3.38.5 is more than a patch—it's a survival move.
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FlutterFlow’s upgrade to 3.38.5 is more than a patch—it's a survival move.


SnapPoint: A Hard Reset for Your Dev Machine
02/04/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/snappoint-a-hard-reset-for-your-dev-machine.
SnapPoint helps developers audit, clean, and realign their system by finding ghost binaries, PATH conflicts, and leftover tool junk.
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SnapPoint is a system auditor and a package manager...


The State of Laravel Packages in 2026, According to 200 Developers
02/03/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-state-of-laravel-packages-in-2026-according-to-200-developers.
Surveying 200 developers reveals why Laravel packages remain essential—but outdated docs, abandoned tools, and search noise are slowing teams down.
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A survey of 200 active Laravel developers sh...


I Didn’t Want to Pay for Supabase Backups, So I Built My Own
02/03/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/i-didnt-want-to-pay-for-supabase-backups-so-i-built-my-own.
Learn how to back up a Supabase Postgres database on the free plan using GitHub Actions.
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This post shows how I set up automatic Supabase Postgres backups...


I Built a Go-Based ngrok Alternative With Zero Dependencies
02/02/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/i-built-a-go-based-ngrok-alternative-with-zero-dependencies.
Built a fast, zero-dependency ngrok alternative in Go using Cloudflare tunnels. Here’s how it works, why Go won, and what I learned.
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Built a complete ngrok-like tunnel se...


Generic interfaces: When to Use Them
02/02/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/generic-interfaces-when-to-use-them.
In this post, we’ll discuss the use of interfaces with type parameters in a couple of common scenarios.
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As interfaces are types themselves, they too can have ty...


Beware the Real-Time Trap: Your Fresh Data Could Be Slowing Down Your Dashboards
02/01/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/beware-the-real-time-trap-your-fresh-data-could-be-slowing-down-your-dashboards.
Stop chasing "speed" as a monolith. Data latency and query latency are fundamentally different problems. Optimizing for fresh data often degrades dashboard responsiveness, and vice versa. The real challenge isn't building the fastest system—it's aligning your architecture with actual business needs while managing exponential costs.
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Rust CVE-2024-24576 Explained: What Was This Security Advisory?
02/01/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/rust-cve-2024-24576-explained-what-was-this-security-advisory.
The severity of this vulnerability was critical if you were invoking batch files on Windows with untrusted arguments.
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The Rust Security Response WG was notified that...


The Transatlantic Divide: When Platforms Become Politics
01/31/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-transatlantic-divide-when-platforms-become-politics.
Tensions between the United States and Europe around Big Tech have intensified. But beneath the surface sits a quieter disagreement - what trust is.
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Tensions between the United...


Will Media Over Quic Replace WebRTC?
01/31/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/will-media-over-quic-replace-webrtc.
An analysis of the current state of Media over Quic and whether it might replace WebRTC.
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Media over Quic is a new media streaming protocol that could...


Building with Hypermedia: HTMX's Purity and Lightview's Flexibility.
01/30/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/building-with-hypermedia-htmxs-purity-and-lightviews-flexibility.
Explore the differences between HTMX and Lightview hypermedia. Learn how to choose between pure HDA architecture and Lightview’s multiple paradigms.
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Not all hypermedia frameworks are created equal: HT...


I Connected a Quantum Random Number Generator to Llama 3 to Summon a Demon (Here’s What Happened)
01/30/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/i-connected-a-quantum-random-number-generator-to-llama-3-to-summon-a-demon-heres-what-happened.
A fringe theory claims AI isn't just math. Damian Griggs built a digital Ouija board to test the theory.
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A fringe theory claims AI isn't just math...


I Just Wanted Code Templates, but I Ended Up Writing a WebStorm Plugin
01/29/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/i-just-wanted-code-templates-but-i-ended-up-writing-a-webstorm-plugin.
Discover how a developer transformed monorepo boilerplate frustration into a custom WebStorm plugin.
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Working in a complex monorepo turned coding into a chore of copy-pasting and file...


Best Financial APIs for 2026
01/28/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/best-financial-apis-for-2026.
Discover the best financial APIs for 2026. Compare top stock, forex, and crypto data APIs for real time insights, analysis, and fintech innovation.
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The best financial APIs in 2026 empower...


The AI Revolution Is Putting Flutter and React Native at Risk
01/28/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-ai-revolution-is-putting-flutter-and-react-native-at-risk.
Cross-platform frameworks solved yesterday's problem. In the AI era, spec-first development with native code generation may be the smarter approach.
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Cross-platform frameworks like Flutter exist because native development...


Android OS Architecture, Part 5: The Zygote Process
01/27/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/android-os-architecture-part-5-the-zygote-process.
A clear explanation of Android’s Zygote process and how it enables fast, secure app startup through Linux process forking.
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This article explains how Android manages application pr...


Your Release Process Is a Projection of Fear
01/27/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/your-release-process-is-a-projection-of-fear.
Your release process isn't neutral. It reflects what you're most afraid of: breaking production or building something nobody wants.
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Your release process isn't neutral. It reflects...


What's in Rust 1.77.2?
01/25/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/whats-in-rust-1772.
The Rust team has published a new point release of Rust, 1.77.2. Rust is a programming language that is empowering everyone to build
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Rust is a programming...


Why Kubernetes Outages Are Usually Human Failures, Not Platform Bugs
01/25/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/why-kubernetes-outages-are-usually-human-failures-not-platform-bugs.
Kubernetes failures are rarely technical. Human error, undocumented complexity, and hero engineering turn powerful platforms into fragile systems.
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Kubernetes isn’t inherently complex—teams create fragility through undocumented tool...


The Remote Developer's Survival Guide: 10 Technical Strategies to Prevent Burnout
01/24/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-remote-developers-survival-guide-10-technical-strategies-to-prevent-burnout.
Up to 80% of programmers experience burnout, according to statistics.
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Up to 80% of programmers experience burnout, according to statistics. Remote workers report higher rates of mental health challenges...


Why 70% of Developers Don’t Trust Plugins—and How I Built a Fix
01/23/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/why-70percent-of-developers-dont-trust-pluginsand-how-i-built-a-fix.
Do you suffer from 'Dependency Anxiety'? 60% of Laravel developers spend up to 30 minutes just vetting a single package.
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Do you suffer from 'Dependency Anxiety'? 60% of Laravel developers...


Your First Interactive Plot in Python: A Hands-On Plotly Guide
01/23/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/your-first-interactive-plot-in-python-a-hands-on-plotly-guide.
Plotly is a Python toolbox that lets you create interactive charts.
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Plotly is a Python toolbox that lets you create interactive charts. The magic of Plotly lies in...


Tracing Personal Data Through APIs
01/22/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/tracing-personal-data-through-apis.
Learn how to identify privacy-relevant API methods using dependency analysis and GDPR-aligned labels to improve software privacy reviews.
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This article outlines a dependency-aware approach to identifying privacy-relevant API...


4 Surprising Ways Your API Gateway Can Handle Generative AI
01/22/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/4-surprising-ways-your-api-gateway-can-handle-generative-ai.
Companies are leaping on this AI-driven opportunity using tools like chatbots and AI agents to innovate and work smarter.
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Companies are leaping on this AI-driven opportunity using tools...


AWS Serverless is the Boring Choice that Keeps Working
01/21/2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/aws-serverless-is-the-boring-choice-that-keeps-working.
Modern engineering is about results, not hype. Explore why AWS Serverless is the "boring" choice that wins on scalability, cost, and operational focus.
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While "boring" tech doesn't...


How to Build a Status Monitoring Service in Go
01/21/2026

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Build a Go-based monitoring app that probes services, opens/closes incidents, sends Teams/Slack alerts, and exports Prometheus metrics in Docker.
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This tutorial walks through building StatusD, a...


How to Access Your YubiKey in Go on Windows
01/20/2026

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Learn how to access a YubiKey in Go on Windows, read PIV certificates, and sign data securely using piv-go and native WinSCard APIs.
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Programmatic access lets you integrate...


When Improving Processes Makes System Worse
01/20/2026

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Why delivery failures rarely happen suddenly, and how small, reasonable decisions slowly create fragile systems long before incidents appear.
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Most delivery failures do not happen suddenly. They emerge...


Container-aware GOMAXPROCS: What it is and Why It's Important
01/19/2026

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In this post, we will dive into how Go schedules goroutines, how that scheduling interacts with container-level CPU controls, and how Go can perform better.
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Go 1.25 includes new...


How to Turn On File History in Windows 11 Using Control Panel, PowerShell, or Group Policy
01/19/2026

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Learn how to enable File History on Windows 11 to back up files locally using Control Panel, PowerShell, or Group Policy—no cloud required.
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AI Coding Tip 003 - Force Read-Only Planning
01/18/2026

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Set your AI code assistant to read-only state before it touches your files.
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Set your AI code assistant to read-only state before it touches your files.