The hottest Technology Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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alice and bob

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 23 Mar 08
🕹 Technology Crypto Encryption Cryptography Data security
  1. The post discusses the concept of encryption through a rap called "Alice and Bob". It highlights the importance of protecting messages and data.
  2. Various encryption techniques and algorithms like DES, Twofish, and Blowfish are mentioned in the rap, emphasizing the significance of secure communication.
  3. The rap also touches on the importance of random number generation, RSA encryption, and hashing functions like SHA-1 for maintaining data integrity and security.

La.i Linux vs Windows

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 04 Mar 08
🕹 Technology Operating Systems
  1. Preferencing Linux over Windows to avoid Microsoft's dependence doesn't eliminate dependency, just shifts it to Linux, though with a different dynamic.
  2. Linux offers remarkable benefits to humanity through open-source contributions, contrasting with views that overlook its value.
  3. Attempting to enlighten those unaware of Linux's advantages in the past may have been common but now may not be the focus, accepting that not everyone will appreciate its benefits.

Linux sẽ thất bại nếu bắt chước Windows

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 01 Mar 08
🕹 Technology Operating Systems Software Development
  1. Linux should embrace its differences and innovations instead of trying to mimic Windows to succeed.
  2. Linux and Windows have different strengths and weaknesses, like driving a car vs. a motorcycle.
  3. Promoting open-source software is crucial for enjoying the freedoms it brings and contributing to the development of the country.
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Chữ A đầu tiên: authentication

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 17 Jul 07
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Authentication Data Protection Information Security
  1. Authentication is the first step in the security realm, involving proving if you are who you claim to be through factors like something you have, something you are, something you know, or something you trust.
  2. Using multi-factor authentication, especially two or three factors, enhances security by requiring multiple types of proof for identity verification.
  3. Security measures in authentication should balance safety and convenience, as perfect security doesn't exist. Implementing n-factor authentication beyond three can become too inconvenient.

Security từ A đến Z

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 15 Nov 06
🕹 Technology Security
  1. Security experts can learn something from the concepts of Antivirus, Botnets, CMA, and DDoS.
  2. The post discusses essential security topics from A to Z in a simple and informative way.
  3. It emphasizes the importance of understanding various security concepts for both experts and beginners.

Vụ án Huyremy

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 12 Nov 06
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Forensics Hacking Legal Ethics
  1. The incident of Huyremy, known as 'hacker number 1 in Vietnam,' sparked a heated debate in the IT community regarding the evidence presented by C15 and Huyremy's denial.
  2. The legal aspect highlights the responsibility of the owner of the computer and internet connection used in the cyber crime incident, emphasizing the need to provide evidence to prove innocence.
  3. C15 demonstrated expertise in computer forensics, raising doubts about Huyremy's claim of being a top hacker due to the evidence left behind.

Differential privacy, an easy case

Accuracy and Privacy • 1 HN point • 02 Jan 19
🕹 Technology Privacy Statistics Data Collection Data processing
  1. Differential privacy is a mathematical definition of privacy specifically designed for protecting personal data in a world of big data and computation.
  2. Privacy protection in differential privacy comes from adding randomness or noise to data before publishing, where more noise equals greater privacy protection.
  3. There is a tradeoff between accuracy and privacy in differential privacy, as the level of uncertainty introduced for privacy protection can impact the accuracy of conclusions drawn from the data.

The Internet, Perfectly Broken

Escher Studies • 0 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Internet Infrastructure Data Privacy Digital Divide AI Research
  1. The internet is fundamentally broken in key ways like infrastructure, ethics, and functionality.
  2. Open-source projects and public data can foster innovation, collaboration, and empower diverse communities.
  3. Access disparities, data utility, and attention economy are critical issues that need to be addressed to create a more just and empowering internet.

Tune in for the 20 years of DDD Stream

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 0 implied HN points • 22 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. The post discusses starting a new live stream theme on Domain-driven Design, coinciding with the book's 20th anniversary.
  2. Previous live stream topics covered Clean Architecture in episodes 1 to 4.
  3. The upcoming Thursday stream will explore how Domain-driven Design can benefit from tactical and strategic perspectives.

HackerRank Springboot Test — Trades Api

Better Engineers • 0 implied HN points • 03 May 24
🕹 Technology Software Development API design Web Development Database Management
  1. You can create REST APIs for managing trade records using Spring Boot and JPA. Start by setting up the project and required dependencies.
  2. Understanding the API endpoints is crucial. You need to handle POST, GET, and provide some query parameters to filter trades.
  3. Don’t forget to design the database schema properly and create service and controller classes for handling requests and responses.

Android Interview Experience — Wolt

Better Engineers • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jul 24
🕹 Technology Software Development Programming Mobile Apps Career development Interviewing
  1. The interview process at Wolt includes several steps, starting with a friendly conversation with a recruiter to discuss your background and motivation.
  2. Candidates complete a technical assignment to build an Android app, focusing on clean code and chosen architectures, which is then discussed in a follow-up interview.
  3. The final interview assesses cultural fit, exploring past experiences in teamwork and problem-solving, making it important to show good communication and collaboration skills.

In search of texture and color on the web

polymathematics • 0 implied HN points • 17 May 23
🕹 Technology Web Development Coding Design Internet Software
  1. Building a website from scratch can be a fun and rewarding experience. It allows you to learn more about coding and design.
  2. Using tools like CSS, HTML, and JS may feel challenging at first, but it can help you create a unique online space.
  3. Experimenting with different textures and colors can make your website stand out. It's a great way to express your creativity.

30 Days of Creative Programming: Day 10 Update

polymathematics • 0 implied HN points • 21 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Programming Creative Coding Digital Art Software Development Tech Culture
  1. Creative programming can be a fun and imaginative way to code. It's about enjoying the process and exploring new ideas.
  2. Updating your online presence can help reflect what you love doing. A catchy bio can attract like-minded people and build a community.
  3. Sharing your projects regularly helps keep you motivated. It’s great to have a goal to create something new every day.

6 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 to turn code into beautiful Architectural Diagrams

Better Engineers • 0 implied HN points • 01 Aug 22
🕹 Technology Software Development Engineering Design Visualization
  1. You can turn your code into diagrams using different tools. This helps visualize and understand system architectures better.
  2. Tools like Diagrams, Mermaid, and PlantUML allow you to create diagrams with simple text and code. They make it easier to track changes and modify designs.
  3. Using diagramming tools can improve communication in tech teams by providing clear visual representations of complex systems.

Trie (Keyword Tree) Prefix Tree

Better Engineers • 0 implied HN points • 27 May 20
🕹 Technology Data Structures Algorithms Programming Software Development Information Retrieval
  1. A Trie is a special data structure that helps store and retrieve strings efficiently by organizing them based on their prefixes. This makes searching and inserting words faster.
  2. Tries are useful in many applications, like predictive text and autocomplete features, because they allow quick access to stored words and their prefixes.
  3. While Tries have advantages over hash tables, such as no key collisions, they can require more memory and may perform slower when accessing stored data on slower devices.

Application Of Singleton and Delegated Properties

Better Engineers • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jul 22
🕹 Technology Software Development Programming Mobile Development Android
  1. Singletons help ensure that a class has only one instance, which is useful for managing shared resources like a database.
  2. Delegated properties in Kotlin allow you to reuse common behaviors like lazy loading or observing changes without repeating code.
  3. You can create custom delegates to handle unique cases, like ensuring a property can only be assigned once, adding flexibility to your code.

Elixir Enthusiasm: Insights from Senior Software Engineer Eduardo Borsa

Elixir & Erlang • 0 implied HN points • 03 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Software Engineering Podcasts Languages
  1. Eduardo Borsa shares his journey into software engineering and the factors that sparked his interest in Elixir.
  2. Listeners gain insights into the projects Eduardo is involved in at Loomis, Sayles & Company, and the technologies he finds exciting and challenging.
  3. Eduardo offers recommendations for staying up-to-date with developments in the field, including books, blogs, podcasts, and courses.

March 15th 2023 - The Day the Markets Didn't Move

e/alpha • 0 implied HN points • 12 Oct 23
🕹 Technology AI Markets AGI General Intelligence Economic Impacts
  1. The unveiling of GPT-4, a human-like general intelligence, did not lead to significant market movements.
  2. People may underestimate the impact of advanced AI like GPT-4 due to its familiarity and gradual effects.
  3. The market's lack of reaction to the advancement of AGI suggests a need for better understanding and preparation for the economic and societal impacts of AI.

Trade Report #2 - AI Portfolio Allocations for Q1 2024

e/alpha • 0 implied HN points • 04 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Content Generation Software Development
  1. The focus for Q1 2024 is on companies leveraging AI for content generation, language-based work, and copilots.
  2. Unlimited AI-generated content will make media more engaging and cheaper, benefiting those with strong distribution and low barriers.
  3. LLMs will automate language-focused work like customer support and translation, leading to efficiency gains and potential disruption in the future.

How to start programming in Elixir?

Elixir & Erlang • 0 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Getting started in programming with Elixir involves practicing on a computer and using various learning resources like books, articles, videos, and podcasts.
  2. To learn Elixir, you can use Livebook instances on platforms like Fly.io or HuggingFace without needing to install anything on your computer.
  3. Joining communities like Elixir World on Telegram can help you prepare for internships and jobs in the programming field using Elixir.

27th Brazilian Symposium on Programming Languages (SBLP 2023)

Elixir & Erlang • 0 implied HN points • 08 May 23
🕹 Technology Programming Languages Conference
  1. The 27th Brazilian Symposium on Programming Languages (SBLP 2023) is a platform for researchers and professionals to share and discuss programming language innovations in Brazil since 1996 and linked to the Brazilian Computer Society (SBC).
  2. SBLP 2023 welcomes paper submissions in Portuguese or English, emphasizing originality, double-blind review process, and recognition through best paper awards.
  3. The conference covers diverse topics including programming paradigms, formal semantics, program analysis, blockchain languages, awards for the best papers, and potential publications in the Journal of Computer Languages (COLA).

Paul Wilson' summary of ElixirConf EU 2023 talks

Elixir & Erlang • 0 implied HN points • 03 May 23
🕹 Technology Conferences Programming Software Development
  1. ElixirConf EU 2023 included a keynote by José Valim who discussed the improvements expected in Elixir 1.15, such as faster compilations for large codebases and better development experience on Windows.
  2. The conference also featured talks on topics like Domain Specific Language for impact, remote debugging with LiveBook, and optimizing LiveView for real-time applications.
  3. Selected talks from ElixirConf EU 2023 will be available on CodeSync's YouTube channel, with the first video already garnering over 7 thousand views.

"A Brief Introduction to Elixir", by Erik Schierboom (Head of Open Source at Exercism)

Elixir & Erlang • 0 implied HN points • 16 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Programming Language AI Features Syntax
  1. Elixir is a functional, dynamic programming language known for its performance and concurrency features.
  2. Elixir's syntax is inspired by Ruby, making it easy to work with and read.
  3. Elixir provides powerful features like macros for code generation and 'bit strings' for working with bits and bytes conveniently.

What's a process in Elixir?

Elixir & Erlang • 0 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. To understand what a process is in Elixir, it's important to grasp the concept of a function first.
  2. In Elixir, a function like `IO.puts/1` writes to the screen, with `puts` being the function in the `IO` module.
  3. Each function in Elixir has specific characteristics like the module it belongs to and the number of arguments it takes.

sqlmesh cube_generate build part 1

davidj.substack • 0 implied HN points • 17 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Software Development Data Analysis Programming Machine Learning Database Management
  1. There's a new command called `sqlmesh cube_generate` that helps build models for data analysis. It's designed to make working with data easier for users.
  2. The tool outputs useful information in a structured format, which includes joins and fields for data analysis. This makes it simple to understand how the data connects.
  3. Even if there are challenges with complex data types, the output is still effective and can be enhanced using AI, showing there's room for creativity in data modeling.

Code BEAM Lite Mexico will have online talks

Elixir & Erlang • 0 implied HN points • 26 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Events
  1. Code BEAM Lite Mexico 2023 is celebrating 10 years of Elixir and will take place in Mexico City on March 3-4, 2023, offering a mix of in-person and virtual talks.
  2. The talks on March 3rd, 2023, will be streamed online at [https://twitter.com/CodeBEAMLiteMX](https://twitter.com/CodeBEAMLiteMX) while the March 4th talks will be exclusive to an in-person audience at the Italian Cultural Institute, Mexico City.
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Andrea Leopardi's training at ElixirConf Europe 2023

Elixir & Erlang • 0 implied HN points • 24 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Programming Training
  1. Andrea Leopardi is conducting a training session at ElixirConf Europe 2023 showcasing the use of Livebook for concurrent data processing in Elixir.
  2. The training will involve writing concurrent code like scraping an API in parallel for currency conversions with Tasks, demonstrating hands-on applications.
  3. Participants will learn how to leverage the power of the right tools for the right job and design efficient applications at the training course.