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A Recipe for Authentication Cookies in the Decoupled Frontend & Backend Architecture

Ilia’s Newsletter • 1 HN point • 04 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Web Development
  1. To make authentication cookies work beyond the 7-day expiry on Safari, classify them as first-party cookies by ensuring the subdomain and domain resolve to the same IP addresses, which can be complex in a Decoupled Frontend & Backend Architecture.
  2. A solution is to add a dynamic endpoint to the frontend that sets the authentication cookie on the frontend domain then use that cookie on the backend subdomain, ensuring cookies are shared across subdomains to maintain authentication.
  3. Consider various security measures like using `SameSite=Strict` to protect against CSRF and being cautious about running only trusted code on subdomains when implementing this method.

Sort Product Update – June 2024

Database Engineering by Sort • 7 implied HN points • 03 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Web Development
  1. Sort is offering $5,000 in bounties to help encourage community members to improve database contributions.
  2. They have launched a new public database for Ethereum, which includes a variety of data related to NFTs and transactions.
  3. New features like Change Requests are on the way, along with bug fixes and a refreshed landing page for better user experience.

#46

The Nibble • 9 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Web Development
  1. The Vesuvius Challenge unveiled the deciphered text from ancient scrolls damaged during Mount Vesuvius' eruption in 79 AD.
  2. A significant Deepfake scam in China resulted in a $25 million heist, prompting suggestions for enhanced security measures.
  3. Notable tech events included Google retiring cache links, new VS Code speech capabilities, and Arc's transition to Arc Sync without iCloud dependency.

Is your bucket leaky?

Freelance Footprints • 8 HN points • 20 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Web Development
  1. The leaky bucket algorithm helps manage the rate of requests a web application can handle. It uses the idea of a bucket that can fill up and overflow if too many requests come in at once.
  2. In this algorithm, there are two key settings: the maximum number of requests allowed at a time and the rate at which requests are processed. This controls how quickly requests are dealt with and prevents overload.
  3. The leaky bucket algorithm is widely used in tech, such as by companies like SeatGeek for their waiting room systems, to ensure smooth user experiences without exceeding server limits.
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Microservices - Getting started

Overflow • 2 HN points • 20 May 23
🕹 Technology Web Development
  1. Monolithic applications have tightly coupled code, making it difficult to add new features and scale beyond a point.
  2. Microservices architecture involves breaking down applications into smaller, independent services to solve problems like scalability and deployment dependencies.
  3. Common problems with monolithic applications include challenges in adding new features, intimidating codebase for new team members, and difficulties in updating technology stack.

#21

The Nibble • 9 implied HN points • 19 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Web Development
  1. Spotify expands AI DJ feature globally
  2. Beware of MTFE, a crypto ponzi scheme
  3. Google Docs and Slides now support Markdown natively

Nibble #17

The Nibble • 9 implied HN points • 23 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Web Development
  1. Meta and Microsoft expanding AI partnership with Azure for AI deployment and fine-tuning
  2. OpenAI releases Custom instructions for ChatGPT to consider preferences when generating responses
  3. GitHub launching a Certification Program for proficiency with their tools

#92

The Nibble • 2 implied HN points • 07 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Web Development
  1. Blinkit is launching an ambulance service in India that includes essential medical equipment and trained staff. This can really help improve emergency response for a lot of people.
  2. Nvidia introduced new chips at CES 2025, creating excitement about advancements in consumer tech. Their new offerings could greatly enhance gaming and other applications.
  3. China is tightening regulations on crypto transactions, aiming to track them closely. This shows their ongoing concern about cryptocurrencies despite being a significant holder of Bitcoin.

#89

The Nibble • 2 implied HN points • 16 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Web Development
  1. Google's new quantum chip, Willow, can perform complex calculations much faster than current supercomputers, which could improve AGI development.
  2. OpenAI and Google are actively releasing new AI models, indicating a competitive environment in AI technology.
  3. The emergence of new financial tools and regulations around crypto, like no capital gains tax countries and new crypto cards, suggests the growing mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrencies.

Browserbase

Why Now • 2 implied HN points • 02 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Web Development
  1. Web scraping is a way to extract data from websites, but it can be tricky because modern sites often use JavaScript to load content dynamically. This means simple methods may not work.
  2. Browser automation tools like Selenium helped control web browsers programmatically, but they can be complicated and fragile. New solutions like Browserbase are emerging to simplify the process.
  3. Browserbase allows developers to easily create applications that interact with websites using natural language commands. This makes it easier to extract data and automate web tasks without hassle.

#85

The Nibble • 2 implied HN points • 13 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Web Development
  1. OpenAI bought the chat.com domain for a lot of money and redirected it to chatgpt.com. This shows that even the best tech companies have challenges with domain setup.
  2. Okta had a security issue where long usernames could bypass some authentication checks. Caching problems are tricky and can have serious consequences.
  3. Google Maps improved navigation in India by focusing on landmarks instead of street names. This change makes it easier for users in India to get directions.

End-to-End Retrieval, Web Agents, and Scene Generation

HackerPulse Dispatch • 2 implied HN points • 08 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Web Development
  1. Self-retrieval is a new technique that lets one large language model handle all information retrieval tasks better than older systems. This makes it easier to access and generate relevant information.
  2. WebRL helps language models learn how to interact with web environments more effectively. It uses a special method to improve performance without relying on any proprietary models.
  3. GenXD is a new framework for creating detailed 3D and 4D scenes. It uses a large dataset to improve how these scenes are generated, making them more realistic for real-world applications.

#84

The Nibble • 2 implied HN points • 06 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Web Development
  1. LLM-assisted search is growing, making it easier to find information quickly. This technology is helping improve how we access and use data online.
  2. Polygon is shifting its focus from a marketing-driven approach to prioritizing product and research development. This change aims to enhance the project's overall effectiveness in the crypto space.
  3. A new proposal for contactless payment using crypto could make peer-to-peer transactions much more efficient. This could change how digital wallets operate in everyday payments.

#51

The Nibble • 4 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Web Development
  1. New developments include the introduction of AGI technologies, major upgrades in Ethereum like Dencun, and innovations in AI models like Figure AI's humanoid robot.
  2. Tech updates such as the release of TypeScript 5.4, Node.js 21.7.0 with native text styling, and the acquisition of Fig autocomplete by Amazon showcase evolving trends in the industry.
  3. Interesting discoveries like the impact of marking files with 'linguist-generated' attributes, and quirks in JavaScript's interpretation of numbers starting with 0 highlight intriguing tech-related insights.

Let's buy some fake Chrome extension reviews

!important • 4 HN points • 04 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Web Development
  1. The battle against fake reviews is ongoing, and platforms should introduce friction to deter these fraudulent practices.
  2. Users rely on authentic reviews to make informed decisions, emphasizing the importance of reliable review systems.
  3. To combat fake reviews, platforms can encourage real user feedback, automatically filter untrustworthy reviews, and provide transparency about the reviewers.

Modern marketing looks a lot like…product?

MKT1 Newsletter • 5 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
💼 Business Web Development
  1. Modern marketing is adapting by resembling product development, using new tools and technologies.
  2. Marketers in 2023 need to have a wide range of skills like audience expertise, design, data analysis, and modern martech.
  3. To succeed in modern marketing, focus on treating content as a product, leveraging modern martech tools, building high-converting websites, and measuring success beyond MQL goals.

*Bonus* Remaking Pokemon Yellow in Godot

Why Now • 5 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Web Development
  1. The article discusses remaking Pokemon Yellow in Godot game engine.
  2. The author talks about creating the main character, Pallet Town, and a menu in the game.
  3. The development process involves working with Godot's scripting language, creating custom art assets, and implementing game logic.

The API Middle-End

The API Changelog • 1 implied HN point • 05 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Web Development
  1. The API middle-end is an important layer that handles logic between the frontend and backend. It helps process requests and responses more efficiently.
  2. Using a middle-end can improve API performance by adapting and translating data without heavy delays in service, like caching and asynchronous operations.
  3. This concept can benefit both API producers and consumers by creating a more tailored and efficient interaction with the API, similar to how GraphQL APIs manage multiple data sources.

Realpolitik for the Semantic Web

Magis • 3 HN points • 29 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Web Development
  1. The vision of the semantic web was to connect machine-readable data across the internet.
  2. Technologies like RDF, OWL, and SPARQL were developed for the semantic web, but universal adoption has been a challenge.
  3. Large language models may help reduce the burden of labeling unstructured data for semantic purposes.

Data Science Weekly - Issue 146

Data Science Weekly Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 08 Sep 16
🕹 Technology Web Development
  1. Understanding causality is important in data science. It helps in analyzing data and making better decisions about what affects what.
  2. Machine learning can be applied in many surprising areas, like farming. For instance, a farmer used deep learning to sort cucumbers, showcasing how tech can help everyday tasks.
  3. A/B testing is common in tech companies to improve products, but it can be tricky. If not done carefully, it can lead to biased results, especially in dynamic systems like ride-sharing.

Launching my first product

Atomic Learnings • 2 implied HN points • 21 Sep 23
💼 Business Web Development
  1. The author shares the story of their first online course experience and how it inspired them to create their own course.
  2. They found a no-code platform called Framer that reignited their passion for building websites.
  3. The new course they created, Framer: Beginner to Pro, teaches no-code website development with practical, hands-on learning.

One year

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 09 Sep 10
🕹 Technology Web Development
  1. The Flickr bug discovery was accidental but went on to be recognized as one of the best web hacking techniques of 2009.
  2. Their research and presentation on Practical Padding Oracle Attacks received much love and recognition from the cybersecurity community, even though they didn't win the award.
  3. Currently, they are preparing to present at EKOPARTY about a zero-day crypto vulnerability in ASP.NET, a critical vulnerability that could impact a significant portion of the websites on the Internet.

This email might break your inbox

Mehdeeka • 1 implied HN point • 19 Apr 23
💼 Business Web Development
  1. Top notch landing pages are hyper focused on getting the visitor to do one specific thing with no distractions.
  2. Good landing pages have consistent messaging with the advertisement that led the visitor to the page.
  3. Creating unique landing pages for different ads is worth the effort for better results, even if it requires more work.