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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.

Modern marketing looks a lot like…product?

MKT1 Newsletter • 5 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
💼 Business Marketing Web Development Startups
  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.

Microservices - Getting started

Overflow • 2 HN points • 20 May 23
🕹 Technology Software Development Architecture Web Development Coding
  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.
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My $40 Coding Bootcamp

The Technically Challenged Newsletter • 2 HN points • 16 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Online Courses Software Engineering Web Development
  1. The author chose a self-taught $40 coding bootcamp due to financial constraints and time commitments.
  2. The author utilized online resources like Udemy courses on web development to learn coding skills.
  3. Reflecting on the experience, the author would seek mentorship earlier, build more personal projects, and focus on algorithms and data structures sooner.

Data Science Weekly - Issue 146

Data Science Weekly Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 08 Sep 16
🕹 Technology Data science Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Software Development 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.

One year

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 09 Sep 10
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Web Development Cryptocurrency
  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.

Frontend Hype #6 - Svelte Special, Type Safe Emails, Migrating BBC From React To Next.js

Full Context Development • 0 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Web Development Development Tools Case Studies
  1. Svelte framework has new features like streaming data and snapshots, improving development efficiency and user experience.
  2. Brail and React Email are tools to simplify email development and ensure type safety, enhancing productivity and customer experience.
  3. Migrating from React to Next.js, like the BBC did, can have various impacts on productivity, customer experience, and business opportunities.

How I Ditched No-Code And Used Chatgpt To Launch A Product In 2 Hours

Harmony • 0 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Programming AI Web Development Product Management
  1. Identifying the customer need is crucial before developing a solution.
  2. Exploring alternatives like hiring a coder or using no-code tools can provide insights into the best approach for your project.
  3. Engaging with ChatGPT can help in coding tasks, but it's essential to break down the solution into smaller chunks for effective implementation.

The Power of Gamification: Building an App for Writers

Transitions • 0 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
🕹 Technology App Development Artificial Intelligence Language Learning Gamification Web Development
  1. The app aims to help writers improve their skills through personalized, practical courses with tailored feedback.
  2. Inspired by Duolingo's gamified learning approach for language learning, the app plans to make writing practice engaging and enjoyable.
  3. Initial focus is on a web application, with future plans to develop Android and iOS versions.

High Impact Frontend #8 - On-Demand UI By AI or Backend, Code for Writing Code & A Lot More

Full Context Development • 0 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23
🕹 Technology AI Web Development Software Development Frameworks
  1. On-demand UI driven by AI or backend has potential to revolutionize how software is created and used
  2. Rethinking the modern web offers implementable future solutions with long-term benefits
  3. Learning from Dropbox's frontend architecture migration showcases valuable insights for developers in decision-making

Progressive Web Apps

Code Solo • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Web Development Mobile APIs Browsers
  1. Progressive Web Apps are optimized websites that can run on mobile devices like native apps.
  2. PWAs can be installed without using the App Store, making it easier for developers to publish and update apps.
  3. Web APIs offer a wide range of functionalities for PWAs, but browser support, especially from Apple, can be limited.

fullctx-highimpact-frontend-daily #1

Full Context Development • 0 implied HN points • 29 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Frontend JavaScript Web Development Programming
  1. Crafting a well-crafted website can tremendously impact customer experience and increase revenue for the organization.
  2. Using web workers can make applications more responsive, improve loading speed, and enhance customer experience.
  3. Understanding JavaScript's event loop tools can increase productivity and improve customer experience in web projects.

The Shirt Site

Thomas’s Thoughts • 0 implied HN points • 01 May 23
🕹 Technology Web Development E-commerce Software Development Graphic design Entrepreneurship
  1. The author worked on a website called "Interactive Stitch", where users could design and purchase custom tee shirts.
  2. The project faced challenges like needing a business ID for taxes and printer malfunctions.
  3. Despite setbacks, the author sees potential in expanding the idea to other products and is open to collaborations or suggestions.