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#blockchain

How Blockchain APIs and RPC Nodes Work | HackerNoon

Developers frequently rely on centralized services in blockchain, undermining its decentralization principles.

EasyA Hackathon Offers $250,000 in Prize Money for Developers at Consensus 2024

The importance of attracting developers to blockchain ecosystems for growth and innovation.

Avalanche Unveils $40M Grant Program Ahead of 'Avalanche9000' Upgrade

Avalanche network launches a $40 million grant program to incentivize developers ahead of the Avalanche9000 upgrade.

Vottun Brings Tokenization To Web3 Development; Launches Flagship Low-Code Platform for Builders | HackerNoon

Vottun launches a 'code-to-earn' platform aimed at enhancing accessibility for developers in building dApps and participating in the Web3 ecosystem.

How Blockchain APIs and RPC Nodes Work | HackerNoon

Developers frequently rely on centralized services in blockchain, undermining its decentralization principles.

EasyA Hackathon Offers $250,000 in Prize Money for Developers at Consensus 2024

The importance of attracting developers to blockchain ecosystems for growth and innovation.

Avalanche Unveils $40M Grant Program Ahead of 'Avalanche9000' Upgrade

Avalanche network launches a $40 million grant program to incentivize developers ahead of the Avalanche9000 upgrade.

Vottun Brings Tokenization To Web3 Development; Launches Flagship Low-Code Platform for Builders | HackerNoon

Vottun launches a 'code-to-earn' platform aimed at enhancing accessibility for developers in building dApps and participating in the Web3 ecosystem.
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#apple

Apple opens up iPhone NFC in iOS 18.1 even to developers outside the EU

Apple is opening up NFC functionality for third-party developers, but with significant conditions and fees.

Apple's App Store policies are getting weirdly aggressive, but publishers should be okay

Epic Games' legal challenge to Apple's App Store policies has reached the U.S. Supreme Court, which decided not to hear the appeals from both Apple and Epic Games, allowing lower court rulings to stand.
While Apple won the majority of the legal battle, Epic Games did secure a small victory. Developers can now link to their websites from their apps, allowing users to conduct transactions outside of Apple's ecosystem.

Apple opens up NFC transactions to developers, but says there will be 'associated fees' | TechCrunch

Apple is opening NFC technology to third-party developers to comply with regulations, aiming to enhance competition in mobile payments.

Apple is finally going to open up iPhone tap-to-pay

Apple's iOS 18.1 update allows third-party developers to offer in-app NFC transactions, increasing payment options beyond Apple Pay.

Apple's newly available 'win-back' offers let developers reach lapsed subscribers | TechCrunch

Apple launched 'win-back' offers to help developers regain lapsed subscribers.
These offers are tailored for users who have downgraded or switched to free versions.

Developers get a better shot at App Store spotlight

Apple introduces Featuring Nominations for developers, allowing them to independently propose their apps for promotion on the App Store.

Apple opens up iPhone NFC in iOS 18.1 even to developers outside the EU

Apple is opening up NFC functionality for third-party developers, but with significant conditions and fees.

Apple's App Store policies are getting weirdly aggressive, but publishers should be okay

Epic Games' legal challenge to Apple's App Store policies has reached the U.S. Supreme Court, which decided not to hear the appeals from both Apple and Epic Games, allowing lower court rulings to stand.
While Apple won the majority of the legal battle, Epic Games did secure a small victory. Developers can now link to their websites from their apps, allowing users to conduct transactions outside of Apple's ecosystem.

Apple opens up NFC transactions to developers, but says there will be 'associated fees' | TechCrunch

Apple is opening NFC technology to third-party developers to comply with regulations, aiming to enhance competition in mobile payments.

Apple is finally going to open up iPhone tap-to-pay

Apple's iOS 18.1 update allows third-party developers to offer in-app NFC transactions, increasing payment options beyond Apple Pay.

Apple's newly available 'win-back' offers let developers reach lapsed subscribers | TechCrunch

Apple launched 'win-back' offers to help developers regain lapsed subscribers.
These offers are tailored for users who have downgraded or switched to free versions.

Developers get a better shot at App Store spotlight

Apple introduces Featuring Nominations for developers, allowing them to independently propose their apps for promotion on the App Store.
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An OpenAPI Plugin Is All You Need to Create Your Own API Documentation | HackerNoon

Effective API documentation is essential for developer understanding and adoption.
The OpenAPI plugin enhances Docusaurus documentation with dynamic, interactive, and customizable features.

UK prepared to loosen planning rules for massive datacenters

Britain's planning system hinders datacenter development; reforms are urged for clarity and to expedite approvals at the national level.

Childhood home of AC/DC's Angus and Malcolm Young accidentally demolished

The childhood home of AC/DC's Angus and Malcolm Young was mistakenly demolished by developers unaware of its historical significance.
#artificial-intelligence

OpenAI launches o1 reasoning model exclusively for top developers

OpenAI's full o1 reasoning model is costly and exclusively available to Tier 5 developers spending over $1,000 monthly.

"India's rise as a global tech titan is inexorable," says Thomas Dohmke CEO GitHub

India is recognized as the fastest-growing developer population, significantly contributing to global AI advancements.

OpenAI launches o1 reasoning model exclusively for top developers

OpenAI's full o1 reasoning model is costly and exclusively available to Tier 5 developers spending over $1,000 monthly.

"India's rise as a global tech titan is inexorable," says Thomas Dohmke CEO GitHub

India is recognized as the fastest-growing developer population, significantly contributing to global AI advancements.
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Handbooks for Tech: How I Made Documentation "Better" | HackerNoon

Handbooks for Tech aims to revolutionize software documentation, making it engaging and straightforward for developers.

Apple now lets app developers apply to be featured on the App Store | TechCrunch

Apple now allows app developers to nominate their apps for featuring on the App Store, enhancing their marketing opportunities.
#ai-tools

GitHub and Google Cloud Collaborate to Bring Gemini 1.5 Pro to GitHub Copilot

Gemini 1.5 Pro enhances GitHub Copilot with the ability to process large codebases and provides advanced coding assistance.

10 AI tools for developers to help boost your productivity - LogRocket Blog

Advancements in AI have sped up the process of learning new features or fixing old issues for developers working alone.
There are purpose-built AI tools that exist to resolve specific issues within the development world.

TechCrunch Minute: Google's Gemini Code Assist wants to use AI to help developers | TechCrunch

AI tools are enhancing developers' productivity but are not yet poised to replace them entirely.
Tech companies and startups are racing to develop AI-powered tools to assist developers in writing code more efficiently.

GitHub and Google Cloud Collaborate to Bring Gemini 1.5 Pro to GitHub Copilot

Gemini 1.5 Pro enhances GitHub Copilot with the ability to process large codebases and provides advanced coding assistance.

10 AI tools for developers to help boost your productivity - LogRocket Blog

Advancements in AI have sped up the process of learning new features or fixing old issues for developers working alone.
There are purpose-built AI tools that exist to resolve specific issues within the development world.

TechCrunch Minute: Google's Gemini Code Assist wants to use AI to help developers | TechCrunch

AI tools are enhancing developers' productivity but are not yet poised to replace them entirely.
Tech companies and startups are racing to develop AI-powered tools to assist developers in writing code more efficiently.
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Cloudflare Introduces Workflows for Building Scalable Resilient Multi-Step Applications

Cloudflare Workflows enable developers to build resilient, multi-step applications that handle errors efficiently and persist state through failures.
#ai-studio

Google's Gemini API and AI Studio get grounding with Google Search | TechCrunch

Developers can now ground prompts using Google Search data for improved accuracy and richer responses in Google's Gemini API and AI Studio.

Microsoft AI Studio opens for business, with a nod to safety

Microsoft's AI Studio is now in general availability, offering an end-to-end tooling solution and the ability to build custom AI models.

Google's Gemini API and AI Studio get grounding with Google Search | TechCrunch

Developers can now ground prompts using Google Search data for improved accuracy and richer responses in Google's Gemini API and AI Studio.

Microsoft AI Studio opens for business, with a nod to safety

Microsoft's AI Studio is now in general availability, offering an end-to-end tooling solution and the ability to build custom AI models.
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Code Review Agent from Tabine checks on developers' own standards

Tabine's AI-supported Code Review Agent allows developers to establish personalized coding standards, enhancing code quality and safety.

Master Mocking for Better Web Applications using Vitest

Testing can evolve from a frustrating chore to a powerful tool with the right techniques and mindset.

Court axes sale of Dangler Mansion, throwing future of historic site into question * Brooklyn Paper

Judge blocks contentious property sale in Bed-Stuy amid concerns over asset management and developer's dealings.
from Computerworld
3 months ago

Open AI is testing a new interface for ChatGPT - 'Canvas'

OpenAI has introduced Canvas, a developer-focused ChatGPT interface, currently in beta with enhanced coding capabilities.
#gaming

Epic Plans To Launch Second Free Games Program, This Time For Mobile Devices

Epic is focusing on attracting mobile game developers with self-publishing tools, a free games program, and reduced commission fees for Unreal Engine developers.

Baldur's Gate 3's devs planned around you totally screwing everything up by killing everyone, but didn't expect people to "jump through the entire thing"

Developers planned to prevent players from ruining story; speedrunners found unexpected loopholes like bouncing through the game.

Epic Plans To Launch Second Free Games Program, This Time For Mobile Devices

Epic is focusing on attracting mobile game developers with self-publishing tools, a free games program, and reduced commission fees for Unreal Engine developers.

Baldur's Gate 3's devs planned around you totally screwing everything up by killing everyone, but didn't expect people to "jump through the entire thing"

Developers planned to prevent players from ruining story; speedrunners found unexpected loopholes like bouncing through the game.
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Scalendar October 2024

Exciting tech events in October 2024 for developers, featuring Scala conferences and frontend meetups.
Community and networking opportunities for Scala enthusiasts across Europe.
#open-source

Arthur Hayes's Family Office Funds Another Bitcoin Core Developer

Maelstrom grants support independent Bitcoin development, allowing developers like Jon Atack to focus on enhancing Bitcoin's codebase.
Increased funding for open-source developers can significantly improve Bitcoin's sustainability and operational efficiency.

Why Sequoia is funding open source developers via a new equity-free fellowship | TechCrunch

Sequoia Capital plans to fund up to three open source software developers annually through the Sequoia Open Source Fellowship program.
The fellowship provides a stipend to cover costs for up to a year so developers can work full-time on their projects without giving up equity or ownership.

Arthur Hayes's Family Office Funds Another Bitcoin Core Developer

Maelstrom grants support independent Bitcoin development, allowing developers like Jon Atack to focus on enhancing Bitcoin's codebase.
Increased funding for open-source developers can significantly improve Bitcoin's sustainability and operational efficiency.

Why Sequoia is funding open source developers via a new equity-free fellowship | TechCrunch

Sequoia Capital plans to fund up to three open source software developers annually through the Sequoia Open Source Fellowship program.
The fellowship provides a stipend to cover costs for up to a year so developers can work full-time on their projects without giving up equity or ownership.
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Episode #221: Thriving as a Developer With ADHD - The Real Python Podcast

Developers with ADHD can thrive through tailored strategies that leverage their unique focus abilities and adjust to the challenges they face.
#augmented-reality

Snap's fifth-generation Spectacles bring your hands into into augmented reality

Snap's new Spectacles target developers with a subscription model, aiming to innovate augmented reality experiences.

Snap's extremely large Spectacles bring impressive AR to developers at $99 a month | TechCrunch

Snap's Spectacles target developers with large AR glasses that balance between headsets and smart glasses.

Snap's fifth-generation Spectacles bring your hands into into augmented reality

Snap's new Spectacles target developers with a subscription model, aiming to innovate augmented reality experiences.

Snap's extremely large Spectacles bring impressive AR to developers at $99 a month | TechCrunch

Snap's Spectacles target developers with large AR glasses that balance between headsets and smart glasses.
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New Homes Ombudsman calls for developers to be forced to register in order to protect homeowners

All housebuilders must register with the New Homes Ombudsman to protect homeowners effectively.
The New Homes Ombudsman helps address new home issues, but only 50% of homeowners currently benefit.
from Medium
4 months ago

UI commoditization: are designers at risk?

Shadcn/ui enables developers to create high-quality interfaces without professional design involvement, streamlining application development.

Top 7 High-Paying Affiliate Programs for Developers and Content Creators - SitePoint

API affiliate marketing allows developers to monetize their skills by promoting API services they already use.

Frontend Nation 2024: Daniel Kelly - Nuxt + Vue: The Game-Changer...

A recap of Daniel Kelly's talk on Vue.js and Nuxt.js at the Frontend Nation Conference. Suitable for beginners and experienced developers looking to learn about the latest trends.

Best practices for Ruby on Rails data migrations

Handling data migrations in Ruby on Rails applications requires key strategies for smooth execution and avoiding common pitfalls.

Devs Say Working With Apple Arcade Is Frustrating, 'Like An Abusive Relationship'

Apple Arcade developers facing payment delays and poor communication, leading to frustration and negative experiences.
#microsoft

.NET and AI meet at virtual .NET Conf Focus on AI | App Developer Magazine

.NET Conf: Focus on AI virtual event by Microsoft on August 20th will explore AI integration into .NET apps for enhanced development and user experiences.

Microsoft's new Windows Copilot Runtime aims to win over AI developers

Microsoft launched Copilot Plus PCs with AI features integrated into Windows 11.

Microsoft 'retires' Azure IoT Central in platform rethink

Microsoft is retiring its Azure IoT Central service on March 31, 2027, leaving developers without an alternative solution
Existing IoT Central applications will continue to function and be managed, but new applications cannot be created after April 1, 2024

.NET and AI meet at virtual .NET Conf Focus on AI | App Developer Magazine

.NET Conf: Focus on AI virtual event by Microsoft on August 20th will explore AI integration into .NET apps for enhanced development and user experiences.

Microsoft's new Windows Copilot Runtime aims to win over AI developers

Microsoft launched Copilot Plus PCs with AI features integrated into Windows 11.

Microsoft 'retires' Azure IoT Central in platform rethink

Microsoft is retiring its Azure IoT Central service on March 31, 2027, leaving developers without an alternative solution
Existing IoT Central applications will continue to function and be managed, but new applications cannot be created after April 1, 2024
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ThreadsDeck? Threads in testing pinned columns on the web | TechCrunch

Instagram Threads introducing pinned columns on the web, potentially impacting how content is viewed on the platform.
#designers

The Art and Science of Annotations in Dev Mode | Figma Blog

Annotations in Figma aim to bridge the gap between designers and developers by providing a centralized place for non-visual requirements.
Annotations address design qualities that can't be captured in the design itself and provide a platform for expressing attributes like accessibility properties and interactive behavior.

Creating design specs for smoother developer handoff - LogRocket Blog

Designers focus on UI detail; developers prioritize functionality.
Create design spec for better collaboration and avoid rework.

Transforming The Relationship Between Designers And Developers - Smashing Magazine

Effective collaboration between designers and developers is crucial for product quality and customer experience.

The Art and Science of Annotations in Dev Mode | Figma Blog

Annotations in Figma aim to bridge the gap between designers and developers by providing a centralized place for non-visual requirements.
Annotations address design qualities that can't be captured in the design itself and provide a platform for expressing attributes like accessibility properties and interactive behavior.

Creating design specs for smoother developer handoff - LogRocket Blog

Designers focus on UI detail; developers prioritize functionality.
Create design spec for better collaboration and avoid rework.

Transforming The Relationship Between Designers And Developers - Smashing Magazine

Effective collaboration between designers and developers is crucial for product quality and customer experience.
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#generative-ai

Google is bringing Gemini capabilities to the Google Maps platform | TechCrunch

Gemini model capabilities from Google Maps now available for developers through the Places API for generative AI summaries of places.

Empowering Developers Fuels IT Resilience and Business Transformation - DevOps.com

Developers are facing increased pressure to drive digital transformation projects with limited resources.
IT leaders need to provide simplified and trustworthy data architectures to support developers and DevOps teams.

Google is bringing Gemini capabilities to the Google Maps platform | TechCrunch

Gemini model capabilities from Google Maps now available for developers through the Places API for generative AI summaries of places.

Empowering Developers Fuels IT Resilience and Business Transformation - DevOps.com

Developers are facing increased pressure to drive digital transformation projects with limited resources.
IT leaders need to provide simplified and trustworthy data architectures to support developers and DevOps teams.
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#google

Google's new Gemini 1.5 Flash AI model is lighter than Gemini Pro and more accessible

Gemini 1.5 Flash is a new AI model optimized for speed and efficiency, ideal for developers building AI products.

Google rolls out Gemini in Android Studio for coding assistance | TechCrunch

Google is integrating Gemini Pro into developer tools like Android Studio.
Gemini Pro aims to enhance answer quality and provide generative AI-powered features for developers.

Google's new Gemini 1.5 Flash AI model is lighter than Gemini Pro and more accessible

Gemini 1.5 Flash is a new AI model optimized for speed and efficiency, ideal for developers building AI products.

Google rolls out Gemini in Android Studio for coding assistance | TechCrunch

Google is integrating Gemini Pro into developer tools like Android Studio.
Gemini Pro aims to enhance answer quality and provide generative AI-powered features for developers.
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As Kubernetes turns 10, experts predict the future of cloud-native

Moving back to traditional hosts from cloud-native computing is a noticeable trend among European hosts.

React Rally 2024

React Rally is an inclusive conference dedicated to React and its ecosystem, offering valuable insights for developers at all levels.

Developers are calling the shots on AI planning

Developers are the key decision-makers in AI system selection.
IT management plays a crucial role in AI deployment and budget control.

Google Play Games for PC Will Add More Native PC Titles This Year

Google Play Games expanding to offer more native PC games alongside Android titles.
Developers can express interest in making their native PC games available on Google Play Games for PC.

TikTok ban: A developers guide| App Developer Magazine

Developers would need to reevaluate operational strategies and comply with new legal frameworks if TikTok is banned in the US.
Collaboration with legal experts and the development of contingency plans will be essential for developers to navigate a potential TikTok ban.

Discord Invites Devs To Make Games That Are Playable Directly In Its App

Developers can now add their games to Discord Activities using the Embedded App SDK.
Discord is incentivizing developers with funding for the best app pitches focused on Activities.

GitHub suffers from over 100K infected repos

Developers facing security threat from infected GitHub repositories
Malicious repo confusion attacks impacting developers

PhonePe aims to be a top Google Play alternative in India - but it has a challenging road ahead | TechCrunch

PhonePe launching Android app store with zero commissions for developers
Developers pushing for alternative app stores due to issues with Google's Play Store

Baldur's Gate 3 Devs Finally Got To Talk On Stage, And They Did Not Hold Back

The Game Awards received criticism for not allowing winners to speak, while the DICE Awards allowed winners to discuss the state of the industry.
Larian Studios emphasized the importance of developers and community building in their acceptance speech at the DICE Awards.

Open Source Hack Night Luma

MindsDB is hosting an event to showcase their fine tuning demos.
Developers can demo their own projects during the event by emailing the organizer.

Software Development in the Age of AI: How to Balance Quality and Speed - DevOps.com

92% of developers are already using AI code generators
Companies need safeguards to ensure quality outputs from AI-generated code

Does Cloud Native Change Developer Productivity and Experience?

Management support is crucial for developers' success
The right platforms, tools, processes, and metrics are needed for optimal results

Getting Developers into F1 Driver Seats with Security?

Developers being high performance, efficient, and productive
F1 teams require a combination of skills and expertise to win

Hotel, multifamily developers sought for convention center reconstruction project - Austin Monitor

The Austin Convention Center plans to build a new hotel or multifamily residential project as part of its reconstruction.
The convention center is soliciting developers and plans to select a developer by late 2024.

UK app developers issued warning amid concerns over user privacy

Developers need to make changes to protect personal data
Developers need to keep users informed

AWS Started Charges for Public IPv4 Usage

AWS has implemented a new charge for public IPv4 addresses used by customers, which is estimated to generate an extra annual revenue ranging between $400 million and $1 billion.
The new charge applies to all AWS regions and services, including EC2 instances, RDS databases, and EKS nodes.
Developers have expressed concerns and emphasized the financial implications associated with this change.

Graylog Makes Free API Security Tool Available to Developers - DevOps.com

Graylog has released a free version of its API security platform to encourage developers to adopt best practices in securing their APIs.
The free version has all the capabilities of the paid version but is limited to 16GB of local rolling storage on a single node with a one-year renewable license.
The platform includes capabilities such as API classification, discovery, risk scoring, continuous monitoring, and the ability to capture API request and response payloads.

How one tech company is doing marketing without cookies | MarTech

Half of marketing professionals are not prepared for the deprecation of third-party cookies
Getting rid of cookies can have unexpected challenges and impacts on marketing

Affordable housing project could sprout near San Jose auto dealerships

USA Properties Fund is developing an affordable housing development in San Jose that will consist of 160 apartments.
The development is expected to be available to a wide range of residents, including middle-income workers and seniors.
The project would demolish an existing retail strip center that currently occupies the site.

How Network APIs Will Finally Realize the Potential of 5G Slicing - DevOps.com

Developers are realizing the need for more from the network to create advanced applications, but they are not network specialists.
Open network APIs are expected to gain momentum and demand in 2024 as developers explore the potential of leveraging specialized network capabilities.
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