Best Random Task Podcasts (2025)

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Here's How You Can Build a FinTech Approval System With Symfony 7.4 9:31

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/heres-how-you-can-build-a-fintech-approval-system-with-symfony-74. In this article, we will build a robust Multi-Signature Approval System for a FinTech application. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/programming. You can also check excl…

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Code Smell 316 - The Syntax Police Review Anti-Pattern 5:53

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/code-smell-316-the-syntax-police-review-anti-pattern. Syntax-focused code reviews hide architecture flaws, waste human attention, and lower quality. Automating style checks lets teams review what truly matters. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackerno…

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Science of Habit Formation - The 3 Phases of Task Bracketing 13:28

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The central topic of the discussion is the science of habit formation and cessation, exploring the biological mechanisms, particularly neuroscience and psychology, that underpin these processes. Key concepts introduced include neuroplasticity, the role of dopamine in motivation and reward, and Huberman's coined term "limbic friction," which describ…

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Flight Recorder: A New Go Execution Tracer 10:07

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/flight-recorder-a-new-go-execution-tracer. Flight recording is now available in Go 1.25, and it’s a powerful new tool in the Go diagnostics toolbox. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/programming. You can also check exclusive content abo…

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Episode 886 | "Fed Gala" 3:26:01

3d ago3:26:01

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The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with new music releases starting with new albums from 21 Savage (36:34) and Conway the Machine (53:40). Mona then addresses the new JBP commercial (1:15:22) before the room recaps Nas & DJ Premier's new project 'Light-Years' (1:21:55), Michigan has fired football coach Sherrone Moore who has since been arre…

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Kevin Hart, Jack White, and Nikki Glazer: Stars Ask Neil deGrasse Tyson Their Deep Questions (Again!) 11:42

4d ago11:42

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN6r5yYnvwAJoin host Neil deGrasse Tyson, personal astrophysicist, alongside co-hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice, for a special edition of StarTalk featuring celebrities and musicians asking their most curious cosmic questions. In this episode, we dive into the inquiries that prove that deep “geek curiosity” is ret…

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My Response to Terrence Howard: Peer Reviewing the 36-Page Treatise on Math and Physics 12:07

4d ago12:07

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Join us as we dive into the 36-page treatise on mathematics and physics sent to me by Terrence Howard eight years ago, which he referenced during a recent interview. This video addresses his attempt to reinvent mathematics and physics and details the comprehensive critical analysis I provided at the time. A Peer Review of the Claims: Out of respect…

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Infinite Scroll, Zero Frameworks: Just Generators and Grit 3:29

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/infinite-scroll-zero-frameworks-just-generators-and-grit. Generators are functions which can be exited and later re-entered. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/programming. You can also check exclusive content about #javascript, #generat…

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The "Feynman Technique" for Algorithms: How to Stop Memorizing Code and Start Building Intuition 4:10

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-feynman-technique-for-algorithms-how-to-stop-memorizing-code-and-start-building-intuition. Why volume-based study fails, and how to use LLMs to build the mental models you're missing. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/programming. Y…

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Clean Code: Concurrency Patterns, Context Management, and Goroutine Safety [Part 5] 4:09

5d ago4:09

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/clean-code-concurrency-patterns-context-management-and-goroutine-safety-part-5. A practical guide to clean, safe Go concurrency—covering context, goroutines, channels, patterns, pitfalls, and lessons learned from production systems. Check more stories related to programmin…

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Episode 885 | "I Don't See Beauty" 3:37:34

6d ago3:37:34

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The JBP starts its latest episode with a conversation on concert etiquette (14:44) before turning to a debate on whether the gym should have a dress code (26:33). Busta Rhymes checks a content creator at an Art Basel event in Miami (42:48), a racist lady gets fired by Cinnabon (54:14), and a recap of the Cassidy & Eazy The Block Captain battle in P…

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HH HOLMES Ep. 3 | “Web of Lies” 33:06

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After Holmes flees Chicago during the World’s Fair, he briefly settles in Fort Worth, Texas before an arrest warrant causes him to flee again. In St. Louis, he and his sometime partner, Benjamin Pitezel, prepare to execute a plan to commit life insurance fraud by faking Pitezel’s death. But when the law comes knocking again, they run to Philadelphi…

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Go’s 16th Anniversary and the Major Highlights of 2025 10:48

8d ago10:48

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/gos-16th-anniversary-and-the-major-highlights-of-2025. The Go team is applying its thoughtful and uncompromising mindset to the problems and opportunities of this dynamic space. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/programming. You can als…

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Rust 1.78.0: What's In It? 4:45

8d ago4:45

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/rust-1780-whats-in-it. Rust now supports a #[diagnostic] attribute namespace to influence compiler error messages. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/programming. You can also check exclusive content about #rust, #rustlang, #rust-update,…

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If Your Documentation Takes Two Clicks to Open, Congrats - It’s Already Outdated 12:12

9d ago12:12

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/if-your-documentation-takes-two-clicks-to-open-congrats-its-already-outdated. An article on effective documentation practices in software development, explaining how to structure specs, READMEs, JavaDocs, and clean code. Check more stories related to programming at: https:…

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Free .cv Domains for Everyone: A Tiny Island Nation Is Rewriting the Future of Professional Profiles 7:36

10d ago7:36

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/free-cv-domains-for-everyone-a-tiny-island-nation-is-rewriting-the-future-of-professional-profiles. The .cv domain is shaping a new global identity layer in the AI era, as Cape Verde and Ola.cv build an open, DNS-anchored alternative to LinkedIn. Check more stories related…

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Episode 884 | "The Top Package" 3:15:38

10d ago3:15:38

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The latest episode from the JBP begins with the news of Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion (31:39) before the rest of the cast shares their thoughts on the new Puff documentary (45:25). Ray J calls out Beyoncé & JAY-Z for not taking photos with Brandy on her and Monica's tour (1:11:09), Daz Dillinger & Snoop Dogg's beef (1:27:30), and…

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How I Built an AI-Powered Research Automation System with n8n, Groq, and 5 Academic APIs 7:15

13d ago7:15

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-i-built-an-ai-powered-research-automation-system-with-n8n-groq-and-5-academic-apis. Discover how to build a powerful AI-Powered Research Automation System using low-code tools like n8n, Groq, and integration with 5 academic APIs. Check more stories related to programmi…

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Stateful API-to-Database Synchronization: Implementing Incremental Data Ingestion from REST APIs wit 13:40

13d ago13:40

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/stateful-api-to-database-synchronization-implementing-incremental-data-ingestion-from-rest-apis-wit. Stop writing fragile cron scripts. Learn to build stateful, incremental data streams from any REST API using Python and a pull-based CDC model. Check more stories related t…

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Episode 883 | "Not Violins" 3:49:57

13d ago3:49:57

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Joe kicks off the latest episode with his review of the Sean Combs 'The Reckoning' documentary on Netflix executively produced by 50 Cent (27:49) before the JBP asks Marc Lamont Hill about his latest interviews (1:19:28). A new Game project with DJ Drama & Mike N Keys (1:32:04), Cassidy vs. Eazy The Block Captain (1:45:00), and the room reacts to s…

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HH HOLMES Ep. 2 | “Murder Castle” 34:19

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Holmes supervises the construction of one of the strangest apartment buildings in Chicago. He calls it his castle. Later, reporters will call it the Murder Castle. As Holmes and the city of Chicago ramp up to the World’s Fair, a young woman and her daughter disappear from the castle. During the exposition, two more young women – a pair of sisters –…

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How AI Is Quietly Reshaping the Software Development Lifecycle 7:23

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-ai-is-quietly-reshaping-the-software-development-lifecycle. AI has accelerated software delivery, yet the SDLC remains outdated—still following decades-old steps: planning, requirements, development, testing, deployment. Check more stories related to programming at: ht…

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The Quiet Bottleneck in Your Symfony App: Fragmented Indexes and Random UUIDs 9:24

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-quiet-bottleneck-in-your-symfony-app-fragmented-indexes-and-random-uuids. Random UUIDs silently fragment your database and slow down inserts. Learn how UUID v7, ULIDs, and Symfony’s Uid component dramatically boost performance. Check more stories related to programming…

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I Spent 30 Days “Vibe Coding” an MVP — Burned $127, Broke Everything, and Still Found Product-Market 23:52

16d ago23:52

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/i-spent-30-days-vibe-coding-an-mvp-burned-$127-broke-everything-and-still-found-product-market. I have recently been diving into the world of vibe coding and I thought of cataloging my experience for the benefit of others. Check more stories related to programming at: http…

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The Anatomy of a Write Operation 10:25

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-anatomy-of-a-write-operation. When file.write() returns, your data isn't on disk. Trace the 6-layer journey of a write operation from Python buffers to Linux kernel and SSD silicon. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/programming. You…

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How To Get a First Name Domain for Less Than $101 4:03

16d ago4:03

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-to-get-a-first-name-domain-for-less-than-$101. Missed out on FirstName.com? .cv domain could be your last real chance to own your name online. Secure it now. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/programming. You can also check exclusiv…

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Episode 882 | "The Cooling Board (You Too?)" 3:30:29

18d ago3:30:29

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Off of Thanksgiving 2025, the JBP recaps their Turkey day (25:18) before Marc Lamont Hill asks the room what role ex's play for the holiday (49:32). Ray J was arrested for making threats to Princess Love on a livestream (1:09:00), the room then learns about each others shaving habits (1:34:00), and the latest from Diddy in prison leads to a reactio…

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The DIY 5G Router Hack That Turns a Raspberry Pi Into a Pocket-Sized Powerhouse 7:26

17d ago7:26

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-diy-5g-router-hack-that-turns-a-raspberry-pi-into-a-pocket-sized-powerhouse. This step-by-step guide shows you how to add mobile connectivity and create a pocket-sized network powerhouse. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/programmin…

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Top Web Scraping Tools You Should Use in 2025 18:13

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/top-web-scraping-tools-you-should-use-in-2025. A 2025 guide to the best web scraping tools, from no-code platforms to AI scrapers, helping teams extract reliable, scalable, and compliant web data. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/progr…

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inDrive’s Approach to Measuring Engineering Performance 10:56

19d ago10:56

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/indrives-approach-to-measuring-engineering-performance. How inDrive measures and improves engineering performance using a system of metrics, dashboards, feedback loops, and data-driven management practices Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.co…

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HH HOLMES Ep. 1 | “Grave Robber” 32:56

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At a young age, Herman Mudgett knows he wants to be a doctor. But as he progresses through medical school, he strays from any kind of desire to practice medicine. He realizes he can use his medical knowledge to con people out of their money. He experiments with fraud in a small town in New York, and then makes the move to the big city of Chicago. T…

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Episode 881 | "We The Hood" 3:40:49

21d ago3:40:49

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The JBP kicks off its latest episode with a recap of Marc Lamont Hill's Friendsgiving which included a spades game against Joe (11:04); before each member discusses their plans this holiday season (42:50). Shedeur Sanders is the first Browns QB since 1999 to win his first career start (1:03:11), the room reacts to Juelz Santana's comments about mat…

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Angular 21 Rolls Out Modern Testing, Headless A11y Components, and AI Tools 8:45

20d ago8:45

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/angular-21-rolls-out-modern-testing-headless-a11y-components-and-ai-tools. Angular v21 brings signal-driven forms, new accessibility tools, AI-powered CLI features, zoneless apps, and modern testing with Vitest. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackern…

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How to Build Your First GitHub Actions Workflow for Automated CI/CD 3:31

20d ago3:31

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-to-build-your-first-github-actions-workflow-for-automated-cicd. Learn how to create, configure, and trigger GitHub Actions workflows to automate builds, tests, and deployments in your CI/CD pipeline. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.com/…

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Swift Concurrency—Part 1: Tasks, Executors, and Priority Escalation 19:04

21d ago19:04

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/swift-concurrencypart-1-tasks-executors-and-priority-escalation. Explore how Task works, the differences between Task and Task.detached, task priorities - a complete guide to Swift’s modern approach to asynchronous program. Check more stories related to programming at: htt…

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Building a Production-Ready Laravel Stack with Traefik and FrankenPHP 6:29

22d ago6:29

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/building-a-production-ready-laravel-stack-with-traefik-and-frankenphp. A practical guide to deploying a high-performance Laravel stack using Octane, FrankenPHP, and a fully automated Docker Compose workflow. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.…

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Coz.jp Will Now Have Beta API Support - Will Also Have n8n & Laravel Integrations 2:44

23d ago2:44

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/cozjp-will-now-have-beta-api-support-will-also-have-n8n-and-laravel-integrations. The next evolution of Coz.Jp is on it's in the final testing phase. WE added API support and also created a N8N node for it and a Laravel Plugin. You can now automate your link shortening req…

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Let the Customers Determine Your Landing Page, With Automated Optimization 6:29

23d ago6:29

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/let-the-customers-determine-your-landing-page-with-automated-optimization. A brief overview of how to use dynamic optimization to improve your landing page performance, using the site emisary.com as an example. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackerno…

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APIs for Beginners: What They Are and How They Work 11:55

23d ago11:55

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/apis-for-beginners-what-they-are-and-how-they-work. A beginner's guide to what an API is, what frontend, backend, server, and JSON are, and how communication between programs happens over the Internet. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/…

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Episode 880 | "Destinys Food" 3:27:26

25d ago3:27:26

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The JBP tackles a number of topics in its latest episode starting with reaction to Brandy & Monica's 'The Boy is Mine Tour' (18:30) before turning to Joe being highlighted by Rolling Stone (43:05), and Mona cracking a top-25 list from Complex (47:43). The crew then reacts to Burna Boy outing a fan at a recent show (51:20), Marc Lamont Hill responds…

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How Bestfriends Anamika Bhoyrul and Tawishi Jain Are Building the Future of Social Connection 4:26

24d ago4:26

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-bestfriends-anamika-bhoyrul-and-tawishi-jain-are-building-the-future-of-social-connection. Two best friends, Anamika Bhoyrul and Tawishi Jain, are building Six Social—an AI platform reinventing how Gen Z forms meaningful connections through mutual int Check more storie…

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Advanced Patterns with the Symfony Clock: MockClock, NativeClock, and More 5:10

24d ago5:10

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/advanced-patterns-with-the-symfony-clock-mockclock-nativeclock-and-more. This article explores non-trivial, production-grade patterns for the Clock component, moving beyond simple “now” calls to integrating with JWT authentication. Check more stories related to programming…

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Spotify Study Maps How Information Spreads Through Code Reviews 14:33

25d ago14:33

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/spotify-study-maps-how-information-spreads-through-code-reviews. Spotify researchers test whether code reviews act as communication networks by measuring information diffusion across participants, components, and teams. Check more stories related to programming at: https:/…

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Clean Code: Interfaces in Go - Why Small Is Beautiful [Part 3] 4:00

25d ago4:00

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/clean-code-interfaces-in-go-why-small-is-beautiful-part-3. Master Go interfaces: why single-method interfaces rule, accept interfaces return structs, and the nil interface gotcha that crashes production. From 6 years of Check more stories related to programming at: https:/…

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Why Designers and Developers Must Rethink the Web Interfaces for an AI-First Era 19:00

26d ago19:00

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/why-designers-and-developers-must-rethink-the-web-interfaces-for-an-ai-first-era. AI chat is breaking the old page-based web. This article explores the new hybrid interface where conversational AI and structured UI work side-by-side. Check more stories related to programmi…

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Final Project Report 1: Schema Evolution Support on Apache SeaTunnel Flink Engine 7:20

26d ago7:20

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/final-project-report-1-schema-evolution-support-on-apache-seatunnel-flink-engine. This new feature ensures seamless schema updates for CDC data sources, enhancing flexibility and data consistency. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/progr…

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Episode 879 | "Vote For Twan!" 3:01:57

27d ago3:01:57

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The JBP begins its latest episode discussing the ex-DoorDash driver, who recorded a video of a naked man, has now been arrested (30:17) before turning to a re-review of Summer Walker's album and first week projections (41:15). Ray J is upset following Mario & Wale's concert over the weekend (1:04:29), Pusha T and his wife are expecting their second…

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Meet Catchpoint: HackerNoon Company of the Week 3:48

27d ago3:48

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/meet-catchpoint-hackernoon-company-of-the-week. This week, HackerNoon features Catchpoint, the internet performance monitoring platform used by Google, LinkedIn, Tencent, and many, many more! Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/programmin…

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12 Best Web Scraping APIs in 2025 21:22

27d ago21:22

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/12-best-web-scraping-apis-in-2025. Discover the 12 best web scraping APIs of 2025, comparing performance, pricing, features, & success rates to help teams scale reliable data extraction. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/programming. Yo…

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How to Solve Real-Time Auth Without Having to Sacrifice Performance 13:04

28d ago13:04

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-to-solve-real-time-auth-without-having-to-sacrifice-performance. I will walk you through, step-by-step, how to build a fully functional, high-performance WebSocket server in Symfony that is secured by Keycloak. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hack…