HELLO EVERYONE!!! It’s September 20th 2024 and you are reading the 29th edition of the Codeminer42’s tech news report. Let’s check out what the tech world showed us this week!
X Briefly Restored in Brazil, But Will Be Blocked Again Soon – by Jibin Joseph
X app access in Brazil has been temporarily restored after switching to Cloudflare servers, bypassing a Supreme Court ban. The company plans to comply with the ban soon, but faces potential fines of 50,000 Brazilian reals per day. It plans to work with the Brazilian government. Strange times in Brazil.
DynamoDB Single-Table Design with TypeScript – by Camilo Reyes
Single-table design in DynamoDB simplifies data modeling by storing all data in one table, reducing table management and enabling complex relationships and access patterns. This approach reduces inefficiency and costs. But before read this article, I recommed you to read this another article that shows the key concepts of DynamoDB.
Ruby’s hidden gems: Sorbet – by Abiodun Olowode
The debate between static and dynamically typed languages is ongoing, with dynamic languages like Ruby offering flexibility but also posing challenges like runtime errors. Sorbet, a type checker for Ruby, aims to improve code reliability while preserving its flexibility. Check it out!
React Mindset: How New React Developers Should Think – by Amir H. Moayeri
The article provides a guide for new React developers to adopt a "React mindset" for effective front-end development. Key principles include breaking down UIs into smaller, reusable components, embracing declarative programming, understanding state and props and much more. These principles help developers build scalable and maintainable applications while continuously refining their React skills.
Services, An architectural metapattern – by Denys Poltorak
This interesting article explores the concept of "Services" as an architectural metapattern for managing large codebases by dividing them into manageable subdomains. Services allow for independent development and deployment, but require careful design and consideration of domain intricacies. Check it out!
Concurrency vs Parallelism: How to Implement Efficient Multithreading Across Programming Languages – by Aman Saxena
Aman Saxena’s article explores concurrency and parallelism in software development, highlighting their differences and applications across different programming languages. He shows implementations in Golang and C++, highlighting goroutines, GOMAXPROCS, and threading capabilities.
North Korean Hackers Target Cryptocurrency Users on LinkedIn with RustDoor Malware – by The Hacker News
North Korean hackers are using RustDoor malware on LinkedIn to target cryptocurrency users, posing as recruiters for a decentralized exchange. The attackers trick victims into downloading malicious software under coding challenges, aiming to generate illicit revenue for the regime. The malware, first identified in early 2024, steals information and persistently accesses infected systems. Be careful!
3 common misconceptions around biometrics and authentication – by InfoWorld
This useful article explains three common misconceptions about biometric authentication: biometric vulnerability, tracking concerns, and cost and adoption. It emphasizes that biometric systems are more secure than passwords. It also highlights that while most consumers find biometrics secure, only a small percentage of companies offer it.
Micro Frontend Architecture – by Rohit S
Micro Frontend Architecture is a method of developing web applications by breaking down monolithic frontends into smaller, independently developed units, similar to microservices in backend systems. It allows teams to work autonomously, utilize various frameworks, and function cohesively as a single application. So let’s implement our TODO app using Micro Frontend Architecture.
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And that’s all for this week! Wish you all a great weekend and happy coding!
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