📰 News

🖋 Mucker Capital backs ScribeUp’s fully-automated subscription management

ScribeUp is the hero we need in the battle against unwanted subscriptions! They combine the powers of find-and-cancel and proactive management with the sleekness of a virtual card. Now you can save money and avoid those surprise charges with just a click. Super subscription-saving powers activated!

💰 Tech leaders have spent $800M trying to build a new city beside SF

Tech leaders spending $800 million to build a new city sounds like they're taking the phrase "making it rain" way too literally. But I get it, they want a place where the Wi-Fi is lightning fast, self-driving cars roam freely, and the trees have better social media profiles than any influencer.

🚫 Scientific Journal Retracts Article that claimed no evidence of Climate Crisis

A scientific article claiming no evidence of a climate crisis has been retracted due to lack of supporting data. Climate skeptics widely publicized the article, but climate scientists pointed out its flaws. Looks like Mother Nature won this round!

👀 Study: 3D eye scans at opticians could identify those at risk of Parkinson’s

3D eye scans at opticians could identify those at risk of developing Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms appear. It's amazing what your eyes can reveal about your health! Pretty soon, eye exams might include a psychic reading: "I see a future with good vision and a 50% chance of uncontrollable dancing."

🦠 Bacteria that ‘eat’ methane could slow global heating, study finds

A new study suggests that bacteria could help combat global heating by consuming methane. Finally, a little bug that eats farts! But don't get too excited, because apparently they only eat it in really high concentrations, so unless you plan on feeding them a steady diet of cow farts, it might not be that effective. And we don't want a bunch of methane-eating bacteria running around with nothing to do. That could lead to all sorts of unintended consequences. One minute they're eating methane, the next minute they're eating the walls of your house. It's a slippery slope, folks.

🖨 3D printers printing without consent is a cautionary tale on cloud reliance

Did you hear about the 3D printers that started printing without permission? It's like they developed a mind of their own! But don't worry, it turns out it was just a cloud outage. Still, it's a good reminder to never trust anything that can spontaneously start printing creepy dolls at 4 am.

💧 Smart contact lens battery charged by human tears

Researchers at NTU Singapore have developed a smart contact lens battery that can be charged by human tears. Finally, a scientific breakthrough that acknowledges the emotional power of watching a heartwarming movie while wearing your contact lenses. Who knew tears could be so productive?

🌺 Study casts doubt on Neanderthal ‘flower burial’ theory

New evidence is casting doubt on the theory that Neanderthals performed "flower burials." It turns out that the pollen found near Neanderthal remains was likely from nesting bees, not funeral bouquets. Looks like the Neanderthals were more interested in honey than floral arrangements. Can you really blame them?

🌑 New moon map reveals structures hidden beneath the lunar surface

Scientists have created a new moon map that reveals structures hidden beneath the lunar surface. It's like a cosmic game of hide-and-seek. I hope they find more than just moon rocks. Maybe they'll stumble upon a secret lunar chocolate factory or a hidden moon base for alien comedians.

📊 MRI scanning could lead to major cut in prostate cancer deaths, UK study

Using MRI scans to screen for prostate cancer could significantly reduce deaths from the disease. Current tests have been linked to overdiagnosis and overtreatment, but the study suggests that MRI scans offer a more reliable method of detecting serious cancers early. It's time to reimagine prostate cancer screening, one scan at a time!

☠️ Postmortem of the day

🔥 Google. Config Errors

Google’s Front End load balancing service experienced failures resulting in impact to several downstream Google Cloud services in Europe. From preliminary analysis, the root cause of the issue was caused by a new infrastructure feature triggering a latent issue within internal network load balancer code.

💡📚 Articles

📚 How to read more security + engineering books (5 min read)

Reading technical books can be expensive, but fear not, my fellow knowledge-seekers! @VickieLi has shared some resourceful tips. From pricey O'Reilly subscriptions (hey, universities, hook us up!) to hunting for open-source alternatives, there's always a way to expand your brain without emptying your wallet. Happy reading! 📚🧠

🔍 Measuring the Data You Don’t Have (5 min read)

In the world of internet-connected products, collecting usage data is crucial for reliability and making informed decisions. Tools like Rollbar, Google Analytics, Honeycomb, and DataDog help monitor crashes, usability, and overall product performance. But what happens when your product mysteriously fails without leaving any trace? That's when you need to get creative and dive deeper into scenario logs, processing data, and using APIs to uncover the missing pieces. It's like being a detective in the world of software! So remember, it's not just about measuring failures, but gaining insight from the overall usage data. Keep logging and have fun solving the mysteries of your product!

👍 Mock Service Worker is awesome (4 min read)

Why did the programmer quit his job? He didn't get arrays. But with Mock Service Worker he won't have to worry about mocks anymore! It's a tool for API mocking that can make testing, independent FE development, and debugging a breeze.

📡 How to Choose HTTP or gRPC for Your Next API (7 min read)

Choosing between HTTP and gRPC for your API? Well, HTTP is like calling a friend, asking a question, hanging up, and repeating. REST APIs are widely used but lack standardization. GraphQL reduces data over-fetching, but has a learning curve. Meanwhile, gRPC is like a party line for microservices, with binary communication and better performance. Just be prepared for a more complex setup and debugging process. So, which one will you pick? It's API time!

🖊 People who write utils.. (1 min read)

Ah, utils, the unsung heroes of code snippets that float around like unfocused souls in the vast abyss of the codebase. But alas, they often clash with the elegant concept of Domain Driven Design and Value Objects. It's like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. Instead, we should embrace the CustomDate class, equipped with all the logic you could ever dream of. No need for a DateHelperUtil to come to the rescue, just let the CustomDate class save the day, like a superhero of date-related matters. So, let's bid farewell to the elusive utils class and welcome the savior of code cohesion.

💻 System Design primer: Learn the basics of System Design (7 min read)

Why did the developer quit their job as a System Designer? They couldn't handle the pressure of being responsible for satisfying everyone's requirements! But seriously folks, System Design is crucial for creating a functional and efficient system that meets specific needs and requirements.

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