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Participants for the study will include approximately 150–200 3rd-year Software Engineering students from the University of Seville and 100–300 1st and 2nd semester Computer Science students from UC Berkeley.

This section addresses how the study controls for confounding variables, such as subjects' technical skills and the difficulty of programming exercises, to ensure accurate and unbiased results in remote pair programming research.

O1 has an astonishing ability to put aside the typical LLM focus on facts and systems and focus on feelings and emotions when directed to do so. It also has a rather alarming propensity to provide inconsistent and illogical reasons for its answers.

A reflective piece on the dilemma of writing in public versus private, exploring the transactional nature of society, the monotony of modern work structures, and the rise of small, innovative communities. The writer ponders over the increasing role of AI and its potential to reshape our future, all while yearning for meaningful connections with like-minded thinkers and creators.

Bitcoin offers a deflationary alternative to traditional money in a world where inflation is eroding wealth. While often misunderstood and criticized, Bitcoin’s value lies in its scarcity and potential as a digital store of value, much like gold but designed for the digital age. It's not just another currency—it's a revolutionary asset reshaping our understanding of money.

At GoDaddy, we manage 300k+ Smart Payment Terminals using our in-house Device Management Solution. Here, I wanted to share some lessons from my experience and few established open-source ways that Android OS offers to accomplish Device Management.

How are you, hacker? 🪐Want to know what's trending right now?: The Techbeat by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our trending stories of the day! Set email preference here. Top Resources for Learning About AI in Finance By @bhavdeepsethi [ 3 Min read ] Curated list of top resources to learn abou...

Learn how marketing can drive the mass adoption of Web3 technology, much like Edison did for the light bulb. This article explores three unique insights from years of experience in crypto marketing, highlighting the layered customer structure, the role of community-driven selling supported by marketers, and the importance of nurturing community influencers over relying on traditional marketing strategies. Discover how Web3’s success hinges not...

In a world where environmental sustainability is becoming increasingly crucial, supporting green initiatives can make a real difference. Open-source and free software can be at the service of our planet, too. Developers can contribute their own grain of sand to solve big problems like global warming, pollution, and deforestation.

AI can help with risk assessment, sentiment analysis of real-time news stream, optimizing asset allocation based on risk tolerance. But where does anyone start to learn about all this?!? This is one of the most common questions I get. So I'm curating a list of resources that folks, new or experienced, might find useful in the journey.

AI is at a disruptobloat where low-value products flood the market, but it's all well and good in pursuit of the valuable use cases: lowering the cost of previously highly desired, but high-price services - legal, finance, healthcare, democratizing complex skills, hyper-personalization.

How are you, hacker? 🪐Want to know what's trending right now?: The Techbeat by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our trending stories of the day! Set email preference here. From Clicks to Value: TapSwap's Sustainable Approach to Tap-to-Earn By @tapswapai [ 4 Min read ] The "Play-Generate Value-E...

After many failed startups, I realized the problem I needed to solve for myself: finding customers. I built CustomerFinderBot to scratch my own itch, and it turns out others found it useful too. I will share what I did to get customers and the lessons I learned to help fellow startup founders.

UTONIC Protocol, a new restaking solution built on The Open Network (TON), has announced that it has secured commitments totaling $100 million in Total Value Locked. This development marks a significant milestone for the TON ecosystem as it seeks to enhance network security and scalability through innovative staking mechanisms.

The traditional world of treasury management stands to be benefit from the emerging trend of decentralized finance and digital assets. If done well, crypto-based treasury moves could spur higher profits, write Agile Dynamics managing partner Paul Lalovich and Smooth chief executive Patrick Poirier. Microstrategy’s innovative approach to treasury management of crypto assets has shown potential to significantly boost financial performance.

Beacon, a leading web3 accelerator, has unveiled its fourth and largest cohort to date. The program has selected 17 promising startups for its latest three-month accelerator. The startups span various sectors within the web3 space, including decentralized finance (DeFi), infrastructure, and artificial intelligence (AI).

Effective system design starts with a clear problem statement and progresses through detailed collection, categorization, and prioritization of components. Key steps include feasibility analysis, exploring options, and creating detailed flowcharts and test plans. Regularly update and refine your design to ensure quality and address any potential issues.

Explore key concepts of churn and customer lifetime value (LTV), including definitions, calculation methods, and strategies for reducing churn. The article provides insights into general, cohort-based, and individual churn calculations and their impact on business growth.

People come for the long-term vision but stay for the short-term gains. Success is measured only by how good your NGU algorithm is: Number Go Up. A vaporware product with good marketing can go the distance until it memes into existence. There is a lot of cynicism and politics behind open doors. Intelligent and authentic leaders are critical in upkeeping community optimism. It’s still...

The Ulvetanna (IRREDUCIBLE) team addressed this question in their research paper titled Succinct Arguments over Towers of Binary Fields. They implemented it in Rust with their project, Binius: a Hardware-Optimized SNARK. In Binius, Binary Fields are constructed using towers of field extensions.

This blog post is inspired by the [2023 State of Databases for Serverless & Edge](https://leerob.io/blog/backend) and focuses on 2024, incorporating my personal experience working with various developer tools startups.

Security Operations Center (SOC) management is more complex than ever. Intelligent use of the right security tools can significantly reduce the burden on SOC teams. Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) is one such tool. SOAR solutions collect data and respond to security events without human intervention.

Epic Mining is the leading Bitcoin mining company that manages over 80,000 hydro-powered machines across multiple global locations. The company prioritizes local communities and highlights the unique opportunities in regions where Epic Mining operates. By hiring locally and promoting the regions where they operate, Epic Mining’s work in Ethiopia is proof that it is possible to build a successful business.

Google’s new AI tool has significantly changed how its TGIF meetings operate. Some employees feel the Ask tool is doing more than making meetings run smoothly. Critics argue that this allows leadership to sidestep issues, replacing the once-candid discussions with more controlled, sanitized responses. The main concern with AI systems is that they could keep team members from raising genuine concerns.