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Accelerate development workflows to reduce release cycles using the Amazon Q Developer integration for GitHub (Preview)

Amazon Q Developer integration for GitHub (Preview) enables automatic execution of coding tasks to reduce development cycles, available for free without requiring an AWS account.
Amazon Q Developer accelerates feature development in GitHub.com and GitHub Enterprise Cloud by leveraging premium models at no extra cost.
It automates implementing new features, bug fixes, test coverage increase, documentation generation, code reviews on new pull requests, and modernizing Java applications using GitHub's native features.
Development teams face challenges managing multiple tools, impacting developer velocity; Amazon Q Developer in GitHub aims to streamline workflows and boost innovation.
Admins can deploy Amazon Q Developer through GitHub Marketplace, allowing developers to start using it without setting up an AWS account.
Developers can engage Amazon Q Developer by adding specific labels to GitHub issues, using AI assistance to refine generated code through natural language comments on pull requests.
Amazon Q Developer simplifies feature development and bug fixes by generating production-ready code from natural language descriptions, following project patterns and best practices.
It helps modernize applications by upgrading Java versions intelligently, reducing time and risks associated with major version upgrades.
Amazon Q Developer streamlines code review processes by providing automated analysis for quality issues, bugs, security vulnerabilities, and sensitive information.
Uninstalling Amazon Q Developer is straightforward and the preview release aims to enhance enterprise software development by improving code quality and reducing technical debt.

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Adobe slashes cost of Creative Cloud All Apps annual subscription by 40% for limited time

Adobe is offering a 40% discount on Creative Cloud All Apps annual subscription until May 12th, bringing the cost down to $395.93 for the first year.
Individual software subscriptions like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects are available at $13.79 per month for six months.
Customers need to cancel the plan before renewal to avoid being charged the normal non-discounted amount after the first year.
Adobe's suite software is high-quality but expensive, with the company now only offering monthly subscription plans, leading some users to seek alternatives.

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Microsoft introduces agent for AI-powered settings controls in Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft introduces a new agent for Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11 that provides AI assistance with adjusting PC settings.
The agent can answer queries about settings adjustments and make changes with user permission.
Initially, the agent supports only English queries, with more languages to be added later.
Additional features include more actions for Copilot AI, customization options for Windows 11, and enhanced support for Copilot app sharing.

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Smart Contracts: Automating Compliance in Asset Tokenization

Asset tokenization involves converting real-world assets into digital tokens on a blockchain, offering benefits like increased liquidity and fractional ownership.
Smart contracts play a crucial role in automating compliance in asset tokenization by enforcing legal requirements automatically.
They ensure that every tokenized asset transaction complies with regulations, reducing human error and enhancing efficiency.
Key features of smart contracts include automation, transparency, immutability, and security.
They can automate compliance tasks such as KYC/AML verification, accredited investor checks, jurisdictional restrictions, and automated reporting.
Real-world applications like Zoniqx and ChainUp have successfully integrated smart contracts to streamline compliance in asset tokenization.
Automating compliance with smart contracts leads to increased efficiency, accuracy, transparency, and scalability in financial transactions.
Challenges include the complexity of programming, regulatory uncertainty, security risks, and integration with off-chain data.
The future of smart contracts in compliance is expected to expand as technology advances and regulatory frameworks evolve.
Smart contracts offer a promising solution for automating compliance and ensuring regulatory adherence in the digital finance landscape.

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The Mechanics of Event Bubbling and Capturing in JavaScript

When an event happens in the browser, it travels through the entire DOM tree, following a specific path starting from the top and circling back up.
The event path includes every ancestor of the target element, determining the order in which event listeners react.
The event movement involves three main stages: capturing phase, target phase, and bubbling phase.
During the capturing phase, the browser moves from the top downward through ancestor elements to the interacted element.
Listeners set for capturing phase have the first chance to respond as the event moves down the DOM.
The target phase occurs when the event reaches the actual interacted element, allowing direct listeners to react.
Bubbling phase follows, moving the event upward through ancestor nodes, triggering listeners set without capturing.
Bubbling facilitates event delegation, enabling parent elements to react without individual listeners on child elements.
JavaScript provides tools like stopPropagation to halt event propagation and preventDefault to override default browser actions.
Event delegation reduces the need for multiple listeners by attaching one listener to a common parent element.

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Scaling Your Crypto Returns with Bionergy

Staking your BIO on Bionergy through DappRadar allows you to earn rewards while contributing to network decentralization and security.
DappRadar provides a user-friendly platform for staking BIO, catering to both crypto veterans and beginners with its rich data resources.
By staking BIO on Bionergy, you can maximize your investment returns, support the ecosystem, and earn rewards in the form of additional tokens.
To begin staking BIO on Bionergy via DappRadar, create an account, connect your cryptocurrency wallet, select a staking pool, and monitor your rewards to optimize your staking strategy.

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REST vs GraphQL: All You Need to Know. (6–8 )

REST and GraphQL are two dominant API architectures in web development.
REST, introduced in 2000 by Roy Fielding, emphasizes stateless communication through endpoints.
GraphQL, developed by Facebook in 2012 and open-sourced in 2015, allows clients to request specific data through a single endpoint.
Each architecture has its strengths; REST is simpler and mature, while GraphQL offers flexibility and efficiency for data-intensive applications.

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Why Your Unit Tests Are a Complete Waste of Time (And What to Do Instead)

After experiencing a major production outage despite a thorough unit test suite, an engineer proclaimed unit testing as a waste of time.
The article challenges the effectiveness of traditional unit testing approaches that rely heavily on mocks and test coverage metrics.
It points out that unit testing often fails to detect critical issues at component boundaries and makes refactoring harder.
The alternative proposed is to focus on behavior-focused testing, acceptance test-driven development, property-based testing, and contract testing.
Behavior-focused testing ensures that tests verify what truly matters for the business, leading to more reliable code with less testing effort.
Acceptance Test-Driven Development shifts the focus from unit tests to customer-valuable behaviors, improving communication between product and engineering teams.
Property-based testing explores edge cases automatically, making the test suite more maintainable and effective in catching subtle bugs.
Contract testing between components is recommended to focus on verifying interfaces rather than internal implementation details.
The article addresses objections to moving away from unit testing and emphasizes the importance of testing what truly matters.
It suggests a practical approach for transitioning from unit testing to more value-driven testing strategies in existing codebases.
By shifting the testing focus toward behaviors and real business value, teams can build more confidence in their software with less maintenance effort.

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Microsoft shuts down Skype, nudging users toward Microsoft Teams & alternative services

Microsoft has officially shut down Skype, a popular VoIP service, and is nudging users towards Microsoft Teams and alternative services.
Users were given the choice to move to Microsoft Teams for free or export their chat & call histories and contacts to another platform.
Skype's shutdown was announced back in February, and users had until May 5th to migrate their data.
Microsoft's decision marks the end of an era, with Skype being a long-standing option for affordable long-distance calls.

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Rajasthan SSO Login: Digital India In Government Services

The Rajasthan Single Sign-On (SSO) portal, launched by the Government of Rajasthan in 2013, provides access to over 100+ government services through one login ID and password.
Users can register with valid identities like Aadhaar, Jan Aadhaar, or Bhamashah, creating a convenient and centralized access point for e-governance services.
The SSO portal promotes Digital India goals by enabling paperless, cashless, and faceless governance, utilizing security measures like OTP verification and password protection.
For assistance or login recovery, users can seek help through an e-Mitra center, ensuring efficient and secure access to public services in Rajasthan.

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Microsoft unleashes an AI agent on your unsuspecting Windows settings, but initially only if you have a Snapdragon X-powered PC

Microsoft is introducing a new AI agent for Windows settings to be rolled out in the next month via the Microsoft Insider program.
The AI agent will use on-device AI to understand and automate tasks related to Windows settings based on user descriptions.
The update, including the settings agent, is initially coming to Snapdragon X-powered PCs first, with support for x86 PCs to follow soon.
Additional features in the update include a 'Click to Do' function, AI-enhanced Photos app with relight feature, AI-powered cartoon sticker generator, and enhanced Snipping Tool.

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Beyond Agile: Why Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google, and Microsoft Didn’t Need Scrum

The largest tech companies like Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google, and Microsoft did not widely adopt Agile frameworks like Scrum as many other businesses did in the mid-2000s.
These tech giants already had existing engineering cultures, practices, and organizational structures that achieved Agile's goals without the need for formal implementation.
The Agile Manifesto of 2001 changed software development by promoting values such as individuals and interactions, working software, customer collaboration, and responding to change.
Despite the widespread adoption of Agile methodologies like Scrum and Extreme Programming, these tech companies had processes in place that aligned with Agile principles and delivered results efficiently.

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IBM THINK: IBM introduces new tools to help with scaling AI agents across the enterprise

IBM introduced new updates at the IBM THINK conference to help scaling AI agents across the enterprise.
New tools in watsonx Orchestrate include pre-built domain agents, integration with over 80 enterprise applications, and agent orchestration capabilities for complex projects.
IBM announced Agent Catalog with over 150 agents and tools from partners, and webMethods Hybrid Integration to reduce integration sprawl.
API Connect was updated with API Agent to reduce API sprawl, provide documentation for APIs, and ensure consistency over time.

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Kindle’s iOS app now has a button to make it easier to buy books

Amazon has added a 'Get Book' button in the iOS Kindle app to simplify the book-buying process, bypassing Apple's in-app purchase system.
Users can now access the Amazon page for the selected book with the option for 1-Click purchase, then return to the Kindle app for reading.
This change follows a court ruling prohibiting Apple from charging fees for items bought outside the App Store, allowing companies like Amazon to explore new payment methods.
Apple has appealed the ruling as it faces challenges in maintaining App Store fees, leading to adjustments by companies like Spotify and Epic Games.

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The Long Game: How a 6-Year-Old Backdoor Compromised eCommerce

Hundreds of eCommerce sites, including those owned by a $40 billion multinational company, were impacted by a supply chain attack involving a sophisticated backdoor embedded within Magento extensions.
Attackers activated dormant malicious code after six years, compromising 500 to 1,000 websites with the ability to steal payment card information and other sensitive data.
The incident underscores the shift to long con cyberattacks targeting supply chains, urging organizations to prioritize cybersecurity measures and ensure the integrity of the software supply chain.
The evolving threat landscape calls for a zero-trust framework, automated code integrity checks, and enhanced scrutiny of software supply chains to mitigate vulnerabilities in the digital economy.

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