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GitLab 18 integrates AI capabilities from Duo

GitLab 18 integrates more AI capabilities from Duo into the DevSecOps platform.
New features in GitLab 18 include AI-powered Code Suggestions and Chat for Premium and Ultimate users.
Premium customers can now purchase Duo Enterprise without upgrading to GitLab Ultimate.
Other updates in GitLab 18 include Repository X-Ray with Code Suggestions, automatic code reviews, improved review context, and more.

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Android's screen reader can now answer questions about images

Google has enhanced TalkBack, Android's screen reader, with the ability to answer questions about images displayed on the phone, even without alt text.
The new feature uses Google's Gemini models to provide descriptions of images and answer follow-up questions about them, making it more useful for visually impaired users.
Another update includes a new version of Expressive Captions, generating subtitles that convey emotions and behaviors like groaning or elongating words in the transcription.
The Expressive Captions update is available to English-speaking users in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia running Android 15 and above.

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Engineering Trade-offs: Eventual Consistency in Practice

Strong consistency in a distributed system can lead to delays and system inefficiencies.
Modern applications are built on event-driven, distributed systems for flexibility and scalability.
Eventual consistency allows components to work independently and reconcile later, prioritizing availability and responsiveness.
Examples include marking transactions as pending, rendering posts before reordering, and overselling products temporarily in a warehouse system.

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Java’s Concealed Weaknesses: Insights from a Seasoned Coder

Java, a popular and widely-used programming language, has hidden drawbacks that may surprise developers.
Despite its power and reliability, Java has some weaknesses that can slow down developers, as highlighted by a seasoned coder.
While Java taught object-oriented programming and provided a structured foundation, its limitations became apparent as the coder explored other languages.
This blog offers honest insights into the concealed weaknesses of Java, providing valuable perspectives for both experienced and upcoming Java developers.

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What Senior Tech Leaders Do Differently in Daily Standups (And the Strategic Model I Now Use to…

Senior tech leaders stand out by reframing what is said in daily standups rather than how often they speak.
A 3-Level Standup Reframing Model is introduced to convert daily syncs into rituals of strategic alignment.
The model includes Signal Level, System Level, and Strategic Level for deeper analysis during standups.
Leaders listen for signals beyond words and apply interpretive skills to enhance standup effectiveness.
System Level involves examining underlying structures to address root causes rather than surface effects.
Strategic Level connects micro-behaviors to macro-business priorities for informed decision-making.
Mental models and strategic interpretation lead to better cross-functional trust and real-time priority adjustments.
The model enhances standups without requiring longer meetings but demands better attention and strategic thinking.
Leaders who use the model effectively can identify constraints, make trade-offs, and prevent delays, resulting in cost savings.
Improving team accountability without micromanaging involves upgrading listening skills using the 3-Level Standup Reframing Model.

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8 Secret JavaScript Hacks for beginners and professionals in 2025

JavaScript in 2025 offers game-changing tricks for beginners and professionals to improve coding speed, ease, and power.
Secret JavaScript hacks of 2025 help in writing cleaner code, avoiding bugs, and impressing teams.
AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot and Amazon CodeWhisperer are revolutionizing development by writing code, fixing errors instantly, and learning developers' styles.
These hacks are explained with real-world examples, making it easier for developers to start using them today.

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If You're Going to Use Next.js — At Least Use it Right

When working with Next.js, prioritize server-first approach with client-side code as an exception.
Utilize the native Next.js API over external libraries like Axios for optimized performance and compatibility.
Avoid unnecessary client-side logic and state management, lean towards server components for more efficient use of resources.
Embrace recommended practices like using native form actions, leveraging middleware.ts, and understanding the basics of React Server Components for effective development in Next.js.

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British film financier Goldfinch and Luxembourgian Digital Genesis launch €17.8 million entertainment fund

Goldfinch Holdings and Digital Genesis launch a €17.8 million entertainment fund to support next-gen media ventures leveraging tokenisation, AI, metaverse, and TMT infrastructure.
The fund, announced at the Cannes Film Festival, aims to create a decentralized entertainment ecosystem powered by blockchain technology.
Goldfinch International and Digital Genesis will match the investment deal-by-deal, focusing on future-facing studios and innovative projects like Lumiere and The Squad.
Partnerships, infrastructure support, and a global calendar of investments are key components of the collaboration's strategy for shaping the future of storytelling.

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Space and Time Unveils Sub-Second ZK Prover for SQL Queries Using NVIDIA GPUs

Space and Time has unveiled a sub-second ZK prover for SQL queries called Proof of SQL, leveraging NVIDIA GPUs for accelerated computing.
Proof of SQL ensures accuracy and authenticity of SQL database queries, achieving sub-second proving speeds for analytic queries against one million rows of data.
The ZK prover can be integrated into any SQL database, utilizes NVIDIA's accelerated computing, and operates faster than any other solution on the market.
MakeInfinite Labs, collaborating with NVIDIA, aims to advance AI and blockchain applications with Proof of SQL, which is now accessible on GitHub for developers and businesses.

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10 Daily Practices to Improve Your Coding Efficiency

Skipping tests and ignoring warning messages while coding can lead to severe issues like application crashes due to undetected bugs, as experienced by the author in a past project.
The story highlighted the importance of not rushing coding tasks and instead focusing on preventive measures like writing tests to avoid future problems in software development projects.
The key insight the author gained was that coding efficiency is not just about speed but about adopting daily habits that prioritize problem prevention and code quality over quick completion.

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Why Developers Build Tools They Don’t Plan to Sell

Developers often build tools out of necessity without intending to sell them for profit.
These tools are usually created to solve specific problems faced by the developer themselves.
The motivation behind building such tools is to address annoyances or inefficiencies in a simple and straightforward manner.
While these tools may not have been developed with commercial intentions, they can organically become essential parts of others' workflows.

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Guide for Odoo POS Kitchen Receipt Print on Order Validation

Odoo POS Kitchen Receipt Print On Order Validation is a solution aimed at optimizing kitchen operations by printing receipts promptly upon order validation in the POS system.
Features of this solution include automatic and manual receipt printing options, previewing orders before printing, customizing settings for automatic or manual printing, facilitating quick transfer of order details to the kitchen, enhancing collaboration between kitchen and order-taking teams, minimizing errors and miscommunication, and easy management of settings through the Odoo backend.
The installation process involves purchasing the app, downloading the module's zip file, copying it to the Odoo Add-Ons path, activating developer mode, updating module list, searching for the module, and installing it.
The workflow after installation includes configuring POS settings for kitchen receipt printing, selecting when to print receipts, setting receipt types to auto-print after order validation, managing active POS sessions, choosing payment methods, validating transactions, and printing kitchen receipts upon order completion.

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Why I’m Jealous of Today’s Builders

Companies like MetaGPT X are using multi-agent native language programming tools to simulate a full team, allowing solo founders and small teams to work more efficiently.
These tools assign distinct roles like product manager, engineer, architect, data analyst, and enable seamless collaboration through natural language prompts.
The use of multi-agent natural programming language tools helps in reducing cognitive overload for solopreneurs, making the solo path more scalable.
While these tools may not be perfect, they accelerate the foundational work, allowing individuals and small teams to focus on higher-level tasks and accelerate their progress.

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Striking the Right Balance: Speed vs. Quality in Software Development

Software development teams face the challenge of balancing speed and quality to meet market demands while delivering top-tier software.
Practical strategies include prioritizing the MVP to focus on critical features, automating tasks, streamlining code reviews, using pair programming for faster development, managing technical debt effectively, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Automation through CI/CD, automated testing, and tools like Jenkins can speed up delivery without sacrificing quality.
Pair programming improves speed and quality by providing immediate feedback, sharing knowledge, and reducing errors.

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Scroll-Driven Animations Inside a CSS Carousel

CSS Carousels can trigger animations while scrolling through items by utilizing Scroll-Driven Animations.
Keyframes can be defined and applied to carousel items to create animations like changing height and font size.
Combining CSS Carousels with Scroll-Driven Animations allows for creative animations, but may conflict with smooth scrolling and CSS Scroll Snapping.
Using view() timeline can provide smoother animations for each carousel item when they scroll into view.

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