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Why 100 Percent Test Coverage is Not Possible — Lessons from Testing Banking and Healthcare Systems

Quality is not about testing everything; quality is about testing what is most important.
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Why 100 Percent Test Coverage is Not Possible — Lessons from Testing Banking and Healthcare Systems
Quality is not about testing everything; quality is about testing what is most important.
hackernoon.com
December 27, 2025 at 12:11 PM
What I Learned Building a Food Delivery Analytics Tool with AI

I used AI “vibe coding” to build a Chrome extension that analyzed my DoorDash history. It took a few hours, revealed some uncomfortable spending habits, and made me realize AI isn’t replacing engineers — it’s replacin…
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What I Learned Building a Food Delivery Analytics Tool with AI
I used AI “vibe coding” to build a Chrome extension that analyzed my DoorDash history. It took a few hours, revealed some uncomfortable spending habits, and made me realize AI isn’t replacing engineers — it’s replacing friction.
hackernoon.com
December 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Tether Is No Longer Just a Stablecoin Company

If you believe financial inclusion matters more than institutional turf, Tether has done more in a decade than the World Bank did in 80 years.
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Tether Is No Longer Just a Stablecoin Company
If you believe financial inclusion matters more than institutional turf, Tether has done more in a decade than the World Bank did in 80 years.
hackernoon.com
December 27, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Small Language Models Beat GPT-4 for Our Use Case: 94% Cost Reduction

We slashed our AI costs by 94% switching from GPT-4 to small language models. Better performance, happier customers, $7,730 monthly savings. Here's how.
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Small Language Models Beat GPT-4 for Our Use Case: 94% Cost Reduction
We slashed our AI costs by 94% switching from GPT-4 to small language models. Better performance, happier customers, $7,730 monthly savings. Here's how.
hackernoon.com
December 27, 2025 at 10:41 AM
The Architectural Mistake That Turns GTM Platforms Into Unreconcilable Ledgers

Revenue systems rarely fail loudly. They fail through slow accumulation of policy debt, inconsistent approvals, and misaligned incentives. Fixing them requires treating governance as architecture, not …
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The Architectural Mistake That Turns GTM Platforms Into Unreconcilable Ledgers
Revenue systems rarely fail loudly. They fail through slow accumulation of policy debt, inconsistent approvals, and misaligned incentives. Fixing them requires treating governance as architecture, not operations.
hackernoon.com
December 27, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Measuring True Campaign Uplift in Noisy E-Commerce Data: A Practical Heuristic Approach

In large e-commerce marketplaces, measuring campaign impact is far from trivial. Fake discounts, and volatile merchant behavior make it difficult to answer a deceptively simple question: Did t…
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Measuring True Campaign Uplift in Noisy E-Commerce Data: A Practical Heuristic Approach
In large e-commerce marketplaces, measuring campaign impact is far from trivial. Fake discounts, and volatile merchant behavior make it difficult to answer a deceptively simple question: Did this campaign actually drive incremental sales, or would these products have sold anyway?
hackernoon.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Adapting to AI: Insights from a Project Manager in Game Development

I became a project manager in a game company in 2021 and witnessed how, within a single company, production processes evolved in parallel with the rapid emergence of new AI tools.
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Adapting to AI: Insights from a Project Manager in Game Development
I became a project manager in a game company in 2021 and witnessed how, within a single company, production processes evolved in parallel with the rapid emergence of new AI tools.
hackernoon.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:10 AM
The Moment Your LLM Stops Being an API—and Starts Being Infrastructure

An AI gateway sits between your application and one or more LLM providers. Its job is not just routing requests, it’s managing the operational reality of running AI systems in production.
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The Moment Your LLM Stops Being an API—and Starts Being Infrastructure
An AI gateway sits between your application and one or more LLM providers. Its job is not just routing requests, it’s managing the operational reality of running AI systems in production.
hackernoon.com
December 27, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Java’s Growing Graveyard: The Old APIs Being Buried—and What Replaced Them

The Java “tomb” is filling up. Here’s what’s being buried—and what you should use instead.
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Java’s Growing Graveyard: The Old APIs Being Buried—and What Replaced Them
The Java “tomb” is filling up. Here’s what’s being buried—and what you should use instead.
hackernoon.com
December 27, 2025 at 8:09 AM
How to Start Robotics Without Hardware: Building a Parking Sensor with AI and Wokwi

The barrier to entry for building unique software applications is dramatically decreasing. Historically, the barrier for developing hardware solutions has remained high. Today, I’m going t…
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How to Start Robotics Without Hardware: Building a Parking Sensor with AI and Wokwi
The barrier to entry for building unique software applications is dramatically decreasing. Historically, the barrier for developing hardware solutions has remained high. Today, I’m going to show you how to get started with robotics without owning a single piece of hardware using **Wokwi** and **Google Gemini**.
hackernoon.com
December 27, 2025 at 7:49 AM
The TechBeat: Can ChatGPT Outperform the Market? Week 18 (12/26/2025)

The Techbeat by HackerNoon presents a selection of trending tech stories. One article explores how AI can increase individual worker intelligence but diminish overall organizational intellect. Another e…
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The TechBeat: Can ChatGPT Outperform the Market? Week 18 (12/26/2025)
The Techbeat by HackerNoon presents a selection of trending tech stories. One article explores how AI can increase individual worker intelligence but diminish overall organizational intellect. Another examines the accuracy of VPN location data, highlighting its frequent misrepresentation. Several articles discuss the use of AI, including scraper APIs for Amazon, n8n automation for log analysis, and AI transparency initiatives. A multichain crypto wallet, Secury Wallet, is introducing a new chat-to-pay feature and an ongoing presale. Another article analyzes how AI is shifting from automation to collaboration, emphasizing human-AI interaction. There's also discussion on why slow products can sometimes outperform fast ones. The newsletter also discusses topics such as ChatGPT's market performance and its potential drawbacks, and AI's increasing role in Hollywood. Finally, it notes SpaceX's planned public offering and touches upon the US Genesis Mission to centralize scientific data for AI.
hackernoon.com
December 27, 2025 at 7:19 AM
The Workplace as an Ethical Laboratory. Social and Emotional Experience as the Ground of Ethics

Before ethics becomes a policy, a guideline, or a line of code, it must first exist as a human capacity.
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The Workplace as an Ethical Laboratory. Social and Emotional Experience as the Ground of Ethics
Before ethics becomes a policy, a guideline, or a line of code, it must first exist as a human capacity.
hackernoon.com
December 27, 2025 at 6:48 AM
A Practical Guide to the Saga Pattern in Spring Boot Microservices

A Saga is a sequence of local transactions.
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A Practical Guide to the Saga Pattern in Spring Boot Microservices
A Saga is a sequence of local transactions.
hackernoon.com
December 27, 2025 at 6:18 AM
LLMs can assist with vulnerability scoring, but context still matters

Every new vulnerability disclosure adds another decision point for already stretched security teams. A recent study explores whether LLMs can take on part of that burden by scoring vulnerabilities at scale…
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LLMs can assist with vulnerability scoring, but context still matters
Every new vulnerability disclosure adds another decision point for already stretched security teams. A recent study explores whether LLMs can take on part of that burden by scoring vulnerabilities at scale. While the results show promise in specific areas, consistent weaknesses continue to hold back fully automated scoring. Growing workloads push teams hard More than 40,000 CVEs were published in 2024, and the study notes that this surge has put strain on programs that score …
www.helpnetsecurity.com
December 27, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Beyond cyber: Securing the next horizon. [Special Edition]

While our team is out on winter break, please enjoy this Special Edition episode.

Cybersecurity is no longer confined to the digital world or just a technical challenge, it’s a global imperative. The ⁠NightDragon Innova…
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Beyond cyber: Securing the next horizon. [Special Edition]
While our team is out on winter break, please enjoy this Special Edition episode. Cybersecurity is no longer confined to the digital world or just a technical challenge, it’s a global imperative. The ⁠NightDragon Innovation Summit⁠ convened a group of industry leaders to discuss how public and private entities can work together to address emerging threats and harness the power of AI, cybersecurity, and innovation to strengthen national defense. In this special edition podcast, we capture a glimpse into the knowledge and expertise shared at the NightDragon Innovation Summit. We are joined by ⁠NightDragon⁠ Founder and CEO ⁠Dave DeWalt⁠, ⁠DataBee⁠ CEO ⁠Nicole Bucala⁠, ⁠Liberty Mutual Insurance⁠ EVP and CISO ⁠Katie Jenkins⁠, Sophos CEO ⁠Joe Levy⁠, and ⁠Dataminr⁠ VP of Sales Engineering ⁠Michael Mastrole⁠.
thecyberwire.com
December 27, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Top Data Breaches in 2025 [Month-wise]

A data breach. Headlines scream, investors and customers panic, fingers get pointed, and goodwill gets affected.  Do you know how much a data breach can affect a company? Data breaches...
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Top Data Breaches in 2025 [Month-wise]
A data breach. Headlines scream, investors and customers panic, fingers get pointed, and goodwill gets affected.  Do you know how much a data breach can affect a company? Data breaches...
securityboulevard.com
December 27, 2025 at 5:06 AM
From AI to cyber risk, why IT leaders are anxious heading into 2026

Cybersecurity threats are shaping IT planning for 2026, with AI maturity and regulation emerging as another major source of disruption, according to a global survey from Veeam. Veeam surveyed 250 senior IT and bu…
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From AI to cyber risk, why IT leaders are anxious heading into 2026
Cybersecurity threats are shaping IT planning for 2026, with AI maturity and regulation emerging as another major source of disruption, according to a global survey from Veeam. Veeam surveyed 250 senior IT and business decision-makers worldwide to understand how they view risks, readiness, and priorities. Security threats top the list of disruptors When respondents ranked expected disruptors for 2026, cybersecurity threats placed first. Nearly half selected security incidents as their top concern. AI maturity and …
www.helpnetsecurity.com
December 27, 2025 at 4:45 AM
The next big IT security battle is all about privileged access

Leostream predicts changes in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) in 2026 driven by new realities of cybersecurity, hybridization, AI, and more. Passwordless moves from pilot to…
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The next big IT security battle is all about privileged access
Leostream predicts changes in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) in 2026 driven by new realities of cybersecurity, hybridization, AI, and more. Passwordless moves from pilot to production In 2026, passwordless authentication will shift from isolated pilots to full-scale enterprise adoption within privileged environments. Hardware keys, passkeys, and biometric verification will replace traditional credentials, reducing reliance on shared passwords and vaults. This transition will be driven by compliance mandates and the …
www.helpnetsecurity.com
December 27, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Post-Quantum Cryptographic Algorithm Integration with Model Context Protocol.

Learn how to integrate post-quantum cryptographic algorithms with Model Context Protocol (MCP) for robust AI infrastructure security against quantum computing threats.
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Post-Quantum Cryptographic Algorithm Integration with Model Context Protocol.
Learn how to integrate post-quantum cryptographic algorithms with Model Context Protocol (MCP) for robust AI infrastructure security against quantum computing threats.
securityboulevard.com
December 27, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Bearer Token vs JWT: Understanding the Relationship & Differences

Explore the relationship between Bearer Tokens and JWTs in Enterprise SSO and CIAM. Understand their differences, security aspects, and how they're used in authentication and authorization.
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Bearer Token vs JWT: Understanding the Relationship & Differences
Explore the relationship between Bearer Tokens and JWTs in Enterprise SSO and CIAM. Understand their differences, security aspects, and how they're used in authentication and authorization.
securityboulevard.com
December 27, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Privacy-Preserving Biometric Verification with Handwritten Inputs

Explore privacy-preserving biometric verification techniques using handwritten inputs. Learn about securing sensitive data with homomorphic encryption and zero-knowledge proofs for authentication.
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Privacy-Preserving Biometric Verification with Handwritten Inputs
Explore privacy-preserving biometric verification techniques using handwritten inputs. Learn about securing sensitive data with homomorphic encryption and zero-knowledge proofs for authentication.
securityboulevard.com
December 27, 2025 at 3:22 AM
What Makes a Successful GRC Team? Roles, Skills, & Structure

Key Takeaways A GRC team is responsible for defining how requirements are interpreted, how risks are assessed and tracked, and how accountability is maintained across the organization. While the GRC team provides centra…
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What Makes a Successful GRC Team? Roles, Skills, & Structure
Key Takeaways A GRC team is responsible for defining how requirements are interpreted, how risks are assessed and tracked, and how accountability is maintained across the organization. While the GRC team provides central oversight, effective execution depends on coordination with security, IT, legal, HR, finance, and operational teams. This article outlines the GRC roles, skills, […]
securityboulevard.com
December 27, 2025 at 3:01 AM
ChatGPT’s new formatting blocks make its UI look more like a task tool

OpenAI has quietly rolled out 'formatting blocks,' which tweak GPT's layout to match the UI of the task it is supposed to execute. [...]
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ChatGPT’s new formatting blocks make its UI look more like a task tool
OpenAI has quietly rolled out 'formatting blocks,' which tweak GPT's layout to match the UI of the task it is supposed to execute. [...]
www.bleepingcomputer.com
December 27, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Can Agentic AI operate independently within secure parameters

How is Agentic AI Revolutionizing the Management of Non-Human Identities? Have you ever considered the autonomous potential of Agentic AI in managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) within your organization? With industrie…
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Can Agentic AI operate independently within secure parameters
How is Agentic AI Revolutionizing the Management of Non-Human Identities? Have you ever considered the autonomous potential of Agentic AI in managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) within your organization? With industries increasingly rely on machine identities for efficient operations, securing these identities and their associated secrets has become a critical challenge. However, the advancements in Agentic […]
securityboulevard.com
December 27, 2025 at 2:20 AM
How do secrets management tools deliver value to organizations

What Are Non-Human Identities and Why Do They Matter in Cybersecurity? Security teams often grapple with a pivotal question: How can organizations effectively safeguard Non-Human Identities (NHIs)? NHIs play a crucial…
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How do secrets management tools deliver value to organizations
What Are Non-Human Identities and Why Do They Matter in Cybersecurity? Security teams often grapple with a pivotal question: How can organizations effectively safeguard Non-Human Identities (NHIs)? NHIs play a crucial role in cybersecurity by acting as unique identifiers for machines. Understanding their significance is essential for enhancing your organization’s security posture. Understanding Non-Human Identities […]
securityboulevard.com
December 27, 2025 at 1:59 AM