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30 Oct

BUILDING A CYBERSECURITY DETECTION AND MONITORING LAB BY LEVERAGING LOCAL VIRTUAL MACHINES (VMs) AND MICROSOFT AZURE

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Introduction Learning and implementing cybersecurity concepts can be challenging without access to practical and secure infrastructure. These challenges are further complicated by budget constraints that limit the acquisition of necessary hardware resources. To overcome this, this home lab guide provides instructions for provisioning, configuring, optimizing, and securing IT infrastructure using a combination of local virtual machines (VMs) and cloud resources for practical use cases. This approach enables deploying less resource-intensive tools on local VMs while leveraging the cloud for more demanding applications. It simulates both on-premises and cloud environments. The knowledge gained here can aid in production and large-scale, enterprise-level…

30 Oct

AI Tools Every Mobile Developer Needs to Use

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In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed mobile app development, enabling developers to build smarter, more responsive, and user-friendly applications. AI tools can enhance various aspects of mobile development, from coding and debugging to user experience optimization and security. This article will explore the must-have AI tools that every mobile developer should consider for efficient, innovative app creation. For developers and businesses looking to take advantage of professional AI expertise, a great starting point is the list of Top Artificial Intelligence Companies which provides an overview of trusted vendors specializing in these fields. 1. Machine Learning Platforms Machine learning…

29 Oct

Important React Tips for Writing Cleaner, Efficient Code for Beginners

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Being a beginner in React, you may feel excited as well as overwhelmed. React is so powerful and one of the most popular libraries to build dynamic web applications. But, if you want to take full advantage of React then you need to follow some best practices which make your code cleaner, maintainable and optimized. In this post, we are going to learn about some of the most important react tips and tricks that will help you write optimized code right from the beginning. By following these tips you can avoid a lot of silly mistakes that we make while…

29 Oct

Sharing UI Components: Copy VS Install

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In recent years, there's been a noticeable shift in how developers approach UI libraries, moving away from installing entire component libraries via npm packages and toward directly copy-pasting the code into their codebase. This trend has been largely popularized by Shadcn/UI, a library that provides developers with ready-made, customizable components that can be copied directly into a project for maximum flexibility. Why Copying Wins for Complex Components The copy-paste approach shines, particularly for complex UI elements such as authentication pages, detailed dashboards, or intricate data visualizations. These components require fine-tuned customization that’s difficult to achieve through immutable npm packages. Instead…

29 Oct

Essential SQL Database Security Practices to Protect Your Data

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Securing SQL databases involves multiple best practices to safeguard data from unauthorized access, prevent SQL injection attacks, and ensure overall integrity. Here's a hands-on guide, focusing on practical steps you can implement immediately for database security. Step 1: Use Parameterized Queries Parameterized queries prevent SQL injection by separating SQL code from data. Instead of embedding user inputs directly into SQL statements, they are treated as parameters, keeping the structure of the query intact. Example in PHP: Suppose you want to retrieve user data based on an ID parameter: <?php // Connection to the database $conn = new PDO('mysql:host=localhost;dbname=my_database', 'username', 'password');…

29 Oct

Mastering runCatching in Kotlin: How to Avoid Coroutine Cancellation Issues

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The runCatching function in Kotlin is a powerful tool that lets you handle exceptions within a block of code while preserving the result. However, when working with coroutines, runCatching can introduce unexpected issues. Because it catches all exceptions, including CancellationException, it can interfere with proper coroutine cancellation. In this article, we’ll explore how runCatching works, its potential pitfalls in coroutines, and how to build custom Result extensions to handle exceptions safely without impacting cancellation. What is runCatching? runCatching is a utility function in Kotlin that executes a block of code and wraps the result in a Result object. If the…

29 Oct

CV Parsing API

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The AI-Resume Parsing API is a powerful API that can extract detailed information from candidate CVs and Resumes. By parsing and analyzing these resumes, this API returns an extensive object of data points, simplifying the process of evaluating the candidates.Use Cases of the Resume/CV parsing API: Efficient Resume Screening: Screening resumes manually is both super time-consuming and prone to human error, leading to potential oversight of qualified candidates. With this API companies can automate the screening process by parsing large volumes of CVs / Resumes quickly, identifying the most relevant candidates based on predefined criteria. Detailed Candidate Profiles: This API…

29 Oct

How to Add and Pass a Bearer Token in the Header

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What is a Bearer Token in the Header? A Bearer Token is a type of access token included in the authorization header of an HTTP request. It serves as a security credential commonly used in authentication protocols like OAuth 2.0. The bearer token is a string representing the authorization granted to the client and is sent in the request header using the "Authorization" field. Streamline your API authentication with Apidog! Apidog simplifies the management and transmission of bearer tokens in your requests, providing quick and secure access to protected resources with just a few clicks. Eliminate the hassle of manual…

29 Oct

useReducer and how it is different from useState

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Table of Contents Introduction When to Use useState When to Use useReducer Example 1: Counter App with useState Example 2: Counter App with useReducer Example 3: Form Input Handling with useReducer Example 4: Building a quiz app with useReducer Comparison Between useState and useReducer Conclusion React offers two key hooks for managing state: useState and useReducer. While both are designed to handle state in functional components, they are used in different scenarios. This article explores the differences between the two and highlights when you should use each, with examples for better understanding useState is a simple and effective hook for…

28 Oct

This is why i hate project based learning

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I've been programming for about two years at university, but I've been coding since before then. I used to think that project-based learning was the best way to learn quickly—after all, it teaches you to build things in a "real" and fast way. But over time, I've come to realize that this approach has its downsides. The Problem with Project-Based Learning In project-based courses, you often end up building the same type of projects as everyone else, following similar tutorials and structures. This means you’re learning how to build the same things that thousands of others are building, rather than…