The TechBeat: A Basic AI Prompt Helped Me Learn Rust (2/6/2025)

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Developers Are Ditching Basic Text Editors—Here’s What They Want Instead

By @filestack [ 6 Min read ] Many developers find that rich text editors have become important parts of content management systems, CRMs, productivity platforms, and e-learning solutions. Read More.

Build a Monster-Finding Tool For Your Next D&D Session That Picks the Right Encounter For You

By @superlinked [ 17 Min read ] As Dungeon Master, you craft epic encounters—but finding the perfect D&D monster is tough. Let’s build a tool that picks the ideal foe with vector search magic! Read More.

These Four DevOps Practices Aren't Being Talked About Enough

By @nagatirumalaraochillapalli [ 6 Min read ] Take a look at these four DevOps best practices devs don't talk about. Read More.

A Basic AI Prompt Helped Me Learn Rust

By @ace2489 [ 6 Min read ] I use a basic AI prompt to help me learn Rust. Read More.

Is It Still a Good Idea To Invest in Bitcoin?

By @blocknumberzero [ 13 Min read ] Explore Bitcoin's network security, debunk common myths, and understand its investment potential through real-world comparisons with traditional banking systems Read More.

15 Databases, 15 Use Cases—Stop Using the Wrong Database for the Right Problem

By @infinity [ 6 Min read ] Discover 15 types of databases, from relational to vector, and explore their unique use cases in this comprehensive guide for developers. Read More.

**[Generative AI's Double-Edged Sword:

Unlocking Potential While Mitigating Risks](https://hackernoon.com/generative-ais-double-edged-sword-unlocking-potential-while-mitigating-risks)** By @mend [ 6 Min read ] Generative AI boosts efficiency but introduces security risks like shadow AI, vulnerabilities, and data leaks. Learn how AI can secure AI-driven development. Read More.

These 2 AI Agent Frameworks Appear to Be Dominating Headlines—But Which One's Better?

By @hackercm69jlayz00002a77co6jdvcc [ 9 Min read ] While Eliza and GAME are rather distinct AI agent frameworks with different applications, they both integrate and foster user interaction on Twitter. Read More.

Optimizing Docker Images is More Than Just a One and Done Thing

By @aleksandrov [ 17 Min read ] Discover effective techniques used in the Rails Dockerfile for slimming images, improving build times, and enhancing performance. Read More.

Could China’s DeepSeek Shatter the ‘More GPUs, More Power’ Theory?

By @linked_do [ 9 Min read ] It’s early 2025, and we may already be witnessing a redefining moment for AI as we’ve come to know it in the last couple of years. Read More.

Your Machine Learning Model Doesn’t Need a Server Anymore

By @dataengonline [ 5 Min read ] Discover how serverless AI/ML pipelines streamline data engineering by automating scalable data processing and deployment without infrastructure management. Read More.

Defining Interest Rates for Stablecoins

By @2077research [ 11 Min read ] Stablecoin interest rates are set via governance, algorithms, or game theory, shaping DeFi monetary policies. Learn how MakerDAO, Aave, crvUSD, and BOLD do this Read More.

Web3 Promised to Decentralize the Internet—AI Might Actually Make It Happen

By @anthonylucas [ 5 Min read ] Artificial Intelligence and Web3 are coming together to transform how we transact globally and reshape our world. Read More.

Your Chatbot Isn’t Reading Words—It’s Counting Tokens

By @paulr [ 9 Min read ] Tokenization is the gateway through which raw text transforms into a format usable by large language models (LLMs) like GPT. Read More.

Ethical Hackers Reveal How to Break Into Any Mobile Device (Legally!)

By @sekurno [ 16 Min read ] A comprehensive guide to mobile penetration testing (pentesting) by Sekurno. Learn essential techniques, tools, and best practices to secure mobile apps Read More.

The Secret Big Tech Doesn’t Want You to Know About Closed Systems

By @juancguerrero [ 2 Min read ] The same companies fighting against open source are built on it. Your iPhone? Runs on open source. Google's AI? Built on open source. Facebook's infrastructure? Read More.

Donald Trump Executes The Ultimate Crypto Rug Pull

By @maken8 [ 3 Min read ] Donald Trump has already withdrawn $500m from his memecoin $TRUMP. Read More.

AI In Social Media: 8 Techniques To Stay Ahead Of Competition And Grow A Digital Presence

By @jwolinsky [ 5 Min read ] Social media is a powerful tool that enables businesses to connect with their customers and meet them at the touch points where they are. Read More.

DeepSeek Releases Cheapest Ever LLM In The World

By @thisweekinaieng [ 6 Min read ] In this edition of This Week in AI Engineering, we go through the latest updates along with some must-know tools to make developing AI agents and apps easier. Read More.

China’s AI that Crushed OpenAI - How to Use DeepSeek R1 Locally

By @proflead [ 5 Min read ] DeepSeek is an AI chatbot and language model developed by DeepSeek AI. Read More. 🧑‍💻 What happened in your world this week? It's been said that writing can help consolidate technical knowledge, establish credibility, and contribute to emerging community standards. Feeling stuck? We got you covered ⬇️⬇️⬇️ ANSWER THESE GREATEST INTERVIEW QUESTIONS OF ALL TIME We hope you enjoy this worth of free reading material. Feel free to forward this email to a nerdy friend who'll love you for it. See you on Planet Internet! With love, The HackerNoon Team ✌️