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Claude Desktop + MCP Quietly Transformed my Product Thinking
By @asitsahoo [ 3 Min read ] Discover how Claude Desktop with MCP tools eliminated digital fragmentation, enabling deeper product thinking and transforming weeks of work into hours. Read More.
I Blew €400 on Cursor — Here's What I Learned So You Don't Have To
By @techbyadam [ 3 Min read ] Building software with Cursor is super fast, and you should definitely use it. However, there are some downsides. Read More.
Google A2A - a First Look at Another Agent-agent Protocol
By @zbruceli [ 5 Min read ] Google A2A - a first look at another agent-agent protocol and compared to Anthropic’s MCP. Read More.
Is Web3 Advertising Finally Solving Its Targeting Problem? Addressable & Sevio Expand Web3 Ads Reach
By @ishanpandey [ 2 Min read ] A new partnership between Addressable and Sevio will enable programmatic display ads on major crypto platforms, making web3 target more efficient. Read More.
How to Become a Top 1% Programmer: The Path You Have to Take
By @muhammdusman [ 8 Min read ] So you want to become better than 99% of programmers. But you are doing the exact same things that 99% of programmers are already doing. Read More.
Escape Prompt Hell With These 8 Must-have Open-source Tools
By @albertlieyeongdok [ 6 Min read ] Discover 8 powerful tools transforming prompt engineering from trial-and-error into scalable systems—featuring visual workflows, auto-tuned prompts, and memory- Read More.
From Styled Components to Tailwind CSS: A HackerNoon Migration Story
By @benidev [ 4 Min read ] HackerNoon adds Tailwind CSS to the front end experience of its native publishing platform. Read More.
This Detective Game Helps Beginners Master SQL and Database Logic
By @hristow [ 2 Min read ] A new way to learn SQL: solve crimes using real SQL queries. Build database logic fast with interactive storytelling and gamified practice. Read More.
Central Banks Are Panic-Buying Gold. You Should Be Asking Why
By @vladimirgorbunov [ 3 Min read ] In 2025, gold and Bitcoin rise as trust in global finance crumbles. Are they safe havens—or signals of a system in collapse? Read More.
Why Every Front-End Team Needs Storybook
By @igorluchenkov [ 6 Min read ] Storybook enables isolated component building, API mocking, easier testing, streamlined design reviews, and visual regression detection. Read More.
INSANE One-click MCP AI Agent Hits the Market
By @thisweekinaieng [ 8 Min read ] Genspark AI has emerged as a formidable new player in the AI agent space, positioning itself as a comprehensive super agent. Read More.
Firebase Studio: Everything You Need to Know About
By @proflead [ 5 Min read ] Firebase Studio is a free, browser-based tool from Google that allows you to build full-stack web apps with AI assistance. Read More.
"The only real moat that exists is consumer mindshare," says Friend.com CEO Avi Schiffmann
By @David [ 4 Min read ] Avi Schiffmann on HackerNoon: It’s mostly millenials+ that try & fuck their robots. It’s mostly GenZ & younger that are able to view AI as a platonic companion. Read More.
JavaScript Becomes More Powerful Than Ever
By @thisweekinjavascript [ 3 Min read ] JavaScript in 2025 is more powerful, expressive, and efficient than ever. Read More.
8 Free Cloudflare Features That Save Me $200/Month (With Examples)
By @alexanderisora [ 2 Min read ] Here are some features that can bring down your cost. Read More.
Should You Learn Rust and Zig? Yes, Yes You Should
By @ace2489 [ 9 Min read ] The value of programming languages that don't hide the details. Read More.
Chaos on Earth: Wars, Crises, Disasters... What if We Just Move to Mars?
By @marcushaldd [ 5 Min read ] Terraforming Mars in the near future is impossible, but preparatory steps can be taken, such as moon bases, Skyhook, Synthetic Biology, ISRU, and nuclear fuel. Read More.
Web Scraping in 2025: Staying on Track with New Rules
By @dataimpulse [ 5 Min read ] Web scraping in 2025 faces AI defenses, legal hurdles, and new rules. Learn smart, compliant strategies to keep your data flows running smooth. Read More.
The Collapse of CVE: How a Funding Failure Threatens Global Cybersecurity
By @salkimmich [ 7 Min read ] The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program will no longer be funded by the U.S. government, a serious concern for global vulnerability coordination. Read More.
Fuse and Check Point Are Trying to Build the First Blockchain Firewall—Here’s What That Means
By @ishanpandey [ 4 Min read ] Fuse partners with Check Point to introduce the first real-time blockchain firewall, aiming to shift from detection to threat prevention. 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 ✌️