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Black Friday is nearly here, which means customers will be swarming stores to snag the best deals — and retailers will be bracing for the corresponding boost in thefts. But even aside from the Black Friday bump, theft is a growing problem for many retailers. How could AI reduce the risk? 1. Enabling Automatic Cart Audits Some retailers have employees standing near store exits to check shoppers’ receipts as they leave, verifying that the list of items matches their cart contents. However, this process often becomes cumbersome during busy periods, requiring people to wait in lines. Leaders at Sam’s Club believe AI can do the task faster. As of April 2024, more than 120 locations used AI exit scanning technology, and the overall figure matched executives’ goal of adding AI to 20% of its stores by the end of the first quarter. Sam’s Club represents the largest deployment of such customer-facing technology in the retail industry. Customers who engage with it can leave stores 23% faster, and internal data shows more than 50% of shoppers use it. Notably, before rolling out this solution, Sam’s Club employees got feedback from customers about current pain points and what they wanted from their experiences. Participants mentioned they’d like faster and more convenient shopping trips and consistently brought up the waiting times associated with the previous cart audits as a primary downside.  Now, computer-vision cameras and digital technologies work in the background to check that cart contents match a customer’s payment records. This high-tech approach aligns with the company’s other improvements, such as its Scan & Go offering, which allows people to bypass the traditional checkout process when buying their items. The market value for AI products in retail was approximately $5 billion in 2023, and it’s expected to grow. Decision-makers are even more likely to reap the benefits if they do as Sam’s Club leaders did and gather customer feedback. 2. Curbing Potentially Harmful Employee Preferentiality Most people think of customers as the main people behind retail theft, but workers can exacerbate the problem, too. Sometimes, they might slip small items into their pockets during slow periods, believing no one will notice and they will never get caught. The circumstances can also become more complicated. One example is what some in the retail industry call “sweethearting.” It happens when employees give discounts or free items to friends or relatives. One tech company, Corsight AI, began offering AI technology to detect such interactions. More specifically, it spots unusual behavior by analyzing how close customers stand to employees. Because the tool tracks engagements over time, it can also determine if specific shoppers keep going to the same employee’s cash register or otherwise show a preference. The system flags unusual behaviors to the relevant store decision-makers, letting them decide whether to act. Critics have pointed out that regularly engaging with the same employees when shopping at a store doesn’t necessarily mean anything suspicious. Perhaps a customer appreciates a worker’s friendliness, efficiency or product knowledge, causing them to naturally interact when opportunities arise. However, increasing theft problems have caused some retail leaders to scrutinize things they might have previously ignored. That is particularly true for retailers selling high-value items. For example, jewelry companies’ crime-related losses exceeded $129 million in 2022. These retailers usually have high-tech security systems, but those defenses probably won’t catch occasional instances of store workers offering unusually generous discounts. AI tools might. 3. Providing Better Awareness Although circumstances vary, some potential shoplifters target locations before attempting to steal things. During each visit, they gather information such as the number of workers in the store at particular times, whether certain departments or products have dedicated security measures and the locations of entrances and exits. Someone who goes to a well-staffed store, notices numerous security cameras and sees how employees seem continually aware of their surroundings may decide against proceeding with theft attempt plans. Conversely, stores that seem virtually deserted and feature few or no visible security cameras are much more appealing to would-be thieves. Because AI products can work in the background and detect unusual occurrences, they help loss prevention officers and others become more aware of what happens in individual stores. For example, Everseen creates AI tech that can be used to help reduce self-checkout theft. Part of its approach involves processing footage from ceiling-mounted cameras, often gathering tens of millions of customer interactions daily. Another helpful aspect of the technology is that it can scan shelves to determine when specific products are almost out of stock. Additionally, retail leaders can use this product to get near-real-time analytics about what’s happening in a store and receive prompts about handling certain situations. For example, if the AI spots a frustrated customer, it might prompt a worker to engage with them to learn what’s wrong. Many retailers already use artificial intelligence creatively by incorporating it into their demand-planning processes. For example, automating supply chain activities could reduce costs by as much as 10%, making that goal a worthy pursuit for cost-conscious parties. In any case, improved awareness provided by specialty tech products could help retailers manage theft. 4. Analyzing Shoppers’ Gestures Although many retailers use facial recognition technologies, some consumers dislike the perceived lack of privacy. An AI alternative is potentially less invasive because it does not analyze people’s appearance, but rather whether they make suspicious movements commonly linked to theft. Wild Duck Wine & Spirits in Boston uses an AI product from company Veesion on all 24 of its security camera feeds. The technology checks shoppers’ gestures to see if they match those frequently used during shoplifting. For example, someone might try to conceal something in a clothing pocket. Another “red flag” occurs when people hide items in baby strollers. Finally, people may eat or drink while shopping, potentially consuming what they have not paid for yet. If the AI spots something specific, it alerts workers approximately 15 seconds later, providing a video clip of the event. Those employees can then choose whether to confront the person or see if they try to skip the checkout counter. A representative from the AI company explained that this solution is about more than stopping people from stealing single items. It sends them a message that they should not try to repeat their actions because they’ll get caught. Minimizing Theft in Retail These fascinating examples show how AI can help store managers, loss prevention officers and other responsible parties reduce the frequency of theft in their locations. Choosing the appropriate tools and learning how to use them properly is crucial for success. Black Friday is nearly here, which means customers will be swarming stores to snag the best deals — and retailers will be bracing for the corresponding boost in thefts. But even aside from the Black Friday bump, theft is a growing problem for many retailers. How could AI reduce the risk? Black Friday is nearly here, which means customers will be swarming stores to snag the best deals — and retailers will be bracing for the corresponding boost in thefts. But even aside from the Black Friday bump, theft is a growing problem for many retailers. How could AI reduce the risk? 1. Enabling Automatic Cart Audits 1. Enabling Automatic Cart Audits Some retailers have employees standing near store exits to check shoppers’ receipts as they leave, verifying that the list of items matches their cart contents. However, this process often becomes cumbersome during busy periods, requiring people to wait in lines. Leaders at Sam’s Club believe AI can do the task faster. As of April 2024, more than 120 locations used AI exit scanning technology, and the overall figure matched executives’ goal of adding AI to 20% of its stores by the end of the first quarter. Sam’s Club represents the largest deployment of such customer-facing technology in the retail industry. Customers who engage with it can leave stores 23% faster , and internal data shows more than 50% of shoppers use it. Notably, before rolling out this solution, Sam’s Club employees got feedback from customers about current pain points and what they wanted from their experiences. leave stores 23% faster leave stores 23% faster Participants mentioned they’d like faster and more convenient shopping trips and consistently brought up the waiting times associated with the previous cart audits as a primary downside.  Now, computer-vision cameras and digital technologies work in the background to check that cart contents match a customer’s payment records. This high-tech approach aligns with the company’s other improvements, such as its Scan & Go offering, which allows people to bypass the traditional checkout process when buying their items. The market value for AI products in retail was approximately $5 billion in 2023 , and it’s expected to grow. Decision-makers are even more likely to reap the benefits if they do as Sam’s Club leaders did and gather customer feedback. approximately $5 billion in 2023 approximately $5 billion in 2023 2. Curbing Potentially Harmful Employee Preferentiality Most people think of customers as the main people behind retail theft, but workers can exacerbate the problem, too. Sometimes, they might slip small items into their pockets during slow periods, believing no one will notice and they will never get caught. The circumstances can also become more complicated. One example is what some in the retail industry call “sweethearting.” It happens when employees give discounts or free items to friends or relatives. One tech company, Corsight AI, began offering AI technology to detect such interactions. More specifically, it spots unusual behavior by analyzing how close customers stand to employees. Because the tool tracks engagements over time, it can also determine if specific shoppers keep going to the same employee’s cash register or otherwise show a preference. The system flags unusual behaviors to the relevant store decision-makers, letting them decide whether to act. spots unusual behavior spots unusual behavior Critics have pointed out that regularly engaging with the same employees when shopping at a store doesn’t necessarily mean anything suspicious. Perhaps a customer appreciates a worker’s friendliness, efficiency or product knowledge, causing them to naturally interact when opportunities arise. However, increasing theft problems have caused some retail leaders to scrutinize things they might have previously ignored. That is particularly true for retailers selling high-value items. For example, jewelry companies’ crime-related losses exceeded $129 million in 2022. These retailers usually have high-tech security systems, but those defenses probably won’t catch occasional instances of store workers offering unusually generous discounts. AI tools might. 3. Providing Better Awareness Although circumstances vary, some potential shoplifters target locations before attempting to steal things. During each visit, they gather information such as the number of workers in the store at particular times, whether certain departments or products have dedicated security measures and the locations of entrances and exits. Someone who goes to a well-staffed store, notices numerous security cameras and sees how employees seem continually aware of their surroundings may decide against proceeding with theft attempt plans. Conversely, stores that seem virtually deserted and feature few or no visible security cameras are much more appealing to would-be thieves. Because AI products can work in the background and detect unusual occurrences, they help loss prevention officers and others become more aware of what happens in individual stores. For example, Everseen creates AI tech that can be used to help reduce self-checkout theft. Part of its approach involves processing footage from ceiling-mounted cameras, often gathering tens of millions of customer interactions daily. Another helpful aspect of the technology is that it can scan shelves to determine when specific products are almost out of stock. Additionally, retail leaders can use this product to get near-real-time analytics about what’s happening in a store and receive prompts about handling certain situations. For example, if the AI spots a frustrated customer, it might prompt a worker to engage with them to learn what’s wrong. Many retailers already use artificial intelligence creatively by incorporating it into their demand-planning processes. For example, automating supply chain activities could reduce costs by as much as 10% , making that goal a worthy pursuit for cost-conscious parties. In any case, improved awareness provided by specialty tech products could help retailers manage theft. by as much as 10% by as much as 10% 4. Analyzing Shoppers’ Gestures Although many retailers use facial recognition technologies, some consumers dislike the perceived lack of privacy. An AI alternative is potentially less invasive because it does not analyze people’s appearance, but rather whether they make suspicious movements commonly linked to theft. Wild Duck Wine & Spirits in Boston uses an AI product from company Veesion on all 24 of its security camera feeds. The technology checks shoppers’ gestures to see if they match those frequently used during shoplifting. For example, someone might try to conceal something in a clothing pocket. Another “red flag” occurs when people hide items in baby strollers. Finally, people may eat or drink while shopping, potentially consuming what they have not paid for yet. If the AI spots something specific, it alerts workers approximately 15 seconds later , providing a video clip of the event. Those employees can then choose whether to confront the person or see if they try to skip the checkout counter. approximately 15 seconds later approximately 15 seconds later A representative from the AI company explained that this solution is about more than stopping people from stealing single items. It sends them a message that they should not try to repeat their actions because they’ll get caught. Minimizing Theft in Retail These fascinating examples show how AI can help store managers, loss prevention officers and other responsible parties reduce the frequency of theft in their locations. Choosing the appropriate tools and learning how to use them properly is crucial for success.

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Stop letting randomness dictate when you create. Many people say, “I’ll do it when I feel like it, when I have inspiration.” But professionals approach creativity differently. They don’t wait for inspiration to strike—they schedule it. As the saying goes, “I only write when I get inspiration. But inspiration comes every morning at 4 AM.” Here are five actionable steps to help you take control of inspiration: Set a Schedule:
Planning your day gives you a clear purpose—no ambiguity, only action. Without a plan, you rely on your mood or random circumstances to push you into action, which often leads to inconsistency.
When you schedule specific times for creative work, you replace chaos with order, ensuring steady progress. Use Progress Bars:
Many people depend on the dopamine rush from achieving outcomes. But this wait is often long and agonizing, causing many to give up before reaching their goals.
Here’s the secret: focus on the dopamine from the process, not just the outcome.Break your big goals into measurable, daily tasks. Example: Writing 100,000 words for a book becomes 700 words per day. Example: Designing 50 screens for a UI project becomes 1 screen per day. Tracking and celebrating daily progress keeps you motivated and productive while making the journey enjoyable. Become an Idea Sponge: Always collect and store ideas regularly. When it’s time to create, you’ll have a rich stack of concepts to expand on.
For example, Eminem keeps a catalog of lyrics and random bars to draw from.Writers do the same with thoughts, snippets, and observations. I’m using snippets from my own idea stack right now.Here’s a tip: schedule moments of boredom, like a walk or a break from consuming new information. The shower isn’t magical—it simply frees your mind to connect existing ideas and form new ones. Adjust Your Environment: The popular saying goes, “You can take a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” However, if you change the conditions—like withholding food, adding salt, or creating heat—the horse will drink.
Your environment can either nourish your creativity or drain it. Make adjustments that foster your creative habits.What changes can you make to your surroundings to inspire focus and action? Only you can answer this question, but observe your space and start experimenting. Toggle Pleasure and Pain: Discipline thrives when the pain of not achieving your goals outweighs the pleasure of distractions.
Use this principle to your advantage:Increase pleasure: Reward yourself after hitting milestones. For example, enjoy a favorite treat after completing 500 words or a SaaS project milestone. Increase pain: Set penalties for missed goals. If you don’t wake up on time, pay a friend $20. If you skip a creative session, automate an embarrassing tweet. These small shifts rewire your brain to associate positive emotions with discipline and negative emotions with procrastination.Bonus: Stick with It Consistency builds trust, speeds up your process, and makes creativity second nature.Think of an untidy room: cleaning after one day is easy, but waiting weeks or months makes it exponentially harder. The same applies to creativity—more entropy equals more effort to create order.By showing up consistently, you eliminate chaos and build momentum. With practice, creativity becomes a natural, enjoyable habit. Liked this post? Share it to help others escape the entropy trap. Enjoy the rest of your day. Stop letting randomness dictate when you create. Many people say, “I’ll do it when I feel like it, when I have inspiration.” But professionals approach creativity differently. They don’t wait for inspiration to strike—they schedule it. As the saying goes, “I only write when I get inspiration. But inspiration comes every morning at 4 AM.” Here are five actionable steps to help you take control of inspiration: Set a Schedule:
Planning your day gives you a clear purpose—no ambiguity, only action. Without a plan, you rely on your mood or random circumstances to push you into action, which often leads to inconsistency.
When you schedule specific times for creative work, you replace chaos with order, ensuring steady progress. Set a Schedule: Planning your day gives you a clear purpose—no ambiguity, only action. Without a plan, you rely on your mood or random circumstances to push you into action, which often leads to inconsistency. When you schedule specific times for creative work, you replace chaos with order, ensuring steady progress. Set a Schedule: Set a Schedule: Planning your day gives you a clear purpose—no ambiguity, only action. Without a plan, you rely on your mood or random circumstances to push you into action, which often leads to inconsistency. When you schedule specific times for creative work, you replace chaos with order, ensuring steady progress. Use Progress Bars:
Many people depend on the dopamine rush from achieving outcomes. But this wait is often long and agonizing, causing many to give up before reaching their goals.
Here’s the secret: focus on the dopamine from the process, not just the outcome.Break your big goals into measurable, daily tasks. Example: Writing 100,000 words for a book becomes 700 words per day. Example: Designing 50 screens for a UI project becomes 1 screen per day. Tracking and celebrating daily progress keeps you motivated and productive while making the journey enjoyable. Use Progress Bars: Many people depend on the dopamine rush from achieving outcomes. But this wait is often long and agonizing, causing many to give up before reaching their goals. Here’s the secret: focus on the dopamine from the process, not just the outcome. Break your big goals into measurable, daily tasks. Example: Writing 100,000 words for a book becomes 700 words per day. Example: Designing 50 screens for a UI project becomes 1 screen per day. Tracking and celebrating daily progress keeps you motivated and productive while making the journey enjoyable. Use Progress Bars: Use Progress Bars: Many people depend on the dopamine rush from achieving outcomes. But this wait is often long and agonizing, causing many to give up before reaching their goals. Here’s the secret: focus on the dopamine from the process, not just the outcome. Break your big goals into measurable, daily tasks. Example: Writing 100,000 words for a book becomes 700 words per day. Example: Designing 50 screens for a UI project becomes 1 screen per day. Tracking and celebrating daily progress keeps you motivated and productive while making the journey enjoyable. Become an Idea Sponge: Always collect and store ideas regularly. When it’s time to create, you’ll have a rich stack of concepts to expand on.
For example, Eminem keeps a catalog of lyrics and random bars to draw from.Writers do the same with thoughts, snippets, and observations. I’m using snippets from my own idea stack right now.Here’s a tip: schedule moments of boredom, like a walk or a break from consuming new information. The shower isn’t magical—it simply frees your mind to connect existing ideas and form new ones. Become an Idea Sponge: Always collect and store ideas regularly. When it’s time to create, you’ll have a rich stack of concepts to expand on. For example, Eminem keeps a catalog of lyrics and random bars to draw from. Writers do the same with thoughts, snippets, and observations. I’m using snippets from my own idea stack right now. Here’s a tip: schedule moments of boredom, like a walk or a break from consuming new information. The shower isn’t magical—it simply frees your mind to connect existing ideas and form new ones. Become an Idea Sponge: Always collect and store ideas regularly. When it’s time to create, you’ll have a rich stack of concepts to expand on. Become an Idea Sponge: For example, Eminem keeps a catalog of lyrics and random bars to draw from. Writers do the same with thoughts, snippets, and observations. I’m using snippets from my own idea stack right now. Here’s a tip: schedule moments of boredom, like a walk or a break from consuming new information. The shower isn’t magical—it simply frees your mind to connect existing ideas and form new ones. Adjust Your Environment: The popular saying goes, “You can take a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” However, if you change the conditions—like withholding food, adding salt, or creating heat—the horse will drink.
Your environment can either nourish your creativity or drain it. Make adjustments that foster your creative habits.What changes can you make to your surroundings to inspire focus and action? Only you can answer this question, but observe your space and start experimenting. Adjust Your Environment: The popular saying goes, “You can take a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” However, if you change the conditions—like withholding food, adding salt, or creating heat—the horse will drink. Your environment can either nourish your creativity or drain it. Make adjustments that foster your creative habits. What changes can you make to your surroundings to inspire focus and action? Only you can answer this question, but observe your space and start experimenting. Adjust Your Environment: The popular saying goes, “You can take a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” However, if you change the conditions—like withholding food, adding salt, or creating heat—the horse will drink. Adjust Your Environment: Your environment can either nourish your creativity or drain it. Make adjustments that foster your creative habits. What changes can you make to your surroundings to inspire focus and action? Only you can answer this question, but observe your space and start experimenting. Toggle Pleasure and Pain: Discipline thrives when the pain of not achieving your goals outweighs the pleasure of distractions.
Use this principle to your advantage:Increase pleasure: Reward yourself after hitting milestones. For example, enjoy a favorite treat after completing 500 words or a SaaS project milestone. Increase pain: Set penalties for missed goals. If you don’t wake up on time, pay a friend $20. If you skip a creative session, automate an embarrassing tweet. These small shifts rewire your brain to associate positive emotions with discipline and negative emotions with procrastination.Bonus: Stick with It Consistency builds trust, speeds up your process, and makes creativity second nature.Think of an untidy room: cleaning after one day is easy, but waiting weeks or months makes it exponentially harder. The same applies to creativity—more entropy equals more effort to create order.By showing up consistently, you eliminate chaos and build momentum. With practice, creativity becomes a natural, enjoyable habit. Toggle Pleasure and Pain: Discipline thrives when the pain of not achieving your goals outweighs the pleasure of distractions. Use this principle to your advantage: Increase pleasure: Reward yourself after hitting milestones. For example, enjoy a favorite treat after completing 500 words or a SaaS project milestone. Increase pain: Set penalties for missed goals. If you don’t wake up on time, pay a friend $20. If you skip a creative session, automate an embarrassing tweet. These small shifts rewire your brain to associate positive emotions with discipline and negative emotions with procrastination. Bonus: Stick with It Consistency builds trust, speeds up your process, and makes creativity second nature. Think of an untidy room: cleaning after one day is easy, but waiting weeks or months makes it exponentially harder. The same applies to creativity—more entropy equals more effort to create order. By showing up consistently, you eliminate chaos and build momentum. With practice, creativity becomes a natural, enjoyable habit. Toggle Pleasure and Pain: Discipline thrives when the pain of not achieving your goals outweighs the pleasure of distractions. Toggle Pleasure and Pain: Use this principle to your advantage: Increase pleasure: Reward yourself after hitting milestones. For example, enjoy a favorite treat after completing 500 words or a SaaS project milestone. Increase pain: Set penalties for missed goals. If you don’t wake up on time, pay a friend $20. If you skip a creative session, automate an embarrassing tweet. These small shifts rewire your brain to associate positive emotions with discipline and negative emotions with procrastination. Bonus: Stick with It Consistency builds trust, speeds up your process, and makes creativity second nature. Bonus: Think of an untidy room: cleaning after one day is easy, but waiting weeks or months makes it exponentially harder. The same applies to creativity—more entropy equals more effort to create order. By showing up consistently, you eliminate chaos and build momentum. With practice, creativity becomes a natural, enjoyable habit. Liked this post? Share it to help others escape the entropy trap. Enjoy the rest of your day.

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The Startups of The Year 2024 showcases exceptional companies across 100 industries. Nominations are based on regional and industrial excellence, not just location. This series will detail our key industries and demonstrate how HackerNoon can help you explore them further. No nation was ever ruined by trade, even seemingly the most disadvantageous — Benjamin Franklin. Since the dawn of time, societies have been known to trade their surpluses in exchange for goods and services they need. In the modern age, commerce has become an industry worth trillions of dollars, dominated by advanced economies such as the United States, China, and the European Union. While commerce predominantly plays a role in trade, the politics surrounding it shape the kind of goods and services you, as a consumer, can receive. Issues like offshoring jobs, imposing import tariffs, and granting government subsidies, all play into the abilities of an economy to compete on a global stage. Commerce has also resulted in the rapid advancement of economies, with technology and skills passed on from developed nations to countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, who utilize this knowledge to nurture startups that can then go on to trade globally. Startups of The Year 2024 & Commerce HackerNoon's Startups of The Year is celebrating the commerce industry by shedding light on tech's rising stars across a number of industries, including: Consumer Goods
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— Or Lenchner, CEO of Bright Data Nominate and vote for your favorite Commerce companies here! If you're a nominee, share more by completing the Commerce Startup Interview Template. Commerce on HackerNoon Are you a die-hard fan of HackerNoon? We’ve just launched some fantastic new “Startups of The Year” merch, including tote bags and iPhone cases, along with our vast back catalog of HackerNoon merch - check them out on the HackerNoon Shop. And if you’re a business that likes what we’re doing around here and would like to partner with the HackerNoon team, book a meeting with us on our HackerNoon Business Publishing page to take advantage of all that HackerNoon distribution goodness. Start Writing About Commerce Today! Click here or use this writing template! HackerNoon has broadened its Commerce coverage to include multiple categories, such as Travel, Fashion, E-Commerce, Retail, Payments, and more. 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TikTok creators have taken to peddling low-quality beauty products, cheap electronics, and fast fashion. https://hackernoon.com/americans-are-starting-to-figure-out-livestream-commerce-and-it-is-good?embedable=true Toward Accurate, Realistic Virtual Try-on Through Shape Matching: Experiments by Polyframe Peer Reviewed Publication Researchers improve virtual try-on methods by using a new dataset to choose target models and train specialized warpers, enhancing realism and accuracy. https://hackernoon.com/toward-accurate-realistic-virtual-try-on-through-shape-matching-experiments?embedable=true Crypto and Open Banking: Synergies, Real-world Applications, and Future Prospects by Noda Open banking revolutionizes traditional financial paradigms by obligating banks to share customer-permitted data with authorized fintech entities. Open banking amplifies the cryptocurrency ecosystem by enhancing user experiences and fostering innovation. The trajectory of open banking and cryptocurrency integration is poised for expansive growth, driven by regulatory developments and increasing consumer adoption. https://hackernoon.com/crypto-and-open-banking-synergies-real-world-applications-and-future-prospects?embedable=true Is There an AI Threat to Blue-Collar Jobs? by Zac Amos AI is not just making some white-collar roles obsolete; blue-collar fields like retail, manufacturing, agriculture, and food processing will also be changed by AI. However, given existing labor shortages and high workloads, AI and human workers can still coexist peacefully in the workforce — and humans still have an edge with creativity, originality, and the ability to learn. https://hackernoon.com/is-there-an-ai-threat-to-blue-collar-jobs?embedable=true How fear can be transformed into confidence by Amy Pravin Shah This article discusses strategies for converting fear into confidence. It emphasizes acknowledging and understanding fear rather than avoiding it, setting small, manageable goals to gradually build courage, and using positive self-talk to shift mindset. By re-framing fear as an opportunity for growth and focusing on past successes, individuals can transform their apprehensions into a source of strength and self-assurance. https://hackernoon.com/how-fear-can-be-transformed-into-confidence?embedable=true That’s all for today! PS: Remember to nominate and vote for your favorite companies in Commerce - do it here! About HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year Startups of The Year 2024 is HackerNoon’s flagship community-driven event celebrating startups, technology, and the spirit of innovation. Currently in its third iteration, the prestigious Internet award recognizes and celebrates tech startups of all shapes and sizes. This year, over 150,000 entities across 4200+ cities, 6 continents, and 100+ industries will participate in a bid to be crowned the best startup of the year! Millions of votes have been cast over the past few years, and many stories have been written about these daring and rising startups. The winners will get a free interview on HackerNoon and an Evergreen Tech Company News page. Visit our FAQ page to learn more. Download our design assets here. Check out the Startups of the Year Merch Shop here. HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year is a branding opportunity unlike any other. Whether your goal is brand awareness or lead generation, HackerNoon has curated startups-friendly packages to solve your marketing challenges. Meet our sponsors: Wellfound: Join the #1 global, startup-focused community. At Wellfound, we're not just a job board—we're the place where top startup talent and the world's most exciting companies connect to build the future. Notion: Notion is trusted and loved by thousands of startups as their connected workspace—from building product roadmaps to tracking fundraising. Try Notion with unlimited AI, FREE for up to 6 months, to build and scale your company with one powerful tool. Get your offer now! Hubspot: If you’re looking for a smart CRM platform that meets the needs of small businesses, look no further than HubSpot. Seamlessly connect your data, teams and customers in one easy-to-use scalable platform that grows with your business. Bright Data: Startups that leverage public web data can make faster, data-driven decisions, giving them a competitive edge. With Bright Data’s scalable web data collection, businesses can grow from a small operation to an enterprise by harnessing insights at every stage. The Startups of The Year 2024 showcases exceptional companies across 100 industries. Nominations are based on regional and industrial excellence, not just location. This series will detail our key industries and demonstrate how HackerNoon can help you explore them further. The Startups of The Year 2024 showcases exceptional companies across 100 industries . Nominations are based on regional and industrial excellence, not just location. This series will detail our key industries and demonstrate how HackerNoon can help you explore them further. The Startups of The Year 2024 100 industries No nation was ever ruined by trade, even seemingly the most disadvantageous — Benjamin Franklin. No nation was ever ruined by trade, even seemingly the most disadvantageous — Benjamin Franklin. Since the dawn of time, societies have been known to trade their surpluses in exchange for goods and services they need. In the modern age, commerce has become an industry worth trillions of dollars, dominated by advanced economies such as the United States, China, and the European Union. commerce While commerce predominantly plays a role in trade, the politics surrounding it shape the kind of goods and services you, as a consumer, can receive. Issues like offshoring jobs, imposing import tariffs, and granting government subsidies, all play into the abilities of an economy to compete on a global stage. Commerce has also resulted in the rapid advancement of economies, with technology and skills passed on from developed nations to countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, who utilize this knowledge to nurture startups that can then go on to trade globally. Startups of The Year 2024 & Commerce HackerNoon's Startups of The Year is celebrating the commerce industry by shedding light on tech's rising stars across a number of industries, including: commerce industry Consumer Goods E-commerce Payments Travel Food & Beverages Fashion Recreation Consumer Goods Consumer Goods E-commerce E-commerce Payments Payments Travel Travel Food & Beverages Food & Beverages Fashion Fashion Recreation Recreation A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS: E-commerce startups thrive on data, and Bright Data is proud to support them with the tools they need to collect and analyze market trends in real time. By partnering with HackerNoon’s 2024 Startups of The Year, we’re championing the next generation of e-commerce innovators, empowering them to scale efficiently and compete globally with data-driven insights.” — Or Lenchner, CEO of Bright Data A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS: E-commerce startups thrive on data, and Bright Data is proud to support them with the tools they need to collect and analyze market trends in real time. By partnering with HackerNoon’s 2024 Startups of The Year, we’re championing the next generation of e-commerce innovators, empowering them to scale efficiently and compete globally with data-driven insights.” — Or Lenchner, CEO of Bright Data Bright Data Nominate and vote for your favorite Commerce companies here! If you're a nominee, share more by completing the Commerce Startup Interview Template. Nominate and vote for your favorite Commerce companies here ! If you're a nominee, share more by completing the Commerce Startup Interview Template . here Commerce Startup Interview Template Commerce on HackerNoon Are you a die-hard fan of HackerNoon? We’ve just launched some fantastic new “Startups of The Year” merch, including tote bags and iPhone cases, along with our vast back catalog of HackerNoon merch - check them out on the HackerNoon Shop . And if you’re a business that likes what we’re doing around here and would like to partner with the HackerNoon team, book a meeting with us on our HackerNoon Business Publishing page to take advantage of all that HackerNoon distribution goodness. HackerNoon Shop HackerNoon Business Publishing Start Writing About Commerce Today! Click here or use this writing template! Start Writing About Commerce Today! Click here or use this writing template ! here here this writing template this writing template HackerNoon has broadened its Commerce coverage to include multiple categories, such as Travel , Fashion , E-Commerce , Retail , Payments , and more. To help you get started on your journey through this dynamic industry, here are some stories you might find interesting: Travel Fashion E-Commerce Retail Payments Commerce Stories to Kickstart Your Journey Commerce Stories to Kickstart Your Journey Americans Are Starting to Figure Out Livestream Commerce, and It Is Good by Drew Chapin Americans Are Starting to Figure Out Livestream Commerce, and It Is Good by Drew Chapin Americans Are Starting to Figure Out Livestream Commerce, and It Is Good by Drew Chapin Americans Are Starting to Figure Out Livestream Commerce, and It Is Good Drew Chapin TikTok is the channel that has finally cracked the code for live-stream e-commerce in the United States. The platform is reinventing e-commerce, but it isn’t working that well. TikTok creators have taken to peddling low-quality beauty products, cheap electronics, and fast fashion. https://hackernoon.com/americans-are-starting-to-figure-out-livestream-commerce-and-it-is-good?embedable=true https://hackernoon.com/americans-are-starting-to-figure-out-livestream-commerce-and-it-is-good?embedable=true Toward Accurate, Realistic Virtual Try-on Through Shape Matching: Experiments by Polyframe Peer Reviewed Publication Toward Accurate, Realistic Virtual Try-on Through Shape Matching: Experiments by Polyframe Peer Reviewed Publication Toward Accurate, Realistic Virtual Try-on Through Shape Matching: Experiments by Polyframe Peer Reviewed Publication Toward Accurate, Realistic Virtual Try-on Through Shape Matching: Experiments Polyframe Peer Reviewed Publication Researchers improve virtual try-on methods by using a new dataset to choose target models and train specialized warpers, enhancing realism and accuracy. https://hackernoon.com/toward-accurate-realistic-virtual-try-on-through-shape-matching-experiments?embedable=true https://hackernoon.com/toward-accurate-realistic-virtual-try-on-through-shape-matching-experiments?embedable=true Crypto and Open Banking: Synergies, Real-world Applications, and Future Prospects by Noda Crypto and Open Banking: Synergies, Real-world Applications, and Future Prospects by Noda Crypto and Open Banking: Synergies, Real-world Applications, and Future Prospects by Noda Crypto and Open Banking: Synergies, Real-world Applications, and Future Prospects Noda Open banking revolutionizes traditional financial paradigms by obligating banks to share customer-permitted data with authorized fintech entities. Open banking amplifies the cryptocurrency ecosystem by enhancing user experiences and fostering innovation. The trajectory of open banking and cryptocurrency integration is poised for expansive growth, driven by regulatory developments and increasing consumer adoption. https://hackernoon.com/crypto-and-open-banking-synergies-real-world-applications-and-future-prospects?embedable=true https://hackernoon.com/crypto-and-open-banking-synergies-real-world-applications-and-future-prospects?embedable=true Is There an AI Threat to Blue-Collar Jobs? by Zac Amos Is There an AI Threat to Blue-Collar Jobs? by Zac Amos Is There an AI Threat to Blue-Collar Jobs? by Zac Amos Is There an AI Threat to Blue-Collar Jobs? Zac Amos AI is not just making some white-collar roles obsolete; blue-collar fields like retail, manufacturing, agriculture, and food processing will also be changed by AI. However, given existing labor shortages and high workloads, AI and human workers can still coexist peacefully in the workforce — and humans still have an edge with creativity, originality, and the ability to learn. https://hackernoon.com/is-there-an-ai-threat-to-blue-collar-jobs?embedable=true https://hackernoon.com/is-there-an-ai-threat-to-blue-collar-jobs?embedable=true How fear can be transformed into confidence by Amy Pravin Shah How fear can be transformed into confidence by Amy Pravin Shah How fear can be transformed into confidence by Amy Pravin Shah How fear can be transformed into confidence Amy Pravin Shah This article discusses strategies for converting fear into confidence. It emphasizes acknowledging and understanding fear rather than avoiding it, setting small, manageable goals to gradually build courage, and using positive self-talk to shift mindset. By re-framing fear as an opportunity for growth and focusing on past successes, individuals can transform their apprehensions into a source of strength and self-assurance. https://hackernoon.com/how-fear-can-be-transformed-into-confidence?embedable=true https://hackernoon.com/how-fear-can-be-transformed-into-confidence?embedable=true That’s all for today! PS: Remember to nominate and vote for your favorite companies in Commerce - do it here! PS: Remember to nominate and vote for your favorite companies in Commerce - do it here ! here here About HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year Startups of The Year 2024 is HackerNoon’s flagship community-driven event celebrating startups, technology, and the spirit of innovation. Currently in its third iteration, the prestigious Internet award recognizes and celebrates tech startups of all shapes and sizes. This year, over 150,000 entities across 4200+ cities, 6 continents, and 100+ industries will participate in a bid to be crowned the best startup of the year! Millions of votes have been cast over the past few years, and many stories have been written about these daring and rising startups. Startups of The Year 2024 many stories The winners will get a free interview on HackerNoon and an Evergreen Tech Company News page. free interview Evergreen Tech Company News Visit our FAQ page to learn more. FAQ page Download our design assets here . here Check out the Startups of the Year Merch Shop here . here HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year is a branding opportunity unlike any other. Whether your goal is brand awareness or lead generation, HackerNoon has curated startups-friendly packages to solve your marketing challenges. startups-friendly packages Meet our sponsors: Meet our sponsors: Wellfound: Join the #1 global, startup-focused community . At Wellfound, we're not just a job board—we're the place where top startup talent and the world's most exciting companies connect to build the future. Wellfound: Join the #1 global, startup-focused community Notion: Notion is trusted and loved by thousands of startups as their connected workspace—from building product roadmaps to tracking fundraising. Try Notion with unlimited AI, FREE for up to 6 months , to build and scale your company with one powerful tool. Get your offer now ! Notion: Try Notion with unlimited AI, FREE for up to 6 months Get your offer now ! Hubspot: If you’re looking for a smart CRM platform that meets the needs of small businesses, look no further than HubSpot. Seamlessly connect your data, teams and customers in one easy-to-use scalable platform that grows with your business. Hubspot: Bright Data: Startups that leverage public web data can make faster, data-driven decisions, giving them a competitive edge. With Bright Data’s scalable web data collection , businesses can grow from a small operation to an enterprise by harnessing insights at every stage. Bright Data: Bright Data’s scalable web data collection

Startups of The Year: Meet the Commerce Industry

Beginners van die jaar: Ontmoet die handelsbedryf

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Startapi godine: Upoznajte komercijalnu industriju

Startups της χρονιάς: Γνωρίστε τον εμπορικό κλάδο

Startups del año: conozca la industria del comercio

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今年のスタートアップ: コマース業界との出会い

올해의 스타트업: 상거래 산업을 만나보세요

Startups do Ano: Conheça o Setor de Comércio

Стартапи године: Упознајте комерцијалну индустрију

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Yil startaplari: Savdo sanoati bilan tanishing

Kava has introduced HARD.fun, a decentralized platform for memecoin creation, following approval from more than 80% of HARD token holders through a governance vote. The platform aims to address centralization concerns in existing memecoin launch platforms by implementing community governance and AI-assisted token creation. The system utilizes a Kava AI chatbot that interfaces with Kava Chain and various blockchain networks, enabling users to generate tokens through natural language interactions. The platform's architecture supports cross-chain functionality across Kava EVM, Ethereum, and Cosmos ecosystems, with planned expansion to other networks including BNB Chain, Solana, and Tron. "Current memecoin platforms like Moonshot, Pump.fun, and Gra.fun operate under centralized control, limiting value distribution to communities," states a Kava representative. HARD.fun's governance structure allows token holders to participate in platform decisions and memecoin tokenomics. The platform's AI integration extends beyond token creation to include automated community management features. The system can generate automated updates and communications through integration with Kava Chain's user base, though specific implementation details remain under development. Market analysts note that memecoin platforms have historically influenced blockchain adoption rates. Pump.fun and Moonpay contributed to Solana's growth, while Gra.fun and Sun Pump increased activity on BNB Chain and Tron. HARD.fun's launch could similarly impact Kava Chain's ecosystem development. The platform implements a reward-sharing model for token holders and incorporates governance mechanisms for platform development decisions. This structure aims to create sustainable token economies while maintaining community control over platform evolution. Technical features include: AI-assisted token creation across multiple blockchains


Cross-chain bridge integration


Community governance systems


Automated marketing tools


Reward distribution mechanisms The launch occurs amid increasing discussion about memecoin platform centralization and value distribution in cryptocurrency markets. Industry observers suggest that decentralized alternatives could influence how future token communities develop and operate. HARD.fun's integration with Kava Chain provides infrastructure for cross-chain token deployment, potentially affecting transaction volumes across connected networks. The platform's governance model allows HARD token holders to influence both platform development and individual token parameters. The platform enters a market where existing solutions maintain significant user bases. Its impact on broader cryptocurrency adoption and memecoin development practices remains to be evaluated as the platform begins operations. For cryptocurrency markets, this development represents a shift toward community-controlled token creation infrastructure, though long-term effects on market dynamics and user adoption require further observation. Don’t forget to like and share the story! Vested Interest Disclosure: This author is an independent contributor publishing via our business blogging program. HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR Kava has introduced HARD.fun , a decentralized platform for memecoin creation, following approval from more than 80% of HARD token holders through a governance vote. The platform aims to address centralization concerns in existing memecoin launch platforms by implementing community governance and AI-assisted token creation. HARD.fun The system utilizes a Kava AI chatbot that interfaces with Kava Chain and various blockchain networks, enabling users to generate tokens through natural language interactions. The platform's architecture supports cross-chain functionality across Kava EVM, Ethereum, and Cosmos ecosystems, with planned expansion to other networks including BNB Chain, Solana, and Tron. "Current memecoin platforms like Moonshot, Pump.fun, and Gra.fun operate under centralized control, limiting value distribution to communities," states a Kava representative. HARD.fun's governance structure allows token holders to participate in platform decisions and memecoin tokenomics. The platform's AI integration extends beyond token creation to include automated community management features. The system can generate automated updates and communications through integration with Kava Chain's user base, though specific implementation details remain under development. Market analysts note that memecoin platforms have historically influenced blockchain adoption rates. Pump.fun and Moonpay contributed to Solana's growth, while Gra.fun and Sun Pump increased activity on BNB Chain and Tron. HARD.fun's launch could similarly impact Kava Chain's ecosystem development. The platform implements a reward-sharing model for token holders and incorporates governance mechanisms for platform development decisions. This structure aims to create sustainable token economies while maintaining community control over platform evolution. Technical features include: AI-assisted token creation across multiple blockchains Cross-chain bridge integration Community governance systems Automated marketing tools Reward distribution mechanisms AI-assisted token creation across multiple blockchains AI-assisted token creation across multiple blockchains Cross-chain bridge integration Cross-chain bridge integration Community governance systems Community governance systems Automated marketing tools Automated marketing tools Reward distribution mechanisms Reward distribution mechanisms The launch occurs amid increasing discussion about memecoin platform centralization and value distribution in cryptocurrency markets. Industry observers suggest that decentralized alternatives could influence how future token communities develop and operate. HARD.fun's integration with Kava Chain provides infrastructure for cross-chain token deployment, potentially affecting transaction volumes across connected networks. The platform's governance model allows HARD token holders to influence both platform development and individual token parameters. The platform enters a market where existing solutions maintain significant user bases. Its impact on broader cryptocurrency adoption and memecoin development practices remains to be evaluated as the platform begins operations. For cryptocurrency markets, this development represents a shift toward community-controlled token creation infrastructure, though long-term effects on market dynamics and user adoption require further observation. Don’t forget to like and share the story! Vested Interest Disclosure: This author is an independent contributor publishing via our business blogging program. HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR Vested Interest Disclosure: This author is an independent contributor publishing via our business blogging program . HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR Vested Interest Disclosure: business blogging program business blogging program

Kava Chain Launches Community-Driven Platform for Memecoin Creation

Building Scalable E-commerce Infrastructure on Magento

Authors:
(1) Yuwei Guo, The Chinese University of Hong Kong;
(2) Ceyuan Yang, Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory with Corresponding Author;
(3) Anyi Rao, Stanford University;
(4) Zhengyang Liang, Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory;
(5) Yaohui Wang, Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory;
(6) Yu Qiao, Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory;
(7) Maneesh Agrawala, Stanford University;
(8) Dahua Lin, Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory;
(9) Bo Dai, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Work Related 3 Preliminary AnimateDiff 4.1 Alleviate Negative Effects from Training Data with Domain Adapter 4.2 Learn Motion Priors with Motion Module 4.3 Adapt to New Motion Patterns with MotionLora 4.4 AnimateDiff in Practice 5 Experiments and 5.1 Qualitative Results 5.2 Qualitative Comparison 5.3 Ablative Study 5.4 Controllable Generation 6 Conclusion 7 Ethics Statement 8 Reproducibility Statement, Acknowledgement and References 5.4 CONTROLLABLE GENERATION. The separated learning of visual content and motion priors in AnimateDiff enables the direct application of existing content control approaches for controllable generation. To demonstrate this capability, we combined AnimateDiff with ControlNet (Zhang et al., 2023) to control the generation with extracted depth map sequence. In contrast to recent video editing techniques (Ceylan et al., 2023; Wang et al., 2023a) that employ DDIM (Song et al., 2020) inversion to obtain smoothed latent sequences, we generate animations from randomly sampled noise. As illustrated in Figure 8, our results exhibit meticulous motion details (such as hair and facial expressions) and high visual quality. This paper is available on arxiv under CC BY 4.0 DEED license. Authors: (1) Yuwei Guo, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; (2) Ceyuan Yang, Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory with Corresponding Author; (3) Anyi Rao, Stanford University; (4) Zhengyang Liang, Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory; (5) Yaohui Wang, Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory; (6) Yu Qiao, Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory; (7) Maneesh Agrawala, Stanford University; (8) Dahua Lin, Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory; (9) Bo Dai, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Authors: Authors: (1) Yuwei Guo, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; (2) Ceyuan Yang, Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory with Corresponding Author; (3) Anyi Rao, Stanford University; (4) Zhengyang Liang, Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory; (5) Yaohui Wang, Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory; (6) Yu Qiao, Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory; (7) Maneesh Agrawala, Stanford University; (8) Dahua Lin, Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory; (9) Bo Dai, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Work Related 2 Work Related 3 Preliminary 3 Preliminary AnimateDiff AnimateDiff 4.1 Alleviate Negative Effects from Training Data with Domain Adapter 4.1 Alleviate Negative Effects from Training Data with Domain Adapter 4.2 Learn Motion Priors with Motion Module 4.2 Learn Motion Priors with Motion Module 4.3 Adapt to New Motion Patterns with MotionLora 4.3 Adapt to New Motion Patterns with MotionLora 4.4 AnimateDiff in Practice 4.4 AnimateDiff in Practice 5 Experiments and 5.1 Qualitative Results 5 Experiments and 5.1 Qualitative Results 5.2 Qualitative Comparison 5.2 Qualitative Comparison 5.3 Ablative Study 5.3 Ablative Study 5.4 Controllable Generation 5.4 Controllable Generation 6 Conclusion 6 Conclusion 7 Ethics Statement 7 Ethics Statement 8 Reproducibility Statement, Acknowledgement and References 8 Reproducibility Statement, Acknowledgement and References 5.4 CONTROLLABLE GENERATION. The separated learning of visual content and motion priors in AnimateDiff enables the direct application of existing content control approaches for controllable generation. To demonstrate this capability, we combined AnimateDiff with ControlNet (Zhang et al., 2023) to control the generation with extracted depth map sequence. In contrast to recent video editing techniques (Ceylan et al., 2023; Wang et al., 2023a) that employ DDIM (Song et al., 2020) inversion to obtain smoothed latent sequences, we generate animations from randomly sampled noise. As illustrated in Figure 8, our results exhibit meticulous motion details (such as hair and facial expressions) and high visual quality. This paper is available on arxiv under CC BY 4.0 DEED license. This paper is available on arxiv under CC BY 4.0 DEED license. available on arxiv

AnimateDiff Combines with ControlNet for Precise Motion Control and High-Quality Video Generation

How Open Sourcing Code Can Help Remote Communities Navigate Unique Challenges

By a 20-year CodeProject member and Former MVP As a developer who’s been part of the CodeProject.com community for over two decades, the idea of its closure feels like a shock. For years, this site has been a haven for developers, with thousands of phototype code projects ready for download, coming with authors' own advice on how to use it. I became a member of CodeProject.com back in the early 2000s. It was on CodeProject that I discovered a treasure trove of knowledge, downloading over years of 100+ code projects to kickstart my own work. Some of the downloaded projects put me right on the proper path and evolved over time into very successful projects. I owe much of my professional growth to this platform. I would estimate over time, I’ve read over 1,000 articles—some deeply technical, others inspiring—that helped me solve problems, discover new tools, and increase my level of knowledge. Now, as rumors circulate about the potential shutdown of CodeProject, I am trying to understand why it’s struggling to survive in an era when tech giants dominate the stock market. CodeProject Mattered Because of Articles of Decent Quality Unlike today’s platforms, where quick answers and snippets dominate, CodeProject was modeled on authored articles, providing depth and a broader perspective of software engineering topics. Before GitHub became the central repository of open-source collaboration and before Stack Overflow turned Q&A into popular science, CodeProject was the go-to platform for code and tutorials. There are 2 dominant policy directions in “IT community websites/forums”: Inclusion. Sites declare as a primary policy to include publishing of text of authors of all levels, to encourage people to join the profession/ guild. Editors/Review. Sites enforce strict publishing editors review policy to filter/modify/improve texts before publishing on the website. Sites that predominantly go for the “Inclusion” policy declare as a target to introduce/encourage people of all levels of knowledge to publish texts. Regardless of noble goals, in practice, such sites are overwhelmed with SPAM and are practically unusable and uninteresting for reading. There would be like 1000 articles on the topic “Introduction to HTML”, and while some are probably good, many look like random copy-paste from the internet, of very bad quality. Such sites tend to waste your time because before reading something you need to filter out all the spam articles of low quality. Some sites go for an “Editors/Review” policy in which the assigned Editor is Coaching/Modifying proposed text with the intent to improve its quality before publishing. But, in practice, on some websites/forums, it seems that those editors were some kind of volunteers/enthusiasts who are native speakers of the version of English that is official in the country they live in, but have insufficient technical knowledge (or interest or time) to understand the topics, so they would be rephrasing sentences “to improve English” and “presentation style”, and after several such “improved” sentences that “edited” article would be telling completely different story and giving different conclusions from original. Discussing with “editors” is a waste of time, so I keep my personal blog/website, where I am “the editor”, and where I publish texts exactly the way I think they should look. CodeProject was mostly oriented toward "Editors/Review", where articles would need to pass peer review and editor's approval with some editing modification of texts. That resulted in filtered articles of decent quality, in limited numbers. Modification of texts by editors was most of the time minimal/acceptable and once a member is on the level of MVP author, he/she would have the right to publish directly without the need for editor approval. What Went Wrong? While the tech world has seen platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X achieve billion-dollar valuations, CodeProject guys needed to close. Looks like the digital market is changing: Shift to larger platforms: Many developers now turn to platforms like Stack Overflow, GitHub, and Medium for similar resources, but I hardly see any gain in that. Revenue challenges: CodeProject relied on advertising revenue. It looks like that didn’t work well for them. Looks like the business behind the site collapsed. Shifting Community Trends: It looks like today’s developers often prefer quick answers to deep dives. I personally somehow doubt that can be a successful trend in the long run. It’s hard to believe that in an era of billion-dollar valuations and mega-acquisitions, a platform as valuable as CodeProject couldn’t make it. Companies like Meta and Microsoft are snapping up platforms with massive user bases, but this site/community is not of interest to them. A Final Hope The tech industry often witnesses comebacks or reinventions. If a strategic partner steps in, the site might still find ways to thrive. Unfortunately, so far CodeProject hasn't managed to attract buyers like Microsoft or Meta. I keep hoping that someone—be it a tech giant or a passionate entrepreneur—will recognize its value and give it the second life it deserves. By a 20-year CodeProject member and Former MVP By a 20-year CodeProject member and Former MVP By a 20-year CodeProject member and Former MVP As a developer who’s been part of the CodeProject.com community for over two decades, the idea of its closure feels like a shock. For years, this site has been a haven for developers, with thousands of phototype code projects ready for download, coming with authors' own advice on how to use it. CodeProject.com I became a member of CodeProject.com back in the early 2000s. It was on CodeProject that I discovered a treasure trove of knowledge, downloading over years of 100+ code projects to kickstart my own work. Some of the downloaded projects put me right on the proper path and evolved over time into very successful projects. I owe much of my professional growth to this platform. I would estimate over time, I’ve read over 1,000 articles—some deeply technical, others inspiring—that helped me solve problems, discover new tools, and increase my level of knowledge. Now, as rumors circulate about the potential shutdown of CodeProject, I am trying to understand why it’s struggling to survive in an era when tech giants dominate the stock market. CodeProject Mattered Because of Articles of Decent Quality CodeProject Mattered Because of Articles of Decent Quality Unlike today’s platforms, where quick answers and snippets dominate, CodeProject was modeled on authored articles, providing depth and a broader perspective of software engineering topics. Before GitHub became the central repository of open-source collaboration and before Stack Overflow turned Q&A into popular science, CodeProject was the go-to platform for code and tutorials. There are 2 dominant policy directions in “IT community websites/forums”: Inclusion. Sites declare as a primary policy to include publishing of text of authors of all levels, to encourage people to join the profession/ guild. Inclusion. Sites declare as a primary policy to include publishing of text of authors of all levels, to encourage people to join the profession/ guild. Inclusion. Editors/Review. Sites enforce strict publishing editors review policy to filter/modify/improve texts before publishing on the website. Editors/Review. Sites enforce strict publishing editors review policy to filter/modify/improve texts before publishing on the website. Editors/Review. Sites enforce strict publishing editors review policy to filter/modify/improve texts before publishing on the website. Editors/Review. Sites that predominantly go for the “ Inclusion ” policy declare as a target to introduce/encourage people of all levels of knowledge to publish texts. Regardless of noble goals, in practice, such sites are overwhelmed with SPAM and are practically unusable and uninteresting for reading. Inclusion There would be like 1000 articles on the topic “Introduction to HTML”, and while some are probably good, many look like random copy-paste from the internet, of very bad quality. Such sites tend to waste your time because before reading something you need to filter out all the spam articles of low quality. Some sites go for an “ Editors/Review ” policy in which the assigned Editor is Coaching/Modifying proposed text with the intent to improve its quality before publishing. Editors/Review But, in practice, on some websites/forums, it seems that those editors were some kind of volunteers/enthusiasts who are native speakers of the version of English that is official in the country they live in, but have insufficient technical knowledge (or interest or time) to understand the topics, so they would be rephrasing sentences “to improve English” and “presentation style”, and after several such “improved” sentences that “edited” article would be telling completely different story and giving different conclusions from original. Discussing with “editors” is a waste of time, so I keep my personal blog/website, where I am “the editor”, and where I publish texts exactly the way I think they should look. CodeProject was mostly oriented toward " Editors/Review ", where articles would need to pass peer review and editor's approval with some editing modification of texts. That resulted in filtered articles of decent quality, in limited numbers . Modification of texts by editors was most of the time minimal/acceptable and once a member is on the level of MVP author, he/she would have the right to publish directly without the need for editor approval. Editors/Review filtered articles of decent quality, in limited numbers What Went Wrong? What Went Wrong? While the tech world has seen platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X achieve billion-dollar valuations, CodeProject guys needed to close. Looks like the digital market is changing: Shift to larger platforms: Many developers now turn to platforms like Stack Overflow, GitHub, and Medium for similar resources, but I hardly see any gain in that. Shift to larger platforms: Many developers now turn to platforms like Stack Overflow, GitHub, and Medium for similar resources, but I hardly see any gain in that. Shift to larger platforms: Revenue challenges: CodeProject relied on advertising revenue. It looks like that didn’t work well for them. Looks like the business behind the site collapsed. Revenue challenges: CodeProject relied on advertising revenue. It looks like that didn’t work well for them. Looks like the business behind the site collapsed. Revenue challenges: Shifting Community Trends: It looks like today’s developers often prefer quick answers to deep dives. I personally somehow doubt that can be a successful trend in the long run. Shifting Community Trends: It looks like today’s developers often prefer quick answers to deep dives. I personally somehow doubt that can be a successful trend in the long run. Shifting Community Trends: It looks like today’s developers often prefer quick answers to deep dives. I personally somehow doubt that can be a successful trend in the long run. Shifting Community Trends: It’s hard to believe that in an era of billion-dollar valuations and mega-acquisitions, a platform as valuable as CodeProject couldn’t make it. Companies like Meta and Microsoft are snapping up platforms with massive user bases, but this site/community is not of interest to them. A Final Hope A Final Hope The tech industry often witnesses comebacks or reinventions. If a strategic partner steps in, the site might still find ways to thrive. Unfortunately, so far CodeProject hasn't managed to attract buyers like Microsoft or Meta. I keep hoping that someone—be it a tech giant or a passionate entrepreneur—will recognize its value and give it the second life it deserves.

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