#benefits of building an MVP

[vindy-vindingmachine]

i’ve been doing an engage challenge run for a while now (i’m doing some grinding before chapter 21)

the premise is that i am not allowed to use a unit’s intented class or repeat any classes, it’s also a bit of an experimental thing so i can see growths in action. i have it set to normal mode only though, because i didn’t think i would get very far in hard/maddening.

i’m gonna list some of my favorite units below, and the best is last!

Sniper Framme + Emblem Lyn: one thing i noticed when looking at unit growths is that Framme’s speed growth was very high. i wanted to make her a covert, but i wanted to make Lapis a Thief because Framme can use Radiant Bows as a Sniper to make use of her magic growth. overall, she’s great at taking care of flying units of course, she actually gets kills and makes great use of Astra Storm. this performed better than i expected.

Mage Knight Hortensia + Emblem Micaiah: i mainly wanted to boost Hortensia’s killing potential. it’s definitely an investment because she couldn’t use her personal skill without Micaiah, but she performs pretty well! she’s able to run up to someone and heal them with Mend from 2 spaces away while dishing out good damage during the enemy phase. although don’t put her near big groups of enemies because of her low hp stat (she’s gonna get chain attacked to death)

Wyvern Knight Céline + Emblem Chrom: did you know that Céline’s strength growth is better than her magic? this was basically me capitalizing on that. wyvern knight also grants a bit more bulk alongside Céline’s already decent bulk, mainly in defense. Chrom also gives her access to Brute Force so I just handed her a Killing Edge and told her to go crit or something. also she can still use Chrom’s engage weapons while benefiting from the stat boosts he grants.

Martial Master Yunaka + Emblem Eirika: i kinda copied the MM Chloé build but I feel like Yunaka does a really great job at it. She has enough speed to quad most of the time, enough magic and strength to do good damage, and the added bonus of more resistance alongside her own really great personal growth. well-rounded and reliable.

Sage Chloé + Emblem Camilla: no it’s not for thirst. honestly, this surprised me the most of all my units. she has the massive speed growth alongside really great resistance and magic, so she can dodgetank while hitting back really hard. Camilla gives her the flying movement so she can ignore terrain and get more kills, also the fire vein is one of the best ways to crowd control. surprising, one of the only units to get mvp that isn’t my best.

Griffin Knight Fogado + Emblem Corrin: remember how everyone said Cupido hits like wet paper with anything else that isn’t the Radiant Bow? i decided to try his performance with Levin Swords. spoiler alert: it’s good. he always doubles, dodging and killing pretty much everything that attacks him (unless it’s like… another griffin knight). he also now has some staff utility, i mainly use physics or freezes with him, and he can also do healing vein for aoe heal. my second best unit currently, he has also gotten mvp sometimes.

Wolf Knight Alcryst + Emblem Edelgard: remember that wolf Alcryst met in the Alear support? well it’s come to join him on his journey from chapter 8 to where i am now and the wolf has given him the power to have an enemy phase. seriously though, i don’t know what i gave him to be this good. he dodgetanks, attacks and kills, dodgetanks more, attacks and kills more, you get the idea (it might be because he’s overleveled because he’s the only unit i’ve level 20 second sealed OR i made good use of his growths). i gave him axes alongside knives so he can do a bit more damage if needed. then Edelgard just gives him more strength. he’s gotten mvp for like… 90% of the chapters excluding the ones he wasn’t there for yet. in conclusion, ALCRYST STOP KILLING EVERYTHING I NEED TO GET MY OTHER UNITS LEVELED UP-

[rolld20forlesbians]

The Luka Trade.

There are plenty of ways to build a contender in the league. You can do what OKC did: Draft well, develop 3 MVP level talents, cash your chips at the right time, build up a war chest of draft picks and over the course of a few years, with smart drafting and trading, use those picks to build back better. You could do what the spurs did: Suck for a while and then win the draft lottery and build around your generational rookie and hope he stays. You can trade for a superstar to get you over the hump like Toronto did in 2019, Build up two superstar talents and then trade for a deep roster like Boston did.

Or you know. You could just be the fucking Lakers. Terrible mismanagement in the front office? No problem. One of the greatest players of all time wants to play for you. Because you're the lakers. Draft poorly? It's fine, use those to get Anthony Davis and win a chip. Because you're the Lakers. Worried about who your franchise superstar is gonna be after LeBron retires and AD leaves? Dallas calls YOU and says we want to trade our top 3 player in the world Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a First Round pick. Two birds with one stone. Because. You're. The. Fucking. Lakers.

We talk about teams getting fleeced a LOT. I have never seen a team basically ask another team to fleece them like that. Because this trade only benefits LA. It's crazy.

Because LA walks away with all their young talent and their draft picks still intact and a top 5 player in the league who will inevitably be their franchise superstar for the next decade.

Dallas is trying to spin this as putting themselves in a win now situation and say that AD is now their franchise talent. AD is 31. Turning 32 in march. Luka is 25. You've traded for someone six years older and does not have the offensive capability of Luka Doncic. Yes, AD makes you better defensively, but it still gives Kyrie and Klay and the rest of the mavs a harder workload on offense.

It honestly seems like a short-sighted and stupid decision by the Mavericks to trade away a young top 3 player for an older top 5 player. Not to mention, even if we're gonna go with the idea that Mavs front office had their heart set on trading luka. Did you really not approach anybody else first? You think the rockets wouldn't trade away a great center in Sengun, maybe Jalen Green? Some good role players like FVV and Dillon Brooks and oh i don't know a billion draft picks? You had to trade him to LA for AD, Max Christie and a First Round Pick? What the fuck?

You're not putting yourself in a win now scenario and you're not setting yourself up for success in the next few years since from now to 2031, you only have, what? 3 first round draft picks? That's definitely not enough to build up a contender.

[nearmeit1236]

Why seo is  important  for business

What does SEO stand for?

                   SEO stands for search engine optimization. Let’s break that down in the context of your website.

Search: What people do when they want to find an answer to a question or a product or service that meets their needs.

Search engine: A site (like Google or Bing) where a person can perform said search.

Search engine optimization: What you do to get said search engine to connect said search with your site.

Seo is a set of practices designed to improve a website's visibility in search engine’s feed . seo is to attract more organic (non-paid) traffic to the website by making it more appealing to search engines like Google, Bing, and Yahoo.

What is S.E.O ( SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION ) : -

                    SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. It’s a set of practices aimed at improving the visibility and ranking of a website or web page in search engine results pages (SERPs). The goal is to increase organic (non-paid) traffic to a site by making it more appealing to search engines like Google. 

It is the help in The higher your site ranks, the more likely it is to be seen by users searching for relevant topics or keywords. 

                Definition of S.E.O :  Search engine optimization is a set of technical and content practices aimed at aligning a website page with a search engine’s ranking algorithm so it can be easily found, crawled, indexed, and surfaced in the SERP for relevant queries.

                   SEO is what you do to rank higher on Google and get more traffic to your site.

                                         Yes, Google is just one search engine of many. There’s Bing. Directory search engines. Even Instagram is a search engine. But capturing 90.48% of the market share, the terms “Google” and “search engine” are synonymous for the intents and purposes of this post.

Benefits & importance of SEO :-

The seo is very must & imp. For the website of business and the best seo  service provider is helpful in growing your business People are searching for any manner of things both loosely and directly related to your business. These are all opportunities to connect with these people, answer their questions, solve their problems, and become a trusted resource for them. 

More website traffic: When your site is optimized for search engines, it gets more traffic which equates to increased brand awareness, as well as…

More customers: To get your site optimized, it has to target keywords—the terms your ideal customers/visitors are searching—meaning you’ll get more relevant traffic.

Better reputation: Ranking higher on Google builds instant credibility for your business. If Google trusts you, then people trust you.

Higher ROI: You put money into your website, and into the marketing campaigns that lead back to your website pages. A top-performing site improves the fruits of those campaigns, making your investment worth it.

Types of SEO :-

Google and other search engines take several factors into account when ranking content, and as such SEO has many facets. The core three types of SEO are on-page, off-page, and technical SEO:

 On-page SEO: Optimizing the quality and structure of the content on a page. Content quality, keywords, and HTML tags are the key players for on-page SEO.

 Off-page SEO: Getting other sites, and other pages on your site to link to the page you are trying to optimize. Backlinks, internal linking, and reputation are your off-page MVPs.

 Technical  SEO: Improving your site’s overall performance on search engines. Site security (SSL certificates), UX, and structure are key here.

               The above three types of SEO are used for websites and blogs, but they also apply to three subtypes of SEO:

Local SEO: Getting your business to rank as high as possible in Google Maps and on the local results of the SERP. Reviews, listings, and Google Business profile optimization are most important here.

Image SEO: A mix of on-page and technical strategies to get images on your website pages to rank in Google image search.

Video SEO: A mix of on-page, technical, and off-page strategies to get your videos to rank in YouTube or Google video results.

How does SEO work? 

       So how does Google know which pages to show in the search engine results page (SERP) for any relevant search? How does this engage traffic to your website? Let’s take a look at how SEO works. :-

Google’s search crawlers constantly scan the web, gathering, categorizing, and storing the billions of web pages out there in its index. When you search for something and Google pulls up results, it’s pulling from its index, not the web itself.                                                                                      

Google uses a complex formula (called an algorithm) to order results based on a number of criteria (ranking factors—which we’ll get into next) including the quality of the content, its relevance to the search query, the website (domain) it belongs to, and more.

How people interact with results then further indicates to Google the needs that each page is (or isn’t) satisfying, which also gets factored into the algorithm.

SEO tools :-

You can’t carry out effective search engine optimization without data, and to get data, you need tools. Luckily, most of them are free. The best SEO tools for an optimal SEO strategy are:

Google Analytics: This is the gold standard for website traffic analytics, and it’s free. Use it for any and all SEO metrics to measure your performance, such as traffic, time on page, engagement with page, number of pages per session, and (lots) more.

Google Search Console: GSC is essential for content-focused and technical SEO. Although some Search Console data appears in Google Analytics, there is a lot you get in the platform on its own. Use it for Core Web Vitals, granular query analyses, indexing, and more.

Keyword research tools: As mentioned above, you’ll need these so you can find keywords that are realistic for you to target in terms of search volume and competition. Use my roundup of the best paid and free keyword research tools to find the right one for you.

SEO software: If you’re going to look at deeper SEO metrics like backlinks, competitive information, and more advanced keyword data, you’ll need a paid SEO tool like Ahrefs, Moz Pro, Screaming Frog, SEMrush, etc. Some of these offer free trial versions or free services for the first 500 (or something) links.

Website graders: Whereas the aforementioned tools are often complex and require you to know how to make sense of the data. 

[connectinfosofttechnologies]

Top Ten Web Development Companies in India

Although many organisations strive to minimise the benefits of web development to the global market, statistics indicate the truth. According to statistics, everybody with an internet connection can browse around 1.88 billion webpages.

Given that the majority of websites increase firm sales and ROI, web development can create exceptional outcomes for any business. Web development can benefit both a start-up and a huge organisation. Custom Web Development Companies in India that are skilled in web development are best equipped to handle business needs because they always have enough talent to meet all the demands.

The Best Web Development Companies in India keep their resources up to date with the most recent trends and technologies in the digital world, in addition to their skill sets. Despite the fact that every other web development firm claims to be the finest, it's straightforward to identify the top web developers in India based on their service offerings and work portfolios.

We've produced a list of the top 10 web development companies in India so you can pick the finest one for your next project! So, let's get started.

1. Connect Infosoft Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Connect Infosoft Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a well-known web development service company that provides a comprehensive range of web development services. Our web creation services are targeted to your company's specific demands, allowing you to create a website that fits those objectives. We offer website design, development and Digital marketing organization situated in New Delhi. We were established in 1999 and have been serving our customers everywhere throughout the world. Connect Infosoft's Head Office is based in New Delhi, India and has Branch Office in Orissa. It also has a portrayal in the United States.

Our skilled web developers are well-versed in the latest web technologies and can provide you with the best web development solutions that match your budget and schedule restrictions. We also have a team of SEO and digital marketing professionals who can assist you in improving your search .

Major Service Offerings:

Web Application Development

ETL Services -SaaS & MVP Development

Mobile App Development

Data Science & Analytics

Artificial Intelligence

Digital Marketing

Search Engine Optimization

Pay-Per-Click advertising campaigns

Blockchain

DevOps

Amazon Web Services

Product Engineering

UI/UX

Client Success Stories:

Our success is intricately woven with the success stories of our clients. We take pride in delivering successful projects that align with client requirements and contribute to their growth.

We are always ready to start new projects and establish long-term work relationships. We work in any time zone for full-time and part-time-based projects.

Hire Developer for $10 per hour approx.

Book Appointments  or Start To Chat:

Email: info@connectinfosoft.com M: +1 323-522-5635

Web: https://www.connectinfosoft.com/lets-work-together/

2. Infosys

Infosys is a well-known global leader in IT services and consulting based in India. Founded in 1981, Infosys has grown to become one of the largest IT companies in India and has a strong presence worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including web development, software development, consulting and business process outsourcing.

In the field of web development, Infosys provides comprehensive solutions to its clients. They have expertise in building custom web applications, e-commerce platforms, content management systems and mobile-responsive websites. Their web development team is skilled in various programming languages, frameworks and technologies to create robust and scalable web solutions.

Infosys has a track record of working with clients from diverse industries, including banking and finance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing and more. They leverage their deep industry knowledge and technical expertise to deliver innovative web development solutions tailored to meet their clients' specific requirements.

Additionally, Infosys focuses on utilizing emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain and cloud computing to enhance the web development process and deliver cutting-edge solutions.

3. TCS (Tata Consultancy Services)

TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) is one of the largest and most renowned IT services companies in India and a part of the Tata Group conglomerate. Established in 1968, TCS has a global presence and provides a wide range of services, including web development, software development, consulting and IT outsourcing.

TCS offers comprehensive web development solutions to its clients across various industries. Their web development services encompass front-end and back-end development, web application development, e-commerce platforms, content management systems and mobile-responsive websites. They have expertise in various programming languages, frameworks and technologies to build robust and scalable web solutions.

TCS has a customer-centric approach and works closely with its clients to understand their business requirements and goals. They leverage their deep industry knowledge and technological expertise to provide innovative and tailored web development solutions that align with their clients' specific needs.

4. Wipro

Wipro is a prominent global IT consulting and services company based in India. Established in 1945, Wipro has evolved into a multinational organization with a presence in over 60 countries. The company offers a wide range of services, including web development, software development, consulting and digital transformation.

In the realm of web development, Wipro provides comprehensive solutions to its clients. They have a team of skilled professionals proficient in various programming languages, frameworks and technologies. Their web development services cover front-end and back-end development, web application development, e-commerce platforms, content management systems and mobile-responsive websites.

Wipro emphasizes delivering customer-centric web development solutions. They collaborate closely with their clients to understand their specific requirements and business objectives. This enables them to create tailored solutions that align with the clients' goals and provide a competitive

5. HCL Technologies

HCL Technologies is a leading global IT services company headquartered in India. Established in 1976, HCL Technologies has grown to become one of the prominent players in the IT industry. The company offers a wide range of services, including web development, software development, digital transformation, consulting and infrastructure management.

HCL Technologies provides comprehensive web development solutions to its clients worldwide. They have a dedicated team of skilled professionals proficient in various programming languages, frameworks and technologies. Their web development services cover front-end and back-end development, web application development, e-commerce platforms, content management systems and mobile-responsive websites.

HCL Technologies has a broad industry presence and serves clients across various sectors such as banking and financial services, healthcare, retail, manufacturing and more. They leverage their deep industry expertise to deliver web solutions that are not only technologically robust but also address the unique challenges and requirements of each industry.

6. Mindtree

Mindtree is a global technology consulting and services company based in India. Founded in 1999, Mindtree has grown to become a well-known player in the IT industry. The company offers a wide range of services, including web development, software development, digital transformation, cloud services and data analytics.

Mindtree provides comprehensive web development solutions to its clients. They have a team of skilled professionals with expertise in various programming languages, frameworks and technologies. Their web development services encompass front-end and back-end development, web application development, e-commerce platforms, content management systems and mobile-responsive websites.

One of the key strengths of Mindtree is its focus on delivering customer-centric solutions. They work closely with their clients to understand their specific business requirements, goals and target audience. This enables them to create tailored web development solutions that meet the clients' unique needs and deliver a seamless user experience.

Mindtree serves clients across multiple industries, including banking and financial services, healthcare, retail, manufacturing and more. They leverage their industry knowledge and experience to provide web solutions that align with the specific challenges and regulations of each sector.

7. Tech Mahindra

Tech Mahindra is a multinational IT services and consulting company based in India. Established in 1986, Tech Mahindra is part of the Mahindra Group conglomerate. The company offers a wide range of services, including web development, software development, consulting, digital transformation and IT outsourcing.

Tech Mahindra provides comprehensive web development solutions to its clients across various industries. They have a team of skilled professionals proficient in various programming languages, frameworks and technologies. Their web development services cover front-end and back-end development, web application development, e-commerce platforms, content management systems and mobile-responsive websites.

Tech Mahindra focuses on delivering customer-centric web development solutions. They work closely with their clients to understand their specific requirements, business objectives and target audience. This enables them to create customized web solutions that meet the clients' unique needs, enhance user experience and drive business growth.

The company serves clients across diverse sectors, including telecommunications, banking and financial services, healthcare, retail, manufacturing and more. They leverage their industry expertise and domain knowledge to provide web solutions that are tailored to the specific challenges and requirements of each industry.

Tech Mahindra embraces emerging technologies in their web development services. They leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, cloud computing and other advanced technologies to enhance the functionality, security and scalability of the web solutions they deliver.

8. Mphasis

Mphasis is an IT services company headquartered in India. Established in 2000, Mphasis has a global presence and offers a wide range of services, including web development, software development, digital transformation, consulting and infrastructure services.

Mphasis provides comprehensive web development solutions to its clients worldwide. They have a team of skilled professionals proficient in various programming languages, frameworks and technologies. Their web development services encompass front-end and back-end development, web application development, e-commerce platforms, content management systems and mobile-responsive websites.

Mphasis focuses on delivering customer-centric web development solutions tailored to meet their clients' specific requirements. They work closely with their clients to understand their business objectives, target audience and desired outcomes. This allows them to create customized web solutions that align with their clients' goals and provide a competitive edge.

9. L&T Infotech

L&T Infotech (LTI) is a global IT solutions and services company headquartered in India. LTI is a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro, one of India's largest conglomerates. The company provides a wide range of services, including web development, software development, consulting, digital transformation and infrastructure management.

L&T Infotech offers comprehensive web development solutions to its clients. They have a team of skilled professionals who are proficient in various programming languages, frameworks and technologies. Their web development services cover front-end and back-end development, web application development, e-commerce platforms, content management systems and mobile-responsive websites.

One of the key strengths of L&T Infotech is its customer-centric approach. They work closely with their clients to understand their specific business requirements, objectives and target audience. This enables them to create tailored web development solutions that align with the clients' unique needs and deliver tangible business value.

10. Cybage

Cybage is a technology consulting and product engineering company headquartered in Pune, India. Established in 1995, Cybage has grown to become a global organization with a presence in multiple countries. The company offers a range of services, including web development, software development, quality assurance, digital solutions and IT consulting.

Cybage provides comprehensive web development solutions to its clients. They have a team of skilled professionals who are proficient in various programming languages, frameworks and technologies. Their web development services encompass front-end and back-end development, web application development, e-commerce platforms, content management systems and mobile-responsive websites.

Cybage focuses on delivering customer-centric web development solutions. They collaborate closely with their clients to understand their specific business requirements, goals and target audience. This enables them to create customized web solutions that meet the clients' unique needs, enhance user experience and drive business growth.

The company serves clients across diverse industries, including healthcare, retail, e-commerce, banking and finance and more. They leverage their industry knowledge and domain expertise to provide web solutions that address the unique challenges and requirements of each industry.

Cybage emphasizes the use of emerging technologies in their web development services. They incorporate artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, blockchain and other innovative technologies to enhance the functionality, scalability and security of the web solutions they deliver.

[juvelynquina]

Week 12. Group Updates (Traction Channel, Updated MVP, and Product-Market Fit Customer Discovery)

In Week 12, our team, PowerpuffX, made significant strides in refining our project, CaféComfy. Our pitch deck, covered updates on our traction channel, the revised MVP, and our ongoing customer discovery efforts for product-market fit. Here are some detailed insights from our presentation.

▽ Updated Traction Channel

Initially, our traction strategy relied heavily on social media marketing. However, based on feedback and further research, we refined our approach to include:

• Social Media and Display Ads: We’re launching targeted ads on social media platform through Facebook to effectively reach our target customers—students and remote workers in Cagayan de Oro. These ads will highlight the convenience and benefits of using CaféComfy.

• Partnerships: We’re building partnerships by exploring business opportunities with local cafes, study hubs, and co-working spaces. These partnerships aim to enhance our app’s offerings and attract more users through exclusive deals and promotions.

• Customer Feedback through Surveys: To better understand our users' needs and preferences, we conducted surveys using Google Forms. This allowed us to gather comments and suggestions directly from our customers, helping us refine our features and improve user satisfaction. The feedback collected has been instrumental in shaping our app’s development.

▽ Updated MVP

Our Minimum Viable Product (MVP) has undergone significant improvements based on user feedback and validation

• Curated List of Cafes: We now feature a well-curated list of cafes and study hubs, complete with detailed descriptions and user reviews. This helps users make informed choices quickly.

• Table Reservation System: Users can now reserve tables directly through the app, ensuring they always have a spot when they arrive.

• Review and Rating System: Users can rate and review the cafes they visit, providing valuable feedback for both the cafes and other users.

▽ Product-Market Fit and Customer Discovery

Understanding our target market better has been crucial. We focused on discovering the specific needs and preferences of our users:

• Target Market: Our primary users are students and remote workers in Cagayan de Oro. We validated our assumptions by interviewing 10 students and remote workers, all of whom expressed interest in using CaféComfy.

• Validation and Feedback: We conducted thorough MVP validation, with 10 out of 10 users willing to pay the ₱10 commission transaction for bookings. This strong validation shows that our app meets a genuine need.

• Customer Discovery: Ongoing conversations with our users have helped us fine-tune our app’s features and user experience. We learned that accurate information and the ability to reserve a spot are critical features for our users.

[mentalisttraceur-software]

histdir

So I've started a stupid-simple shell/REPL history mechanism that's more friendly to Syncthing-style cloud sync than a history file (like basically every shell and REPL do now) or a SQLite database (which is probably appropriate, and it's what Atuin does while almost single-handedly dragging CLI history UX into the 21st century):

You have a history directory.

Every history entry gets its own file.

The file name of a history entry is a hash of that history entry.

The contents of a history entry file is the history entry itself.

So that's the simple core concept around which I'm building the rest. If you just want a searchable, syncable record of everything you ever executed, well there you go. This was the smallest MVP, and I implemented that last night - a little shell script to actually create the histdir entries (entry either passed as an argument or read on stdin if there's no entry argument), and some Elisp code in my Emacs to replace Eshell's built-in history file save and load. Naturally my loaded history stopped remembering order of commands reliably, as expected, which would've been a deal-breaker problem in the long term. But the fact that it instantly plugged into Syncthing with no issues was downright blissful.

(I hate to throw shade on Atuin... Atuin is the best project in the space, I recommend checking it out, and it significantly inspired the featureset and UX of my current setup. But it's important for understanding the design choices of histdir: Atuin has multiple issues related to syncing - histdir will never have any sync issues. And that's part of what made it so blissful. I added the folder to Syncthing - no separate account, no separate keys, nothing I must never lose. In most ways, Atuin's design choice of a SQLite database is just better. That's real, proper engineering. Serious software developers all know that this is exactly the kind of thing where a database is better than a bunch of files. But one benefit you get from this file-oriented granularity is that if you just design the naming scheme right, history entries never collide/conflict in the same file. So we get robust sync, even with concurrent use, on multiple devices - basically for free, or at least amortized with the setup effort for whatever solution you're using to sync your other files (none of which could handle updates from two different devices to a single SQLite database). Deleting a history entry in histdir is an "rm"/"unlink" - in Atuin it's a whole clever engineering puzzle.)

So onto preserving order. In principle, the modification time of these files is enough for ordering: the OS already records when they were last written to, so if you sort on that, you preserve history order. I was initially going to go with this, but: it's moderately inconvenient in some programming languages, it can only handle a 1-to-1 mapping (one last-modified timestamp) even though many uses of history might prefer an n-to-1 (an entry for every time the command was called), and it requires worrying about questions like "does {sync,copy,restore-from-backup,this-programmatic-manipulation-I-quickly-scripted} preserve the timestamp correctly?"

So tonight I did what any self-respecting drank-too-much-UNIX-philosophy-coolaid developer would do: more files. In particular:

Each call of a history entry gets its own file.

The file name of a call is a timestamp.

The contents of a call file is the hash of the history entry file.

The hash is mainly serving the purpose of being a deterministic, realistically-will-never-collide-with-another-history-entry (literally other causes of collision like hackers getting into your box and overwriting your memory are certain and inevitable by comparison) identifier - in a proper database, this would just be the primary key of a table, or some internal pointer.

The timestamp files allow a simple lexical sort, which is a default provided by most languages, most libraries, and built in by default in almost everything that lists/iterates a directory. That's what I do in my latest Elisp code in my Emacs: directory-files does a lexical sort by default - it's not pretty from an algorithmic efficiency standpoint, but it makes the simplest implementation super simple. Of course, you could get reasonably more efficient if you really wanted to.

I went with the hash as contents, rather than using hardlinks or symlinks, because of programmatic introspection simplicity and portability. I'm not entirely sure if the programmatic introspection benefits are actually worth anything in practice. The biggest portability case against symlinks/hardlinks/etc is Windows (technically can do symlinks, but it's a privileged operation unless you go fiddle with OS settings), Android (can't do hardlinks at all, and symlinks can't exist in shared storage), and if you ever want to have your histdir on something like a USB stick or whatever.

Depending on the size of the hash, given that the typical lengths of history entries might be rather short, it might be better for deduplication and storage to just drop the hash files entirely, and leave only the timestamp files. But it's not necessarily so clear-cut.

Sure, the average shell command is probably shorter by a wide margin than a good hash. The stuff I type into something like a Node or Python REPL will trend a little longer than the shell commands. But now what about, say, URLs? That's also history, it's not even that different conceptually from shell/REPL history, and I haven't yet ruled out it making sense for me to reuse histdir for that.

And moreover, conceptually they achieve different goals. The entry files are things that have been in your history (and that you've decided to keep). They're more of a toolbox or repertoire - when you do a fuzzy search on history to re-run a command, duplicates just get in the way. Meanwhile, call files are a "here's what I did", more of a log than a toolbox.

And obviously this whole histdir thing is very expandable - you could have other files containing metadata. Some metadata might be the kind of thing we'd want to associate with a command run (exit status, error output, relevant state like working directory or environment variables, and so on), but other stuff might make more sense for commands themselves (for example: this command is only useful/valid on [list of hosts], so don't use it in auto-complete and fuzzy search anywhere else).

So... I think it makes sense to have history entries and calls to those entries "normalized" into their own separate files like that. But it might be overkill in practice, and the value might not materialize in practice, so that's more in the TBD I guess.

So that's where I'm at now. A very expandable template, but for now I've just replicated basic shell/REPL history, in an a very high-overhead way. A big win is great history sync almost for free, without a lot of the technical downsides or complexity (and with a little effort to set up inotify/etc watches on a histdir, I can have newly sync'ed entries go directly into my running shells/REPLs... I mean, within Emacs at least, where that kind of across-the-board malleability is accessible with a reasonably low amount of effort). Another big win is that in principle, it should be really easy to build on existing stuff in almost any language to do anything I might want to do. And the biggest win is that I can now compose those other wins with every REPL I use, so long as I can either wrap that REPL a little bit (that's how I'll start, with Emacs' comint mode), or patch the common libraries like readline to do histdir, or just write some code to translate between a traditional history file and my histdir approach.

At every step of the way, I've optimized first and foremost for easiest-to-implement and most-accessible-to-work-with decision. So far I don't regret it, and I think it'll help a lot with iteratively trying different things, and with all sorts of integration and composition that I haven't even thought of yet. But I'll undoubtedly start seeing problems as my histdirs grow - it's just a question of how soon and how bad, and if it'll be tractable to fix without totally abandoning the approach. But it's also possible that we're just at the point where personal computers and phones are powerful enough, and OS and FS optimizations are advanced enough, that the overhead will never be perceptible to me for as long as I live - after all, its history for an interface with a live human.

So... happy so far. It seems promising. Tentatively speaking, I have a better daily-driver shell history UX than I've ever had, because I now have great reliable and fast history sync across my devices, without regressions to my shell history UX (and that's saying something, since I was already very happy with zsh's vi mode, and then I was even more happy with Eshell+Eat+Consult+Evil), but I've only just implemented it and given it basic testing. And I remain very optimistic that I could trivially layer this onto basically any other REPL with minimal effort thanks to Emacs' comint mode.

[kushitworld]

Discuss How Web Development Services Can Benefit Startups

Web Development for Startups: Discuss how web development services can benefit startups, from MVP development to scaling a digital presence.

Startups, often characterized by limited resources and a passion for innovation, have a unique set of challenges and opportunities. In the digital age, web development services are a vital component for startups looking to bring their vision to life and achieve growth. In this article, we’ll explore how web development services can benefit startups, from Minimum Viable Product (MVP) development to scaling a robust digital presence.

1. MVP Development: Turning Ideas into Reality

Minimum Viable Product (MVP) development is a cornerstone for startups. It involves creating a simplified version of your product with the core features that solve a specific problem or address a unique need. Web development plays a crucial role in this initial phase by:

Rapid Prototyping: Web developers can quickly create functional prototypes that allow startups to test and validate their ideas with minimal investment.

User Feedback: MVPs are an opportunity to gather valuable user feedback, enabling startups to refine and improve their product based on real-world usage.

Cost Efficiency: Developing a web-based MVP is often more cost-effective than building a complete mobile application or software platform, making it an ideal starting point for startups with limited budgets.

2. Scalability: Preparing for Growth

As startups gain traction and user demand increases, scalability becomes a critical concern. Effective web development services can help startups prepare for growth by:

Scalable Architecture: Web developers can design and implement scalable architecture that allows the platform to handle increased traffic and data without performance degradation.

Database Optimization: Proper database design and optimization are essential for ensuring that the system can grow smoothly as more users and data are added.

Load Balancing: Load balancing distributes web traffic across multiple servers, ensuring that the system remains responsive and available, even during high-demand periods.

3. Mobile Responsiveness: Reaching a Wider Audience

With mobile device usage surpassing desktops, it’s essential for startups to have a web presence that is responsive and mobile-friendly. Web development services can ensure that your website or web application:

Adapts to Different Screens: A responsive design ensures that your site functions and looks good on various devices and screen sizes, from smartphones to tablets.

Improved User Experience: Mobile-responsive websites provide a seamless and enjoyable user experience, enhancing engagement and reducing bounce rates.

Enhanced SEO: Google and other search engines prioritize mobile-responsive websites in search results, potentially boosting your startup’s visibility.

4. User-Centric Design: Building Trust and Loyalty

A user-centric design is essential for startups looking to build trust and loyalty. Web development can help in the following ways:

Intuitive User Interface (UI): A well-designed UI simplifies user interaction and navigation, making the product user-friendly.

User Experience (UX): An optimized UX ensures that users enjoy using your product, leading to increased satisfaction and loyalty.

Branding and Consistency: Web developers can create a design that reflects your brand identity and maintains consistency throughout the user journey.

5. Security and Data Protection: Safeguarding User Information

For startups, maintaining the security and privacy of user data is paramount. Web development services can ensure that your platform is secure by:

Implementing Encryption: Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption and other security measures protect data transmitted between users and your server.

Data Backup and Recovery: Regular data backups and recovery procedures are vital for safeguarding information and minimizing data loss in case of unexpected events.

Authentication and Authorization: Implementing robust authentication and authorization mechanisms ensures that only authorized users can access sensitive data.

Conclusion: The Road to Startup Success

Web development is a driving force behind the success of startups. From MVP development to scalability, mobile responsiveness, user-centric design, security, and privacy, web development services provide the foundation for startups to innovate and grow. By partnering with skilled web developers and investing in their digital presence, startups can create a compelling and competitive edge in today’s dynamic business landscape.

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[amelia84]

Why Golang web development is your Choice for your Next Business Application

The technology you choose for your business project development meets your business goals, and there will always be a place for future improvement and modifications. Golang web development is the right choice considering the future scope of language as well as business. However, some non-technical people have doubts that Golang can be used for web development.? 

So, the answer is definitely yes Go programming language is used for both web and mobile application development so, let's analyze its benefits in building business applications. 

Faster & Cheaper App Development

Golang is considered the fastest programming language as compared to other languages such as Python or java. Golang is also denoted as simple. Golang developer doesn't need to go for terrifying code lines that save a lot of time in Golang app development. Go has a concurrency model and small syntax.  

Golang helps developers to work easier and efficiently due to its necessary tools. The high speed of performance makes a positive impact on applications implementation and optimizes the client cost.  

Possibility To Develop Applications In Any Direction 

Go is a flexible programming language. It provides a wide scope of applications development with future improvements. In cloud services like Dropbox, we can use Golang. In Streaming and media platforms like youtube, we can use the Go programming language. 

Moreover, Using Golang in the MVP is a productive choice. The spectrum of using Golang for web and mobile development is really wide.  

Improve Stability 

Golang  is a technology that is trending right at a time due to numerous advantages that are provided by platform underuse. Golang comes with a concurrency model that consumes less RAM. this is able to run applications effortlessly in creating a background just type of single process. 

In a similar way, Golang platform reduces the risk of the app crashing and improves the stability of the business.  

Final Thoughts 

In recent times, the traction of Golang Web development has witnessed a tremendous rise in comparison with other programming languages, and why not as it offers a rich function in the development process that decreases the many issues in developing business applications. 

Suppose you also want to develop your business Application using the Golang programming language, without any doubt. In that case, you can Hire Golang developer that helps you build a secure, fast, and easy to scale your web application.     

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Just to add to some thoughts on donating.

If, like most people, you’re not mega rich and only have a little to give, it’s all the more important to be strategic in how you give. Don’t hate-donate. If some horrible candidate is running in a red district, don’t donate to the opposition candidate. Donate to a year round state (or district) level organization doing the ground level organizing.

The best kind of donation is small, monthly, and steady. Year in. Year out. Early money is like yeast, as Emily's List likes to say.

Money (and for that matter volunteering) that helps support turnout at the bottom of the ticket lifts all boats. A Democrat voting for School Board will vote for Senate. The reverse isn't necessarily true. It’s also an opportunity to turn out for young progressive candidates that can be the future.

Specifically some suggestions for year round organizations across the US.

Movement Voter Fund - MVP vets grassroots groups across the US, funds the most effective ones. This is a great one if you don’t know quite which group needs funds right now and which ones are doing okay. Read about their strategy.

Swing Left - SL moves blue $ and volunteers time to vetted purple states. Read about their strategy.

Sister District - SD does the same as SL, but focuses on state elections. Their strategy.

Organizations that are useful for vetting political charities. Flip the Vote, Walk the Walk.

Now some suggestions for how to donate to help grow long term organizations that are on the ground in the states above. Take a look. See what you like. Then commit to long term donations to any of these.

Arizona

Movement Voter Project AZ Fund - Benefits multiple orgs (and the same applies to all other MVP funds.

Northeast Arizona Native Democrats - Native run organization turning out votes on the Navajo, Hopi, and White Mountain Apache reservations. I volunteer/donate with them. It runs on a shoe string. All your $ go to turning out voting. Also a Daily Kos piece

Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA) - Organizes working-class people of color to take action on the issues most important to them and to advance social and economic justice for all.

Michican

Movement Voter Project MI Fund

Detroit Action - Union of Black and Brown, low and no-income, homeless and housing insecure Detroiters fighting for political power and housing and economic justice.

Montana

TurnPurple2Blue - Like MVP, benefits multiple groups

Western Native Voice - Native American led/run. And for those who don't realize this, natives are 6.5% of the population in Montana.

Nevada

Make the Road Action - Builds Latinx power in NV

Ohio

Stand up for Ohio

Pennsylvania

Movement Voter Project PA fund

One Pensylvania - Multiracial, intergenerational, and multi-issue statewide membership organization, with a focus on Black working families.

Wisconsin

Movement Voter Project WI Fund

Black Leaders Organizing for Communities - What it sounds like on the tin.

MVP has a fund for Native American voting power, and Native Voters have been critical in the last several elections, also it's a way to lift native power and uphold treaty obligations.

I'm going to put FL and TX in their own box, because I happen to think that $ there either is for the long term (not this election cycle - sorry) or you're hate donating. So if you long haul care about making change in FL and TX...

Forida

Movement Voter Project FL Fund -

Postcards to Voters - Write Dem voters in FL and giving them the info to register to vote by mail (plus a whole lot of US wide special elections). I don't donate, except in the form of stacks of postcards.

Texas

Movement Voter Project TX Fund

Mi Familia Vota - A civic engagement organization and long-time champion of civil rights working in Houston, Dallas, and expanding to the Rio Grande Valley. 

And I realize CA's Senator will go blue, because CA is a blue state, but Central Valley matters is an coallition of Central Valley organizations that turn out voters in one of the poorest areas of the country with Republicans representatives blocking those areas from getting Federal and State grants.

2024 Senate Elections: You'd Better VOTE!

Yes it's election year yet again in America! but not just for President, almost as important will be the US Senate!

I'm not gonna lie this is a rough map for Democrats, we're playing a lot of defense in some pretty red states with even our best hopes for a pick up being pretty long shots. But even with narrow control of the Senate we've managed the biggest climate bill in American History a huge infrastructure bill thats bring high speed rail to America capped the price of insulin changed the law to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices bring savings to everyone, and put over 160 federal judges on the bench, 2/3rds of whom are women and/or people of color the first time white men haven't been the majority of nominees by a President. So let's keep progress going by voting for, supporting, donating, and volunteering for the following candidates in the races that will decide the US Senate this year.

Arizona

Ruben Gallego (Hold)

After frustrating Democrats by repeatedly voting against major Democratic priorities, supporting the filibuster and putting donors over voters, Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema left the Democratic Party to become an independent in 2022. Democratic congressman Ruben Gallego was running to primary Sinema before she left the party and is now the likely Democratic nominee to unseat her and give Arizona the Democratic Senator it deserves. Gallego is a former Marine, combat veteran, Harvard grad, a former state representative, and since 2014 a member of Congress. Gallego is a member of the Progressive Caucus and is known for his blunt and combative style standing up to Republicans. In Congress Gallego has been a strong supporter of native rights advocating for tribes on health care and child welfare issues. Gallego is also the sponsor of a bill to bring about nation wide, free, all-day kindergarten which isn't available in many states. If elected Gallego would be Arizona's first hispanic Senator. Republicans hope that the Democratic vote will split between Sinema and Gallego allowing them to win this important seat. The Republican front runner is conspiracy theorist and Trump super fan, Kari Lake. Lake rose to national fame in 2021 for pushing conspiracy theories about Trump having won the 2020 election, as well as anti-mask and anti-vaccine Covid conspiracies. Lake was the Republican nominee for Arizona governor in 2022. During that campaign she ran on an aggressive anti-LGBT platform, saying she'd ban drag, and was against trans rights. Lake also is against Abortion in all cases. After losing to Democrat Katie Hobbs, Lake refused to concede, and still pushes the conspiracy theory that she's the rightful governor of Arizona. If you live in Arizona please make sure you vote, but more if you have any time between now and November, volunteer to help Gallego! and if you don't live there you can still Donate or buy a pro-choice shirt from his campaign!

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Florida

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Flip)

Florida's current Republican Senator Rick Scott is a right wing extremist pushing dangerous ideas even by the standards of the Modern GOP. During his first term as Senator Scott has pushed to defund the IRS, and the Department of Education. He's sponsored bills to punish schools that allow students to use preferred pronouns, to ban affirmative action, bans teaching critical race theory, and ban trans people from women's sports. Scott is against abortion in all cases. Most alarming Rick Scott proposed a radical plan that would "sun-set" ANY and all federal laws after 5 years, including Social Security and Medicare, Scott would place all federal programs and agencies on the chopping block every 5 years for a radical Republican minority to block their renewal and leave us without Social Security, or the EPA, to name just two examples. The likely Democratic nominee is former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell. Born in Ecuador, Mucarsel-Powell immigrated to the US when she was 14 and had work to help support her family. When she was elected to Congress in 2018 she became the first South American born immigrant and first person of Ecuadorian heritage to be elected to Congress. In Congress Mucarsel-Powell was a member of the Progressive caucus, she fought to expand medicare, and secured $200 million for Everglades restoration. After a narrow defeat in 2020 Mucarsel-Powell joined the gun control advocacy group Giffords to fight for gun control a personal issue for her after her father was murdered when she was 24. If you're in Florida please make sure you vote, and Volunteer to help remove on of the most extreme Senators, If you're not in Florida you can help Debbie win by donating.

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Michigan

Elissa Slotkin (hold)

Long time Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow is retiring this election, so there will be a tough fight for control of this important swing state Senate seat. The likely Democratic nominee is Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin. Slotkin is a former CIA analyst, after retiring from the CIA she worked in the State and Defense departments during the Obama administration. Slotkin was first elected to Congress in 2018 winning and being re-elected in a tough swing district. In Congress she's fought for common sense gun control, supported the cap on insulin prices and Medicare drug price negotiation, she helped pass a law on drug price transparency, she championed the CHIP act to bring high tech manufacturing jobs back to America, and was a big supporter of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Slotkin is centering a pro-choice message in her campaign as well as gun control and bring down medical costs. Who the Republicans will pick isn't totally clear, it seems like it's between Former Congressman Mike Rogers and former Detroit Police chief James Craig. Craig ran for Michigan governor in 2022 before he was disqualified for fraudulent signatures on his nominating petition. Craig has listed cutting off US support to Ukraine as one of his top priorities, and endorsed Trump's 3rd run for President early in the primaries. Mike Rogers is also trying to win over Trump voters and has attacked the rights of LGBT students in schools calling it "social engineering". If you live in Michigan make sure to get out and vote, and also volunteer! And for everyone outside the state you can donate or buy some merch.

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Montana

Jon Tester (re-elect)

In most contexts Montana is a deep red state going for Trump in 2020 57% to 40%. This makes the reelection of Montana's only Democratic member of Congress and only statewide elected Democrat, Jon Tester maybe the toughest election for Democrats this year. A Senator since he was first elected in 2006 Tester has won a series of upset wins in Montana over the years. A 3rd generation farmer Tester has been as strong for small farmers and ranchers in Washington. Tester has always been a champion of accountably and transparency in government pushing ethnics and campaign finance reforms. Tester is rated one of the most effective senators and managed to pass more bills last year than any one else in Congress. He's never been afraid to stand up for the Democratic side even if it'd be an unpopular vote in Red Montana. Tester voted to impeach Trump twice, and he voted against all 3 of Trump's nominees to the Supreme Court. He supported President Obama on The Affordable Care Act and Dodd-Frank, and has supported President Biden on the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Republicans seem likely to nominate right wing influencer and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy. Sheehy promises to get drag queens out of schools and the Lord's Prayer in to the classroom. He also hopes to repeal Obamacare calling for a "total privatization" of health care and made statements against the very idea of health insurance, insisting people should pay full price at point of use. If you're a Montanan make sure to vote to re-elect a champion of the little guy, and also volunteer! if you're not please think of donating what you can, if you can only give to one campaign this cycle this one, or Ohio are the most important!

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Nevada

Jacky Rosen (re-elect)

First elected to Congress in 2016 Jacky Rosen moved up to the Senate in 2018. In her first term as a Senator Rosen has championed green energy for Nevada. Together with fellow Democratic Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, Rosen has gotten millions for solar manufacturing in Nevada as well as millions to replace the state's school buses with electric, and programs to study new groundbreaking green technology. Senator Rosen has been a supporter of gun control, is in favor of banning assault weapons. She sponsored a bill, the Background Check Expansion Act, that would require background checks for all gun sales closing loopholes for on-line sales and gun shows. Rosen is pro-choice and has sponsored a bill to protect doctors from being prosecuted across state lines for providing reproductive care, and is a co-sponsor of a bill to codify Roe V. Wade into federal law. Rosen will likely face Republican celebrity and army veteran Sam Brown. Brown ran and lost a race for the Texas State House in 2014 and ran and lost for Nevada's other Senate seat in 2022. Brown stated he was in favor of getting rid of the Departments of Education, Transportation, and Energy. Brown is against Red Flag gun laws that allow police to temporarily remove fire arms from the home of someone deemed a danger to themselves or others. Brown also has refused to say if he supports a national abortion ban, but does say he's pro-life and wouldn't support any judges that weren't. If you live in Nevada make sure to get out to vote and volunteer to protect the state's green future and the right to reproductive care. If you're not in Nevada consider donating or buying some merch.

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Ohio

Sherrod Brown (re-elect)

Ohio together with Montana represents the toughest re-elect for Democrats this year. The state went for Trump twice, elected a right wing radical, JD Vaince, to the Senate in 2022 and has had a Republican governor since 2010. To complicate thing more Democrat Sherrod Brown is one of the most progressive members of the Senate, regularly scoring along side Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren for the most left wing in the Senate. From the time he was first elected to Congress in 1992 Brown refused to take the Congressional Health Insurance until all Americans could be covered. Brown first supported a Medicare for all bill in 2006 and has supported different efforts to expand Medicare and health coverage. He was a key supporter of the Children Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Brown is a strong supporter of unions and has struggled his whole career to protect unionized manufacturing jobs in Ohio. He was one of the first Senators out on the picket line during the UAW strike of 2023. Brown's hard work has help make Ohio the center of a new booming lithium battery manufacturing in America, a green manufacturing future for the state. Republicans look likely to nominate former used car dealer and father-in-law of Republican Congressman Max Miller, Bernie Moreno. Moreno's main qualification seems to be having been endorsed by Donald Trump. He lists among his priorities "End Socialism in America" and "End Wokeness and Cancel Culture". If you're in Ohio make sure to vote to re-elect a progressive giant and volunteer too! If you live out of Ohio donate, if you're looking for the race where your dollar will matter the most, this one or Montana guys.

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Pennsylvania

Bob Casey Jr. (re-elect)

First elected in 2006 Bob Casey famously beat incumbent Republican homophobe Rick Santorum by 17 points. Since first entering the Senate Casey has moved leftward on a number of issues. First elected as a pro-Gun Democrat since 2012 Casey has sponsored a number of bills to expand background checks, ban assault weapons, ban extended magazines, and well as supporting mental health funds for victims of gun violence. For a number of years Casey was called the last pro-life Democrat in the Senate, however in 2022 he came out in support of Roe V Wade and voted twice on bills that would have codified the right to an abortion into federal law. Casey voted against all 3 of Trump's Supreme Court picks and has long supported Planned Parenthood's contraception efforts with federal funds, seeing easily available birth control as key to reducing the number of abortions. In 2021 Casey published a plan he called "The Five Freedoms for America's Children" modeled after FDR's famous speech. He proposed automatically enrolling all kids in Medicaid, an expanded child tax cut, a federally supported college fund for all kids who's parents make under $100,000, expanded free school meals, more funds for head start and abuse prevention programs. Republicans are rallying behind Mitch McConnell's hand picked candidate, hedge fund CEO David McCormick. McCormick worked for the Bush administration during Bush's second term. McCormick's wife Dina Powell also worked for the George W. Bush administration and was a senior aid to Trump as well. If you're in Pennsylvania make sure to get out and vote for a solid Democrat out to solve child poverty in America and keep the Hedge Fund guy from Connecticut out, and Volunteer if you can. Remember you can donate where ever you are.

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Texas

Colin Allred (flip)

Texas is currently represented by likely the most hated man in Washington, Ted Cruz. Republicans hate him, Democrats hate him more, he has a very punchable face, he might be the zodiac killer (thats a joke and meme). From shutting down the government in 2013 to try to overturn Obamacare, to leading the charge in Congress to overturn the 2020 election on January 6th Ted Cruz is a greatest hits of the worst parts of the Republican Party of the last 10 years. When Texas lost power in the middle of a historic ice storm in 2021 Ted Cruz and family ditched the state to go on vacation in Mexico, classy. Cruz in the Biden years has cast himself as a culture warrior fighting against "woke" publishing a book "Unwoke: How to Defeat Cultural Marxism in America" in 2023 to kick off his re-election campaign. Texas is a traditionally red state but things are starting to shift and in 2018 Cruz narrowly won re-election over Beto O'Rourke. Democrats hope with the right candidate they can turn Texas blue and beat the most hated Senator in America. Democrats think Congressman Colin Allred is the man for the job. Allred is a former NFL Linebacker for the Titans. After the NFL he went on to get his law degree from UC Berkeley, and work in the Obama administration. Allred was first elected to Congress in 2018, unseating a Republican who'd been in office since 1997 and becoming the first Democrat to represent the area in Congress since 1968. In Congress Allred has supported bills to expand voting right and protect abortion rights, as well as gun control. In the Senate he promises to address Texas' shaky power grid and make sure Texas is never left in the dark again with its leaders missing. Lets do this Texas, make blue Texas a reality if you live in Texas remember to vote and volunteer, if you're an American who hates Ted Cruz you can donate to make in unemployed.

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Wisconsin

Tammy Baldwin (re-elect)

When Tammy Baldwin first ran for Congress in 1998 she was the first openly gay person elected to the US House and the first open Lesbian to serve in Congress. In 2012 she became the first openly gay person elected to the US Senate and the first Lesbian to be a Senator, she is still the only openly gay Senator. Through out her time in office Baldwin has been a tireless voice for LGBT rights, in 2022 she helped spear head the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act to help protect gay marriage, she's also a sponsor of the Equality Act to protect all LGBT people from discrimination. Baldwin is a progressive who was a member of the House Progressive caucus, opposed the Iraq War and supported impeaching Dick Cheney. In the House she introduced bills for a single payer healthcare system in 2000, 2002, 2004, and 2005. In the Senate Baldwin is regularly listed as one of the most progressive members, voting against tax cuts for the rich, supporting a bill to require companies to have workers on their boards, she sponsored a bill to create a public option in Health Care, and has supported gun control efforts. The Republican field to challenge Senator Baldwin is uncertain, but former Milwaukee sheriff David Clarke dominates the polls if he decides to run. Clarke's sheriff's department is accused a number of human rights violations from his time as sheriff, including allowing a prisoner to die of dehydration after 6 days without water in the Milwaukee County Jail. Clarke is a Trump super fan who has pushed conspiracy theories about mass shootings being fake, attacked Black Lives Matter, called Planned Parenthood "Planned Genocide", and called for the mass detention without trial of Americans because he believed there were a million ISIS supporters in America. If you're in Wisconsin make sure to get out and vote for a trailblazing icon and also volunteer if you can, all Americans can donate and support Baldwin wherever they are.

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Where ever you live in the US, there is an important life changing election happening! Get off your phone or computer and get involved, There are Events happening all around you right now Volunteer

Finally if you're a US citizen of any age any where on earth you can donate, donate to elect Biden/Harris donate to elect Democrats to the Senate, To the House, to Governorships, to local office

and the smallest thing you can do is reblog this very long post, thank you!

[nascenture]

10 Benefits of Investing in a Custom Software Solution

Businesses are constantly on the lookout for new and better technologies that may streamline and quicken their processes. When doing so, organizations frequently use pre-existing software solutions.  However, it's not always easy to find a single piece of software that can handle all of their needs. That's why it's common for businesses to put money into a few different lines.

If you need a unique solution that is tailored to your business's needs, consider investing in custom software development. Using their unique needs as a guide, developers of custom software create programs for businesses and individuals. The banking sector, for instance, employs highly specialized custom software to facilitate consumer access while shielding private information with cutting-edge security measures.

In this article, we'll discuss how custom software development can improve a company's efficiency and bottom line. OK, let's have a peek at it.

Top Reasons to Choose Custom Software Development

Software product customization is a solution that can increase productivity. In addition, adaptability and scalability let you stay ahead of the curve and get an edge over rivals. Your company could benefit in the long run from its use in managing business operations and establishing relationships with external customers, partners, and internal assets.

1. Long-Term Savings

Investing in a software development project may be expensive. However, you won't need to spend everything right away. Custom software development lets you build your product in phases. The minimum viable product (MVP) approach could be taken initially to reduce development costs. 

Putting your company plan and software prototype to the test is an appealing prospect. When you're done, you'll have the option of moving forward with the development of a full-fledged software application. While investing in custom software development solutions may seem prohibitively expensive at first, doing so can really end up saving you money in the long run. The necessity for long-lasting solutions suggests that tailor-made software development may be the way to go.

2. Software Solutions Tailored to Your Needs

It will be difficult for businesses to find a one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to technology, especially when it comes to software solutions. Mobile apps offer the best chance of finding a solution that will work for all organizations. In addition, each company pursues its goals and conducts operations according to its own unique plan and approach. 

Therefore, you might require specialized software solutions to demonstrate that your business is one of a kind and establish yourself as a frontrunner in your field. With the help of bespoke software development, you will be able to modify software products so that they correspond to your business strategy and fulfill all of your requirements.

3. Better Security and Dependability

Maintaining a safe and reliable system is crucial to any business's long-term prosperity. As a result, businesses must ensure their software is more secure. With custom software development solutions, you know your data is safe. 

Also, it might help you decide which data-security technology to use and which is best for your business, as well as how to incorporate that technology into your application. Most of the time, clients will trust you more if you use a higher level of security.

4. Flexibility & Scalability

The world of business is always transforming. Therefore, for businesses to stay up with how the market is shifting, they need to adapt. Custom software solutions provide you the flexibility to make adjustments, add new features, update your product, or seek assistance to meet the requirements of your expanding business as it grows and evolves.

Scalability also enables you to prepare for expansion in the future, which allows you to expand your business while simultaneously maintaining the viability of the software application.

5. Maintenance and Technical Support

It is common practice to form collaborations with software development vendors to create custom software. They'll assemble expert programmers to plan, code, and test your program for you. 

Also, they employ a specialized development staff for ongoing technical support and app upkeep. Since they created it, they know it inside and out. This means they can keep it running smoothly and assist you in fixing bugs or other problems as they arise. 

Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are a form of contract that may be included with your vendor contracts to guarantee a certain level of service. The bottom line is that consistent technical support helps keep your company processes running efficiently and effectively, all while minimizing the amount of time you lose to updates.

6. Product Uniqueness

It's becoming increasingly important that businesses have a distinct identity, which can assist them to strengthen their unique selling proposition. By investing in custom software development, your business can meet the needs of its customers and stay true to its character.

Teams specializing in custom software development can produce applications that help businesses achieve their goals. It allows you to select the software development methodology and cutting-edge innovations that will give your app a leg up on the competition. Plus, it gives businesses the chance to develop brand-new items to meet the surging demand.

7. Integrates Easily 

Business custom software development has the added benefit of fitting naturally into your existing processes. When a software product is tailor-made to satisfy a company's unique needs, it works in tandem with the rest of its existing applications without causing disruptions. 

Not only that, but it will also aid in the optimization of your business process and the improvement of the efficiency of your business workflow. Saving money, speeding up operations, and avoiding frequent defects and other issues during the integration with your existing software product are all possible benefits of custom software solutions.

8. Boost Return On Investment (ROI)

Custom software development services provide exactly what the client needs. So, you won't have to shell out money for unused services or licenses. Therefore, it may end up saving money over time. Furthermore, you will be able to acquire various capabilities for your application that may not be available to your competitors. 

As a result, it can bolster your USP (unique selling proposition) and provide you with a significant edge over the competition. Through the use of niche-specific customization in software product development, you may better serve your intended customer. You can expect higher long-term returns and greater consumer participation.

9. Enhance Productivity

No one can deny the positive impact software has on worker output, especially when that software is tailored to meet the specific needs of a certain company. It boosts productivity and gives workers more assurance in their abilities.

In addition, the right software could make it easier for your staff to get their work done faster. It could improve resource management, boost the efficiency of operational procedures, and provide additional financial benefits to your organization.

10. Great User Satisfaction

When it comes to the level of happiness experienced by end users, bespoke software will always score higher than generic software, regardless of whether it was developed for external or internal users. 

How? The response is plain to see. It is customized to fulfill their technical requirements to suit their business needs. In addition to this, it is simple to use and was developed to reduce the complexity of running a business, improving efficiency, and turning it into a more profitable investment.

Wrapping Up

There are numerous upsides to investing in bespoke software development. Depending on your company's specific requirements, you can make changes to meet different demands. The ability to control every aspect of your app's operation and make whatever tweaks you see fit is another potential benefit.

Businesses need to invest time and resources into creating and designing software that meets their specific needs. But before you make any moves, you should thoroughly evaluate your business. Custom software development is a great option because experienced developers can quickly assess your business needs and determine the best course of action.

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Why Laravel’s Features Make It Ideal for Startups

🚀 Startups, Laravel is your go-to web framework! With MVC architecture, built-in authentication, and seamless APIs, it powers rapid development and scalability. ✅ Build your MVP fast and scale with confidence!

Read more: https://nectarbits.ca/blog/key-features-of-laravel-that-benefit-startups/ 

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Hire Dedicated Developers: The Key to Scalable and Efficient Solutions

In today's fast-paced digital world, businesses require expert developers to build scalable, efficient, and high-performance solutions. Whether you're a startup looking to create an MVP or an enterprise seeking to expand your digital presence, hiring dedicated developers can significantly impact your project's success. In this blog, we'll explore why dedicated developers are the right choice, how they add value to your business, and why Sciflare Technologies is the perfect partner for your development needs.

Why Hire Dedicated Developers?

1. Cost-Effective and Flexible Hiring

Hiring an in-house development team can be expensive and time-consuming. Dedicated developers offer a cost-effective alternative, providing the flexibility to scale your team based on project requirements. You can hire them on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis, ensuring optimal resource utilization.

2. Access to Specialized Expertise

A dedicated development team comprises experts in various technologies, including web development, mobile app development, AI, blockchain, and cloud computing. Instead of training an in-house team, you gain instant access to professionals with hands-on experience in your required tech stack.

3. Faster Development and Deployment

A dedicated team works exclusively on your project, ensuring faster turnaround times and seamless execution. Unlike freelancers juggling multiple projects, dedicated developers remain focused on delivering high-quality solutions within deadlines.

4. Seamless Project Management

With dedicated developers, you enjoy structured workflows, Agile methodologies, and streamlined communication. This ensures transparency, efficiency, and continuous collaboration throughout the development lifecycle.

5. Long-Term Commitment and Reliability

Hiring dedicated developers provides a sense of reliability, as they are committed to your project’s long-term success. You can expect ongoing support, updates, and optimizations to keep your software running smoothly.

How Dedicated Developers Benefit Your Business

Better Productivity – Developers work exclusively on your project, enhancing efficiency.

Scalability – Easily expand your team based on project demands.

Custom Solutions – Tailored development to match your business requirements.

Latest Technology Integration – Stay ahead with cutting-edge tools and frameworks.

Reduced Time-to-Market – Accelerate product launches with dedicated efforts.

Industries That Benefit from Dedicated Developers

Hiring dedicated developers is ideal for businesses across various industries, including:

E-commerce – Build feature-rich online stores with smooth user experiences.

Fintech – Develop secure and scalable financial applications.

Healthcare – Create HIPAA-compliant health tech solutions.

Gaming – Develop immersive mobile and web-based games.

Real Estate – Implement AI-driven property search platforms.

EdTech – Build interactive learning management systems.

Why Choose Sciflare Technologies for Dedicated Developers?

At Sciflare Technologies, we provide highly skilled and dedicated developers who bring expertise in diverse technologies, including React, Angular, Node.js, Python, PHP, Laravel, Kotlin, Swift, and AI/ML. Our developers follow industry best practices, ensuring high-quality code, efficient workflows, and timely project deliveries.

Our Dedicated Development Services Include:

Custom Web and Mobile App Development

AI & Machine Learning Solutions

E-commerce & CMS Development

Enterprise Software Development

Cloud & DevOps Solutions

Ongoing Maintenance & Support

Hire Expert Developers Today!

Ready to take your project to the next level? Partner with Sciflare Technologies and gain access to a pool of top-tier dedicated developers who bring expertise, innovation, and commitment to your business growth.

👉 Hire Dedicated Developers Now!

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A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing Flutter for MVP Development in 2025" discusses the importance of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and advocates for using Flutter as the preferred technology for MVP development. An MVP allows businesses to test ideas, gather feedback, and make informed decisions before a full-scale launch, thereby mitigating risks associated with new projects. Flutter, an open-source SDK by Google, enables cross-platform application development from a single codebase, covering platforms like Linux, Windows, Android, iOS, and the web. This unified approach streamlines development, reduces costs, and accelerates time-to-market. The blog highlights Flutter's native-like performance, customizable widgets, and hot reload feature, which collectively enhance development efficiency and user experience. Additionally, it notes that leading companies such as Google Pay, Alibaba, and Dream11 have successfully utilized Flutter for their applications. In 2025, Flutter is a strategic choice for building effective MVPs, offering a balance of speed, performance, and scalability.

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Starting a Startup in India: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2025

Starting a startup in India requires more than just a great idea—it demands strategic planning, execution, and persistence. From validating your idea and building an MVP to securing funding and marketing your business, every step plays a crucial role in success. Registering your startup under the Startup India initiative provides legal benefits, tax exemptions, and access to investors. Whether you bootstrap or seek angel investors, a solid business model and revenue strategy are key. Networking at events like 21BY72 Global Startup Summit can open doors to funding and mentorship. With the right approach, your startup can thrive in India’s dynamic ecosystem.

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Low-Code & No-Code: Shaping the Future of Web Development

In tech today, "Low-Code" & "No" are big, game-changing ideas, especially in web development. These platforms help folks create applications easily. They’re changing how businesses look at digital solutions.

With these tools, people who don’t know much about coding can build websites & apps. So, Low-Code and No-Code are opening up web development for everyone.

This change speeds up how fast things can be created and new ideas across all kinds of industries.

Getting to Know Low-Code and No-Code Platforms

1.    Low-Code platforms:

These are places where users can design applications with visual tools & pre-set components. You don’t have to be a coder to use them, yet some coding knowledge makes it better.

Using drag and drop is key here! Developers can automate boring tasks & focus on what their app actually does instead of getting bogged down in complex code. By making coding easier to handle, these platforms save time on developing apps.

2.    No-Code platforms:

These are geared toward non-coders. They provide an easy-to-use visual setup. This means users create fully working apps without writing any code at all!

Business pros, entrepreneurs, and others who lack coding skills can really use these tools to make custom software without starting from scratch.

No-code platforms are great for whipping up quick prototypes, making minimum viable products (MVPs), or coming up with internal tools fast.

The Place of Low-Code and No-Code in Web Development’s Future

As more businesses go digital, they need lots of web applications. But writing complicated code from scratch takes a long time & uses a lot of resources. Here’s where Low-Code and No-Code come in—they’re quicker and cheaper ways to get things done.

1.    Speeding Up Development Times:

These platforms really cut down the time it takes to create & launch web apps. With ready-made templates & automation tools, developers can whip up functional applications in no time!

Being faster helps companies react quick to what the market wants, launch products sooner, & keep ahead of their rivals.

2.    Enabling Regular Developers:

A huge plus from Low-Code & No-Code is giving regular folks the chance to be "citizen developers."

Even if they don’t have formal programming skills, they can now make applications that fit their needs perfectly. Their knowledge helps companies grow a culture where everyone can solve problems and innovate together.

3.    Filling the IT Skills Gap:

There's a real lack of skilled developers worldwide—that's no secret. Companies need digital solutions but can’t find enough qualified coders. So, they're turning more often to Low-Code and No-Code platforms to fill this gap.

These tools let organizations create & maintain applications without relying too much on a few specialized developers, easing the load on IT teams & helping use resources better.

4.    Boosting Team Collaboration:

Low-code and No-code also improve teamwork between techy folks and others who aren’t as technical. They create a common ground for development that breaks communication barriers between IT teams & business sides.

Because of this shared space, projects move along more smoothly with people from different departments joining forces to hit shared goals.

5.    Challenges Worth Considering

Even with all these benefits, Low-Code & No-Code aren’t perfect solutions. One worry is security flaws; sometimes less code makes applications less secure than they should be. Also, they might not work well for super complex projects that need custom coding.

Plus, it’s so easy to use these platforms that organizations could end up with too many applications floating around; this might lead to messy systems & data silos if you’re not careful! So businesses gotta set up solid rules on how apps get made & used using these tools.

These platforms will play a major role in web development’s future by making it easier for businesses to innovate quickly, save money, and adapt better to the fast-changing digital world around them.

As technology keeps changing, finding a balance between using these tools effectively while maintaining quality & security in check will be key for companies looking to harness everything Low-Code and No-Code have to offer on their digital journey forward!