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HackerNoon Reporter: Please tell us briefly about your background. I started working in the IT field as an intern for a company back when I was doing my undergraduate studies. I was offered a full-time job right away, and that's how my journey has been going ever since then. I have worked for some prestigious tech companies for years before venturing into entrepreneurship and launching a startup back in 2014. What's your startup called? And in a sentence or two, what does it do? We named our startup InvoZone (A zone full of innovative people). It is more than just one man's passion project: this full-fledged development team has taken cybersecurity as their core service! For the last seven years, we've been leading innovators in web and mobile development by applying new technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data Science, Artificial Intelligence. What is the origin story? The origin story of InvoZone is quite interesting, actually. In an unexpected turn of events in 2014, my credit card was charged with a fraudulent payment of $10,000. Yes, I became the victim of credit card fraud and the whole ordeal shook me up, I thought to myself, ‘I need to stop this loophole’. So to minimize attacks on payment systems due to their weak cybersecurity measures, such as lack of security protocols or unprotected networks, I strategically planned and started my own company that would protect people from scams through robust security solutions. What do you love about your team, and why are you the ones to solve this problem? It’s the passion and innovative ideas that everyone brings to the table. Since our motto is innovation, I admire that my team fully understands this and ensures that every project we do at InvoZone is taken as a delightful challenge. The secret to our innovation and creativity is that I let my team take the front seat by taking complete ownership of a project, encouraging them through allowing their ideas to be heard in brainstorming sessions- enabling us all to work as one as we push for our ultimate goal; finding the best solution possible for the client's product. If you weren’t building your startup, what would you be doing? The thing about entrepreneurship is that when you have a great idea and people are willing to invest in the business, there's this lovely feeling of being "on to something". It's hard for me to imagine doing anything other than working on machine learning, big data, analytics algorithms and building my company out. When I force myself to think about it, though, I expect on the weekends I could have been spending time with my family or surfing or playing the guitar, but those activities just don't make me feel as good :) At the moment, how do you measure success? What are your core metrics? For me, success means making a difference in the world. I benchmark it as to whether or not you can be remarkable. If your work is extraordinary enough to stand out from everything else going on around us congratulations! You've found what's successful for you. What’s most exciting about your traction to date? The most exciting thing about InvoZone’s traction to date is the elimination of scalability issues for a lot of businesses. The number of successful businesses we’ve supported has been phenomenal. We’ve been able to make formerly unscalable companies scalable with our software development services, and they are now reaching new heights powering their company growth. Our customers know that when something is difficult for them to scale, it shouldn't be impossible for others! What technologies are you currently most excited about, and most worried about? And why? I am excited about anything involving technology that can be beneficial for humanity. I am most worried about any technologies that are harmful to the environment and society. Some technologies such as blockchain, neuromorphic chips, and autonomous cars will have a huge impact on future society. However, there are some things we should not allow the dark side of human nature to have access to like genetic engineering and artificial intelligence. What drew you to get published on HackerNoon? What do you like most about our platform? I was drawn to HackerNoon because of the variety and depth of the content. It's clear that the contributors take such care with their writing - each article is well-written, well-researched, and conveys meaningful information about technology. There are many things I like about your platform. The articles are timely and concise. They're beautifully formatted for digital consumption on a mobile device or browser, while still providing useful links just below the text for reference sources and related reading materials. The topical curation by subject area provides an intuitive way to get an overview on any topic from programming to design & development techniques, job offers, tools & code snippets and even startup advice. What advice would you give to the 21-year-old version of yourself? There are many things that I missed and would like to pass on if given the chance. Loyalty in hiring is paramount, prepare for surprises, stay tough-skinned - it's not always easy! You can't start until you know what your goal is; starting up a company isn’t just about work, but also how much of yourself goes into this lifestyle choice. With business partners, make sure there's an equilibrium between passion, commitment, ambition, and willingness/ability to manage stress because when one diminishes, so does the other, which is disastrous for your team. What is something surprising you've learned this year that your contemporaries would benefit from knowing? I often find myself wondering how I can contribute even better than before - and then it hits me! If adding something that already exists will help make my work easier or more efficient for other people, why not do so whenever possible while still maintaining a positive attitude about everything else too (i.e., don't let negativity get the best of you). VOTE FOR INVOZONE FOR STARTUP OF THE YEAR https://startups.hackernoon.com/canada-and-central-america/mississauga-canada

"Success means making a difference in the world", says Furqan Aziz, CEO of InvoZone

Top Entrepreneurs understand two things: how their attitude affects the business and how to make a difference in the world. This week, Furqan Aziz joins us on “Mondays with Entrepreneurs” to discuss how he is making a difference in the world and growing business at the same time. Who’s the Guest? Furqan Aziz 👨‍💻 Name: Furqan is the CEO of 🙌 What They Do: InvoZone Starting up a company isn’t just about work but also how much of yourself goes into this lifestyle choice. 💭 Best Advice: So before starting your week, pause for a coffee break ;) and enjoy this chit-chat with Furqan. 1. Please tell our reader about how you perceive success? The path to success is unique for each person. For some, it may be about being the best at what they do, others might define their own goals differently - whether that means impacting a world or just achieving personal milestones such as having more time with family members. For me, success means making a difference in the world. I benchmark it as to whether or not you can be remarkable. If your work is extraordinary enough to stand out from everything else going on around us congratulations! You've found what's successful for you. 2. Why did you start InvoZone and how does your passion still drive your business’ growth? In an unexpected turn of events in 2014, my credit card was charged with a fraudulent payment of $10,000. Yes, I became the victim of credit card fraud and the whole ordeal shook me up; I thought to myself, ‘I need to stop this loophole’. So to minimize attacks on payment systems due to their weak cybersecurity measures such as lack of security protocols or unprotected networks, I strategically planned and started my own company that would protect people from scams through robust security solutions. It is now more than just one man's passion project: this full-fledged development team has taken cybersecurity as their core service! For the last seven years, we've been leading innovators in web and mobile development by using new technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data Science, Artificial Intelligence. 3. One of the biggest fears of outsourcing is trusting the people you hire to do your business as you would do. How do you ensure that your clients trust you? My clients and employees are equally important to me. I let my team take the front seat by taking complete ownership of a project, encouraging them through allowing their ideas to be heard in brainstorming sessions- enabling us all to work as one as we push for our ultimate goal; finding the best solution possible for the client's product. But to make sure that clients get the best product, we always hire A+ grade players. Other than that we have a deep and 3-step (verification, validation, and quality assurance) process to ensure high-quality deliverables. 4. The pandemic surely affected businesses worldwide. What about InvoZone, What impact COVID-19 had on your business? (Both positively and negatively.) With 600% plus growth during the pandemic, Invozone has not felt the worst effects of a disaster, fortunately. Also, there’s an increased demand for software development companies because people have been shifting to the digital space. But some of our clients and local businesses have felt the worst effect of this pandemic. We do sympathize with them and are looking to help as much as we can. 5. In 2021, what is the major problem you think the tech industry should work on? COVID-19 showed that our healthcare systems need more technological advancements if we want to overcome a pandemic situation. Although digitalization is happening in the healthcare industry, it's not enough. Other than that, Cyber fraud needs to be addressed as well because of increased online transactions and scams that are targeting victims who make purchases or perform other digital actions on their devices. 6. Why do you think most people fail to grow their business? And what advice would you offer them to keep pushing? Entrepreneurs who hesitate to delegate and outsource are more likely to fail because they wear too many hats at the same time. Besides delegating, outsourcing is integral to startups as well as if you want your business to grow from two times to ten-fold. Most businesses come to us when their businesses have almost reached death's door; we help them stand back up again by having professionals and experts in every vertical. But those who don’t seek help eventually fail. My advice for everyone who is facing failure is to learn to delegate tasks to experts and do what you are best at. 7. If you could speak face to face with yourself when you first started, what pearls of wisdom would you impart? There are many things that I missed and would like to pass on if given the chance. Loyalty in hiring is paramount, prepare for surprises, stay tough-skinned - it's not always easy! You can't start until you know what your goal is; starting up a company isn’t just about work but also how much of yourself goes into this lifestyle choice. With business partners make sure there's an equilibrium between passion, commitment, ambition, and willingness/ability to manage stress because when one diminishes so does the other which is disastrous for your team. 8. What’s the best advice you ever received and do you follow it? I got too many bits of advice from my mentors and family. But the best advice I ever received was from one of my mentors. He said: “Rather than going with a standard path, see how you can add more value”. and It's always good to take the time to invest in your career. When you're trying to figure out what the next steps are, ask yourself: How can I add more value? I often find myself wondering how I can contribute even better than before - and then it hits me! If adding something that already exists will help make my work easier or more efficient for other people, why not do so whenever possible while still maintaining a positive attitude about everything else too (i.e., don't let negativity get the best of you). 9. And the last question, since the series is named “Mondays with Entrepreneurs”, What are your Monday Morning rituals? Since I work all week, Monday is no different than any other day. Well not so much for the morning rituals- that's when things get unordinary. The minute my eyes open in the morning- it's time to check messages from team members and clients alike. If there is nothing urgent then a shower and breakfast with family might do before getting back on desk duties for almost 14 hours every single weekday. Shahmeer: Alright, Furqan! Your story is truly inspirational. Thanks for your time and best of luck. I am sure readers will enjoy and learn. Thanks, Hackers for reading :) If you have any suggestions regarding questions to ask in this series or if you want to get featured, I am available on and you can also reach out to me on ;) slack Linkedin

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If you're looking for a real challenge, look no further than the world of programming languages. Sure, you could play it safe and stick with the likes of Python or JavaScript, but where's the fun in that? If you're a thrill seeker and up for a challenge, you're in luck because I'm here to give you a rundown of the top most mind-bending languages out there. programming But remember, learning these languages is not for the faint of heart. You need to be ready for some brain exercise! Table of Contents What Are The Hardest Coding Languages? C++ Malbolge Haskell INTERCAL BrainF**k COW Whitespace Want To Learn Some Real Programming? Frequently Asked Questions Is C++ the hardest programming language? Which is harder, C or C++? Which is harder, C++ or Python? Which is the most difficult programming language? Learning the hardest programming languages in the world is similar to art in certain aspects. You begin with a blank canvas and basic raw materials. By combining science, art, and craft, you decide what to do with them. You sketch an overall form, paint the background, and then fill in the details. You continuously take a step back and look at what you've done with a critical eye. But then, you'll toss aside a canvas and start over. In simple words, the hardest programming languages to learn leave your brain in stubborn nodes and intricate code. However, learning any programming language, no matter how basic or complicated, requires time and effort. As a result, it is necessary to undertake significant research and choose a programming language suitable for the desired career route. In addition, a programming language's market value and usefulness have nothing to do with its complexity or convenience. Your final decision should depend on the usability of the language. The ability to make logical decisions using a query language and serial statements is analogous to computer programming languages, which is an advantage. What Are The Hardest Coding Languages? When we talk about c, c++, Java, Python, and other programming languages, there are some that are not only tough but completely unintelligible to most software engineers. They have built a reputation as esoteric programming languages (or esolang). Here is a detailed list of the top hardest programming languages to learn in 2023: C++ Bjarne Stroustrup developed , a general-purpose programming language,  as an extension to the C computing language. Development teams frequently utilize it in in-game and online development, as well as machine learning and data mining applications. C++ However, high-level languages like Python, Java, and JavaScript appear to have surpassed C++ in popularity and usage in recent years. This prompts developers to wonder: Is C++ hard to learn? The quick answer is yes! Because of its multi-paradigm nature and more complex syntax, C++ is difficult to master. While it is well renowned for being particularly tough for novices, it is equally challenging for programmers with no prior expertise with low-level languages. Malbolge Malbolge programming language robbed the mental peace of many developers, ingraining its name in the list of the hardest programming languages to learn. Ben Olmstead invented this language in 1998, and the first program took nearly two years to build so that you can appreciate the intricacy of this language. Malbolge's complexity stems mostly from (a) restricted instructions, (b) instruction substitution after execution, and (c) loadable data restrictions. To this end, coding in this language appears to be garbage or malfunctioning. As a matter of fact, many believe that Ben Olmstead never developed a single program in this language. However, Hisashi Lizawa proposed obfuscation in software protection by providing a programming guide in Malbolge. For example, unreadable programs are resistant to alteration. Assume Alice wishes to transmit a program (or binary code) to Bob, who will run the application. Even if it is an encrypted code, Bob needs authorization to decrypt it for it to be executed. As a result, Bob has the opportunity to change it. However, an unreadable program, written in the toughest programming languages to learn, layers the code and functions as encrypted data. Now, that is a significant advantage. Equally important, the language earned its name after the eighth circle of hell in Dante's Inferno, namely reserved for those guilty of fraud. To put it differently, Malbolge is "A programming language that came from HELL." Haskell You will fail to learn this toughest programming language at least 3 to 4 times before finally grasping it. But needless to say, it will ruin other programming languages for you! Haskell is a fully functional programming language. In imperative languages, you accomplish things by assigning tasks to the computer, which then performs them. It may change state while performing them. However, it is lazy. Unless explicitly instructed differently, Haskell will not perform functions or compute anything until compelled to offer you a result. This is consistent with referential transparency because it allows you to think of programs as a sequence of data transformations. INTERCAL Jim Lyon and Don Woods created INTERCAL, one of the hardest coding languages to learn, in 1972 as a satire of several computer languages. 'Compiler Language With No Pronounceable Acronym.' was the first moniker given to it. INTERCAL includes various features that aim to frustrate programmers. For example, it employs modifiers such as "PLEASE". The compiler may reject it if the word "PLEASE" is not used frequently in the code. The program is deemed 'insufficiently courteous' by the organization. On the other hand, if the modifier 'PLEASE' is used too many times, the compiler rejects the code as 'excessively courteous.' BrainF**k A Swiss physics student called Urban Müller developed Brainfuck, in 1993 as an attempt to design a language with the smallest feasible compiler. Müller got the idea for Brainfuck from FALSE, a "perverse" programming language created earlier that year by Wouter van Oortmerssen, a Dutch software developer currently working at Google, with the purpose of producing a confusing Turing-complete language with the smallest feasible compiler. While modern programming languages like C++ may require a 2.6 Mb compiler, FALSE's compiler was just 1,024 bytes or nearly 2,600 times less. Because of the language's extraordinary simplicity, Brainfuck's compiler ended up being an order of magnitude smaller than FALSE at just 240 bytes. Brainfuck comprises only eight commands:, >, +, -, [,], and,. Despite its simplicity, the Brainfuck vocabulary is one of the most perplexing and difficult programming languages available owing to the large amount of code required to run a basic program. When a programmer wishes to learn a new language, for example, one of the first programs they normally teach themselves to create in that language is to print the word "Hello, World!" on the computer screen. The code for this application in a standard programming language like Python looks like this: However, the same program implemented in Brainfuck might look something like this: ++++++++++[>+++++++>++++++++++>+++>+<<<<-] ++.>+.+++++++..+++.>++.<<+++++++++++++++.>.+++.------.--------.>+.>. COW The name gives hundreds, if not thousands, a wrong impression. We are not indicating a technology that will help you talk with a cow. Nor do we plan to fabricate a Google Translate interface to uncover the hidden meaning of “MOO.” We are talking about one of the world’s top 6 hardest coding languages to learn in 2023, i.e., COW. It came into being in early 2013 and has received little attention from the development community. Later, it built a reputation as the most complex programming language in the world. Brainfuck is a bad influence on the COW, yet developers playfully built it with Bovine in mind. Cow contains 12 instructions, four more than Brainfuck, and is Turing complete. All 12 instructions are just variants of the word "MOO." Source: Cow Commands Whitespace Chris Morris and Edwin Brady created Whitespace at the University of Durham. The language debuted as one of the hardest languages to learn programming on April 1, 2003. The term "Whitespace" comes from the fact that it only employs three white characters: space, tab, and newline. As a result, the source code of programs written in Whitespace is rendered invisible. To make the code visible, three characters are commonly used: S for space (Space), T for tabulation (Tab), and L for new line (Line feed). Non-whitespace characters are ignored by the Whitespace interpreter and are treated as code comments. For example, a sequence of spaces might represent a single command, and a tab followed by a space might represent a different command. Because whitespace characters are not used to separate keywords or identifiers, like traditional programming languages, the source code written in whitespace looks like plain text with no distinguishable programming language syntax. Here's some code to display 'Hello, World!' in Whitespace. Want To Learn Some Real Programming? Mainstream programming needs the user to think in a specific way. However, esolangs encourage the user to think in ways that are useless and time-consuming yet nevertheless logical enough to develop complicated software. Therefore, we recommend skipping the hardest programming languages to learn as breakfast in 2023. But if you want to capitalize on real programming to retain your customers in this smart era, of InvoZone to bridge the gap in your company's talent pool! hire dedicated developers Frequently Asked Questions Is C++ the hardest programming language? It is difficult to say whether C++ is the hardest programming language, as the difficulty level can vary depending on the person learning the language and prior experience with programming. However, C++ is generally considered a more difficult language to learn than other popular programming languages, such as Python or , due to its complex syntax and steep learning curve. JavaScript Which is harder, C or C++? C and C++ are considered relatively low-level, systems-level programming languages, and both have a reputation for being difficult to learn. C is considered to be a relatively simple and minimalist language. 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Eight Business Quotes That Shaped Me As An Entrepreneur Behind every great business quote, there’s a book that could be written about the entrepreneur who said it. 57. "AI Shouldn't Have the Final Word in Recruitment Yet" - Jamie Beaumont Less than a decade ago, we could only dream of being able to spend five minutes on a job that required 10 hours to complete. All we could hope for was a magic wand. Cargo dancing with tambourines could also help, but there was no guarantee (pun intended). 58. Deep Dive into Validating Your Side-Project & Startup Ideas Thanks to Juan Betancourt you can read the article in Spanish as well now! 59. Tapping Into Ethereum Grandpa's  Curious Consciousness with Dmitry Buterin Tapping into Ethereum Grandpa's  Curious Consciousness with Dmitry Buterin 60. How to Succeed as a Young Female Entrepreneur Sophie Wyne (Co-Founder and CEO of ariglad), Luna Ito-Fisher, and Ambika Miglani (Co-founders of Decrypted By Us) join Amy on the podcast this week to chat about their entrepreneurship journey 😱 61. Expert Interview: Building and Scaling a Multi-Million Dollar Fintech Startup “How can you make a startup successful?” That was my main question when I sat down with Yaron Samid. He’s a multi-exit founder whose companies have been acquired by the likes of Microsoft and Cisco, to name but two. Yaron is a regular lecturer at Stanford and Columbia business schools. He is the founder of TechAviv, one of the largest founder clubs in the world. 62. "I quit university and put all my time and energy into getting the MVP finished", says Sean Yu Making the jump into entrepreneurship, and building a startup, is rarely a rational decision. 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Not all heroes wear capes. Some heroes are somewhere out there in our vast universe behind a computer screen, contributing to the of our tech community. greenness Regardless of the global difficulties that we faced in 2021, our internet heroes have been advocating for changes and innovations and reaching out to the world, from every nation, background, gender, and predisposition. In our #internetheroes category, we are celebrating small victories by creators, thinkers, makers who have dedicated their talent to innovations of the internet that significantly impact our lives for the better. Who are these heroes and how were they chosen? Discover them in the Annual Noonies Awards list! Here are the stats: . 4,961 nominees for 2021 586 Hacker Noon awards Across : 6 award categories , , , , , and . Decentralization Gaming Internet Heroes Internet Software Development Technology And a monumental over at 105,122 votes cast noonies.tech To see the winners simply visit , pick an award, and discover which name appears at the top. That’s the winner! noonies.tech The alone is announcing in different categories this year. 78 of the Internet! Internet Heroes 78 winners superhumans Who are they? Shall we reveal their identities behind their invisible capes? Best Use of Tech for Democracy has developed an app to track police brutality across the US, creating a new tool to keep the police accountable. Samuel Sinyangwe Best Use of Tech for Good is saving the planet, one dataset at a time. Blue Sky Analytics Green Tech Advocate of the Year The greenest tech awards goes to the most sustainable use of tech for the environment 💚🌱 Congrats to , CEO TreeApp, empowering people to plant trees via NGOs across the world. Jules Buker HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - AI Humans with irrational brains writing about machines with rational brains. A round of applause for with 448 votes, an euntrepreneur and machine learning enthusiast. @ilyshka HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - ALGORITHMS The Noonies celebrates the amazing people who power the technology industry, especially those who write. dedicated his time to make tech further our curiosity and creativity. Charlie G. HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - AMAZON Hey Alexa, send a cheer to writing on Business|Technology|FinTech! Sahana HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE is rocking this with the passion to code, design, and create. Praneeth Guduguntla HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - AUGMENTED-REALITY The Noonies celebrates the amazing people who power the technology industry. Especially those who write! is leading this category on HackerNoon! Shannon HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - AUTOMATION "Automation may be a good thing, but don't forget that it began with Frankenstein." -- said an anonymous machine. Check out ’s stories! Ajay Kumar HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - BIG-DATA Gather and organize and process insights from large datasets with new computer strategies and technologies. Congratulations to of the uniqueness in big rata. Markle HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - BOTS won us over with his creativity! Tomas Sirio HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - CHINA writes about cyberspace, digital currencies, economics, foreign affairs, and technology Hugh Harsono HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - CLOUD It's raining tech stories and took the lead! Congratulations on this achievement 🌟 Vivian HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - CLOUD-COMPUTING Now it's raining cloud stories. is the proven platform to assess, develop, and validate hands-on technical skills. Cloud Academy HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - COMPUTER-SCIENCE won our hearts with 370 votes! Sergei Golitsyn " HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - CORONAVIRUS received 119 votes for amazing contributions! Alcor HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - CORONAVIRUS IMPACT ON BUSINESS received 119 votes for amazing contributions! Alcor HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - COVID 19 An astounding number of 1115 votes for our hero . 🥳 Brooks is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, and author. Michael Brooks HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - CROWDFUNDING is rocking this category! Nataraj HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - CYBER-SECURITY , a Cybersecurity expert and Ethical Hacker, won with tutorials on Cybersecurity. Kali Linux HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - CYBER-THREATS finds secrets in your code — before the bad guys do. Paul Price @ shhgit HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - CYBERSECURITY builds world-class Code Quality & Security tools: SonarQube, SonarLint and SonarCloud. SonarSource HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - DATA writes about data, how to manage it, how to do AI with it, how to make data-driven products! Ryan Dawson HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - DATA-ANALYSIS is a client-focused custom software development company. Imenso Software HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - DATA-ANALYTICS is an enterprise-grade solutions and platforms provider by using AI, ML, and NLP to solve business challenges. Xtract.io HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - DATA-PRIVACY is a Cybersecurity expert and Ethical Hacker who writes tutorials on cybersecurity. Kali Linux HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - DATA-SCIENCE is an enterprise-grade solutions and platforms provider by using AI, ML, and NLP to solve business challenges. Xtract.io HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - DATA-SECURITY Congratulations our contributor and tech director ! Mathias writes about Privacy, Productivity, Infosec, Death Metal, Photography, and good UX. Mathias Hellquist HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - DATA-VISUALIZATION , our Data Designer and Content Creator is leading the votes! Shachee Swadia HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - DATABASE Congratulations - Marvelous Senior Backend Software Developer! Oleg Stadnichenko HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - DEEP-LEARNING Votes go to , who described himself as in love with neural nets. He is VP of Product Delivery at Reface – AI-app to swap faces on videos, GIFs, and images. Alexey Chaplygin HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - DIGITAL-TRANSFORMATION 111 votes to - Alcor offers your own R&D center fully backed by our operational services. Alcor HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - DIVERSITY Congratulations to !!!!! .TECH Domains HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - DOTNET , Lead Software Engineer and Cyber Security Expert, won this category! Oleksii Holubiev HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - ELON-MUSK had the best stories 📚 congrats! Maria Stankevich HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - ENCRYPTION is a cybersecurity consultant, tech writer, and regular columnist for Savvy Security. Sam Patel HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - ETHICS surely inspired us again! Alexey is VP of Product Delivery at Reface – AI-app to swap faces on videos, GIFs, and images. Alexey Chaplygin HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - FINTECH grossed over an astounding number of 378 votes! A true internet hero 🦸‍♂️ Sergei Golitsyn HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - FUTURE studied Entrepreneurship and Strategic Communication at High Point University and is now Founder of BlueSkyAI. Mark McKinney HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - FUTURE-OF-WORK - congratulations on leading this category! kunal rajput HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - FUTURISM led this category, and is currently Coder and Author of Cryptocurrency Investing in the Age of Dollar Chaos. Anthony Watson HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - GROWTH An impressive number of 462 votes for Product Lead & Venture Founder ! Timoté Geimer HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - HACKING , congratulations on winning this category! SmartScanner HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - HARDWARE is a Co-founder and CTO at Integra Sources PhD in Physics and Mathematics, and also the winner of this category 🌟 Andrey Solovev HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - INFORMATION SECURITY is CEO & Lead trainer EH Academy (online cybersecurity training company by ). Irfan Shakeel ehacking.net HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - INNOVATION Impressive 251 votes! writes amazing articles about Domain. Sergei Golitsyn HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - INTERNET-OF-THINGS is a Market Research Analyst @Invozone. Sadia Mehmood HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - IOT - kudos for your amazing contribution! Lawrence Martin HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - LEAN-STARTUP 247 votes! is the Bestselling author of "Lean AI." Lomit Patel HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - MACHINE-LEARNING Congratulations to for leading this category! Neal Taylor HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - MATHEMATICS Sending our cheers to Technopreneur ! Sharad Sundararajan HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - MENTAL-HEALTH Psychiatrist and writer, , highlights topics of mental health in her contributions to Hackernoon. Her articles have featured ideas from caffeine overuse to accessibility. She is writing to help others with their mental health. Amy Shah HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - ML , Advisor| Author | Speaker | Teacher| Blogueur, congratulations for leading this category! Bertrand Jouvenot HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - MONEY An impressive number of 183 votes go to 🌼 Christian Kameir HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - OPEN-SOURCE has contributed to a variety of open-source projects and tools for the community and advanced them significantly this year. Stoplight From Elements for documentation to Spectral for automated API Style Guides and Prism for mocking, there are a variety of tools given to the developer community to be successful API design and developers. With their open-source October initiative, anyone at Stoplight or in the API community could contribute to pull requests on their open-source tools in exchange for 400 trees planted per pull request. Because of all the contributions to their open-source software, they were able to plant 10,000 trees. Go open source!! HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - PAYMENTS is the winner of this category 🔥 NOWPayments HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - PERSONAL-DATA is interested in Infosec & Biohacking, Security Architect by profession, and enjoys reading and running. Zen Chan HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - POLITICS is a Full-time Blockchain and Cryptocurrency nerd, Certified Blockchain Practitioner, and Certified Bitcoin Professional. Derek Lim HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - PRIVACY Congratulations to for changing the world one blog at a time. Haris Shahid HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - PSYCHOLOGY amassed a total of 400 votes! Congratulations for winning this category. Konstantin Sokolov HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - RASPBERRY-PI Congratulations, , Machine Learning Engineer for leading this section! Will Ho HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - REMOTE-TEAMS An impressive round of 1373 votes for , Co-principal at Response CRM, a fully remote business built and managed by a remote team since day one. Behzad Sharifi HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - ROBOTICS , Founder of NoteToServices, is the internet hero for this category! Matthew Gates HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - SCIENCE , congratulations for the deserving victory! Kahlil Corazo HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - SECURITY S : We build world-class Code Quality & Security tools: SonarQube, SonarLint and SonarCloud. onarSource HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - SMALL-BUSINESS delivers end-to-end design, web development, digital marketing, and email production services to businesses. Uplers HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - STARTUP The startup world is reading from our winner . Samiran Mondal HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - STARTUP-ADVICE Hey startup world, go to for stories on startup advice! Ritika Mehta HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - STARTUP-LESSONS There are more lessons in failure stories than success stories - ** covers the best ones this year! Ritika Mehta HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - STARTUPS R , congratulations on winning this category! itika Mehta HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - STARTUPS OF THE YEAR , CEO @Parabeac, thank you for your amazing stories! Ivan Huerta HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - STARTUPS TOP STORY Congratulations , Co-founder at , the new standard for open-source data integration. John Lafleur Airbyte.io HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - VIRTUAL-REALITY Our winner is ✨ metapunk HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - VR is rocking VR stories this year! Congratulations on the victory. Jack Boreham Health & Wellness Content Creator of The Year Congratulations , med student and health blogger who deserves this win of the year!! Juxtathinka HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - WEB MONETIZATION , congratulations on writing best web monetization stories! Sukhpinder Singh Loudest Tech Naysayer of the Year This one goes out to the rule-breakers - the "crazy skeptics", "cynical critics", and "persistent pessimists". And this year, our rule-breaker is ! Ashlee Marie Preston Rick Sanchez of the Year This prestigious award is intended to acknowledge the seemingly fine line between madness and brilliance. Sometimes having a perspective or drive that is outside the norm can be taunted and questioned, as seen in Rick and Morty and the Meaning of Life. But surpassing these challenges and creating something useful, brilliant, awesome, or just genuinely hilarious is a winning way to be. Congratulations , may you always be bold and quirky! Sergey Golitsyn TikTok's Crypto Czar The leader of the next generation's wealth discussion via the next generation's preferred medium - and the leads our category! 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Photo by on Christopher Campbell Unsplash Pro tip: You may load your award image into the profile image or include it somewhere in your blog post. (You can delete this part). Welcome to ’s ! If you’re an actual winner of an award, or simply feel like a winner today, the link for the template is . HackerNoon Writing Prompts HERE Hey Hackers! I’m and I’m the Content Strategist at InvoZone. Sadia First of all, I’d like to say a huge thank you to the community for recognizing as the winner of: HackerNoon me HackerNoon Contributor of the Year - INTERNET-OF-THINGS for 2021 Reporter: What does it mean for you to win this title? HackerNoon I actually was not expecting this award but damn, was I surprised. I am super pumped, to be honest. I will keep exploring the possibilities of IoT and what it means for businesses and the world at large. How do you or your company intend to embrace the responsibility of this title in 2022? This award has now motivated me to never stop writing about IoT and other technological advancements that are reshaping the global business landscape. What are some of the goals you’re looking forward to accomplishing in 2022 (whether it be through company initiatives or your personal journey)? I always had this passion for designing things and when I say design, I mean graphics. I am looking to improve my design skills. I also think it’s about time I get married. haha. jokes apart. As you look at the variety of concerning trends in the world around you, what solutions can you think of? Name three trends and three solutions. Be as brief or as detailed as you like. Since Metaverse is becoming all the rage these days, I think companies should focus more on AR/VR. We need that immersive experience because COVID has, kinda, redefined our entire life! Now we prefer staying in to buy things or engaging with people rather than stepping out, and if businesses want to deliver a customer experience that is super close to reality or the physical world - implementing more AR/VR technologies is important. Thus, AR/VR is the answer or the solution for improved and enhanced experiences. Another one that I can think of is your ‘mental health’. But do we have enough solutions? Even though I, myself, work in the IT industry, I see very few companies working in this domain. As of recently, I felt the need to go see a therapist, but I had such a busy schedule, that I just couldn’t. We need easily accessible solutions to cater to this problem, and when I say solutions I mean digital cost-effective solutions. You may find online apps that connect psychologists with people but it’s not very common in where I come from. So an easily accessible, mental health solution is crucial for people like me. Also, I have heard many people talking about inclusivity and accessibility in gaming. This topic of discussion may sometimes be overlooked because the market is considered to be small. But it simply does not mean that this market doesn't exist. People with disabilities have equal rights to enjoy a game as others. Therefore, we need our game development industry to take a step in this direction. Even though many games have these accessibility features for people with special needs but we could always use more, can’t we? After participating in this journey, is there anything that you would like the team to know? HackerNoon I think you guys are doing an amazing job! Hands down. Your emails always make me happy. They are super witty and funny. They connect with your readers. What is something special about you or your company that you’ve rarely had the chance to properly share but really wanted to? (Give this one a proper think, I’ll know if you didn’t!) My company InvoZone has seen tremendous growth in the past few years. The team is doing an amazing job with some of the world’s leading clients (can’t say their names or I am out of the door, lol). As far as I am concerned, I think I have a knack for cracking jokes and dancing of course. Also, sometimes I forget how creative I am. What song or music album are you currently enjoying? oh, that’s a good one! Magenta Riddim by DJ Snake is my jam these days. What are some concepts you wish people knew more about? I think people should know more about inclusion - no matter the industry. You are making websites, make them inclusive, you are designing games, make them inclusive. Because if your product does not include ‘everyone’ I don’t think it’s gonna worth it. Being blunt but it’s a fact. Also, please please, know about healthy boundaries. period. Is there anything else you’d like me to know? It can be anything. You guys ROCK! Thank you for everything that you do! – Team. HackerNoon P.S. 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77 Leaders in the Tech Industry Share Their #MyStartInTech Stories

Each year brings new challenges and… design trends! With so many design options available, designing visually engaging content is crucial for making your audience sigh with awe. I am not even sure if is even a thing but.. you get it right? ‘sigh(ing) with awe’ So as I was saying… design trends of 2020 were definitely driven by innovation but those past innovations will be even more promising in 2021. The graphic design industry is expected to grow by 3% from 2018 to 2028. A good design is significant for today’s modern and competitive business landscape. Nowadays, companies are all about innovating and turning imaginative ideas into reality. Almost 40% of digital marketers prefer visual graphics over plain text because they are ranked as the best-performing element used in marketing activities. No matter the industry, powerful marketing materials are important if you want to ’ and engage your ideal audience. Either its’ a simple social media post or your company’s website, exceptional design helps you build your brand and connect with your customers. ‘stand out from the crowd Staying on top of the latest trends can help you transform your business and 2021 is all about embracing new ideas. It’s a year of pop art, seamless surrealism, and cool illustrations. So let's see what 2021 has in store for us in terms of design. 3D: Look Alive! It isn’t new but definitely the coolest. 3D design trends certainly have a lot of capabilities. Due to the AR and virtual reality technologies, 3D designs are bringing endless possibilities for both mobile and website design every year. We can see brands implementing 3D in their graphic design projects as well. Designers believe that 3D is one of the most creative design trends that seem to be causing ripples in the world of design, and I can’t agree more. Besides, companies that encourage creativity achieve 1.5 times greater market share. Talking about 3D website designs, is one of my favorites because it offers such as interactive 3D design for a healthcare industry. Google cloud next As amazing as it sounds, 3D designs have surely established themselves as consistent design trends over the course of previous years, say since 2019. It provides a more immersive experience when combined with flat illustrations, add a little movement to it… and voila you have got yourself a 3D dancing monkey! As 3D design adepts to realism, it can surely open the door for infinite possibilities in all aspects of graphic design. Muted Color Palettes Gone are the days of bold and bright colors. It’s all about muted colors now. They are desaturated light colors that make the design look more natural. Using light colors in web and interface design gives a rather relaxing feeling. The sharpness that comes from bright and dark colors are heavy on the eyes and can be overbearing. Therefore designers, moving forward, have embraced the use of muted colors to avoid unpleasantness. If you click on the link given below, you will know what I am talking about. https: //daveyandkrista.com/custom-design/rebecca-love/ 38% of visitors will stop browsing a website if the layout is unattractive. The reason why, websites using light colors are much more engaging. It enhances the entire visual experience and the calming effect encourages visitors to stay on the website for longer, which minimizes the bounce rate, improving website performance all in all. Emojis, Emojis Everywhere Adding a little fun to design always helps get user's attention, hence we can expect a more creative use of emojis dominating the design in 2021. Designers are finding newer ways to incorporate emojis as a design element to get the message across. Almost everyone in the world is familiar with emoticons, therefore people can associate with them much quicker than random images. 92% of the online population uses emojis daily. Icons for HuaJiao/ Dribble They are fun visuals that give a playful vibe to the seriousness of the content and make it sound simple and friendly. Besides, emojis evoke emotions. Add a wink to the end of the sentence and you got yourself a ten! Emojis fuel light feelings and encourage users to interact with your brand. Land Really is the Best Art Designs inspired by nature are gaining popularity among the community of designers. Brands are using elements of nature such as wood textures, leafy patterns including soft earthy colors, and gradients in their designs. In short, nature is making its way into designs this year 2021. Dilara İsis Yavuz/ Dribble One of the many reasons for inclination towards nature is due to self-isolation during the global Pandemic. Everyone wants to spend time with nature and looking at nature-inspired designs brings a calming and soothing effect. The main idea behind such designs is that ‘If you can not go out to the beach, let the beach come to you.’ Icon-ic Illustrations Illustrations only evolve but can never go out of style if you ask me. They make the entire design stand out and give websites a rather subtle, clean, and minimalistic look. Illustrations themselves have a lot more variations such as custom cartoon creations. Just like emojis, they add playfulness to the entire design. Also, hand drawn and black & white illustrations over muted colors call for engaging imagery.  Either you want to tell a story, or visualize a data, illustrations make complex information easier. Speaking of icons, graphic design trends are cyclic. For example, we have seen flat icons gaining attention some five years ago, it was outplayed by the glyph and outlined icons. But they are back to being classy and trendy again. Doesn’t mean glyph, outlined, or colored icons are out of style, no. We can see many designers using the combination of one or two styles for maximum effect. Icons are considered powerful tools for visual representation. They are self-explanatory. Just by glimpsing at icons, users can tell the context of the content. - A software outsourcing company is one of the great examples of using hand drawn illustrations in their blog section and a combination of icons in their website design. Invozone Geometric Shapes Mhm, we saw them coming! Using variations of geometrical shapes to construct a design is set to peak in 2021. Simple shapes when placed together randomly can form amazing designs. Geometric shapes are reshaping design trends. We don’t need noise to stand out; delicate geometric shapes can do the trick, they are as functional as the loud ones. 48% of users believe website design is the #1 factor when judging a business’s credibility. Geometric design not only looks clean but beautiful and professional. They can compliment business cards, webpages, and social media posts, just the same. I absolutely love . Perfect example of using geometric design. Invision's Design blog https: //www.invisionapp.com/inside-design/ Micro Animations They are small animations but significant. These tiny interactions guide and keep the users engaged. Adding micro animations to hero headers is more practical since it has a navigation bar. Micro animations have been exceedingly used in web design in recent years. The possibilities of using micro interactive animations are endless. It enhances the entire user experience. Animations either big or small leaves a striking impression when visitors first land on the website due to their eye-catching properties. They can entice users and draw their attention to exactly where you want them to. Such as upon hovering, icons alter their color or appearance. and both have some amazing micro-interactions on their websites. Stripe Invision Typography Yes, I am talking about typography here. Classic serif fonts are quite old but they are still going strong. Serif fonts are classy, elegant, and super professional. But not all serif typefaces can go with your brand, therefore you must choose the one that sits well with your design. Serif and San Serif fonts are favored among brands mostly because of their readability value. Use serif fonts and see people start taking your brand seriously. Concerning design, then your choice of font indicates your company’s personality which is why it is important to choose the right typeface. My personal favorite is Georgia. Look at typography. Mailchimp's The Bottom Line Predictions may not always be accurate but they are still useful. The design trends don't stop here. 2021 will be the year of exciting innovations. The graphic design community is growing at an unprecedented rate, where everyone wants to be at the top of their game. According to web design statistics, are design-related. So to take the front seat, keeping in touch with changing trends is a step in the right direction. 94% of first impressions This article was orginally published on . Linked-In

A Great Design Is Only Half The Battle Won: Design Trends 2021

A lot of startups fail to target the right audience and customers in the long run. I am not saying that you would fall into the same zone but it is important to at least know what you are in for and how you can avoid failures. Let’s say you have a startup software development company and you want to take it to new levels. Every entrepreneur wishes the same. But statistics tell a different story.  According to , In 2019, the failure rate of startups was around 90%. Investopedia Why Does This Happen? Apparently, it’s a very simple business model: you have a team of software developers with expertise and you outsource services to businesses in developed countries like the USA, Canada, Europe, and more. You get a high ROI. Sure there are additional expenses and taxes but still, you get a handsome ROI! So why is it so difficult to achieve success in this market? The answer is “Mighty Competition”. If you search for “Top Software Development Companies” on , these results pop up: Clutch 17,870 firms registered on one platform only(!) Imagine if you analyze the number of companies registered / indexed on Google. But don’t lose heart, there's a light at the end of the tunnel. All it takes is a few tweaks to your marketing strategy and your company can make its mark. Picking the Right Marketing Strategy The good news here is that the software outsourcing market is growing rapidly and expanding with technological advancements. The tech powerhouses like IBM, Google, and many others love outsourcing. In this article, I will highlight some of the best marketing strategies according to veteran Founders and C-Level executives in the software development industry. By reading this article, you will discover ways to eliminate obstacles and develop the right marketing strategy for your company. 7 Highly Successful Marketing Strategies Every company wants to maximize its profit. Investing in the marketing of the product leads to an increase in profit. Here are some most effective marketing strategies by experts: 1. Focus on inbound or outbound marketing ( Michael - Owner, Senacea Ltd ) We've spent over 2 years testing various marketing activities for our company (LinkedIn, Facebook, Google Ads and SEO). I believe the most important factor determining the scope of marketing activities is whether your customer pool can be efficiently targeted with work-related or demographic data. That suggests whether your strategy should focus on inbound or outbound marketing. Outbound marketing The cost per lead is much higher for B2B than B2C marketing. Therefore, it can only pay off if it properly qualified leads. If your company provides IT services targeted at a certain industry and you know the job title of the decision-maker, LinkedIn can be invaluable. You can use InMail, paid ads, or simply connect with them. Inbound marketing If you can't define your client profile with such features, inbound marketing will be more efficient. SEO and Google ads will draw customers who self-declare their interest in your services. 2. Reaching out to influencers and targeting local markets ( Nael Shahbaz - Marketing Head, InvoZone ) Having a ‘local online presence’ can work wonders. An optimized and verified profile attracts more clients by appearing better in search results and on Google Maps. Google My Business In addition, establishing business relations with relevant influencers and authors can give wings to the marketing efforts. 3. Showcase client success stories (Wayne Connors - Managing Director, ACCL ) There are many small and mid-sized IT outsourcing companies that are trying to survive against top players. While big companies might be more flexible with marketing budgets, exhibitions, etc. – the smaller ones just take small steps to generate a way to gain access to potential clients. Unlike showcasing our system from the inside, we are working with clients, we have to re-focus on their individual goals, and try to solve their problems. A strategy we used to get more contacts and leads is to showcase our client success stories as that works much better. There are few things more powerful from a technology marketing standpoint than your target buyer saying to themselves, "That solution worked for another company just like ours, so maybe it will work for us too?" That’s the point behind client success stories that you can make into testimonial videos. 4. Laser-focused target market (Petra Odak - CMO, Better Proposals ) There are lots of outsourcing companies in the communities where I spend time and it’s easy to tell the good ones from the bad. The good ones specialize in a very specific type of work for a specific type of clients, e.g. developing mobile iOS apps for SaaS companies. The bad one's market to everyone and they claim to do everything. If you run an outsourcing company, make sure to have a laser-focused target market and a value proposition for them specifically. No one wants to hire a Jack of all trades when outsourcing - they want an expert in their field of work. 5. Focus on social media marketing (Simon Elkjær - CMO, avXperten ) One marketing strategy that IT outsourcing companies should spend time on in 2021 and the years to come is social media marketing. IT outsourcing companies should go beyond their comfort zones and really work on expanding their brand through multiple social media channels. It’s important for IT companies to craft creative social media posts that cater to their customers’ needs. Personalizing and constantly optimizing your IT company’s marketing campaigns will help you connect with the audience and further strengthen your brand’s reputation. 6. Create concrete and practical case studies (Sharon van Donkelaar - CMO, Expandi ) When it comes to IT outsourcing, this important industry is judged according to successful projects and high-profile clients. On your website and social media, create concrete and practical case studies that your potential clients may look at. This is how you are able to prove that you are a reliable and personable company that is fit for the job. Use your advantages such as software and hardware capabilities, location, personal, and others to differentiate yourself from the competition. In this segment, information is key and you should always flaunt any successes that your business has, as a promise to deliver the same high-quality service to future and interested clients. 7. Videos for advertising (Oliver Baker - Managing Director, Intelivita ) I think a marketing strategy that works for  IT outsourcing companies is the use of videos for advertising. Videos are helpful to tell stories in a way that no other types of advertising can. It is easier to connect with your audience using videos. In today’s online competitive world, you need to stand out and with videos you possibly can. There are a lot of possibilities of using your creativity when making videos. Here’s what you must consider; Create a good name and good logo. Asset of your brand must be used in your content that you put out. If you are making a Facebook post, make sure to include your logo. This is to make your brand prevalent in the mind of your audience. They’ll think of your company when they need to require related products. Branding. As we all know “Content is King” in any marketing strategy. Write a content that impresses both the search engine and the reader. Your content should attract and satisfy your audience. Make good content. Previously published here .

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Can you fool Artificial Intelligence? No? Think again. Three years ago, Apple launched IphoneX with cutting-edge facial recognition technology. This advanced AI technique (Face ID) replaced the old fingerprint recognition technology (Touch ID). The latest technology claimed to be more secure and robust. However, shortly after the launch of Face ID, researchers from Vietnam breached it by designing a 3D face mask. Such crafted attacks against ML-based AI systems come under the umbrella of a fascinating research field: adversarial machine learning. This attack against Face ID led to new debates in the field of cybersecurity: How secure are AI systems against adversarial attacks, and whether such attacks are practical in real-world scenarios or not. In this article, we will explore the answers to these questions. We will further explore adversarial machine learning beyond cybersecurity — its application in AI software testing. But first, let’s understand what is adversarial machine learning. What is Adversarial Machine Learning? You are familiar with optical illusions. They play with our minds into seeing things that are not there. In adversarial machine learning, attackers design optical illusions for machine learning algorithms. For example, say an AI system classifies apples and oranges. Now, look at the picture below. You can see that both are images of the same apple. However, the image of the apple on the right is crafted a little differently. An attacker has added a tiny perturbation in this image, making the ML algorithm misclassify it to orange. The human eye cannot see any difference between the left and right apple. However, the AI system is fooled to see it as an orange. Apple vs Adversarial Apple The above illustration is inspired by the panda example given in this by the guru of adversarial machine learning: Ian Goodfellow. This example seems pretty straightforward to understand right? There can be even simpler ways to sabotage AI systems. paper There are also highly sophisticated attacks designed to evade machine learning and artificial intelligence systems. In research, such attacks have proven to sabotage a variety of safety-critical systems, including and . Let’s have a look at them: self-driving cars medical imaging systems Fooling AI: Evasion Attacks Photo by Joshua Hoehne on Unsplash In evasion attacks, attackers design adversarial examples that fool the AI model. For example, attackers can target or paint on road signs. self-driving cars by using stickers The sign appears the same to the naked eye; however, a self-driving car may interpret it differently. This may cause deadly accidents. The example of the Face ID breach given at the start of this article is also a type of evasion attack. There can be a variety of evasion attacks — from simple image manipulation to sophisticate white-box attacks. Poisoning AI: Data Poisoning Attacks Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash In poisoning attacks, the threat actor can add incorrect examples in the training data, making a faulty, mutant model. The examples apparently seem harmless, and such attacks are usually launched on self-learning or reinforcement learning systems. For example, back in 2016, an interactive, self-learning ! chatbot Tay was poisoned (trained) by the users into a racist Nazi Rethinking AI Security and Software Testing Image Source: InvoZone Adversarial machine learning is also being used by software engineers to test the robustness of AI systems. The researchers are combining to generate and evaluate the test data. software testing techniques with adversarial machine learning Humans fight with the idea that whether seeing is believing or believing is seeing. In the case of ML-based AI, learning is seeing and learning is believing. It is quite tricky how most of the complex AI systems learn. The key to secure and robust AI systems is thorough testing. Also published here .

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From the desk of a brilliant weirdo #1: “ ” — Unknown. The difference between a software developer and a software engineer is the same as the difference between big and large . What you’re about to read mostly revolves around my personal thoughts, deductions, and offbeat imagination. If you have different sentiments, add them in the comment section and let’s dispute! So, today’s topic… Software Developers vs Software Engineers Personally, it pisses me off. Every time I see an article on this topic, my emotional bank account gets robbed. They are all about SEO. Inappropriate keywords squeezed into tiny sentences just to get better rankings. No intent to entertain or enlighten the reader whatsoever. Sometimes, such articles can even be outright wrong. And even though the purpose of this blog post can be to generate traffic, I tried to make it more of a meaningful than a lifeless academic essay. rant So, let’s see how you feel by the time you are done reading this paper. Without further ado: Since there are no proper interpretations of both terms, a lot of people use them interchangeably. However, some companies consider these terms as job titles. The general “programmer-developer-engineer” trend goes along the lines of: A is someone who knows how to code, understands algorithms and can follow instructions. Yet, it doesn’t go further in regard to responsibilities. programmer A is somewhat superior to the programmer. In addition to coding, they also do design, architecture, and technical documentation of the software component they are building. They might be referred to as leaders, but not necessarily. developer Finally, an implies that you are the real deal. You’ve graduated with a degree, have some tech knowledge, and preferably experience… and you are capable of designing a software system ( ). You’re like an overseer. You can see the bigger picture. And it’s your responsibility to clearly explain that “picture” to your team. engineer a combination of software components your peons, the programmers, have built “ ” — Talha Waseem, Tech Content Editor at . Typically, software engineers will play the role of team leaders, being at the front in dealing with clients and taking on different projects for the team working at the back. InvoZone By the way, it can also depend on the country you are based in. For example, in France, you can call yourself an engineer only if you have graduated from an engineering school that’s been recognized by the Commission des Titres d’Ingénieur. “ ” — Briana Brownell, Founder and CEO at . In Canada, the term “Engineer” is restricted to those who are certified by a provincial association. So, not everyone can call themselves an “engineer” in Canada. PureStrategy Others speculate that these might just be terms made with the purpose of marketing. Perhaps companies want their employment lists and job descriptions to look cool and attract more applicants. Brillante! Alright, let’s dive deep. Here are some… Key differences between a software engineer and developer According to Felim O’Donnell, director of operations at , developers work specifically on delivering software within tight parameters. They don’t need to see the whole picture. Developers only need to focus on the task that’s been assigned to them by the software engineers. Liberty IT On the other hand, O’Donnell says, a software engineer is someone who takes a 50,000-foot view over the developed software. They communicate with other stakeholders to clarify the project requirements and are constantly looking for ways to optimize the work process. They often ask themselves — “ ” Is there a better way to do this? So basically what makes all the difference between a developer and an engineer is the mindset with which they approach their job and their appetite to learn. “ “ — Justin Pincar Founder & CTO of . Unless you’re working at a place like Google and chasing that prestigious promotion from ‘Software Engineer Level 4’ to ‘Software Engineer Level 5’, which version of software engineering title someone uses mostly just indicates how they think about the role themselves. Achievable Honestly, being called a software engineer or a developer is fine. What’s not fine is being called a programmer. The folks that call us programmers are typically small-minded Luddites devoid of any IT knowledge. Disgusting. How dare they… I mean, you spend all those years getting your CS degree, working as an elite software engineer (or developer), only to end up being called a simple “programmer.” C’mon, programming was something I did in my room at 03:00 am at the age of 15. “Software engineering” is my career, chap. Kinda like calling an accountant a tax preparer or your dad by his first name. Oh, and by the way, you are not a real software developer if you don’t work on Linux and have a rainbow light mechanical keyboard from Razer. “ ” — I hear you scream. Why do I need that? Well, the look of your work setup defines the quality of your work. If you don’t know, now you know. “ ” Sir, this is Wendy’s. I know, I know. I digress. Let’s look at the facts… What the heck is a software engineer? By definition, an engineer is a person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures. Wikipedia describes the term “software engineer” as someone who applies the principles of software engineering, to the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of computer software. Jack of all trades. “ ” — Gene Mal, CTO at I prefer to call myself a software engineer because it sounds more solid and professional. Static Jobs Alright, so what is a software developer then? By definition, — fair enough. a software developer is someone that develops something What does “develop” mean then? Develop, by definition, means to grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate. Alright. Let’s see what Wikipedia thinks of software developers: A software developer is a person that creates software. The phrase ‘software development’ often means more than just designing or writing the software, it usually means someone who manages the project, or does only the main things. Most software developers are still led by a lead software engineer that guides the project. Damn, even Wikipedia is biased. Alright, let’s discuss programmers a bit now. My two cents: If someone calls me a programmer I associate myself with… a peon… a lazy peon… a lazy peon in the World of Warcraft. I think programmers can as well be called junior developers. Their job is to follow the plan that’s been developed by senior developers or the tech lead. An interesting fact: Programmers typically spend 90% of their time either in their favorite code editor or on Stack Overflow searching for fixes. The other 10% of their time goes into playing Fortnite. What does a software engineer do? As someone considered to have a degree in engineering and experience, software engineers can embody the role of a senior software developer (or a tech team lead), meaning, they carry higher responsibilities than the average programmer. Some undergrads consider engineering to be more of an architecture job — planning out a software solution. Software development, on the other hand, is more about tinkering with stuff and trying out new things. “ ” — Mike Roberts, CEO at In our apprenticeship programs, we use Software Engineer to describe apprentices that will be working on more challenging algorithmic problems and business solutions that are more enterprise-oriented. Our Software Developers work on a smaller line of business applications, mobile apps, and websites that require UX with a higher degree of polish. San Diego Code School What does a software developer do? According to Wikipedia, it looks like software developers have pretty similar responsibilities to software engineers. Still, the engineer title ranks above the software developer’s. Here’s what seems fair to me: A software developer is someone who is given specific instructions to follow, but they have the freedom and creativity to play with to take the approach they find most suitable. They aren’t “monkey see, monkey do” type of programmers by any means but still… they follow a set of clear instructions. Sometimes, software developers can also be deemed as full-stack developers/engineers. Software engineer/developer salaries As said earlier, the software engineer and developer terms can be used interchangeably. Only, to some companies or individuals, they mean different things. So, when we are looking at salaries, we can consider one as a junior developer and another as a senior developer or a tech team lead. Let’s say, just for example, that programmers tend to be considered as entry-level developers. Therefore, we can call them junior developers. As software developers rank above programmers, we can call them senior developers. And because software engineers have the role of an overseer (according to Wikipedia), doing more than coding, we can call them tech leads. managing stuff Based on Glassdoor, the average salary of a junior developer is $63,502/yr. The median salary for a senior developer is about $82,518/yr. And the average salary of a tech team lead, according to Payscale, is around $101,381/yr. Truly, one of the main benefits of being a software engineer must be having a salary that puts you in the top . 1% of the world population Software engineer vs software developer — skills, roles and responsibilities… I think soft skills are equally important as technical skills. Being a good communicator as a software developer can make you an invaluable contributor to a team. At some juncture in your career, you’ll face tasks that you’d have a hard time completing on your own. Being able to listen to team members carefully instead of interrupting, and do pair programming — that’s what will help you establish a position as a good software developer/engineer. Here are three good rules of thumb that I believe will help you become a better software developer and rise you up the rankings. Ask questions. Never multitask. If you want the result to be 10, then test for 9 and 11. Wrong results can create a solid solution. Basically, someone who wants to be considered a software engineer (senior developer or a tech lead) should be able to get the hard stuff that everybody else runs from done. Education as a software engineer/developer Тhe best thing to do is obviously to get a Bachelor’s degree. That’s what most people think at least. If you have the time, money, and patience you might as well grind some extra to get a master’s degree. , you can find some of the best software engineering schools. Here A large chunk of professional developers, surveyed by StackOverflow, said that their studies focused on computer science and software engineering. A smaller percentage of the surveyed respondents said that they majored in related software engineering fields such as computer programming, computer engineering, or IT. When it comes to the as a software developer, most developers say it’s not necessary to have one. What they think is much more important is the ability to learn on your own and grow your knowledge outside school hours… being self-taught. importance of having a formal education A lot of developers recommend taking or coding camps. These can definitely help you land your first job. online courses Learning through books and doing online exams can also be considered as a highly effective practice for improving your coding skills. Contributing to open source is highly valued among developers as well. You can head over to and build out your software developer portfolio while contributing to other projects and broadening your knowledge scope. GitHub You can also try searching for a mentor. LinkedIn, I believe, is the perfect place for finding a mentor in 2020. You just gotta stand out from the typical guy searching for a mentor. If you land in your future mentor’s inbox with a message that goes along the lines of “ ”… chances are you won’t get a lot of responses. Hey dear Mike, I’ve been following you for a while, I love your stuff. I’m looking for a mentor. Are you available? Instead, be witty. After all, you’re a software engineer. Remember this — “if you can make someone smile or laugh, you’ll have a much higher chance of starting a meaningful conversation.” I’ve found quite some success in the following lines: “ ” Hey Mike. I wanted to introduce myself in a way that showed I was interesting, clever and witty — Alas, I wrote this message instead. And then move forward to explaining why you are sending them a message. Of course, it might not work the first time. In fact, if it works the first time, then I call that a f*cking MIRACLE. Grit your teeth and keep on sending messages. You’ll eventually find a suitable mentor. And when you find it, make sure you overdeliver. Be willing to work for free to absorb as much knowledge and skills as possible (personal thoughts). However, your mentor should be someone who you want to be 10 years from now (otherwise, what’s the point of getting a mentor?). LinkedIn though, might not always work for your situation. In this case, Google local developer meetups in your town. Or go to seminars and don’t be shy to engage with the speakers. Or maybe go to universities and find like-minded people there. (That can be a bit difficult due to the current COVID situation but you get the point.) Another option is to apply for jobs where you’ll be surrounded by senior developers and able to absorb knowledge daily. Enough of that. The life of a software developer vs software engineer All types of developers are likely to start their day with a cup of coffee in hand while checking their emails. Once their scrum meetings have concluded, they move forward with their usual tasks. Programmers (or junior developers) will most likely focus on coding. Software developers (senior developers) might check on the team to see whether someone has difficulties with completing a particular task. The software engineer (tech team lead) may have other meetings to attend to make sure the project’s goals and requirements are conveyed clearly to the development team. After work, they either hang out with friends or sit on their computers, doing some freelance work, watching YouTube videos, listening to music, or playing Fortnite trying to finally secure that 1st place victory after their 47th attempt. Their bedtime routine consists of binge-watching anime videos (not everyone I guess lol), reading motivational books Oprah's recommended or scrolling through Hacker News before their eyes give out. How did it go? Did you like it? Are you furious? Spill out your thoughts in the comments below. A quick blurb: And, of course, if you are searching for a cool source code repository with a simplistic issue tracker and a built-in CI/CD, go check out . It’s free for smaller teams. Codegiant Stay unparalleled, Previously published at https://blog.codegiant.io/software-developer-vs-software-engineer-31e873e787bc

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So your SaaS product is a success and the users are growing. The growth also means heaps of big data. Even though you are satisfied with the database management right now, a more efficient and cost-effective approach will become imperative for long-term business growth. For example, shifting the infrastructure from Windows Azure to Amazon AWS is a cost-effective move and quite effective too. However, if you are forecasting that the database will outgrow the infrastructure in near future and you are also using a (RDS instances) multi-latency strategy, the cost can go out of control. That’s because it will demand the integration of more shards and tools like Amazon RDS for SQL Server cost more per shard. sharded Now, Amazon RDS for SQL Server works fine and many users are satisfied with it. It is widely used, comes with a plethora of helpful tools, and expert personnel. But when it comes to cost management and specific business needs, you need a less expensive, open-source alternative that can handle big data efficiently. So what are some of the most commonly used Database Software? Well, when considering a budget-friendly and robust database management software, MySQL and PostgreSQL are the go-to choices for many companies. PostgreSQL does a better job of managing concurrency. SQL Server, on the other hand, is not so efficient in this department and it can cause deadlocked reports in the log. (Image source: Medium) PostgreSQL seems to be a better option in handling a scenario where multiple processes are trying to access shared data instantaneously. Now, the million-dollar question; how do I import data into PostgreSQL? This blog will help you understand the procedure but before that, let’s try and understand some coding differences between SQL Server & PostgreSQL that will help you in the data migration process. Things to consider before Migrating Data from SQL Server to PostgreSQL Although both follow the American National Standards Institute’s (ANSI) standards as the official language of database administrators, there are distinctions between the syntax and data types. Syntax SQL Server vs PostgreSQL Syntax Differences Data Type SQL Server vs PostgreSQL - Data Type Differences MSSQL to PostgreSQL Data Migration Process Now that you know how to deal with the coding aspect, it is time to move the data from SQL Server to PostgreSQL. The data transfer process may slow down or even shut down the application for a while (depending on the size of the data), so it is a good idea to inform users beforehand. Here’s what the migration process usually looks like: You create Relational Database Services instances with table, views, & function schemas. Commence with Postgres website changes. Include the App_Offline.htm code to let users know of the downtime or maintenance in progress. Use the BCP tool to convert SQL Server data to CSV files. You can also use Pgloader or Sqlserver2pgsql tools to migrate data. Both tools help make the process as automatic as possible. Now, bring in the CSV data files into the respective tables. You can do this by typing the COPY command in the Postgres interactive terminal. Once the migration is complete, begin creating foreign keys & Indexes. Creating them after the data transfer will ensure better performance. Delete the App_Offline.htm once all the data has been transferred to PostgreSQL. The final step will be to load the app, the app domain, and voila! You are now ready to reap the benefits of PostgreSQL. Once you are live with the new database engine you must test the app and the migrated database. Make sure to check the following aspects: Have the objects converted appropriately? Is Data Manipulation Language (DML)’s implementation correct? Insert test data into both databases and run the DML queries. It should be an identical result. Is DML performing as you desire? If not, make necessary changes and improve the performance. If you are still in two minds about the process, it always a good idea to consult an experienced software development company.

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