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If you're into (a) data and (b) understanding your body as an ever-evolving, chaotic, interconnected system of dynamic relationships and feedback loops — the Polar Vantage M2 Multisports Watch is a bargain investment you won't regret making. Training your mind to think in systems and stop looking for linear explanations . is difficult Personally, I prefer the warm familiarity of my old , all-or-nothing thought patterns. "either/or" that's manageable. "If this, then that" — Chaos, complexity, and interconnectedness? Infinitely manageable. less Or, so I thought — at least until I trialled the Polar Vantage M2 Multisports Watch for a couple weeks. "A system is a set of related components that work together in a particular environment to perform whatever functions are required to achieve the system's objective." — Donella Meadows Systems thinking asks us to synthesize understandings of component parts, the relationships between them, how those dynamics might impact upon the constituents that make up what we perceive to be the whole. and and In other words: every "thing" is in some way dependent on or impacted by every other "thing" within any given realm — and it's useful to consider those interconnections, particular when your intention is to make a meaningful intervention within that system. IMHO, there's no greater tool for exploring systems thinking than the human body. when I asked my Osteopath to explain her profession to me last Tuesday, she said: For example: "The body's mandate, as a system, is to heal itself. Our assertion is that the body will do exactly that — so long as there's nothing blocking the necessary flows between the various parts and systems that make up the body as a whole. My job, as an Osteopath, is to assess the body system holistically, and then to identify and help unblock any areas that may be causing bottlenecks in the body's natural processes of healing and repairing itself." Expanding on a similar train of thought, Hacker Noon Technology Blogging Fellow (and 6th year medical student) Gimbiya Galadima recently wrote a great piece about the necessity of . a seven-scope classification for talking about wellness My favourite line: " not When doctors talk about being well, they don't mean being sick. " As Gimbiya , "wellbeing" should be understood (at ) as the sum total of how you're doing physically, emotionally, behaviourally, relationally, mentally, environmentally, spiritually. explains least and Sounds intimidating? Fear not. The exciting thing about living in 2021 is that there are hacks and apps aplenty to help you more manage and optimize the system that is YOU. A quick note on cheap and easy biohacks that definitely work "Biohacking" had its peak moment in the sun pre-pandemic, back in 2019, when the term was popularized by Jack Dorsey and the rest of his bored, rich Bay Area friends. (For the record: Hacker Noon in fact had the scoop on biohacking way back in 2017, when we published this viral story entitled How to biohack your intelligence — with everything from sex to modafinil to MDMA .) For a hot minute there, we were all convinced we should be intermittent starving in between regular dopamine fasts and daily DNA injections using CRISPR. almost Thankfully, biohacking doesn't have to be that complicated. Sometimes defined as biohacking is a game you can start playing today, backed by nothing more than the simple understanding that 'Do-It-Yourself Biology', when you take care of the little things, the big things take care of themselves. and are two of the cheapest, easiest biohacks you can use to optimize the system that is your body — and yet, both are often a lot easier than done. Restful sleep intelligent exercise How the Polar Vantage M2 makes biohacking your body's systems visible (and sustainable) One of the foundational principles of systems thinking is interconnectedness. Interconnectedness looks at how the elements within a system relate to one another. From there, are identified — aka areas that may provide opportunities for strategic intervention. key leverage points Unlike a smart watch, Polar's latest Multi Sports Watch isn't going to run your life with needless notifications 24/7 (unless you want it to). Instead, the Vantage M2 zones in the within your system, so that you can identify areas where intervention might be necessary or beneficial. key leverage points And here's where things get exciting — if you're into systems thinking and data visualization. especially Here are a few of the systems you can optimize for yourself using the mighty Polar Vantage M2: Select and stick to a training program or goal. Polar Flow (the app you use in conjunction with the watch) comes with an awesome calendar functionality you can use to plan and remind yourself of upcoming training sessions. I opted to plug in one of , and I really appreciated it when the app informed me I wasn't fit enough to train for a 21km within two months 😄 Polar's preloaded running program templates Strength training and mobility is key: cross-train for a few minutes a day. IMHO one of the best features of the Vantage M2 is the native cardio, supportive, strength and mobility routines, varying anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. If you're the kind of person who goes hard on the run but skips the cool down, the FitSpark™ feature is going to help you integrate and synthesize these important practices, simply by removing the friction involved in deciding to do when you want to work on your core strength, static and dynamic mobility, or circuit fitness. what Sleep better, move / think / live / eat / pray / love better. Good sleep is imperative to the system powering your overall wellbeing, as any insomniac will happily tell to you. Nightly Recharge™ measures — in incredible detail — how well you recovered from the energetic demands of day. I've used this to become 10x more consistent about my sleeping schedule, which was a goal that felt out of reach for me for a long time. I've also stopped having a glass of wine unless the occasion truly calls for it, which is new. We've all heard about the detrimental affect of alcohol on your sleeping patterns, but witnessing the destructive pattern up close and personal was ultimately what it took for me to shift something small and important; a key leverage point I'd previously been aware of only in the abstract. Remember: only that which gets measured gets improved Trialling the really got me thinking about how much value a systems-based approach can add to the process of product design. Polar Vantage M2 I'm currently nursing a high hamstring tendinopathy so I've really only scratched the surface of its potential, but I'm blown away by how the Polar App provides 27/7, 360° overview of the feedback loops I need to understand in order to optimize my training programs and daily routines. If you're a novice to intermediate-level type fitness person, this is the wearable tech investment you need to level up your efforts and start taking your wellness goals Ten out of ten, would recommend. seriously. In addition, the Polar Vantage M2 really wins on price. If you're considering forking out for the latest Apple Watch you want the health and training data, I'd advise you to save yourself the cash and . because strongly buy the Polar Vantage M2 instead P.S. Definitely go for the Gold/Champagne bc you're bougie like that; make no apologies. Listen to the latest episode of This Week on Planet Internet You can catch me hyping the around 25 minutes in, but I recommend you listen to the whole episode — it's a goodie. Polar Vantage M2 You can listen to this episode of This Week on Planet Internet (a production of The Hacker Noon Podcast ) on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , or wherever you get your pods. 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I recently spoke with Sajjad Rehman, the VP of Revenue at . Sajjad has many years of experience building teams and businesses in Fintech, SoC, B2B SaaS, Gaming, Live Streaming, and now Web3. In our conversation, we discussed Web3’s security challenges, bridging the demand-supply gap for security expertise, and his advice for others building in the space right now. Immunefi Web3 Hello, Sajjad. Thanks for making the time to have this conversation. To start, can you please tell us a bit about yourself? Sure, of course. Thanks for having me. Can’t wait to dive deep into Web3 security, Immunefi, and more. I’m Sajjad Rehman, a design engineer turned venture builder and GTM leader. That’s how I like to see myself after 15+ years of building and managing 50+ teams across multiple industries, functions, and continents. I got an MS degree in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Cambridge. But to be honest, most of what I’ve learned came from working with industry leaders like Amazon, Twitch, Jagex, Unstoppable Domains, and now Immunefi. Joining Immunefi came at the back of some deep personal transformations, though, about which I’ve written on social media. It not only made me a better leader, but also increased my ability to contribute in the way of making Web3—the world’s digital future—more resilient and secure. So, yeah—that’s me. Given your work to make Web3 more secure for projects and end-users, can you shed some light on the current state of the industry? Web3 has a major security challenge to overcome. Let’s face it upfront so we can make choices to solve the issue. There’s no point in sugarcoating this fact. has been lost to 292+ , scams, and frauds in 2023 so far. More than $22.1 million of this amount was in October alone. The figures for September and July are even higher, crossing $340 million and $320 million, respectively. Over $1.4 billion Web3 hacks In October, specifically, 73.7% of the attacks were hacks, while 26.3% were frauds. And almost 100% of these attacks targeted DeFi protocols. Looking into these nuances is very important. They help us see the areas that need focus from a security perspective. It’s the best way for the industry to carve its way forward, as we are already witnessing with the increasing number of projects launching bug bounties and engaging whitehats on Immunefi. Overall, I’d say the focus is steadily shifting towards baking in security from the get-go, unlike the trends we saw during the last DeFi Summer. We’re becoming more sensible, as you’d expect from any industry that’s moving from hype obsession to maturity. Things are great overall, and I’m very bullish. . Now, coming to Immunefi, please tell us about the key problems you’re solving and how. I’d also love to hear about your latest innovation, Vaults Immunefi is positioned as a leading bug bounty platform. From that vantage point, the biggest problem we solve is that of persistent security through a project's lifecycle. That’s fairly obvious. But in my view, what is more important to note is how we approach this mammoth task. On the one hand, you have Web3 projects facing a limbo when it comes to finding security researchers who are in the know of the industry’s trends and also have a vast skill set. The challenge here is that most white hat hackers have a legacy mindset and aren’t 100% efficient in discovering Web3-native threats that are becoming increasingly complex by the day. On the other hand, there are highly skilled Web3-native security researchers who, before Immunefi, didn’t have a dedicated platform to discover projects that would properly value and reward their efforts. They also faced various issues with payment disbursal and reliability, besides the lack of incentives to hunt on emerging projects. So, in all, you can say we’re solving a classic demand-supply matching problem for the Web3 security landscape. And in doing so, we’ve built to improve our value proposition 10/20/30x. It’s basically a smart contract wallet that projects can use to pay security researchers directly without doing it manually for each report or payout. Vaults Vaults will unlock a cutting-edge Proof-of-Funds mechanism, making bug bounties on Immunefi faster, more transparent, and hassle-free. Last but not least, we solve for building white hat communities around new projects. When new projects launch with nuanced tech, they won’t have eyes on code at the outset. This is not an easy problem to solve. It involves not just creating the right incentives but disseminating education the right way to build an informed white hat community around a project’s code that protects it. The launch of our bounty-boosting product is the first step of many in that direction. How can someone check out Vaults if they want to? Also, given your focus on the sales and revenue side of things, how do you see the ecosystem panning out now that we are hopefully recovering from a year-long winter? Setting up your Vault is super easy. Any Ethereum-based project can do it in under 10 minutes. They can simply head over to our and get started. The best part: it’s totally free. sign-up page Okay, now for the revenues, I think the good times are coming back. They never really left, actually. The solid projects, with strong foundations and clear goals, continued to receive support from investors of all kinds, retail and institutional. Of course, there wasn’t all the pomp and show about it, as you’d expect in a bear market. With BTC breaching the $34K mark, the buzz of a bull market is returning. It’s a good sign, overall, since more money will start flowing into the industry and help projects scale their efforts. But to consider things with more nuance, one must realize that the industry has been recovering steadily since the past quarter or so, with the number of daily Unique Active Wallets (dUAWs) in Q3 2023. reaching 2.2 million Moreover, though it’s counterintuitive, a rise in the number of hacks or fraud attempts is actually a sign of a better revenue influx. One mustn’t undermine our adversaries, especially when it comes to seeking out opportunities to make profits. It’s an uncomfortable but necessary truth. So, from now on, if you see a rise in malicious activities in any industry, understand that more money is flowing into that space, which the attackers are chasing. Of course, you’ll do whatever it takes to win the race, which is why platforms like Immunefi and a prolific, driven community of security researchers exist. Before we conclude this discussion, what’s your best advice for projects and teams building in the Web3 space right now? I’d say two things. One, focus on building a strong foundation: robust security, genuine utility, rich UX, etc. These are the aspects that’ll ultimately float your boat, no matter if the markets are up or down. Your customers or community will choose you to get their problems solved. Disappoint them, and they’re gone forever. But even if your token’s price stays low for a few quarters, it can go right back up again. Two, be ready to play the long-term game. It’s not about surfing the short waves alone, even if you make tons of money in the process, especially if your goal is to build a future-proof business capable of making ripples and becoming a pioneer. Web3 is an emerging industry that needs leaders who set examples and build standards. Not inheritors of legacy wealth or influence but real, driven, action-oriented entities. Make sure you fit the bill if you want a chance to succeed and dominate your industry five to ten years down the line. And if you don’t, someone else will—it’s about time.

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You can jump to any section of y The National Cislunar Science & Technology Strateg here. Purpose The United States will lead the world in responsible, peaceful, and sustainable exploration, development, and utilization of Cislunar space, including the Moon, consistent with the 2021 U.S. Space Priorities Framework. Cislunar space offers tremendous promise for advancing science, technology, and exploration.[2] Humanity’s activities on the Moon remain uniquely inspiring for people around the world. Cislunar space provides unique vantage points across and outward from the Earth-Moon system, opportunities to explore the history of our Solar System and Sun, a radio-quiet environment that can catalyze a new generation of radio astronomy, and new opportunities that are critical for crewed exploration and potential economic growth in space, among other possibilities. U.S. science and technology leadership in Cislunar space will support the responsible, peaceful, and sustainable exploration and use of Cislunar space, including the Moon, by all spacefaring nations and entities. As we begin our next steps into space, the United States will work collaboratively with allies, international partners, and private entities to set the pace and direction of growing Cislunar activities—to foster scientific discovery, economic development, and international cooperation that reflects our shared values. This document provides a vision and the early science and technology objectives for realizing U.S. leadership in responsible and sustainable exploration, development, and utilization of Cislunar space, including the Moon. This content was initially published on in November 2022. whitehouse.gov This content has been broken-up into bite sized sections, each with unique headlines and AI-generated lead images, in line with the provisions of Creative Commons 3.0.

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, the developer-first software security app for growing SaaS companies, today announces it has raised €5m in a Seed round co-led by Notion Capital and Connect Ventures; with investment from Inovia Capital Precede Fund I, led by partners Raif Jacobs and former Google CFO Patrick Pichette; as well as an impressive roster of angel investors including Christina Cacioppo, CEO of Vanta. Aikido Security The investment will go towards developing the functionality of the software, in particular ensuring that Aikido’s user-experience and auto-triage is best in class, while keeping the product simple; hiring staff across the product, development, marketing and sales teams; and further growing the Aikido customer base, with a particular focus on solidifying and expanding its already strong foothold across Europe and North America. “SaaS companies that are building their platform often ‘secure’ their new software by installing numerous scattered tools. This can generate a lot of noise for the developers and throw up a myriad of disparate ‘false positives’, which require attention, but pose no real threat. This causes a huge burden on the staff managing platform security. The problem is only exacerbated by growth -- which can happen quickly in SaaS -- creating huge headaches for the staff responsible for security.” As CEO & CTO of Aikido, Willem Delbare explains, “Alternatively, if startups choose not to install these tools, they may instead adopt expensive security software solutions which only cover a few factors of application security. Companies are then left with huge gaps in their software’s security, despite their investment. Due to their cost, vulnerability scanners are mostly tailored to larger enterprises, with SME and mid-market companies left without a viable solution to their growing platform’s security.” Delbare continues Aikido is on a mission to simplify SaaS security with its that consolidates various application security features. Instead of disjointed solutions, this unified approach enhances control and significantly cuts down on false positives. So far, the company has saved over 1,500 developer working days that would otherwise be spent on false positives. Aikido ranks vulnerabilities by severity, ensuring critical issues are addressed first. Plus, all security data stays within the platform, ensuring safety regardless of staff changes and aiding in business continuity. all-in-one tool “Throughout my career I have built multiple SaaS startups, and wasted piecing together a patchwork of tools needed to secure a new platform. In starting Aikido, I saw a better way to identify critical breaches whilst downgrading the distracting ‘non-issues’ that waste an engineer’s time. We are the only company in Europe doing this, demonstrating a renewed energy for startups in the continent. Our customers now include startups, as well as companies that have grown to over 300 developers - which has resulted in over 1000 total installs in just one year - a rarity in the world of new SaaS solutions. Looking forward, we want to out-do our competitors by offering a solution tailored to those who have yet to find a product that meets their needs.” Delbare, continues, hundreds of hours “As the pressure on small and mid-sized businesses mounts to demonstrate ever-increasing levels of cyber resilience, the landscape of security tools available to them continues to present challenges, characterized by fragmentation, complexity, and cost. Aikido provides a powerful yet easy-to-use end-to-end solution for code and cloud security, empowering any business to secure itself and its customers through a single tool capable of transforming every developer into a security expert. Despite being only one year old, the company is already scaling rapidly, and we're thrilled to support them on this exciting trajectory alongside our friends at Connect Ventures and an incredible group of angel investors and advisors.” Kamil Mieczakowski, Partner at Notion Capital says, "In this new b2b software world, businesses seek SaaS products that combine efficacy with efficiency, value for money, simplicity and focus. We are in the era of the Great Bundle. Driven by the need for efficiency, customers are consolidating point solution software into full-stack software suites. Aikido all-in-one platform for software security fits extremely well with this new framework. We couldn’t be more thrilled to back Willem, Roeland and Felix in democratising access to the best security toolings for every company's size and budget." Pietro Bezza, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Connect Ventures says, Aikido offers the fastest way for a growing SaaS company to secure its platform. The application delivers swift, customer-led onboarding with an instant view of all the critical vulnerabilities to be solved - typically in only a few minutes - lending users the time to focus on core business functions. With world-beating noise reduction, Aikido is able to massively reduce the number of false positives. It adopts a ‘shift left’ approach, the goal of which is to prevent security issues from entering the code which means that if anything goes wrong during the development process, it can be fixed before any breach occurs or that code reaches production. Designed for SaaS companies, Aikido is a crucial component for meeting critical industry compliance standards, including SOC2, ISO 27001, CIS, HIPAA, and the upcoming European NIS 2 Directive. About Aikido Security Aikido is an all-in-one solution that brings together multiple aspects of application security in one intuitive platform. This inclusive approach provides greater control for end users, drastically reducing the number of false positives during security checks. Aikido is founded by (former founder of Teamleader and Officient), (former Showpad), and (former nexxworks) and venture-backed by Notion Capital, Connect Ventures, and Syndicate One. Willem Delbare Roeland Delrue Felix Garriau Also published . here

Aikido Security Raises €5m From Investors Including Notion Capital and Connect Ventures

Aikido নিরাপত্তা ধারণা মূলধন এবং কানেক্ট ভেঞ্চার সহ বিনিয়োগকারীদের কাছ থেকে €5m সংগ্রহ করেছে

Aikido Security erhält 5 Millionen Euro von Investoren, darunter Notion Capital und Connect Ventures

Aikido Security recauda 5 millones de euros de inversores, incluidos Notion Capital y Connect Ventures

Aikido Security lève 5 millions d'euros auprès d'investisseurs, dont Notion Capital et Connect Ventures

ऐकिडो सिक्योरिटी ने नोशन कैपिटल और कनेक्ट वेंचर्स सहित निवेशकों से €5m जुटाए

Aikido Security、Notion CapitalやConnect Venturesなどの投資家から500万ユーロを調達

Aikido Security, Notion Capital 및 Connect Ventures를 포함한 투자자로부터 500만 유로 모금

Aikido Security levanta € 5 milhões de investidores, incluindo Notion Capital e Connect Ventures

Aikido Security привлекла 5 миллионов евро от инвесторов, включая Notion Capital и Connect Ventures

Aikido Security, Notion Capital ve Connect Ventures Dahil Yatırımcılardan 5 Milyon Avro Topladı

Aikido Security huy động được 5 triệu euro từ các nhà đầu tư bao gồm Notion Capital và Connect Ventures

Aikido Security 从 Notion Capital 和 Connect Ventures 等投资者那里筹集了 500 万欧元

By its very nature, crypto attracts all walks of life. Participation in the digital economy , and enjoys representation . This makes sense when considering the motivations that lead people to take their value outside of traditional markets. The ongoing uncertainty and lack of accountability for TradFi’s bad actors continue to be sources of anxiety for retail customers. Bitcoin’s genesis block explicit mention of the failures that transpired following the 2008 global financial crisis. From its onset, this skepticism and hope for a system that puts people ahead of privileged insiders was baked into crypto’s source code. registers across age demographics throughout the political spectrum best captures this mood through However, the response from early enthusiasts within the crypto space set a tone that eschewed most aspects of traditional finance, including the scant protections that existed. Unfortunately, such “ ” thinking continues to draw negative attention from regulators while re-establishing an individualist pecking order that remains an albatross for traditional finance. While Satoshi Yakamoto’s preaches “trustless” transactions on a peer-to-peer network, it does not suggest participants should silo themselves in opposition to the broader community (see the BTC genesis block). Rather, allowing a mindset predicated on self-interest to take root risks polluting the inherent potential of crypto’s innovative technology. Like many instances in the real world, emphasis on the individual frequently holds back progress on a systemic level, even in instances where those same individuals stand to gain. A great example, at least in the United States, is education. Wild West white paper In many U.S. communities, within its zone. Along with funding for libraries and parks, these amenities aim to serve everyone and function as pillars of connection within a community. Too often, residents without children (and run-of-the-mill curmudgeons) will raise the argument that, since they experience no direct benefit from these tax-funded institutions, they shouldn’t have to contribute. It’s a somewhat sound argument if you squint because who needs the fire department when your house isn’t actively burning, right? What this umbrage fails to consider is how these investments are injected into the community through a variety of means. a portion of property taxes are allocated to schools back Obstinance to this process from well-off homeowners is inherently a net drain on the surrounding area despite its obvious benefits. Not only are homes situated closer to schools , but desirable (read: well-funded) districts that gallop prices well above market rates. And this is all before addressing the societal benefits that are created, which can have lasting effects on a macro level. typically valued higher can incite bidding wars From a shrewd (read: economic) perspective, schools are job creators and serve as integral nodes that support a community’s potential to deploy a workforce across any number of industries. When properly resourced, schools reciprocate that value by , and prepares subsequent generations for adult life. If your blood pressure is rising, pause and think of a teacher who helped you become the person you are today. Ask yourself: aren’t children more likely to succeed when they’re well-educated supported? , offering a variety of programming that alleviates working parents promotes social engagement for elderly citizens and Now imagine a society where cantankerous taxpayers get their way and retain their wealth without these contributions to the public good. Like us all, they eventually grow old. Nestled in their high-value homes after decades of denying resources to the surrounding blocks, they start to feel the walls closing in. Sure, they’re comfortable. But have trickled up, making it difficult to find local home care that meets their unique needs. This is compounded by a rising lack of agency. At first, just driving at night is tricky. declining graduation rates But soon, the car is safest in park. Homebound, they start to look around their neighborhood for outlets. Available resources that were viewed as plentiful, back when contributing to their longevity felt superfluous, have dried up. And where it was once unconscionable why anyone would go see a high school matinee of , such a social experience suddenly feels like a luxury. Bye Bye Birdie From this commonly accessible vantage point, a two-pronged approach to reorienting the crypto ecosystem emerges: nurture a true sense of community and find points of commonality that rally solidarity among participants. Like the school example above, such a holistic approach could reimagine how networks interact and benefit in the digital economy by abandoning untoward self-interest. If business-as-usual ideology results in regular and in traditional finance (and, let’s be honest, ), why replicate such norms? Why build an analogous system to the one whose colossal failure sparked Satoshi’s monumental breakthrough? calamities fraud crypto too Rather than waiting until the house is on fire or we’re stuck longing for amateur theater, leaders need to think proactively about building solutions that account for crypto’s ultimate dream. Despite effective altruism proving itself to be little more than robber baron alimony for the digital age, . Carnegie at least left libraries behind From equitably sharing the spoils to ceasing black hat trading techniques to rooting out opportunists who see the world as a mark, a new vision must rise from its ashes. This is both a big tent technological vision and a new covenant of values. To find firm global footing, crypto must retreat from gluttonous visions of wealth-at-all-costs if it hopes to survive . compounding regulatory and consumer culls To achieve global adoption, crypto companies need to start conceiving of the ecosystem as a single organism whose success requires collaborative effort and investment. Whether this demands the development of new or better networks, true progress must be measured by our collective will to achieve financial freedom. No longer a zero-sum game, this is an opportunity for the best and brightest to determine which stars are within reach. After watching how the class of Web 2.0 matured and the world they left behind, it's clear that what comes next must truly aim to shift the cultural paradigm.

To Achieve Global Adoption, Crypto Should Remember Its Roots

গ্লোবাল অ্যাডপশন অর্জন করতে, ক্রিপ্টোকে তার শিকড়গুলি মনে রাখা উচিত

Um eine weltweite Akzeptanz zu erreichen, sollte sich Krypto an seine Wurzeln erinnern

Para lograr una adopción global, las criptomonedas deben recordar sus raíces

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As a seasoned developer, ensuring reliability forms the bedrock of every project I undertake. While testing remains mandatory, traditional methods often fall short when dealing with intricate work and evolving requirements. Laravel To conquer these challenges, I've embraced contract-based testing to validate new features and obliterate bugs before product delivery. By establishing intended behaviors and expected outcomes, contracts ensure my code operates as intended, not just for the present but also for future iterations. This dedication to quality has reaped substantial rewards for clients. Project budgets remain stable as rework diminishes. Users revel in seamless experiences and gain confidence, all while maintaining flexibility to adjust the scope down the line. This post details how contract testing elevated one specific application. From the setup process to ongoing maintenance, witness how prioritizing quality assurance at the onset improves deliverables and fortifies client relations. Once you grasp the process, you'll feel significantly more assured before you Hire Laravel Developers. Deciphering Contract Tests stands as an approach that verifies public APIs by stipulating expected application behaviors instead of delving into implementation specifics. Unlike unit or integration tests, contracts ascertain that the code performs as intended now and has the flexibility to handle unforeseen changes in the future. Contract testing Contracts primarily outline the public methods and properties of a class, essentially establishing an "agreement" with external users. Subsequent tests then simulate the usage scenarios of this public API and make relevant assertions. This clear separation keeps the "contract" distinct from its internal coding. Several key benefits include: Emphasis on essential behaviors: Tests validate pivotal expected inputs/outputs rather than exhaustively testing every code path, focusing on vital use cases. Enduring stability: Contracts serve as both documentation and shields against regression stemming from code changes. Tests continue to pass as code evolves provided the output adheres to the contract. Reader-centric documentation: Contracts serve not just as tests but also as living documentation that developers can refer to in order to comprehend the proper usage of classes without delving into code intricacies. A simple example contract class validating a common "CountAll" method is portrayed below: interface PostRepositoryContract { public function countAll(): int; } class PostRepositoryContractTest extends TestCase { public function testCountAllReturnsInteger() { $mock = Mockery::mock(PostRepositoryContract::class); $count = $mock->countAll(); $this->assertInternalType('integer', $count) } } This contract specifically validates that the method returns an integer, without concerning itself with how the counting process is implemented, thus ensuring the stability of tests over time. Installing Contract Tests in Laravel The setup of contract tests in Laravel involves a few simple steps to configure your environment. Installing Required Packages The principal package required is PHPUnit. Integrate it as a development dependency by running composer require --dev phpunit/phpunit. Additionally, consider auxiliary packages such as Mockery for generating test doubles. Utilize it by executing composer require --dev mockery/mockery. Configuring the Testing Environment Add phpunit.xml to your project's root, outlining the basic configuration. This file directs PHPUnit to locate your tests. <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <phpunit> <testsuites> <testsuite name="App Tests"> <directory>tests</directory> </testsuite> </testsuites> </phpunit> Generating a Preliminary Test Template Create a tests directory and a sample test file like Feature/UserTest.php. Import the necessary classes and traits to form the foundation for your tests. <?php use PHPUnit\Framework\TestCase; class FeatureTest extends TestCase { public function setUp(): void { //... } public function testExample() { } } Your environment is now primed to initiate focused contract tests! A Real-Life Application of Contract Testing To showcase contract testing in action, let's examine a real-world scenario. Selecting a Class for Testing In this demonstration, let's focus on a fundamental Repository class that engages with the database, such as a PostRepository. This class is pivotal for retrieving, creating, and updating posts, forming the core functionality of our application. Outlining the Public API Contract First and foremost, define the public methods and properties that the repository exposes using an interface: interface PostRepositoryInterface { public function all(); public function create(array $data); } Formulating Test Assertions Subsequently, create tests that evaluate this interface through common usage scenarios: public function testAllReturnsCollection() { $mock = Mockery::mock(PostRepositoryInterface::class); $posts = $mock->all(); $this->assertInstanceOf(Collection::class, $posts); } public function testCreateStoresPost() { $mock = Mockery::mock(PostRepositoryInterface::class); $mock->shouldReceive('create')->once(); $mock->create(['title' => 'Test']); } Executing Tests Simply execute phpunit! These contract tests validate our code's public behaviors, independent of implementation specifics. Let's delve into how this approach enhances our code quality over time. Common Areas to Test Contracts Several key areas in a typical Laravel application significantly benefit from contract testing: Database Models & Repositories Classes interacting with the database, such as Eloquent models and repository interfaces, are perfect for contract testing. Verify expected behaviors for retrieving, updating, and associating data without dependence on the backend. API Controllers API surfaces outline your application's public contract with external consumers. Test the adherence of controller methods to formats, expected parameters, and the return of anticipated payloads and status codes. Mailables & Notifications Notifications and mailables facilitate critical communications. Contract test these by ensuring that views and data are rendered correctly, without muddying the tests with transport concerns. Core Application Services Services encapsulate a significant portion of your application's business logic. Test service contracts to ensure the expected payloads and exceptions for a variety of input scenarios, thereby validating core workflows independently of UI logic. By directing tests toward these common artifacts, you can harbor confidence in crucial contracts even as your code evolves. Tests serve as validation and living documentation, delineating intentions and boundaries for key classes. Maintenance and Continuous Testing Contract tests offer ongoing value beyond initial development: Refactoring Without Compromising Contracts Since tests concentrate on public APIs, internal refactors and optimizations won't lead to failures if they don't alter public behavior specifications. This allows secure changes over time. Versioning/Breaking Changes with Clarity Before introducing breaking changes, revise contracts by removing or modifying methods or arguments. This explicitly signals changes to both tests and consumers. Integration with Continuous Integration Incorporate PHPUnit runs into your pipeline. Contract tests now prevent automatic deployment regressions, providing immediate feedback to team members on failures. CI/CD As codebases evolve swiftly, contracts highlight where internal changes alter intended external behaviors. They establish restrictions that maintain backward compatibility over versions. With contracts, releasing confidently becomes an attainable feat. Refactors, features, and optimizations can be implemented safely while preserving established public interfaces. Tests serve as living documentation, reflecting how the code functions and how it's meant to be used. In Conclusion Throughout every development phase, from initial specifications to continual maintenance, ensuring top-notch quality remains paramount. Contract tests provide the structure and assurance that user promises are upheld, even as circumstances evolve. By focusing on expectations instead of implementation, contracts render code understandable from any vantage point. They facilitate safe evolution, ensuring the present operates as before, while also allowing room for innovation. Above all, contract testing transforms relationships. Where fear of breakage once inhibited progress, shared expectations constructed on honesty and respect empower risk-taking. Developers and clients stride together towards a shared destination, bold yet cautious at each step. This alliance of lucidity and care elevates a simple application to the level of a trusted companion. When reliability is guaranteed, so is the freedom to learn, grow, and achieve more together. This represents the true promise of contract testing in Laravel and beyond.

Testing with Laravel Contract-Based Validation

Over the course of a year, I embarked on a project, initially uncertain about its nature and significance. It began with an attempt to solve the Collatz "3x+1" conjecture, a mathematical game involving the transformation of numbers. If a number is odd, you multiply it by 3 and add 1; if even, you divide it by 2. For example, starting with 3: 3 = 3*3+1 = 10 = 5 = 16 = 8 = 4 = 2 = 1, and so on. This sequence forms a loop (4 = 2 = 1) that repeats indefinitely, and similar loops exist for numbers like 7, though my memory of this is somewhat uncertain. The central notion is that mathematics cannot definitively prove whether there exists a number x that perpetually grows towards infinity, given the intricacies of infinity and related concepts. The very idea of infinity can be fragmented into various categories, some tangible and others abstract. While my mathematical knowledge and ability to articulate it are limited, I dedicated most of my time to pondering the philosophical aspects of these problems. After nine months, I have arrived at a conclusion. The connection between my initial project and the thoughts I want to convey is somewhat intricate. In February, when I initiated this project, I was openly proclaiming my interest in psychology. Despite my lack of recent formal studies in psychology, my past knowledge was extensive, especially compared to those I conversed with. While the concepts I discussed were not novel, their historical depth and significance remained intact. With this background, let's delve into a seemingly simple yet deeply controversial notion: "The Earth is flat." On the surface, this idea may appear unsophisticated or even foolish, yet it has persisted through the years. How could such a concept exist in a world of science, mathematics, and quantum physics? The answer lies in philosophy. Our unique ability to create and explore the uncharted realms of imagination by blending bits of information from various sources, incorporating ideas from Euclidean geometry, spherical geometry, and hyperbolic geometry, allows us to engage in profound philosophical contemplation. We can explore new facets of our world by contemplating possibilities such as a reversed universe's geometry. What if we are not at the center of a sphere but positioned outside it, offering a primordial perspective that encompasses all? These musings open doors to understanding how a being could be so powerful in facing a sphere and simultaneously embodying the two opposing aspects. At this juncture, religion could interject, asserting that spheres cannot exist, thereby transforming our existence into something akin to Minecraft (though, of course, I jest). My fascination with these ideas led to numerous conversations with ChatGPT, delving deeply into philosophical discussions. One topic that emerged from these dialogues was the concept of primitive humans, beings capable of consciousness yet hindered by their lack of physical tools for exploration. How did they interpret the nature of reality? One example of such interpretation is the philosophical and esoteric tradition known as Hermeticism, which draws wisdom from ancient texts attributed to Hermes Trismegistus. Hermeticism encapsulates several core principles: Everything is fundamentally mental, suggesting that the mind is the primary source of reality. The Principle of Mentalism: As above, so below; as below, so above, implying a connection between the universe and individuals. The Principle of Correspondence: Everything is in constant motion, with varying vibration levels corresponding to different forms of energy and matter. The Principle of Vibration: Everything has its opposite, and these dualities create balance. The Principle of Polarity: Everything follows natural cycles, offering insights into harmony with the universe. The Principle of Rhythm: Known as the Law of Karma, this principle highlights personal responsibility for one's actions. The Principle of Cause and Effect: Recognizes gender at all creation levels, suggesting masculine and feminine energies contribute to the creative process. The Principle of Gender: Explores the presence of both masculine and feminine aspects within an individual's mind. The Principle of Mental Gender: These principles can be found in texts like the "Emerald Tablet," attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, and have influenced various esoteric and spiritual traditions, including alchemy, astrology, and the Western magical tradition. This interplay of ancient philosophical concepts and modern science is particularly engaging. Despite my limited scientific knowledge, I ponder ideas that bridge the gap between quantum and Newtonian physics. From a higher vantage point, we might interpret the probabilities and chaos within the subatomic realm. Imagine this chaos as akin to the interactions of cells (and our immune systems particularly), with some perishing while others engage in conflicts. This perspective posits that the universe could be teeming with viruses. Building upon an idea suggesting life on Earth originated from space. Each creature possesses a specific DNA length, with viruses potentially disrupting it to establish replication factories, spreading themselves further. While the existence of extraterrestrial viruses remains uncertain, this line of thought is nonetheless intriguing. The concept of DNA ladders traveling through space, carrying the knowledge of unconsciously combatting viruses, and ultimately regaining their previous level of consciousness to fully understand their bodies, presents a fascinating perspective that bridges the gap between evolutionism and creationism. It suggests a common origin for all Earthly creatures, featuring shared body parts like eyes, ears, and mouths. These may have derived from a central DNA structure that gradually evolved in complexity over time, eventually leading to the development of higher cognitive functions. Cognition, in this context, might be a product of complex interplays within the brain. Such complexity could be intricately tied to a specific DNA length and the information required to guide the body. In a scenario where a virus threatens the existence of intelligent beings on a planet, these beings may decide to replicate segments of their DNA using repetition as a space-saving mechanism. This would ensure the continued existence of their genetic code, even in the face of potential devastation. Through this replication process, they would preserve the repetitive instructions necessary to restore the original guiding principle that initiated their evolutionary journey. Frequently, following the same path results in collapse, emphasizing the importance of not adhering to this path unless one seeks failure. Now, to anchor to reality, repetition serves to maintain space and initiate the cycle of life's evolution and self-development. In this context, these beings are akin to gods, with the struggle between matter and antimatter now manifesting as a conflict between viruses and our internal systems, revealing their underlying similarities. In conclusion, my intention was to capture the attention of individuals interested in contributing to a better future. While the concepts and theories discussed are captivating, tangible progress necessitates a solid grounding in the real world. We must embark on the creation of revolutionary inventions to prepare for an array of potential scenarios, from nanobots capable of predicting diseases to small drones collecting excess sunlight to prevent overheating. The scope of work is vast, requiring collaborative efforts. While some might perceive these ideas as delusional, I'd rather dwell in a world colored by optimism than one marred by war, pain, and suffering. The cognitive revolution occurred approximately 70,000 years ago, marking the inception of ideological conflicts. The advent of agriculture 12,000 years ago led to further conflicts, often unintentional, which took a toll on our species. The scientific revolution, dating back 500 years, has provided us with powerful instruments, including destructive ones. Two hundred years ago, the Industrial Revolution made these tools readily accessible to all. I propose that we pause intermittently, looking beyond our immediate concerns to contemplate the broader picture. What might we discover when we shift our perspective? Will we encounter a reflection of ourselves, or will we encounter something entirely new? My hope is that the next revolution will prioritize the future's well-being.

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