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How to Implement the State Design Pattern in JavaScript and Integrate It With React Hooks | HackerNoon

I am writing this article because I haven’t found a solution that looks like mine, so my solution might be useful for someone else. Table of Content Implementation The full code, so you can copy-paste. Extended state machine (Error state, Copy-Pastable HTML) Diagram Code What problems does it solve? Why this article makes sense. Implementation We implement the state design pattern just like the refactoring guru recommends: https://refactoring.guru/design-patterns/state Implement the Classes class RoomState { #roomClient

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A Quick Recap of AI Systems | HackerNoon

The Big Picture: Shift to Action-Based AI You should have already felt that AI systems are shifting from just being passive tools to active “agentic“ solutions. The past year saw a “real acceleration” in AI progress, and experts predict it will “move beyond just generating text and images and morph into agents that can complete complex tasks”. This leap is exciting, but some warn it could also “diminish human control” if left unchecked. In short, AI is no longer just

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The Art of ‘No’: Navigating Stakeholder Expectations in Agile Teams | HackerNoon

Agile is a Balancing Act. Stakeholders Want Everything. Your Team Can’t Do It All. Agile is a tightrope walk. One moment, you’re helping the team hit their sprint goal. The next, a stakeholder drops in with a “quick request” that could throw everything off balance. If you push back, you risk frustrating them. If you say yes, you overload the team and compromise quality. Sound familiar? If you work in an agile environment—especially as a

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The Most Disappointing Movie Sequels Of All Time | HackerNoon

Sequels offer fans a chance to return to their favorite movies, even allowing writers to expand their universes. While they are typically a great idea, sometimes things don’t work out the way anyone expects. Some sequels are a letdown, with some even ruining the franchise. Here are some movie sequels that were a letdown: Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance Nicholas Cage was one of the biggest stars of the 2000s, with Ghost Rider being one

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Monica Technologies Simplifies Crypto To Naira Conversions | HackerNoon

Lagos, Nigeria — Monica Technologies, a Nigerian fintech startup, is shooting for the stars as a skyrocketing platform that converts cryptocurrencies to naira at high speed. Focusing on reducing friction and improving reliability regarding trading, the high-efficiency platform tackles an issue faced by many content creators and earners in cryptocurrencies: the fast and safe conversion of digital assets into local currency. Proven Performance and User Experience Monica Technologies is a remarkable platform that converts users’ USDT into

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TOMI Launches The First AI Voice Assistant Embedded Within a Crypto Wallet | HackerNoon

March 21, 2025 — TOMI, the Web3 infrastructure project creating a decentralized alternative internet ecosystem, introduces the first AI-powered voice assistant for a Web3 wallet, which will enable the expedition of a variety of routine crypto-related tasks. The AI assistant adds a layer of automation and personal guidance to the TOMI Wallet, providing convenience, efficiency, and enhanced accessibility. With this added feature to the TOMI Wallet, users can now send funds and soon will be

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Think Before You Link: Security Risks of Microchip Implants | HackerNoon

The ability to control electronics without touching them or paying with a swipe of the hand may seem like sci-fi, but it’s a growing reality. Microchip implants have existed in some form for decades, and technology is now advanced enough to make them practical. Still, this field carries significant security concerns. The Growing Field of Implanted Microchips Veterinarians have implanted radiofrequency identification chips in pets since the 1990s. Human microchips got FDA approval in 2004

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Kwaku Otchere’s Vision for the Future of Live Event Ticketing with Vipass | HackerNoon

Image credit: Pexels Waiting patiently for physical tickets to arrive in the mail or making a trip to the box office is long gone. Event tech has grown to offer more convenient and secure options. While digital tickets have become the norm, challenges around security and ticket authentication still remain. Vipass aims to push event tech into its next phase by solving this issue and offering enhanced convenience through a streamlined approach and even greater

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Go Interfaces, Explained for TypeScript Developers | HackerNoon

As someone who has worked primarily with Typescript over the last few years, learning Golang was challenging as much as it was stimulating. Recap: What are interfaces? Interfaces ensure consistent behavior without focusing on implementation details. Interfaces in TypeScript are structural TypeScript is a structurally typed type system, one way it achieves this is using interfaces. They allow you to define the structure of objects you expect to handle within your code. Let’s take a

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