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Zero-Knowledge Proofs for the Layman
This article will introduce you to zero-knowledge proofs, a kind of cryptography you can use to provide the proof you know a secret, such as a private key or the solution to a problem, without ever sharing it to an interested party. While many articles exist on the topic, this will not require any high math knowledge.
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InfoQ Software Architecture and Design Trends Report - April 2023
This article provides an overview of how the InfoQ editorial team sees the Software Architecture and Design topic evolving in 2023, with a focus on what architects are designing for today.
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The Process of Creating Decentralized Apps (dApps)
A decentralized application has a different architectural approach; they are working on distributed ledger technology called blockchain, where there is no central point of failure nor third parties involved. A revolutionary and attractive technology for new opportunities. This article covers creating such applications and why they are needed, as well as challenges during implementation.
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Open-Source Testing: Why Bug Bounty Programs Should Be Embraced, Not Feared
The growing importance of the Web3 ecosystem based on blockchains shows how important community test programs are. Some within the testing community see this trend as a threat. However, it is actually an opportunity. Bug bounties and open-source test contributions are a great tool for test teams, and there is every reason for testers to embrace this new trend rather than to fear it.
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InfoQ Mobile and IoT Trends Report 2022
This report summarizes the views of the InfoQ editorial team and of several practitioners from the software industry about emerging trends in a number of areas that we collectively label the mobile and IoT space. This is a rather heterogeneous space comprising devices and gadgets from smartphones to smart watches, from IoT appliances to smart glasses, voice-driven assistants, and so on.
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Solutions for Testing Blockchain: Private Blockchains, Permutations, and Shifting Left
Blockchain is an emerging software architecture that has the potential to be a big disruptor in the industry. With change however, comes the added risk of quality issues. As developers and test engineers, we need to be prepared for those changes to better adapt to the new technology and allow for the continued development of software and products through it, without compromising on quality.
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Forensic Monitoring of Blockchains is Key for Broader Industry Adoption
This article presents a new blockchain consensus mechanism, XinFin Delegated Proof-of-Stake Consensus Protocol 2.0, that provides a higher level of trust by creating an efficient judiciary system. It has been designed to keep all verifying nodes accountable and allow for bad actors to be identified and effectively neutralized.
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Private vs. Public Blockchains for Enterprise Business Solutions
In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of using blockchain for business solutions, describing the differences between public and private versions of this technology in practice. We’ll also talk about a new type of chain — a hybrid of private and public chains which takes the benefits of both to create a truly versatile platform with no compromises.
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Blockchain Node Providers and How They Work
In this article, we will review the concept of a blockchain node, the problems a developer might face while deploying a node, and the working principle of Blockchain-as-a-Service providers, which simplify the integration of the blockchain into products, maintaining wallets, or keeping the blockchain in sync.
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Exploring HyperLedger: Experience in Being a Framework Early Adopter
Some time ago OpenGift explored deploying a HyperLedger-based blockchain within a production environment. This article presents a story of our attempts to integrate it and the problems we encountered.
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Two Sides of a Coin: Blockchain, Ethics and Human Rights
Blockchain is, for many people, still synonymous with cryptocurrencies and financial applications, but it has enormous potential as a tool for the common good. This article explores whether blockchain could help good causes and discusses whether the lessons from ethics could benefit the blockchain community.
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Understanding Blockchain Basics and Use Cases
We discuss the two main types of blockchain solution, and some of the major variants deployed today. Use cases for the different solutions are also explored.