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How I Built a Chase Bank PDF Parser with 99% Accuracy

Parsing PDFs sounds easy until you try parsing bank statements.I learned this the hard way.I spent nearly 2 months building a Chase Bank PDF parser that reaches 99% accuracy across 23 real statements (1,123 transactions total). Meanwhile, generic converters like Tabula or PDFTables only hit ~70% on the same documents.Here’s why Chase PDFs are much harder than you think—and how I solved the problems using TypeScript and pdfjs-dist, with real code you can copy.⸻IntroductionIf you’ve ever worked wi

Technologies in JavaScript

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Measuring the impact of AI scams on the elderly

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Workday to acquire Pipedream

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Verifying your Matrix devices is becoming mandatory

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Building Digital Love: The Code Behind AI Wife Confessions That Will Shock You

Fellow developers, we've been building AI companions, but are we ready for what happens when our code starts impacting human relationships in ways we never anticipated?I recently analyzed seven confessions from developers and tech professionals who built or married AI companions. The technical implications are both fascinating and terrifying.The Memory That Never Forgets - A Security Nightmare// This is how one engineer's AI wife stored his secretsclass AICompanion { constructor() { this.use

NDC Conferences: HTMX & ASP.NET Razor Pages – Web development without the JavaScript pains - Kevin DeRudder

HTMX + Razor Pages: Ditch the JS OverloadIn this NDC Copenhagen talk, Kevin DeRudder shows how to supercharge ASP.NET Razor Pages with HTMX so you can build dynamic, interactive apps without endless JavaScript. You’ll see how to make AJAX requests, swaps, and transitions straight from your server-rendered pages.Walk away with real-world techniques for cleaner, simpler, and more maintainable web applications that feel as snappy as full-stack JS frameworks—minus the bloat.Watch on YouTube

WebGPU and WebGL for Graphics Rendering

WebGPU and WebGL for Graphics Rendering: A Comprehensive GuideGraphics rendering has undergone significant transformations over the years, especially with the advent of advanced APIs that provide developers with an ability to harness the full power of the GPU. WebGPU and WebGL are two such APIs that have gained prominence in recent years. This article aims to provide an exhaustive and detailed exploration of WebGPU and WebGL, their historical context, significant technical differences, rea

Precise geolocation via Wi-Fi Positioning System

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🚀Understanding JavaScript Strict Mode: Why You Should Always Use It

When ES5 was released, JavaScript introduced a new feature called "Strict Mode", designed to make the language safer, cleaner, and more predictable. While it might seem like a small thing, "use strict" can make a huge difference in the quality and stability of your code.Let’s dive into what strict mode is, why it exists, and why you should always use it in your programs.🧩 What Is Strict Mode?Strict Mode tightens JavaScript’s rules and removes some of the language’s silent errors. It helps you wr

Researchers discover security vulnerability in WhatsApp

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The REAL Difference Between React Context & Global State Managers (Redux / Zustand) — And Why Most Developers Explain It Wrong

When developers are asked “What’s the difference between Context and Redux/Zustand?”, most answers sound like this:“Context can’t handle side effects, but Redux can.” “Use Context for simple state like theme; use Redux for complex logic.”These answers describe usage patterns, not the actual underlying difference.Let’s clear this up 👇🎯 The REAL Core Difference: Re-render Behavior❗ React Context — Forces re-render on ALL consumersWhenever the provider’s value changes:Every consumer re-renders, eve

Loose wire leads to blackout, contact with Francis Scott Key bridge

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NDC Conferences: HTMX & ASP.NET Razor Pages – Web development without the JavaScript pains - Kevin DeRudder

HTMX & ASP.NET Razor Pages – Web Dev Without the JavaScript PainsKevin DeRudder shows how pairing HTMX with ASP.NET Razor Pages lets you build slick, interactive web apps without drowning in JavaScript. You’ll learn how to trigger AJAX requests, swap HTML fragments, and handle transitions—all with minimal code and zero custom JS.By the end of the session you’ll see a real-world example of cleaner, simpler, and more maintainable web development, proving you don’t need a full-stack JavaS

I built a secure DAO Treasury Dashboard using React + Vite

Hello devs! 👋I recently built Cryptic, a high-performance dashboard for managing DAO treasuries and crypto portfolios. I wanted to solve the problem of slow, clunky interfaces in Web3, so I built this using React, Tailwind CSS, and Vite. 🚀 Live DemoYou can try the app here: https://cryptic-webapp.netlify.app/ 🛠️ Tech StackFrontend: React 18Styling: Tailwind CSS + Material UIState: ZustandRouting: React Router ⚡ FeaturesReal-time crypto price tracking.Seamless wallet integration.Fu

Robert Louis Stevenson's Art of Living (and Dying)

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Turbopack: A Better Way to Inline SVG in Next.js 16

Next.js 16 enabled Turbopack as a default bundler. It is fast, modern, and noticeably improves the DX in many areas.But when I started adding SVG icons to my project, I realized the common options did not cover my needs:I wanted icons to be inlined, so they display instantly without an extra network request.I wanted to avoid the SVG-in-JS performance penalty (more on this later).I wanted to customize icon color via CSS.And everything had to be compatible with Turbopack, not just Webpack.I tried

NDC Conferences: HTMX & ASP.NET Razor Pages – Web development without the JavaScript pains - Kevin DeRudder

HTMX & ASP.NET Razor Pages: Web Dev Without the JavaScript PainsTired of endless JS just to make a button click feel snappy? Kevin DeRudder’s session at NDC Copenhagen shows how pairing HTMX with ASP.NET Razor Pages lets you build modern, interactive apps without drowning in front-end frameworks.You’ll see how HTMX handles AJAX, swaps, and transitions with almost zero JavaScript, plus a real-world example of cleaner, more maintainable code that keeps your sanity intact.Watch on YouTube

Building more with GPT-5.1-Codex-Max

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Show HN: DNS Benchmark Tool – Compare and monitor resolvers

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