Previously one can use the https://www.reddit.com/r/rprogramming/top.json API to access one subreddit's top posts. This API doesn't require any access token to fetch the data. However, this API may not work all the time. Reddit may block the API's request if it finds that you are using a script or some app which accesses the API now and then. For an app or script which needs to fetch the data routinely, what should we do?Reddit provides one method which can be used to fetch this kind of top posts data(no need to involve user data) and it requires one to access it with OAuth. In this post,...

Against the wishes of web users and tech businesses alike, the FCC has pushed through regulations to kill net neutrality. Here’s what that means for web developers. On December 14, 2017, the FCC voted in a 3-2 decision to roll back the Obama administration’s 2015 net neutrality rules. These policies, which demanded stronger oversight for broadband companies and internet service providers, ensured that all data on the web was treated equally. Most importantly, they prevented web traffic from being divided into ‘slow lanes’ and ‘fast lanes,’ eliminating the an...

Communication is a cornerstone of any organization's success. For nonprofits, communicating effectively with donors, volunteers, and communities can spell the difference between furthering their missions or fading into the background. As technology progresses, so do the means of communication, and text messaging for nonprofit is quickly becoming a crucial tool in maintaining conversations and fostering relationships with key stakeholders. In this article, we will delve into the benefits of this technique and how charities can harness its potential to amplify their impact.Despite text messaging...

If you want your establishment to connect to the world, you’re in luck. Thanks to technology development, it’s much easier to do this now more than ever.But with this global expansion, you should have a few assets to help you with your success. To maintain your business reachability no matter where your customer is, you can start with a global phone number provided by companies like Telnum.If you’re not sure if it’s the right move, we’ll help you decide whether it’s the right time for you to get one. In this article, we’ll cover the following:A quick i...

For many businesses, project invoicing can be a complex and time-consuming task. Handling this aspect efficiently is crucial to maintaining cash flow and ensuring a healthy financial state for the company. Fortunately, many tools and strategies are available today that can help streamline the invoicing process. From automated software solutions to best practices in financial management, these improvements can greatly enhance the accuracy and efficiency of billing operations. Keep reading to explore how to optimize your project invoicing and secure your company's financial future.Leveraging Aut...

On November 28th, PinDuoDuo(PDD) released its financial report for the third quarter of 2023, ending on September 30th. The revenue for the third quarter was 688.4 billion RMB, showing a year-on-year growth of 93.9%. The net profit, according to the U.S. General Accounting Standards, reached 15.54 billion RMB, with a net profit margin of 22.6%. PDD attributed its overall positive performance to the accelerated recovery of the consumer market and the vigorous implementation of its "high-quality development" strategy throughout the year.With that, PDD's market value is almost the same as th...

In Go, understanding how slices behave when passed to functions is crucial for writing efficient and bug-free code. This behavior is often a source of confusion for many developers, especially those new to the language. In this article, we'll explore the difference between passing slices by value and by reference, and how it impacts the modification of slices within functions.IntroductionIn Go, slices are a fundamental data structure used to work with sequences of elements. They are essentially a view into an underlying array, providing a flexible and powerful way to manipulate collections of ...

golangci lintCurrently, the unified CI's .golangci.yml includes the gochecknoinits checker:# golangci-lint v1.46.2# https://golangci-lint.run/usage/linterslinters: disable-all: true enable: ... - gochecknoinits # Checks that no init functions are present in Go code. ref: https://github.com/leighmcculloch/gochecknoinits ...If Go code uses the init() function, the following error will occur:# golangci-lint runfoo/foo.go:3:1: don't use `init` function (gochecknoinits)func init() {^That is, it's not recommended to use init().Why not to use init()Searching "golang why not use init" on G...