Implementing Semantic Release for Public Non-Scoped Packages
Detailed instructions on publishing a non-scoped public package using semantic release leveraging the power of GitHub ActionsThanks to Harper Sunday from Unsplash for this pictureIn the evolving software development landscape, maintaining version consistency and automating the release process is more important than ever. Enter Semantic Release: a tool designed to ensure clear
Read moreWordPress blogs can now be followed in the fediverse, including Mastodon
In March, WordPress.com owner Automattic made a commitment to the fediverse — the decentralized social networks that include the Twitter rival Mastodon and others — with the acquisition of an ActivityPub plug-in that allows WordPress blogs to reach readers on other federated platforms. Now, the company is announcing ActivityPub 1.0.0
Read moreTugende takes first step towards repayment of defaulted $5M Goldfinch loan
Tugende, a venture-backed lender based in Uganda, and Warbler Labs, the company building Goldfinch, a decentralized credit protocol, have agreed on a loan restructuring plan that may lead to the recovery of the $5 million loan that the East African motorcycle taxi financing company defaulted months ago. Warbler Labs arrived
Read moreFirebase Remote Configuration — Making It Work For You
Firebase Remote Config — Making It Work For YouBecause remote is always betterBecausePhoto by Rima Kruciene on UnsplashRemote configurations are useful since they allow you to alter behavior in your application without having to release another version. One prominent example is using remote configurations to decide if a feature should be turned on or off.
Read morePinterest’s Gen Z-focused Shuffles app has now inspired a new Pinterest feature
A year ago, Pinterest’s then brand-new collage-making app Shuffles was going viral on TikTok as Gen Z users sought out invites in order to create their own inspirational image boards. Now, that collage-making capability is heading over to Pinterest’s main app with the launch of a new feature that lets
Read moreSpotify’s newest feature allows songwriters to promote their work
Spotify announced today the launch of “Songwriter Promo Cards,” a promotional tool for songwriters to highlight their songs and get discovered by new listeners and potential collaborators. Songwriter Promo Cards are customizable social media assets that songwriters can create on promocards.byspotify.com. Songwriters search for their name, select their profile and
Read moreCSAdvance Rebrands as CardinalStone Finance
CardinalStone Finance, formerly known as CSAdvance, is pleased to announce its official name change, underscoring its steadfast commitment to delivering enhanced financial solutions. As CardinalStone Finance, a subsidiary of CardinalStone Partners Limited, the company will continue to offer a wide range of financing solutions to diverse clients, including SMEs and
Read more11 Ways to Reduce Your Laptops Impact on the Environment
The climate crisis impacts all of us, and we know that to hold a global temperature rise to less than 1.5°C, we need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions dramatically. Addressing the climate crisis requires breaking it down into small actions that add up to a big impact. We can all
Read moreSARS Intends to Modernise VAT Collection System
In the 2023 Budget, the Minister of Finance announced that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) would shortly begin to modernise the VAT collection system, in consultation with affected parties. SARS Seeks Input for Modernisation of VAT Collection SARS has now issued a Discussion Paper on Value-Added Tax Modernisation to
Read moreAre You Chasing the Next Deal?
The rise of e-commerce can be attributed to businesses leveraging special offers and promotions to capture the attention of an increasingly digital-savvy consumer base and convert these casual browsers into loyal customers. This year, 50% of South Africans plan to increase their online shopping activity with two reasons driving this
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