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ZeroCut Offers Flat-Fee Affiliate Tracking Without Third-Party Cookies
DevelopersAug 31

ZeroCut Offers Flat-Fee Affiliate Tracking Without Third-Party Cookies

A new Shopify app targets merchants frustrated by rising percentage-based affiliate fees and cookie-blocking browsers.

●Builder Action:Developers can integrate ZeroCut by embedding its theme script. The app's server-side attribution logic, prioritizing `_zc_ref` attributes, unique discount codes, and landing page parameters, offers a reliable alternative to cookie-dependent tracking. Its use of first-party cookies and localStorage ensures better privacy compliance and performance. Developers should note the commission reversal logic and the immutability of paid commissions.
Software Engineering Fundamentals Ignored in AI/ML Gold Rush
DevelopersAug 31

Software Engineering Fundamentals Ignored in AI/ML Gold Rush

The intense focus on AI/ML tools risks creating engineers who can't build robust, scalable systems. Fundamentals are being sidelined.

●Builder Action:Developers need to recognize that AI/ML is an advanced application of software engineering. Prioritize understanding system design, databases, networking, and operating systems alongside ML frameworks. Neglecting these fundamentals will lead to unscalable and unmaintainable AI solutions. Focus on building robust infrastructure and integration points for AI models.
P99 0ms Autocomplete for 240M Domains Achieved with Custom C++ Engine
DevelopersAug 31

P99 0ms Autocomplete for 240M Domains Achieved with Custom C++ Engine

A new C++ engine delivers sub-millisecond autocomplete for 240 million domain names, bypassing typical database and OS limitations.

●Builder Action:Developers seeking to build high-performance autocomplete services should explore custom trie implementations in C++ or Rust. This approach demonstrates how to bypass OS and database latency by optimizing data structures and memory layout for in-memory lookups. Consider profiling your current autocomplete solution to identify bottlenecks related to memory access and system calls.

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