Initiator Creator - Issue #84

​By Saurabh Y. // 28 November 2021

Sponsored by Safetywing.

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Developer

​Cloudflare Pages Goes Full Stack - Cloudflare

It works the exact same way Pages always has: write your code, git push to your git provider and we’ll deploy your entire site for you. The only difference is, it won’t just be your frontend but your backend too using Cloudflare Workers to help deploy serverless functions.

​How to Evaluate MLOps Platforms - Hackernoon

Companies that have pioneered the application of AI at scale did so using their own in-house ML platforms (uber, LinkedIn, Facebook, Airbnb). Many vendors are now making these available to purchase off-the-shelf products. The rush to the space has created a new problem - too much choice.

​OpenAI makes GPT-3 generally available through its API - VentureBeat

Starting 18th november'21, any developer in a supported country can sign up to begin integrating the model with their app or service

​Agility ≠ Speed - Medium

An obsession with speed often overtakes the core values of agile software development. It’s not just the development of software; it’s the development of working software.

​Medusa - The open-source Shopify alternative - Github

Medusa is an open-source headless commerce engine that enables developers to create amazing digital commerce experiences.

Designer

​A guide to effective emotional design - UX Collective

The look, the feel, the tone, everything has to work together to create a cohesive product, taking into account the emotional response that people have towards it.

​A Showcase Of Lovely Little Websites - Smashing Magazine

Instead of spending your coffee break scrolling through your social feeds, how about a lovely little website instead? We came across some fantastic ones that are just too good not to be shared. But be warned, your break might take a bit longer than intended.

​Eye-Tracking In Mobile UX Research - Smashing Magazine

It allows researchers to see through the users’ eyes and get insights about visual attention. This article explores the latest trends in the eye-tracking market and how the methodology can be included in the UX researcher’s toolbox.

​5 designer personas every design team has to have - UX Collective

You need to identify diverse designer personas which will complement each other and form a shared mindset, the paramount of any team. Humans are social animals.

Entrepreneur

​The Rising Consumer Demand for Data Privacy and Autonomy - Medium

From decentralized finance and NFTs to DuckDuckGo and Signal Messenger, the last 18 months have exposed exploding consumer demand for greater autonomy and privacy in the way they search, collaborate, and conduct business.

​The Internet's Unkillable App - The Atlantic

The noisier our digital lives get, the more popular the humble newsletter becomes.

​I Analyzed SaaS Billing Dark Patterns - Quolum

SaaS providers are more than willing to use dark billing patterns to increase their growth metrics and revenue. They exploit positive user acquisition loops in recurring subscriptions to get money from users as surreptitiously as possible.

​What you build your business on doesn’t limit how big it can grow - Inverted Passion

It’s easy to believe that you will get limited by how big is the businesses on which your business is built. But that’s not true.

Marketer

​A lean startup’s growth marketing tech stack - TechCrunch

Every startup with a successful growth program has factored in this foundational piece as a part of its overall strategy. They’ve also had a proper understanding and implementation of their growth stack.

​The best marketing doesn't look like marketing - Twitter

The first rule of persuasion is that the more a person thinks they're trying to be persuaded, the more skeptical they are.

​Marketing Products in the WooCommerce and WordPress Ecosystem - Do the woo

Alex Denning has helped some of the best-known product makers in both the WooCommerce and WordPress space market their products and services.

​Pinterest for B2B Marketing - Serpstat

Pinterest may possibly be one of the most underestimated marketing platforms when it comes to B2B marketing. And it might seem reasonable at first glance, as the image-based social media platform is primarily used for inspiration and entertainment

Interesting Read

​The Problem with “Writing is Thinking” - Animalz

Writing is an incredible tool for furthering your own understanding. It challenges you to articulate ideas in a coherent way. It highlights gaps in your logic. It functions like an analytical partner, helping you to explore topics with greater clarity and structure than thinking alone allows.

​To Build a Beautiful World, You First Have to Imagine It - The Nation

Looking at the climate fight, it’s clear what we desperately need is more artists.

​The Incredible Tale of the Greatest Toy Man You've Never Known - Inc

He brought Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Cabbage Patch Kids to our living rooms. He made and lost fortunes.

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