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Kill the Troll. Engineering Tale

Level of difficultyMedium
Reading time19 min
Views2K

Have you ever struggled to turn business ideas into a product? Or tried to understand the way another team works?

If you have, you know how exhausting it can be. Different ways of thinking –business, analysis, and engineering – don’t always fit together easily.

This article blends a simple story with engineering tools to show how creativity and structure can work together. Using characters like The King, The Troll, and The Prince, it explores how storytelling can help solve tough problems and make complex ideas clearer.

If you’ve ever faced a "troll" at work, this story might help you see things differently – and maybe even make the process a bit more fun.

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Intelligent Systems at Phystech: 2024 Year in Review

Level of difficultyMedium
Reading time24 min
Views2.1K

The goal of the Intelligent Systems Department is to facilitate the road to high-quality professional life. The Ph.D. degree requires three publications in peer-reviewed journals. They are the core of the student’s thesis. This year each of our bachelor students delivered at least one publication. It means they pave the road to their Ph.D. To facilitate this, the Department provides state-of-the-art research topics, scientific advisors with excellence in science, and fine-tuned educational courses. Below, we are proud to recognize our students for their outstanding achievements.

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10 Books Every Developer Should Read in 2025 to Level Up

Level of difficultyEasy
Reading time4 min
Views4K

Are you ready to level up your skills as a developer in 2025? In this article, I show 10 books that will help you become a better programmer, enhance your coding practices, and improve your overall software engineering skills. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, these books cover essential topics like clean coding, debugging, system design, productivity, and more.

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Best Wireless Earbuds of 2024 — Early 2025 by sound quality: Sound Review, Tests and Comparison of Top TWS on the Market

Level of difficultyMedium
Reading time25 min
Views9.3K

Hello, friends

I decided to start this year with an article in the field of HIFI sound / audiophilia and this article is about sharing the results of my wireless earbud tests, which I’ve been conducting for several years since the emergence of TWS on the market. 
Sound testing is my hobby, which can be useful for others, because in everyone’s life are important bright pleasant emotions, relaxation and mental comfort, which is not always enough in the flow of turbulent events of life. And music is just the thing to bring it all in, if only for moments, or even hours, and choosing the right headphones is crucial to getting the right effect.

Testing sound is a hobby with benefits that extend beyond personal enjoyment, as its results can be valuable to others. After all, life is made brighter and more fulfilling by positive emotions, moments of relaxation, and peace of mind — things that often feel scarce in the whirlwind of modern life. Music is one of those rare things that can bring these experiences into our lives, even if just for a moment or hours at a time. Choosing the right headphones is essential to achieving that effect.

By the end of 2024, I completed testing the best wireless in-ear headphones (commonly referred to as “earbuds”) available on the market — or at least those I could find. “Best” here doesn’t necessarily mean the most expensive. It refers to the top performers in terms of sound quality. We’ve all encountered situations where lower-priced items turned out to be just as good, if not better, than their costly counterparts. That’s why my sound-quality ranking includes headphones from various price categories — from ultra-premium TWS models to more budget-friendly options.

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The Collatz conjecture as a fail of world math

Reading time4 min
Views2K

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On 17.10.2024, the article “A new inherent approach to solving the Collatz 3n+1 problem and its analogues” was published on the Academia.edu website [1]. The second link is for those who find it easier to read in Russian “Новый внутренне присущий подход к решению проблемы Коллатца 3n+1 и ее аналогов” [2].

The English version was originally intended for the arXiv preprint platform, but they suggested first publishing in a peer-reviewed mathematical journal. Attempts to access other platforms HAL, Qeios, and ResearchGate were met with the requirement for affiliation, which an independent researcher does not have.

The process took almost two months — more than the research itself from idea to text. As a result, the article ended up on the Academia site, which is free from “face control”. I think it will be useful for anyone interested in the Collatz conjecture to read it. Exclusively for Habr, this short text summarizing the content and meaning of the publication.

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Google Keyword Scraping: A Detailed Guide to Building a Free Google Scraper

Level of difficultyEasy
Reading time8 min
Views1.6K

Any SEO expert knows the pain of collecting Google keyword data. It’s one thing if you can count all the queries on one hand, but what if they number in the thousands? How do you check the search volume in Google for each keyword? Frankly, once you hit tens of thousands of keywords, it’s enough to make your head spin. You’ll be tempted to reach for outdated, familiar tools, only to find modern reality throwing a curveball: the old formula of Key Collector + Google Ads + a few proxies simply doesn’t cut it anymore. We’re entering a new era, and without direct access to the official API, things get grim and complicated fast.

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Rabbit Testing: A Multifaceted Approach to Quality Assurance

Level of difficultyMedium
Reading time4 min
Views1.2K

In the fast-paced world of software development, ensuring the quality and reliability of applications is crucial. With the ever-increasing complexity of software systems, it becomes essential to adopt a comprehensive and structured approach to testing. One such approach can be encapsulated in the acronym "RABBIT," where each letter stands for a distinct branch of testing. This multifaceted strategy covers various testing methodologies that together create a robust framework for quality assurance. This article explores each branch of RABBIT testing in detail, providing insights into their significance, implementation, and appropriate use cases.

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Grok AI 2: How to Get Started with This AI Tool

Level of difficultyEasy
Reading time3 min
Views3.3K

Grok AI is a new and exciting artificial intelligence created by xAI, a company founded by Elon Musk in 2023. It works closely with X (formerly Twitter), offering cutting-edge tools for chatting, image creation, and more. In this article, we’ll break down what Grok AI is, how to use it, and what it can do.

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How to bypass CAPTCHA the smart way: hybrid strategies for success

Level of difficultyEasy
Reading time14 min
Views2.2K

Automation can be an exhilarating, albeit exhausting, journey‑especially for those just dipping their toes into it. The tasks are often labeled as “interesting” or “non‑standard,” which, let”s be honest, often translates to “challenging” or even “impossible.” Among these challenges, one question halts around 50% of novice automators in their tracks: How to bypass CAPTCHA!

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How AI is Shaping the Future of Robotics and Workplace Safety

Reading time2 min
Views1.4K

The robotics industry is undergoing a significant transformation, moving beyond static systems and rigid programming to dynamic, adaptive solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI). With these advancements, robots are increasingly capable of real-time decision-making and learning, opening up new opportunities to enhance workplace safety and efficiency.

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How to Choose the Optimal Authentication Solution for Your Application

Level of difficultyMedium
Reading time3 min
Views1.5K

In today's digital world, where applications process increasing amounts of sensitive data, ensuring reliable user authentication is critical. Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user who is trying to access a system. A properly chosen authentication method protects data from unauthorized access, prevents fraud, and increases user confidence.

However, with the development of technology, new authentication methods are emerging, and choosing the optimal solution can be difficult. This article will help developers and business owners understand the variety of authentication approaches and make informed choices.

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How to create a better UX design for the users of younger generations

Level of difficultyEasy
Reading time5 min
Views1.9K

Gen Z – a generation of young people born between the last few years of the 20th century and the first ten years of the 21st, are the primary users of a modern-day Internet. They started using technology since their early childhood, being almost constantly glued to their smartphones and tablets, which led to them being very demanding users that have their own requirements in UX. At the same time, they are known for their sense of humor and straightforwardness – which means they love using products that are both easy to navigate but full of interactive elements. Below we’ve collected a few things you should consider when creating a UX design aimed at a young audience.

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From Idea to Release: The Product Owner’s Role in Feature Development at Exante

Level of difficultyEasy
Reading time6 min
Views4.5K

Why might a feature not get to production on time? What prevents the team from releasing before the deadline? Can the product owner influence the timeline?

In this article, I will try to answer these questions and suggest solutions for the processes we are implementing and improving within the product team at EXANTE.

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Selenium CAPTCHA Bypass with Tokens or Clicks? Continuing the Speed Comparison

Level of difficultyEasy
Reading time3 min
Views686

In my previous article, Puppeteer CAPTCHA bypass: Tokens or Clicks? Let’s Break It Down (which I also published on Dev.to), I compared two CAPTCHA bypass methods (clicks and tokens) using Puppeteer. I also announced that in the next article (this one), I would conduct a practical comparison of the same methods using Selenium. This will complete the CAPTCHA bypass picture, so to speak. Well, let’s not waste time and get straight to the point.

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Puppeteer CAPTCHA bypass by Token or Clicks: Which is Faster? A Practical Comparison

Reading time4 min
Views1.2K

In my work, I often encounter various services designed to simplify tasks across different areas. I’m not talking about tools like GSA or A-Parser but about Zennoposter or BAS. I am no professor in automation, so I’ll explain in layman's terms: these services are essentially complex, multi-layered platforms that allow the creation of bots and scripts to perform almost any task without human intervention—a sort of “basic neural network.” By the way, such services existed long before neural networks became mainstream for everyday use.

While exploring BAS, I encountered a situation where many developers creating BAS scripts (ironically, developers developing) idealize CAPTCHA solving using clicks.

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Debugging SSH connections: A Comprehensive Guide

Level of difficultyMedium
Reading time14 min
Views3.6K

SSH (Secure Shell) is the backbone of remote system administration and secure remote access, serving millions of developers and system administrators daily. However, when SSH connections fail, the cryptographic nature of the protocol can make debugging challenging. The complex interplay between authentication mechanisms, encryption algorithms, and network layers often obscures the root cause of connection issues. This complexity is further compounded by the protocol's security-first design, where error messages are intentionally vague to prevent potential attackers from gathering system information. Whether we're dealing with key authentication failures, network connectivity issues, or configuration mismatches, understanding the underlying SSH architecture becomes critical for effective troubleshooting.

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Understanding SSH Key Pairs: A Developer's Guide

Reading time5 min
Views1.6K

In today's interconnected development world, secure authentication is not just a luxury—it's a necessity. Whether you're a seasoned DevOps engineer or a junior developer just starting your journey, understanding SSH key pairs is crucial for your daily workflow. They're the unsung heroes that keep our git pushes secure, our server access protected, and our deployments safe from prying eyes.

But let's be honest: SSH keys canbe confusing. With terms like “public key infrastructure,” “cryptographic algorithms,” and “key fingerprints” floating around, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. This guide aims to demystify SSH key pairs, breaking down complex concepts into digestible pieces that will help you make informed decisions about your security setup.

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