Browser Extensions, AI Training, and Java Testing

Welcome to The Compiler, a daily curation of tech news

• Ask HN: To those with successful browser extension(s), how did you grow it?
  Real-world insights from developers who've scaled browser extensions. Valuable for anyone looking to build and grow their own extension.
• MIT researchers develop an efficient way to train more reliable AI agents
  New technique improves AI training efficiency by 10x. Could significantly impact AI development pipelines and resource allocation.
• Writing efficient unit tests in Java
  Practical strategies to improve Java unit testing, focusing on performance and code quality. Essential for teams looking to optimize their testing practices.
• Runtime-Extensible SQL Parsers Using Peg
  Advanced technique for creating flexible SQL parsers. Relevant for database engineers and those working on query optimization.
• TIL: Some surprising code execution sources in bash
  Deep dive into lesser-known bash scripting behaviors. Critical knowledge for system administrators and DevOps professionals.
• Google is prepping Gemini to take action inside of apps
  Android 16 API hints at deeper AI integration, allowing Gemini to perform in-app actions. Could reshape mobile app development and user interactions.
• Linux devices hit with even more new malware, this time from Chinese hackers
  New strain of Linux malware discovered. Critical for sysadmins to update security protocols and patch vulnerable systems.
• Typed JQ
  New tool adds type checking to JQ, enhancing JSON data processing workflows. Potential game-changer for debugging complex data transformations.
• Amazon S3 Express One Zone now supports the ability to append data to an object
  S3 update allows appending data to existing objects. Opens up new possibilities for optimizing data storage and processing workflows in AWS.
• MatX raises ~$80M Series A for LLM training chip design
  Startup focusing on efficient AI hardware secures major funding. Signals potential breakthroughs in AI training infrastructure.

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Andrew Pierno