A Byte of Coding Issue 392

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Reverse the List of Integers

Published: 22 April 2024

Tags: c++, algorithms

Arthur O'Dwyer explores a mathematical puzzle introduced by Alexandre Muñiz, which involves reversing a list of distinct positive integers by splitting or combining numbers while adhering to certain rules.

Some highlights:

• The puzzle is solved through specific "moves" that split or combine numbers without exceeding the original maximum value

• The number of moves and strategies can vary greatly based on the initial list's structure

• A discussion on the complexity and algorithmic approaches to the puzzle suggests challenges in finding optimal solutions

Write Alt Text Like You’re Talking To A Friend

Published: 22 April 2024

Tags: html, accessibility, web

Scott Vandehey offers practical advice on crafting alternative text for images. He encourages writing alt text as if describing the image to a friend, focusing on relevance and clarity without adhering rigidly to rules.

Some highlights:

• Emphasizes context in deciding how detailed or specific alt text should be

• Discusses when to include details such as race or whether an image is decorative

• Provides insights on improving accessibility through thoughtful alt text descriptions

The Developer’s Guide to Directory Sync / SCIM

Published: 25 January 2024

Tags: sponsored, auth

WorkOS discusses what Directory Sync and System for Cross Identity Management are, and why they’re necessary for large organizations.

Some highlights:

• Directory sync “automates the lifecycle management process by providing a single source of truth for identity”

• “SCIM is an open source protocol for implementing Directory Sync”

• Includes comparison to just-in-time provisioning

Redline Stealer: A Novel Approach

Published: 17 April 2024

Tags: infosec

Mohansundaram M and Neil Tyagi present a new attack vector for installing malware via github comments.

Some highlights:

• “A new packed variant of the Redline Stealer trojan was observed in the wild, leveraging Lua bytecode to perform malicious behavior”

• explains how the malware is installed

• dives into what the malware does post installation