How to build smarter auth form validation using React, TanStack Form, and Zod

Most email and password login forms frustrate users by showing validation errors either too early or too late, often before a field is touched or only after submission. A developer writing for DEV Community proposes a 'reward early, punish late' approach to fix this UX problem. The method delays error creation until the user has actually typed something, then clears the error immediately once they begin correcting their input. The technique is implemented using React, TanStack Form 1.x, Zod, and a custom validation logic function called rewardEarlyPunishLate. TanStack Form's onDynamic validator makes it possible to control exactly when an error is born, displayed, and dismissed independently of one another.

Viral photo sparks speculation over Hardik Pandya's secret marriage to Mahieka Sharma

Rumours of a secret marriage between cricketer Hardik Pandya and model Mahieka Sharma have surfaced on social media. Photos circulating online show the couple alongside an elderly woman, with Mahieka apparently wearing sindoor, prompting widespread speculation. Pandya had publicly confirmed his relationship with Sharma in October 2025, following his separation from former wife Natasa Stankovic nearly two years prior. Neither Pandya nor Sharma has issued an official statement confirming or denying the marriage claims.

Top 50 System Design Interview Questions to Prepare for in 2026

A technical guide published on DEV Community in April 2024 compiles the top 50 system design interview questions aimed at software developers. The resource targets professionals preparing for technical interviews in 2026, covering key concepts in system design and software development. The article, authored by Soma, is estimated to be an eight-minute read and gained significant engagement with 1,690 reactions. It falls under topics including programming, system design, and software development.

Siya Goyal Allegedly Signalled Lover to Push Ketan Agarwal Off Fort Cliff

Siya Goyal is accused of orchestrating the murder of Ketan Agarwal, whom she reportedly viewed as an obstacle in her life. According to police, Siya was in a romantic relationship with a man named Chetan and wanted Agarwal removed. Investigators allege that at a fort location, Siya gave Chetan a signal, after which he pushed Agarwal off a cliff. The case has also drawn attention to the role of the Mittal family in arranging the match between Siya and Ketan.

Developer Explores SQL DDL Commands ALTER TABLE and TRUNCATE on Day 83 of MERN Journey

A developer on a 100-day full-stack learning streak reached Day 83, focusing on Data Definition Language (DDL) commands in SQL. After previously working with DML operations like UPDATE and DELETE, the learner shifted to modifying table structures using ALTER TABLE and TRUNCATE TABLE. ALTER TABLE was used to add, drop, modify, and rename columns without losing existing data, enabling real-time schema evolution. TRUNCATE TABLE was studied as a faster alternative to DELETE, as it instantly clears all rows by resetting the storage layout while preserving the table structure. The session highlighted how these commands address common real-world needs such as adding new columns or clearing staging data efficiently.

How One Tech Team Cut Engineer Attrition from 40% to 8% by Fixing On-Call Rules

A technology team lost three senior Site Reliability Engineers within six months, with exit interviews consistently citing unsustainable on-call demands as the primary reason. The team introduced structured reforms including a cap of two pages per eight-hour on-call shift, timezone-based overlapping shifts to eliminate late-night alerts, and financial compensation for off-hours disruptions. Engineers were also given a toil budget capping operational work at 30% of their time, with automatic removal from on-call rotation if that threshold was exceeded. Within six months, annual attrition dropped from 40% to 8%, off-hours pages fell from 12 to 2 per week, and the team estimated saving roughly $400,000 per year in recruitment costs. The findings, shared by Dr. Samson Tanimawo, argue that on-call wellness is a financial imperative rather than an optional benefit, given that replacing a senior SRE can cost between $150,000 and $200,000.

WAFER Deep Crawler Uses 8-Layer Architecture to Evade Advanced Anti-Bot Systems

A technical guide published on DEV Community outlines WAFER Deep Crawler's stealth architecture, focusing on how developers can bypass anti-bot systems such as Cloudflare and Akamai. The framework splits fingerprint defense into three independently controllable layers: HTTP headers, browser fingerprinting, and TLS fingerprinting. Modern web application firewalls detect bots by checking hundreds of browser characteristics, including Canvas rendering, WebGL vendor strings, navigator properties, and JA3 TLS hashes. Common automation mistakes — such as leaving navigator.webdriver set to true or mismatching user-agent and Canvas fingerprints — are flagged almost instantly by these systems. The guide recommends using curated real-device fingerprint profiles and overriding browser APIs at the script level to simulate legitimate user environments.

Developer Documents SQL UPDATE and DELETE Mastery on Day 82 of MERN Journey

A developer on a self-imposed 100-day full-stack engineering challenge reached Day 82, focusing on SQL data mutation operations. The session covered UPDATE and DELETE commands in relational databases, with particular attention to MySQL's Safe Update Mode. Safe Update Mode is a default safeguard that blocks broad mutations lacking a unique index key or strict WHERE clause. The learner practiced temporarily disabling this mode by setting SQL_SAFE_UPDATES to 0, enabling multi-row modifications. Precise filtering conditions, such as updating student grades based on specific field values, were used to demonstrate safe and targeted data changes.

ESPN analyst Matt Miller loses arm in crash, GoFundMe faces scam allegations

ESPN NFL analyst Matt Miller suffered life-threatening injuries last week after his car collided with a semi truck in Missouri. The accident resulted in the loss of his left arm, leaving him in serious medical condition. Following the incident, his family launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover his medical expenses. However, the fundraising effort has reportedly taken a troubling turn, with scam allegations now surrounding the campaign.

Linear Has No Official CLI: Here's What the Community Built Instead

Project management tool Linear has never released an official command-line interface, despite offering a GraphQL API, TypeScript SDK, and a hosted MCP server. In response, a community ecosystem of CLI tools has emerged, including schpet/linear-cli, Linearis, linctl, and a Rust-based option, several of which are explicitly designed for AI agent use. While functional, these community wrappers carry an inherent risk: they depend on volunteer maintainers to keep pace with Linear's API changes. The article contrasts this with Radial, a competing tracker that ships a first-party CLI built directly on its own REST API, making every command scriptable and JSON-friendly by default. The author argues that as engineers and AI agents increasingly demand terminal-based workflows, issue trackers should treat the command line as a first-class product surface rather than leaving it to the community.

Small Aircraft Strikes Beijing's Tallest Building

A small aircraft, described as roughly the size of a car, crashed into the tallest building in Beijing on Friday. The incident marks a notable aviation accident in the Chinese capital. Details regarding casualties or structural damage have not been specified in initial reports. Authorities are expected to investigate the cause of the crash. The event has drawn attention to the history of small aircraft incidents in and around Beijing over recent decades.

Ireland beat India by 34 runs in Belfast for first-ever T20I victory

Ireland defeated India for the first time in international cricket, winning the opening T20I in Belfast by 34 runs. Lorcan Tucker and Gareth Delany anchored Ireland's innings with scores of 50 and 49 respectively, helping the side post 182/9. Debutant Matt Hollard was the standout bowler for Ireland, claiming 3/28 as India were bowled out for 148. Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan voiced his surprise at the result on social media. India captain Shreyas Iyer acknowledged the loss and expressed confidence in his team's ability to respond in the next fixture.

EZLogs lets anyone query their product in plain English and get cited, real-time answers

A tool called EZLogs allows anyone in a company — not just engineers or analysts — to ask questions about their own product using plain language and receive automatically monitored answers. Users can pin questions such as tracking when a trial account goes inactive, and the system alerts them when conditions change, with responses written in plain English. Every figure in an alert links directly back to the underlying real events, so claims are verifiable with a single click rather than relying on AI inference. The AI component is limited to translating natural-language questions into system queries and rephrasing results, while all data is drawn from actual logged events. The tool is positioned as distinct from engineering-focused monitoring platforms like Datadog, targeting a broader, non-technical audience across sales, support, design, and leadership.

Pakistan beat Netherlands for consolation win in women's cricket series

Pakistan secured a consolation victory against Netherlands in their recent women's cricket encounter. Openers Zafar and Feroza played leading roles in guiding Pakistan to the win with strong batting performances. Netherlands had started promisingly through Heather Siegers, but their innings fell apart dramatically after the bright opening. The collapse proved too much for Netherlands to recover from, handing Pakistan the match. Despite the result, the win came as a consolation for Pakistan in the broader series context.

Australia's MQ-28 Ghost Bat Stealth Drone to Debut at Valiant Shield 2026 Exercise

Australia's MQ-28 Ghost Bat, an advanced stealth drone, is set to participate in Valiant Shield 2026, its first major international military exercise. The unmanned aircraft will operate alongside crewed fighter jets, aimed at extending their operational reach and improving survivability in combat scenarios. The exercise will serve as a significant test of manned-unmanned teaming concepts that are increasingly central to modern air warfare strategy. Insights gained from the drill are expected to shape future aerial combat doctrines and capabilities.

Being a Great Coder Is No Longer Enough to Stand Out in Tech

The software development job market has grown so competitive that technical skills alone are no longer sufficient for career visibility. Developers are now expected to build personal brands, contribute to open source, create content, and engage with professional communities alongside their core engineering work. While companies still hire engineers to solve technical problems, opportunities increasingly come through public presence and reputation rather than certifications alone. Experts note that the technical bar remains high, but standing out now requires combining strong coding ability with communication and community involvement. In effect, software engineering has expanded beyond writing code to building credibility and a professional reputation.

Months of illness traced to giant stomach hairball

Pregnant woman dies by suicide in Medak after husband demands DNA test

A 23-year-old pregnant woman in Medak district, Telangana, died by suicide after her husband allegedly demanded a DNA test for their unborn child. The victim's mother accused the husband and his mother of subjecting her daughter to continuous harassment. Following the complaint, police arrested both the husband and his mother. Authorities registered a case of cruelty and abetment of suicide under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Developer Builds Decentralized Anti-Cheat System to Distribute Trust Across Nodes

A developer is building an open-source project called GameSecure that takes a decentralized approach to game anti-cheat, moving away from relying on a single client or server to make cheat decisions. Instead, gameplay events are converted into validation tasks and distributed across independent validator nodes, with a consensus mechanism determining the final verdict. The project is written in Go, chosen for its strong concurrency and networking capabilities. The biggest engineering challenge has been ensuring the system remains trustworthy even when some validator nodes act maliciously, a problem rooted in distributed systems design rather than game logic. GameSecure is still under active development, with the creator continuing to refine evidence collection and other core components.

How Improper HttpClient Usage Causes Socket Exhaustion in .NET APIs

A .NET production system began experiencing random timeouts with no visible errors or warnings, a symptom of socket exhaustion caused by improper HttpClient instantiation. Each time HttpClient is created and disposed within a request, it leaves TCP sockets in a TIME_WAIT state, gradually exhausting available connections. The fix involved registering HttpClient as a managed service using IHttpClientFactory with a configured SocketsHttpHandler to reuse connections efficiently. This change stabilized the system and restored service-level agreement compliance. The incident highlights a common but overlooked pitfall in .NET microservice development where object lifecycle mismanagement leads to silent infrastructure degradation.