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Frontend — The quantum state of a TCP port

The quantum state of a TCP port

If I navigate to https://blog.cloudflare.com/, my browser will connect to a remote TCP address from the local IP address assigned to my machine, and a randomly chosen local TCP port. What happens if I then decide to head to another site?

JJakubJakub·March 20, 2023Frontend
AI & ML — The End of Front-End Development

The End of Front-End Development

Large language models like GPT-4 are becoming increasingly capable, at an alarming rate. Within a couple of years, we won't need developers any more! …Or at least, that's the narrative going viral on social media. I'm much more optimistic about what these AI advancements mean for the future of software development.

JWJosh W. Comeau·March 20, 2023AI & ML
Engineering — Stop brand impersonation with Cloudflare DMARC Management

Stop brand impersonation with Cloudflare DMARC Management

Brand impersonation continues to be a big problem globally. Setting SPF, DKIM and DMARC policies is a great way to reduce that risk, and protect your domains from being used in spoofing emails. But maintaining a correct SPF configuration can be very costly and time consuming

JJoaoJoao·March 17, 2023Engineering
Engineering — Introducing custom pages for Cloudflare Access

Introducing custom pages for Cloudflare Access

As more users start their day with Cloudflare Access, we’re excited to announce new options to customize how those users experience our industry-leading Zero Trust solution. We’re excited to announce customizable Cloudflare Access pages including login, blocks and the application launcher

CCloudflare·March 17, 2023Engineering
AI & ML — No, AI did not break post-quantum cryptography

No, AI did not break post-quantum cryptography

The recent news reports of AI cracking post-quantum cryptography are greatly exaggerated. In this blog, we take a deep dive into the world of side-channel attacks and how AI has been used for more than a decade already to aid it

CCloudflare·March 16, 2023AI & ML
Engineering — Godot 4.0 Release Party 🎉

Godot 4.0 Release Party 🎉

We are delighted to host the Godot 4.0 Release Party at GitHub HQ on Wednesday, March 22 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. And you’re invited!

LRLee ReillyLee Reilly·March 16, 2023Engineering