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October 2022

How to Wrap and Unwrap Errors in Golang

In Golang, wrapping errors means adding more contextual information to the error which has been returned. For example, the additional information could be the type of error, the cause of the error, or the name of the function where the error is raised. Wrapping is very useful for debugging since you can precisely and quickly locate the source of the problem.

Ruby on Rails: 10 Trending Design Patterns

Developers can develop agile applications using these conventions and write less code. Moreover, Ruby on Rails developers' communities can be enhanced in terms of maintainability and understandability. Furthermore, the developers use the Rails conventions and sensitive defaults in their web applications, making them more scalable. Among them are email management, object-database mappings, file structures, code generation, element naming and organization, etc.

Creating Tables Using React Table Library

Tables are an essential part of front-end development. Be it creating structured data or making data visualization easier for users including tables is almost essential. However, if you’re working with React often creating complex tables might provide you with insufferable stress as the process is quite complex and time-consuming. Hence, instead of using only React to create tables the use of external libraries for table creation is often encouraged for react-developers.

Not All MFA is Created Equal, Especially in CIAM

Since October is cybersecurity awareness month, it’s a great time to revisit the question of what are the best ways to secure user authentication in CIAM. In many industries (finance and healthcare, to name a few), regulations require the use of multifactor authentication (MFA) to protect access to sensitive data and transactions.

Deep Cloning in JavaScript

Javascript is the basis of today’s modern web technology and plays a pivotal role in providing effective functionalities to websites and web applications. One of the essential elements that power its capability to include complex functionalities is objects in Javascript. From performing as a holy grail that aids developers in creating complex data structures to storing multiple properties an object in JS can serve multiple purposes at once.

SVG animation with CSS

If you're looking to add some spice to your web designs, you may be considering adding animation. SVG animation with CSS can be used to create rich, interactive experiences on the web. SVG is a vector graphic format that can be scaled to any size without losing quality. CSS is a style sheet language that can be used to style HTML elements. Combined, these two technologies can be used to create animations that are responsive, fluid, and resolution-independent.

How to start linting your JavaScript Code?

Linting refers to the process of identifying potential errors in code by using a program. Initially, the lint tool, like earlier similar utilities, analyzed source code to determine which compiler optimizations could be made. In time, lint-like tools added many other types of checks and verifications. The Linting software provides developers with tools to help them write highly scalable code.

Digital Transformation for Financial Institutions: Start with the Tech You Have

Financial services institutions are playing the long game in working toward digital transformation. Considering the rapid rate of change and innovation over just the last 10 years, leading financial organizations are realizing that digital transformation isn’t a destination. It’s a journey. While there isn’t one right way to approach digital transformation, some strategies are less effective than others.

Configuring & Debugging a Multibranch Kubernetes-Native Pipeline with Argo

We always want to use the best of the best when it comes to Kubernetes tooling. We keep up with the latest projects, download them when ready to try them out, and see where they could fit in our development work here at Rookout. As part of our migration to Kubernetes native tools, our most important goal is to make it seamless and smooth so our developers will stay agile, fast, and happy. For some of that migration, we’ve faced some challenges, particularly with pipelines.

Surviving the API Security Apocalypse

With more and more businesses transforming themselves digitally, it has become critical to secure your APIs. An insecure API is an easy target for attackers to gain access to an otherwise secure computer or network. We invite you to learn about API security best practices to protect against cyberattacks, API misuse, data breaches, and zombie APIs.

11 Features in Node.js 18 you need to try

Node.js 18 was released on the 19th of April this year. You can read more in the official blog post release or in the OpenJS Blog announcement. The community couldn't be more excited! If you want to lend a hand, we welcome your ideas or solutions contact us, or if you would like to help us continue supporting open source, you can contribute with an issue here.

Build a Table Editor with Trix and Turbo Frames in Rails

In this post, we will implement a basic ActionText table editor for your Rails application. We'll learn how: This article draws inspiration from the excellent 'Adding Tables to ActionText With Stimulus.js' blog post from 2020. That was written before the advent of Turbo though, which we can expect to simplify matters quite a bit. Let's get going!

AWS Lambdas with TypeScript: Improve the Dev Experience

In part one of this series, we successfully built a TypeScript Lambda on the AWS cloud. But we left a lot of room for improvement in terms of the developer experience. For starters, the Lambda didn’t run on a local machine, which is cumbersome. The code we wrote is also not testable, which makes refactoring hard or, at least, dangerous. In this take, let’s focus on improving the developer experience. The goal is to make the code more robust and easier to work with. Ready?

Streamline Your Workflow Management System with Appian

Appian orchestrates your people, systems, and data together to streamline your workflow management system. You can get work done fast while still providing customers and employees with the experiences they deserve. Our visual, drag-and-drop interface makes designing workflows easy. Workflow automation accelerates your business, while a low-code design empowers developers to draw processes like a flow chart.

4 Strategic Manufacturing Process Improvements to Reduce Costs

Manufacturing companies face complex challenges in a competitive landscape. To meet these enormous challenges, manufacturers have long invested in continuous improvement methodologies like lean manufacturing. Also, increasing numbers of manufacturers are adapting and investing in Industry 4.0 technologies to tame the complexity by increasing automation, adopting smart machines, and enhancing smart factories.

From Data Lake to Data Mesh: How Data Mesh Benefits Businesses

Current data architecture is going through a revolution. Enterprises are starting to shift away from the monolithic data lake towards something less centralized: data mesh. Data mesh is a relatively new concept, first coined in 2019, that addresses potential issues with data warehouses and data lakes that can cause businesses to be slow, unresponsive, or even suffer from data silos. Data mesh benefits are able to provide a wealth of advantages to your business.

Manage Manual and Automated Testing in a Single Tool

Test automation is becoming a critical part of the development lifecycle across all types of products and industries. As automation exponentially increases test complexity, testing teams need a unified, structured solution for automated test management to ensure the highest quality product. To meet this need, the latest Helix ALM Release 2022.2 delivers enhanced automated test management capabilities.

Ruby & JVM A JRuby Love Story by Yarden Laifenfeld

When starting a new project, one of the first things we ask ourselves is what language we should use. This question doesn’t have an absolute answer, and we often find ourselves facing even more questions, such as: Do we want a language that is object oriented? Should we opt only for languages with garbage collectors? Is being able to interact directly with memory important to us? Does the language have popular and well maintained frameworks that match our specific needs? Do we care more about readability or performance?

Don't Use RPA Alone - Build Better Automations Using the Right Technologies

On its own, RPA is a great resource for automating tasks that are manual, repetitive, time-intensive, or part of systems that have no APIs. But there are other automation technologies with capabilities that are much better suited than RPA to the varied and complex parts of your processes. And we think you deserve the power of choice when it comes to how you automate. With Appian, you get access to an entire suite of complete automation capabilities, including intelligent document processing, AI, smart services, integrations, decision rules…and yes, RPA.

How to Fix TypeError in Python: NoneType Object Is Not Iterable

The Python TypeError: NoneType Object Is Not Iterable is an exception that occurs when trying to iterate over a None value. Since in Python, only objects with a value can be iterated over, iterating over a None object raises the TypeError: NoneType Object Is Not Iterable exception.

New Features in Choreo Digital Platform as a Service from WSO2 Significantly Expand Development and Deployment Flexibility

New features include Bring Your Own Container supporting developers' languages of choice, deployment flexibility via Choreo DevOps Portal and Private Data Planes, GraphQL, and Internal APIs for enhanced security.

Improve Code in Your Ruby Application with RubyCritic

RubyCritic provides visual reports highlighting code smells, code structure, ease of testing, and test coverage in your Ruby application. It's in active development, with new code analysis tools often being introduced as new features. It's well worth keeping track of RubyCritic's releases. This article will touch on some of RubyCritic's benefits, its dependencies, and how to read its code reports. Let's get going!

Live Debugging Gets Easier: Announcing New Rookout Plugins for JetBrains IDEs

Every developer has experienced the pain of debugging. We know that you know what we’re talking about. Who hasn’t been lost jumping between different windows troubleshooting their code, log-jammed trying to track bugs in a pile of logs, or been caught screaming at a rubber duck that’s blankly staring back at them? But it shouldn’t be that way.

Parser Combinators in Elixir: Taming Semi-Structured Text

The need to manipulate strings comes up quite often, whether it's to validate user-provided values or transform text into structured data that can be used programmatically. Most often, we'll reach for regular expressions to accomplish this task, but sometimes there's a better solution to the problem: parser combinators. In this two-part article, we'll explore how they work. Before moving on, let's define what 'parsing' is: Source: Wikipedia.

Visualize Azure serverless workflow progress in realtime with pubsub

A suitable way to update a front-end from back-end processes is to use pubsub over WebSockets. In this video I'll show how to use Ably, a cloud based pubsub service, to visualize the progress of a serverless workflow implemented with Azure Functions and Durable Functions. About Ably Ably is an enterprise-grade pub/sub messaging platform. We make it easy to efficiently design, quickly ship, and seamlessly scale critical realtime functionality delivered directly to end-users. Every day, we deliver billions of realtime messages to millions of users for thousands of companies.

The 2022 Guide to API Adoption

You must constantly innovate and expand your offerings to stay ahead of the curve. One way to do this is by adopting APIs. API adoption can help you improve customer experience, increase efficiency, and drive innovation. This guide will discuss APIs, including how they work, what benefits API adoption offers, and how to get started.

What's Better: WebWork Time Tracker or Toggl Track?

The rise of remote work has brought forward relatively new software products called time trackers. As more and more companies were going remote, they needed a way to monitor their employees’ work to ensure proper workflow. That’s when they started to use time trackers. Despite the general resistance towards time trackers, time and proper use proved them important. Both companies and employees realized how beneficial time trackers can be both for the company and for personal use.

Instrument your Nodejs Applications with Open Source Tools - Part 2

As we mentioned in the previous article, at NodeSource, we are dedicated to observability in our day-to-day, and we know that a great way to extend our reach and interoperability is to include the Opentelemetry framework as a standard in our development flows; because in the end our vision is to achieve high-performance software, and it is what we want to accompany the journey of developers in their Node.js base applications.

V-Model In Software Development Life Cycle

Plenty of development life cycles are involved in a software project, so selecting the correct one becomes difficult. Software Development Models should be selected wisely by looking at the budget, team size, project criticality, and criticality of the product. Choosing the suitable model will improve the efficiency of your IT projects and manage risks associated with the software development lifecycle.

Programming Paradigms Compared: Functional, Procedural, and Object-Oriented

Conceptually, a paradigm is a system of concepts and practices that reflect the current state of our understanding of the field. In general, a programming paradigm refers to a style, way, or classification of programming. Programming languages are used in order to solve problems. A paradigm's difficulty varies according to the language. Paradigms can be used in several programming languages, but a strategy or methodology must be followed.

Is Fortify Static Code Analyzer the Right Choice for Your Next SAST Tool?

There are many embedded systems out there, but only a few static code analysis tools that realistically support embedded software developers. The recent acquisition of Micro Focus by OpenText, including the Fortify Static Code Analyzer, reignites the question of which static code analysis tool is best for your embedded software project. Between Fortify and Klocwork, our experts have the answer.

Using Time Series Charts to Explore API Usage

One major reason for digging into API and product analytics is to be able to easily identify trends in the data. Of course, trends can be very tough to see when looking at something like raw API call logs but can be much easier when looking at a chart aimed at easily allowing you to visualize trends. Enter the Time Series chart.

10 Features of CodeIgniter Every Developer Should Know

There is no doubt that CodeIgniter is one of the best PHP frameworks for developing websites. However, before using CodeIgniter for development, every PHP developer should be aware of all the features of CodeIgniter to use it to its full potential. In this article, we will go over all the great features of the CodeIgniter framework in depth. It will help you understand how to use the CodeIgniter best for your development needs.

End-to-End API Monetization with Azure APIM, Stripe, and Moesif

Many API developers and companies struggle to find ways to set up systems to monetize their APIs easily. Some are simple but not customizable and some are complex and require massive engineering effort to actually get it all running. To make things easier, Moesif created the Billing Meters feature which gives massive customizability but with a minimal amount of code and engineering effort to monetize APIs.

Enhance Observability with Opentelemetry tracing - Part 1

Recently, conversations have been increasing around OpenTelemetry; it is gaining more and more momentum in Node.js development circles, but what is it? How can we take advantage of the key concepts and implement them in our projects? Of note, NodeSource is a supporter of OpenTelemetry, and we have recently implemented full support of the open-source standard in our product N|Solid. It allows us to make our powerful Node.js insights accessible via the protocol.

Read/Write a JSON file with Node.js

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data-interchange format. It is easy for humans to read and write. It is easy for machines to parse and generate. JSON is a text format that is completely language independent but uses conventions that are familiar to programmers of the C-family of languages (C, C++, JavaScript, and so on). These properties make JSON an ideal data-interchange language.

8 Best Node.js Schedulers to Know

Job scheduling is the process of starting a job, task, or function at a specific time or when specific events take place. Cron, the time-based job scheduler used in Unix-like systems, is the basis for the majority of job schedulers. Numerous job schedulers are available for the Node.js runtime environment. While some of these schedulers operate in both the browser and Node, others exclusively in Node.

9 Laravel Best Practices for Building Better Websites

Larval is one of the most popular PHP frameworks, created especially to help developers quickly build web applications. According to builtwith.com, more than 27.5 million websites use a PHP framework, making up 14% of worldwide websites. However, you should always adhere to the following Laravel best practices to make Laravel development a breeze and reap maximum benefits.

Data Mesh Architecture: Understanding the Four Key Components

Organizations worldwide put their best foot forward to create a centralized database where information is gathered, stored, and managed. Their data engineers transform difficult-to-decipher datasets into data pipelines that can be used by data scientists, analysts, and consumers. However, the new data mesh concept championed by Zhamak Dehghani, the director of technology for IT consultancy firm ThoughtWorks, allows domain teams to conduct cross-domain data analysis independently.

CIAM: Codifying the ever-changing keys to B2B commerce

WSO2 recently announced the release of their Private CIAM Cloud service, and it made me think about the changing role of personal identity versus business entity in today’s complex distributed software environments. The CIAM space has evolved far beyond the traditional end user’s need for identity and access to applications in a B2C (business to customer) scenario.

Phoenix LiveView 0.18: New Special HTML Attributes

Phoenix LiveView 0.18 just shipped, with lots of new goodies to make developing LiveView an even better experience. In this post, I'll take you through a lesser-known new feature - LiveView's new special HTML attributes - and show you how to write cleaner HTML with :if, :for, and :let. When we're done, you'll have an eloquent, ergonomic, and dynamic function component you can use to render a list anywhere in your LiveView app. Let's dive in!

7 Top React Testing Libraries Everyone Should Know

In any application, testing is crucial, as it verifies that everything is working as expected and that what we are going to deliver to the end user is what was described in the project plan. Typically, it allows developers to inspect whether their app meets functional, performance, and UI specifications. Web applications can be tested using a variety of methods and types. These testing methods have already been combined into reusable libraries by many open-source developers.

4 Benefits of Using Process Mining in Finance

Banks and financial institutions are highly regulated, where any noncompliance with strict rules and regulations can lead to heavy fines. Add to that skyrocketing customer expectations and it’s easy to see why finance is so competitive. Success in this environment requires accountability, coupled with process efficiency and the ability to optimize for continuous improvement. How do you get there? Process mining in finance is quickly becoming integral to success.

Best Practices for Enhancing React Native App Performance

There is no denying the fact that React Native is the future of developing hybrid apps. It offers scalability, flexibility, speed, agility, cost-efficiency and excellent performance. No wonder so many successful companies rely on React Native for building their applications. After all, in the age of the Internet, every business needs a high-performing app that squarely satisfies customer needs. React Native tries to provide everything that is needed to develop a high performing application.

10 Business Themes That Will Inspire an Audience to Choose Your Company

Nowadays, only a couple of businesses can prosper without a digital footprint. A website is not considered an accessory. WordPress, one of the most popular CMS, is an excellent basic foundation, owing to its enormous adaptability. Many firms have produced ready-made solutions to meet the demands of different firms. Today we have chosen ten of the best WordPress themes from TemplateMonster to assist you in getting started.

Integrating Bootstrap with React - Beginner's Guide

Responsive and robust web apps have become an unsaid necessity for modern businesses. For this, the use of the traditional tech stack of JS, HTML, and CSS in the website frontend is not enough. Instead, developers must shift to more modern and robust development alternatives to create web applications that answer complex business needs while guaranteeing effortless performance. A majority of developers are using React with Bootstrap to achieve this goal in their web development projects.

7 Best React Native Component Libraries

Many businesses are shifting their focus toward mobile app development as the demand for mobile apps increases. Innovative mobile apps are being developed with the help of new technologies, platforms, and frameworks. A new trend in mobile development is cross-platform app development, which allows developers to create apps for multiple platforms, such as Android, iOS, and Windows. By choosing React Native for your multi-platform mobile app development, you can be confident you made the right choice.

Why Your Company Needs Data Integration

So much relies on data these days that it might be safe to say that most companies can’t thrive without it. Yet, gathering data is just the start — using it to make better company decisions or improve business processes is the end goal. Unfortunately, collecting large quantities of data for your business might seem futile if that data remains cut off from other systems. As such, it has become vital for developers and decision-makers to unify data for practical use.

How Can Moesif Help You Understand API Usage?

Are you looking to grow your business? Deliver more value to your customers? Well, understanding API usage should be at the top of your priority list, right after the ability to track API usage and API monitoring. By using Moesif for understanding your customer’s API usage, you can unlock many different insights, such as Understanding these key insights can help make informed business and engineering decisions.

5 Trends to Look Out for in API-Led Connectivity

The pandemic saw the world rapidly pivot to mass remote working, forcing many companies to accelerate their digital transformation efforts. The result has been businesses facing an increasingly prevalent pain point in their operations — integrating and automating workflows, which calls for API led connectivity. The 2010s saw the rise of an API-led approach as a central pillar of digital infrastructure, along with the industry’s embrace of SaaS.

Security Best Practices for Your Rails Application

Alongside performance and usability, you should always focus on security when creating any web application. Keep in mind that hacking techniques are constantly evolving, just as fast as technology is. So you must know how to secure your users and their data. This article will show you how to create a secure Rails application. The framework is known to be secure by default, but the default configuration is not enough to let you sleep well at night.

End-to-End API Monetization with Java Spring, Stripe, and Moesif

Many API developers and companies struggle to find ways to easily set up systems to monetize their APIs. Some are simple but not customizable, some are complex and require massive engineering effort to actually get it all running. To make things easier, Moesif created a feature a few months ago called Billing Meters which gives massive customizability but with a minimal amount of code and engineering effort.

Securing Your APIs With the Right API Management Solution

In today’s digital business landscape, APIs have become the most important digital asset. One study found that 83% of all internet traffic belongs to API-based services. APIs act as the reusable building block that employees, partners, and customers can easily access from anywhere. Figure 1: API security overview This has also made APIs the top security challenge for most companies. In a recent survey, about 94% of respondents noted that they had faced an API security issue over the past year.

Faster XML Parsing with Elixir

The XML data format has been around since 1996. It was first envisioned as a lingua franca (bridging language) for data to be serialized and read into completely disparate systems (with different programming languages, operating systems, and even hardware). It has been wildly successful in that goal. In software, though, 26 years is like a lifetime — and in hardware, it's an eternity.

Using Moesif's Live Event Log to Filter and Inspect API Calls and Events

As you may know, event logs are a common feature in operating systems and other software that keep track of system and application errors. When you have API traffic to follow or front-end actions you want to watch, using Moesif’s Live Event Log is a simple way to filter and find the data you need.