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April 2023

What is a Virtual Set? Overview of the Tech + Best Virtual Set Software

With virtual set software, you can film from seemingly anywhere and quickly jump between locations without leaving the room. In this blog, we cover the basics of virtual set software, including green screen virtual sets. Read along or jump ahead to the section that interests you the most.

How to Keep Your ReactJS Code Clean and Swift!

ReactJS is a popular frontend Java library used for creating user interfaces. It works based on a declarative program model, wherein the developer gets to specify what the UI should look like. Apart from this, ReactJS uses a virtual DOM, which allows us to update only the required components when needed. This saves us the rendering time. ReactJS is commonly used along with Redux (for React state management), React Router, and Axios (for making HTTP Requests) for seamless working.

Popular Libraries of Node.js in 2023

For a few years now, Node.js has been widely recognized among developers. So, what is this latest buzz surrounding Node.js that we keep hearing about? Why is it so well-liked? You all must be curious to know the answers to these questions, right? Well, websites have undoubtedly grown significantly during the past 20 years, and Node.js has also experienced rapid expansion.

Tideways 2023.1 Release

In the 4 months since the last release (2022.4), we have been working on a number of new features and improvements that we are pleased to share with you today as part of our 2023.1 release of Tideways. In addition to the new features, we also revamped our pricing and plans at the end of March under the umbrella of “Tideways 6”. The main difference is that all plans now include all features and are now limited by transactions as the primary metric. Summary.

Beginner's Guide to Generics in Golang

Generics in Go refers to a language feature that allows creating functions, data structures, and interfaces that can work with different types. In other words, generics enable the creation of code that is not limited to a specific type or data structure. Before the introduction of generics in Go, developers had to write multiple functions to handle different types of data. This approach was often cumbersome and led to code duplication.

Keeping Your OS Security Up-To-Date

There are many factors to keep in mind when thinking about how to keep systems and applications secure. First and foremost is the actual environment where the application is deployed. The environment consists of the Operating System (OS), libraries included with the OS, and software that runs in the background. In a perfect world, an application would have very few or zero dependencies on the environment, thereby eliminating the need to keep dependencies up to date.

Getting Started with Fastify for Node.js

Chances are high that you've previously worked with Express, as it's been the go-to web framework for Node.js developers since its release in 2010. However, in recent years, newer web frameworks have emerged, and Express's development has slowed down significantly. Fastify is a relatively new player on the scene, but it's quickly gaining popularity due to its speed and unique features. If you're still using Express, you might wonder if it's worth switching to Fastify.

Named arguments in PHP 8.0

PHP is a popular server-side programming language used to build dynamic websites and applications. With the release of PHP 8.0, there are several exciting new features that developers can take advantage of to improve their code and make it more efficient. One such feature is named arguments, which allows developers to specify function arguments by name rather than just by position.

Developing Low-Code Integrations with Choreo

The software development landscape today is full of various technologies and message formats that make up applications and systems. These can range from older legacy systems to newer, more modern applications. Because of this, the environment can be complex and challenging for integration developers. Enterprise integrations offer a solution by providing unified connectivity between these different components.

How to Create a Requirements Traceability Matrix - With Examples

To build the highest quality product, you need to make sure requirements are met, tests are run, and issues are resolved. And this is particularly true if you're in a highly regulated industry. What's the best way to make sure this happens? Creating a requirements traceability matrix. 👀 Read the guide: What is a requirements traceability matrix >> For many organizations, a traceability matrix is first attempted in Microsoft Excel, but there's an easier way.

Automating Underwriting Approval Processes With a Human Touch: 4 Things to Know

As technology continues to advance, the insurance industry is seeing a shift toward automated underwriting approval processes. This trend has been gaining momentum over the past few years and is expected to grow as insurers seek to streamline their operations and reduce costs without losing the human touch.

REST API Design: Filtering, Sorting, and Pagination

RESTful APIs have become a cornerstone of modern web development, allowing developers to create powerful, scalable, and efficient web applications. When designing REST APIs, it's essential to consider key features like filtering, sorting, and pagination to ensure optimal user experience and server performance. Filtering allows users to narrow down search results by defining specific criteria, while sorting allows results to be ordered in a particular manner.

ICA Selects WSO2 to Create a Single Platform for API Management

To expand its product offerings and include pharmaceuticals, real estate, and financial services, ICA has acquired several companies. However, in an attempt to establish a consolidated API platform across all of its products, ICA aimed to develop its own API management solution. Yet, like many other companies, ICA faced a common challenge.

Next.js Libraries: The Next Big Thing in 2023

In the world of a diverse group of frameworks, one of the popular frameworks for ‘hitting the ground running’ is Next.js. Did you know that mobile devices account for 2/3 of all web usage? Given this, it is crucial to optimize websites and develop web applications for the best possible mobile experience. Due to this, developing high-performance web applications and lightning-fast static web pages requires robust technology.

Custom Plugin Development with Kong Gateway

Kong plugins are the real muscle behind the Kong ecosystem, giving you the power to implement API gateway policies in a plug and play fashion. In this session, we will deep dive into the Kong plugin architecture, basics around plugin development, testing, and automated delivery. You will have the opportunity to learn about different plugin phases during an API request, unit testing, and installation of a plugin in Kong Gateway.

How to Fix ReferenceError: $ is Not Defined in JavaScript

The JavaScript ReferenceError: $ is not defined occurs when the jQuery library is used but is not properly loaded or is not available in the current scope of the code. In JavaScript, the $ symbol is often used as a shorthand alias for the jQuery library. This error indicates that the code is trying to use jQuery functionality by referencing the $ symbol, but the library is not available or has not been loaded correctly.

How to Identify Process Bottlenecks: 3 Key Steps

When you have a problem with speed in a business process, but you don’t know exactly where the slowdown is happening, frustration builds for both teams and leaders. And it’s a widespread issue for enterprises trying to accelerate their pace and increase their capacity for work in the pursuit of digital transformation goals like improved customer onboarding or faster time to market.

An Introduction to PHP 8.0's Null Safe Operator

Have you ever come across situations in your code where you had to check for null values before performing operations? Did you find it tedious to keep writing these checks over and over again, leading to code that is hard to read and maintain? Well, what if I told you there is a solution that can simplify your code and reduce the chances of introducing bugs? Introducing the null-safe operator! This operator is a new feature in PHP 8 that provides a concise and convenient way to perform null checks.

What Is Shift-Left Security?

In software development, shift left is a practice that helps developers find vulnerabilities and coding errors earlier in the software development process. Shift-left security is an efficient approach that focuses on security and helps address any security issues in code long before the software is released. Here, we provide an overview of what is shift-left security and offer guidance on how a static analyzer can help you uncover security vulnerabilities early in the SDLC.

End-to-end Monetization with Kong, 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 while others are complex and require massive engineering effort to actually get it all running. To make things easier, Moesif created the Billing Meters feature which allows for massive customization with a minimal amount of code and engineering effort.

The Ultimate Solution for Building FHIR-Compliant APIs

Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) is a groundbreaking standard in the healthcare industry, designed to facilitate seamless data exchange between various systems. With the increasing demand for interoperability and efficient communication, Hl7 v2 FHIR-compliant APIs (application programming interfaces) have become an essential tool for healthcare providers and organizations to transfer health information from provider to provider.

Insurance Workflow Automation: 5 Rules of the Road

With record-high inflation, climate change, and an economic downturn on the horizon, the insurance industry is in a pressure cooker of unpredictable change. Sometimes this change happens over time. Sometimes it seems to happen all at once. To come out on top, insurance companies need new workflow and operations strategies that leverage process automation to streamline processes, reduce errors, and improve the customer experience.

How AI is Revolutionizing the Development Process

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now well and truly mainstream. Once the preserve of futurists and doom-mongers muttering about job losses, it has become a global watercooler topic thanks to the rise of ChatGPT, which promises to transform the way the entire world goes to work. But AI has been a vital tool in the developer’s armoury for a while. It has given us new ways to optimize workflow and focus on those high-level tasks that will be forever human.

Automated Claims Management: 3 Pillars of Success

Leading insurers are prioritizing claims process automation. Why? Because expenses related to preparing, processing, paying, and adjusting claims represent the most significant share of an insurer's operating costs. Even more than that, 87% of policyholders say the claims experience directly impacts their decision to stay with an insurance provider. But for many insurers, complex workflows, siloed data, and disparate systems have turned the claims process into a painful customer experience.

Building GraphQL APIs with PostgreSQL: Top Developer Tools to Consider

Developers often build high-performing, scalable applications using GraphQL and PostgreSQL to define data structure and achieve reliability, scalability, and high performance. First, however, selecting the appropriate framework to simplify and streamline the development process is crucial while building a GraphQL API with PostgreSQL. This blog will explore the top tools for building GraphQL APIs with PostgreSQL, including Hasura, Postgraphile, Prisma, and GraphQL Nexus.

Announcing The NodeSource-GitHub Partnership

NodeSource, a leader in Node.js application management, monitoring, and security, is excited to announce our partnership as a launch partner for Deployment Protection Rules with GitHub Actions, the world's largest software development platform, to integrate Node Certified Modules (NCM) directly into the GitHub Marketplace.

How to Load Code in Ruby

There are many ways to load code and access file-related constants in Ruby. We can create a clear architecture by separating and handling concerns into classes and pulling in only the classes we depend on. Many full-stack frameworks like Rails and Hanami offer a built-in method to access the classes we want, as long as we stick with a certain convention. How does this work? In this post, we will explore three different options for loading code: using load, require, and autoload.

6 Process Bottleneck Examples and How to Fix Them

If you asked anyone at your organization, there’s no question they could name at least one business process that needs streamlining—probably they could name several. That’s the hard truth for leaders looking to gain digital transformation speed in pursuit of critical business goals, like faster customer onboarding and faster time to market.

Why there needs to be a 4th pillar of Observability

Logs are the core of the human-machine interface for software developers and operators. Historically, they are very much like caveman paintings. They were our first attempt to express and understand how our software was working. For several decades, logs were an island of calm in a rapidly changing technological ecosystem. Logs remained the same even as software services became web-based and grew in scale.

Sets & Maps in JavaScript

When it comes to picking the right data structure, developers often invest significant time in choosing what should be implemented. A good data structure can simplify data operations, save time, and make code more comprehensive. Collections of data are commonly stored using Objects and Arrays. For storing keys/value pairs, developers use Objects, and for storing indexed lists, they use Arrays. Iterable objects in ECMAScript 2015 presented two new types: Maps and Sets in JavaScript.

Most Popular Java Web Frameworks in 2023

As Java has evolved over the years, multiple attempts have been made to simplify development for various use cases. From official standards like Java Enterprise Edition, to community-driven frameworks, Java is continuing to prove itself to be adaptable and viable. Our top list is based on usage from Hotframework.com's Java ranking and several other sources including blog posts and GitHub download numbers.

How to Use the Perforce Helix DAM + Blender Integration

Learn how to use the Perforce Helix DAM + Blender integration to version your art assets within Blender. With Helix DAM (digital asset management by Perforce), artists can keep working where they like to work and quickly version art files within their existing tools and workflows. Ready to simplify and secure the creation, review, and versioning of your artists’ and designers’ work?

How to increase the PHP memory_limit for better performance?

Occasionally, you may encounter the following error: Fatal Error: Memory Size Exhausted? Or Perhaps your website has just gone blank? Installing a new theme, adding a plugin, or upgrading your WordPress version usually causes this problem. Is the site running too slowly or is the server overloaded? Your host's PHP memory_limit is less than what your process requires. This is the main cause of this error. If this occurs, you'll need to increase the host memory limit in order to complete the process.

APIs and JavaScript: Maximizing Development Potential

For decades, businesses of all sizes have uncovered the value of application programming interfaces (APIs). However, it’s only in recent years that the implementation of APIs has exploded, often thanks to greater accessibility. From reducing costs to creating more interconnected experiences, the benefits of APIs for developers and business leaders are clear — but what are they, and how do they relate to something like JavaScript?

How to Pick Process Automation Software

The pain points that drive IT and business leaders to implement process automation are clear: broken or slow business processes, automation wins that don’t scale, and data silos. All three create problems that can stop critical digital transformation work from reaching its goals. These problems not only cost time and money but also open companies up to risk and compliance trouble and employee engagement woes.

Securing and Governing the Digital Double - Path to a Trusted Digital Ecosystem

Many of us now take our daily digital experiences for granted, whether it’s making a purchase, taking an exercise class, playing a game, or checking our bank accounts. Moreover, the lines between the physical and digital worlds have become increasingly blurred, and few people think twice about using mobile tickets to attend an event or checking a digital watch to track a workout. However, security has not kept pace with the demands of today’s digital ecosystems.

Importance of CSS in Web Development

Have you ever wondered about what’s actually the main reason behind the beauty that you see on the screen? Well, we know that most of you would be like, ‘Yes, it’s all in the code, no big deal!’. But the main question is, what’s exactly the name of that code that makes the site look so aesthetically pleasing? Well, all the answers to your questions lie behind one term and that is CSS: Cascading Style Sheets.

5 Tips to Improve Your Python Page Load Time

Having great design or top-performing content is not enough. A good website should also load your web pages quickly and efficiently. Web page load time or page speed measures how long it takes for a web page to fully load. In an eCommerce website, visitors will feel more comfortable browsing products when each product page loads almost instantly. Thus, learning how to optimize your website in every way possible is a solid investment in your website.

Hyperautomation vs. Intelligent Automation: The Difference, Explained

Businesses today know that operational efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity are keys to competitive advantage. And process automation tools are being adopted more and more because they help IT and business leaders turn those goals into reality. If you’ve spent time researching ways to boost efficiency by taking advantage of automation opportunities, you’ve likely come across the related terms hyperautomation (which is synonymous with process automation) and intelligent automation.

Unleashing the Power of NCM: Safeguarding Node.js Applications with Next-Generation Security in N|Solid

In the world of Node.js, application development, speed, flexibility, and scalability are critical for modern software development. However, the risk of vulnerabilities and security breaches looms with the increasing reliance on open-source Node packages. NCM (NodeSource Certified Modules) is the next-generation security solution that empowers Node.js developers to safeguard their applications easily and confidently.

Cybersecurity Risks of Direct Database Connectors

Direct database connectors or connections act as a middleperson between an app and a database, allowing the app to read, write, and alter data in the database without an API or other intermediary layer. While these connectors might be simpler to set up than creating and automating an API, making them valuable for database management, they pose several cybersecurity risks that could put your business at risk. Below, learn about these threats and how to mitigate them with an API management platform.
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Is legacy software putting your organisation in technical debt? The cloud can bail you out

'Legacy' is a kind word when combined with the word 'software.' While it conventionally invokes some sense of grandeur or wisdom, 'outdated' or 'obsolete' are often closer to the truth. With the current economic downturn placing serious pressures on many businesses, for some it has exposed small but long-standing cracks that are now starting to fissure.

Audit Logging in Ruby and Rails

An audit log is a documented record of events and activity within an information technology system. Audit logging is critical for application owners and administrators to track activity within their systems. In this post, we'll first dive into what auditing entails and what to consider when audit logging. We'll then explore some options for implementing audit logs, including PaperTrail, Audited, AuditLog, AppSignal, and a custom implementation. Let's get started!

Cloud Vs. Colocation: Which Is the Right Choice for Your Business?

There are various approaches to hosting and managing your IT infrastructure, but it ultimately comes down to control. While on-premise setups involve keeping physical hardware and other infrastructure elements on-site, cloud computing provides computing resources in a virtualized environment, reducing maintenance tasks for your IT team. A third approach to IT hosting and management has increased in popularity in recent years.

Mastering useState: Exploring State Management in React

If you’re new in the world of React development, you might have encountered instances where you need to have state variables in functional components. In such a scenario using the useState() hook can be of great aid for efficient project completion. With useState you can easily store state variables in functional components of your React project for enhanced performance.

Java Methods Unraveled: A Primer for Java Developers

Java is an object-oriented programming language that offers a range of powerful features for building robust and scalable applications. One of the fundamental concepts in Java is methods, which allow you to organize and encapsulate reusable code in a program. A method in Java is a block of code that performs a specific task and can be called multiple times from within a program. It can accept input parameters and return a result, making it a versatile tool for building complex applications.

How to transform Rollbar payload in .NET Core 7

Using Rollbar is great for Exceptions both handled and unhandled. But there is so much more you can get out of a solution like Rollbar. We often hear users asking us to log structured log data to Rollbar or that they have a custom JSon object that they would like to store in Rollbar. If you just send in the Json object using Rollbar.Info(YOUROBJECT) you will find that it is placed in the message body as a string. This is fine but we can do a lot better.

Business Process Automation (BPA) vs. Robotic Process Automation (RPA): What's the Difference?

Business process automation (BPA) refers to the use of computer systems and software to automate business processes or tasks. These days, many people simply refer to BPA as process automation: a set of tools that automates entire business processes, end to end. Robotic process automation (RPA), on the other hand, is a single part of a process automation toolset. RPA fits into a process automation strategy by automating repetitive tasks within a process.

WP-CLI - How to Quickly Deploy WordPress from the Command Line?

Managing WordPress from the command line allows for quick and convenient modifications while bypassing the CMS control panel. WP-CLI was developed in such a way as to enable lightning-fast control of your website – without the need to launch a browser. Discover the capabilities of this tool. Managing a site based on WordPress is simple and intuitive – it’s one of the main advantages of this CMS.

How to Select the Best Progressive Web App Development Company?

As a business creator, finding the right development partner is crucial to your success. Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) have gained immense popularity in recent years, and for a good reason. These applications can provide users with a seamless experience across different devices and platforms, making them valuable assets for any business. In this article, we will discuss the characteristics of the best PWA development company and how to select the one that suits your needs.

How to Handle TypeError: Unhashable Type 'Dict' Exception in Python

The Python TypeError: unhashable type: 'dict' usually occurs when trying to hash a dictionary, which is an unhashable object. For example, using a dictionary as a key in another dictionary will cause this error. This is because dictionaries only accept hashable data types as a key. Only immutable objects such as strings, integers and tuples are hashable since they have a single unique value that never changes.

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

The Python TypeError: 'int' object is not iterable is an exception that occurs when trying to loop through an integer value. In Python, looping through an object requires the object to be “iterable”. Since integers are not iterable objects, looping over an integer raises the TypeError: 'int' object is not iterable exception.

12 Reasons for Using Kotlin for Android App Development

Are you looking for a new language to develop your Android application? If so, then Kotlin may be a perfect choice! Kotlin is an open-source, statically typed programming language designed to be used with the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). It has been gaining popularity recently and is now supported by Google as a preferred language for Android app development. It is used by more than 9.6% of developers to build Android apps (source).

Enabling API Monetization with Moesif

As an API provider, you probably picture bringing in some type of revenue as part of your API business model. When you first begin the journey of monetizing your API product, you’ll likely find that the complexities of monetization run deep. Much of the time, solving this problem extends beyond the capabilities of a typical API gateway or API management platform.

An Introduction to Mocking Tools for Elixir

A well-written test suite is a big part of any successful application. But let's say you rely on an external dependency for some parts of your app (for example, an external API for fetching user information). It then becomes important to mock that dependency in the test suite to prevent external API calls during testing or to test specific behavior. Several frameworks help reduce the boilerplate and make mocking safe for Elixir tests.

Switch or Match in PHP

In the world of PHP programming, match and switch statements are both powerful tools for performing value comparisons. While they share some similarities, such as comparing a value against multiple conditions, they also have important differences that set them apart. In this discussion, we'll explore the relationship between match and switch statements, as well as their differences.

PHP Code Simplification: How Array Destructuring Can Help?

Have you ever struggled with writing lengthy code just to extract values from an array in PHP? If so, there is no need to worry anymore. Array destructuring in PHP offers a quick and efficient solution to this problem, allowing you to extract array values in just a few lines of code. By utilizing array destructuring, you can effortlessly extract values from arrays and make your code more readable and structured. But what is array destructuring, exactly?

Discover the Hidden Potential: Advanced JavaScript Console Log for Developers

The flood of software innovation over the past 20 years would not have been possible without Agile working. The concept of releasing fast, taking feedback and building back better has birthed the iPhone, social networks and the Cloud. The world would be a slower, duller place without it. But we can’t do Agile unless we can get real insights from our user’s screens, and here, the developer tools published by Safari, Chrome and other browsers are crucial.

12 WordPress Plugins to Convert Your Blog Into a Money-Making Machine

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, countless people have turned to blogging to share their passions, promote their expertise, and, ultimately, generate income. With over 40% of websites worldwide powered by WordPress, it comes as no surprise that this versatile CMS is a popular choice for bloggers seeking to transform their online presence into a profitable venture.

RPA vs. Hyperautomation: What's the Difference?

Have you seen the efficiency gains you’d hoped for from your investments in task automation tools like robotic process automation (RPA)? Despite prioritizing automation efforts, many IT leaders still lack the tools for broader, end-to-end process automation—or as Gartner calls it, hyperautomation. If you’ve found yourself grappling with numerous disconnected islands of automation, where do you go from here?

How to Use the rodauth-omniauth Gem in Ruby

Setting up authentication for your Ruby app is important to ensure it is secure. In this post, we'll explore the rodauth-omniauth gem for Ruby to implement authentication in your app via third-party providers. First, let's quickly define authentication before exploring the benefits of OmniAuth and setting up the rodauth-omniauth gem for a Rails app. Let's dive straight in!

Building a RESTful Minimal API with .NET Core 7

.NET Core and ASP.NET Core are popular frameworks for creating powerful RESTful APIs. In this tutorial, we will use it to develop a simple Minimal API that simulates a credit score rating. Minimal APIs provide a streamlined approach to creating high-performing HTTP APIs using ASP.NET Core. They allow you to construct complete REST endpoints with minimal setup and code easily.

CIAM Beyond Access Management - Is Your CIAM Program There Yet?

How mature is your CIAM program today, and how do you aspire to evolve it? We talk with many existing and prospective CIAM customers and have found a fairly rapid evolution in maturity over the last year. In fact, we’ve developed the WSO2 CIAM Maturity Model to discuss the various levels of maturity we see across the market. So what level do you think your organization is at currently, and how can you strive for an optimized level of maturity?

The A to Z Guide of CSS Grid: From Fundamentals to Advanced Techniques

The aspect of look and feel of a website could be a challenging task for the developers. It is of no doubt that presentation is a key area for enhancement of user experience. This is where CSS comes in to play allowing you to style your website as per your requirement. It presents different approaches to website development. CSS holds a variety of features and elements that help you style your website.

How Hybrid Cloud Strategies Can Help Modern Businesses Succeed

As more businesses embrace digital transformation, many discover that they want a combination of on-premises and cloud computing strategies. Before you can choose a specific strategy that will serve your organization’s needs, it’s important to spend some time learning about the pros and cons of on-premises and cloud environment solutions. You might decide that it makes more sense to choose hybrid cloud strategies as the approach that offers the best of both technologies.

Unlocking the Power of Lambdas in Ruby

Lambdas are a powerful feature of the Ruby language. They allow you to wrap logic and data into a portable package. In this post, we’ll cover how and when to use lambdas. You'll also learn about the difference between lambdas and Procs, and the performance profile of lambda functions. The code examples have been tested with 2.6 and 2.7 and should work with most modern Rubys. Use the links below to skip ahead in the tutorial.

How to Build an API With Python Flask

Python Flask is a popular framework for building web applications and APIs in Python. It provides developers with a quick and easy way to create RESTful APIs that can be used by other software applications. Flask is lightweight and requires minimal setup, making it a great choice for building small to medium-sized APIs. This makes Flask an ideal choice for developers looking to build robust and scalable APIs in Python. This example will review how to create a simple rest API Flask tutorial.

Process Automation Types, Explained

Are you confused about the multiple types of business process automation? You’re not alone. Automation tool vendors seem to have created more flavors than a contestant on Top Chef. Let’s get to the bottom of the differences between the various types of process automation and find out what they can and can’t do, in plain terms. Here’s a starting hint: Get ready for synonyms. In some cases, different analyst firms and tool vendors use different terms for the same ideas.

Announcing Smart Snapshots

If you were to wake me up at 3 am and ask me how Rookout differs from logs (or other pillars of Observability, for that matter), my answer would have focused on the agile nature of live debugging. I would have explained that Non-Breaking Breakpoints empower you to decide in real-time what data you need. Traditionally, you would use whatever logs (or metrics and spans) happen to be in the code and work backward from there.

Beginner's Guide to Elasticsearch API: Indexing and Searching Data

Elasticsearch is a JSON-based database leaning heavily towards the unstructured types within the databases available out there. ( Postgres and MySQL are purely structured, while NoSQL is entirely unstructured). It interacts through restful APIs and provides a central unit system combining several datasets arising out of logs, metrics, and application trace data. A quick comparison with relational database management systems (RDBMS) will tell us their similarities.

Understanding Enums in PHP 8.1

In PHP, an enum is a new data type that was introduced in version 8.1. An enum, short for "enumeration," is a set of named constants that represent distinct values that a variable of that enum type can take. Enums are especially useful when you have a set of values that are related and need to be grouped together under a single type. To define an enum in PHP, you use the enum keyword, followed by the name of the enum, and then a list of constant names, each separated by a comma.

How to use Java Stack Traces to debug your code like a Pro

Codes are the core of any application program. These codes can make or break a program. If you are a developer you might have come across certain fault lines while executing a program. Yes, I meant the errors and exceptions. In Java, errors and exceptions are both types of throwable objects that can be thrown by the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) or by Java code.

Benefits of Event-Driven Architecture in Business Systems

In day-to-day life, everything is driven by events. If the phone rings, you pick it up. If the timer on the oven pings, you switch it off. These are all examples of event-driven reactions, where the action is based on the conditions surrounding it. How does this relate to business IT systems? To begin to understand this, it helps to think of your company as a collection of events. Some of these events occur over and over, such as customer purchases or CRM data entry.

Building a RESTful API with Rails

When it comes to building an API, Rails is an extremely popular programming language choice to build powerful RESTful APIs. In this tutorial, we will build a simple REST API using Rails. The Rails REST API endpoint will allow users to retrieve a credit score rating. Of course, we won’t be linking up to any backend systems to pull a credit score but will instead use a random number generator to generate the score and return it to the user.