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What is WebTransport and can it replace WebSockets?

WebTransport is a new specification offering an alternative to WebSockets. For applications that need low-latency, event-driven communication between endpoints, WebSockets has been the go-to choice, but WebTransport may change that. WebSockets is a technology that enables bidirectional, full-duplex communication between client and server over a persistent, single-socket connection. This allows for low-latency, realtime updates, and the creation of richer communication and gaming applications.

DORA metrics with the Humanitec IDP

We are happy to announce our latest addition of out-of-the-box analytics support for software lifecycle DevOps tools: Welcome to the Humanitec Insights connector! Humanitec is the Internal Developer Platform (IDP) that does the heavy lifting of Role-based access control (RBAC), Infrastructure Orchestration, Configuration Management and more. Humanitec’s API platform enables everyone to self-serve infrastructure and operate apps independently.

A developer's guide: The differences between SQL and NoSQL

Choosing the right method to store your data can be a critical decision early in the development process. When deciding on which type of database to choose for your project it really comes down to the data structure you wish to use rather than the specific product or provider. In this blog post, we are going to look at relational and non-relational databases and explore the differences and use cases for both.

12 Best Referral Platforms for E-Commerce

Do you need a way to increase your website traffic? Is running your Facebook ads too expensive for you? If so, then we’ve got the perfect solution! Referrals are the best way to get new customers, and they don’t cost anything. Learn how you can use referrals on your own or combine them with other marketing methods to take your business to the next level. Do you want more customers but are not sure where to start? Have no fear!

An Introduction to the ViewComponent Gem

Modern web UIs are complex. Traditional layout/template/partial techniques are not always the best fit. ViewComponent seeks to provide a better way. It's a framework for creating reusable, testable & encapsulated view components that integrate seamlessly with Rails. In this article, Abiodun Olowode shows us how to use ViewComponent to make our Rails views more manageable.

Forget the Dire Headlines. Federal IT Modernization Could Be Closer Than you Think, Part 2

In a world in which digital transformation is spreading like wildfire, it’s hard for the government to win public trust with bad digital services. In fact, the federal government lags the private sector on customer satisfaction, scoring lower than any other industry or sector studied according to research firm Forrester.