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Throttling a Kafka Queue in Node.js

Coming from an HTTP-only background, message queues look very fascinating. Unlike HTTP, you can just push events to the queue and move on. After all, they're a big part of what makes async communication possible between microservices. In this article, we'll take a look at Apache Kafka and how you can build a durable throttling layer with it. Let's get started!

Top Trends in AI for Federal Government

AI is emerging as an important tool for meeting the mission at federal government agencies. It can add efficiency and aid decision-making by: Many government agencies are already using AI processes. Below are some important use cases for AI in federal government: And that’s just a small sample of the ways federal agencies are using AI. Thousands more use cases have been identified related to national security, healthcare, transportation, and more.

Our methods and challenges of integrating 100+ SaaS APIs

In the era of big data, where information serves as the lifeblood of digital interconnectedness, the ability to seamlessly harness and analyze data is paramount. Data, with its transformative potential, connects the world, enables deep analysis, and underpins critical decision-making processes. At Databox, our mission is to empower businesses to enhance their performance through robust data analytics.

8 Best Reporting Tools in 2024

Are you hitting your monthly revenue goals? Driving a ton of traffic to your website? Have a great closing rate in your sales department? That’s great news – but your C-executives and shareholders won’t exactly take your word for it. Instead, you need a quality reporting tool to share your performance and key insights in a clear and professional manner.

Embracing sustainable QA practices for a greener IT future

The IT sector accounts for about 4% of global emissions — a number that could potentially double by 2025. This underscores the urgency of a sustainable green IT transformation. As the digital world grapples with its environmental footprint, the Sustainable QA Practices for Green IT webinar brought together thought leaders from Sogeti, Wipro, and Tricentis to shed light on integrating sustainability into quality assurance and testing.

Password hashing in Node.js with bcrypt

In the digital age, security is of paramount importance, especially when it comes to user data and credentials. As developers, we must ensure that sensitive information, such as passwords, is stored securely to prevent unauthorized access and potential breaches. One of the key techniques employed to enhance security is password hashing, and in the realm of Node.js development, the bcrypt library stands out as a robust solution for this purpose.

A Modern Embedded BI Platform: Yellowfin GM 2024 Update to Customers

To our valued users and partners, Happy New Year from the Yellowfin team, and welcome to our 2023 recap! As we step into 2024, I want to take a moment to reflect on the past year and the remarkable journey Yellowfin has been embarking on and provide our followers with insight into how we have approached the ever-evolving market of business intelligence (BI) and embedded analytics.

How to Use Dependency Injection in Azure Functions

Azure Functions is a powerful function as a service (FaaS) tool in the Microsoft Azure cloud computing service. Built to create event-driven, scalable, serverless computing services and applications, Azure Functions enable developers to focus on code logic without worrying about application infrastructure. The service also simplifies scaling apps and reduces costs, users only pay for resources consumed.