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A database allows multiple users to maintain, update, and edit stored information quickly, securely, and efficiently. That makes a database useful for a host of real-life cases such as keeping track of corporate accounting records, storing huge amounts of data from a network of IoT devices, tracking your company's inventory systems, or building a web application.

We recognize that extracting the most return from your data isn’t always easy. In fact, for many organizations, it rarely is. According to a recent survey, 97% of respondents said they face challenges using data effectively. And NewVantage Partners found that only 24% of executives say their organizations are data-driven. There are simply too many data sources, too much data volume, and too few resources for these organizations to effectively manage the growing demand for trusted data.

We’re happy to announce the general availability of Kong Enterprise 3.2. In this release, we’ve taken significant steps to ensure the smooth and reliable operation of our API management solution. In Kong Enterprise 3.2, we’ve delivered key functionality for customers that operate Kong Enterprise in a hybrid environment in order to further enhance its reliability. Specifically, we’ve expanded Kong Enterprise’s capabilities in the following areas.

Writing tests is an essential part of any Elixir developer's routine. We're constantly chasing knowledge on how to write better tests, improving their speed and readability. In this three-part series, we'll explore test data generation in Elixir. Whether you are a mid-level or senior-level Elixir developer, this series will provide valuable insights to help improve the testing process for your projects.

Java is an Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) language which makes it one of the most appealing languages. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) delivers a tidy modular structure and hence makes it easier to decode complicated problems. The modular nature of JAVA allows programmers to write reusable code and furthermore improves the development process.

There are many options to choose from when evaluating static analysis software: paid versions, free or community versions, and open-source software that anyone can view, use, and modify. Free tools may sound like a bargain as you are exploring your options, but do free static analysis tools actually work for your programming needs? Here, we discuss the benefits and limitations of free static analysis tools. Read along or jump ahead to the section that interests you the most.

Turns out if you’re working hard just to keep the data flowing, you won’t get much else done. Fivetran, dbt™ and Sigma change that.

A little over a year ago, I found myself feeling stuck in my role as a data engineer. I had majored in business in college and was looking to connect more with that side of things. I enjoyed my tasks as a data engineer but I wanted more flexibility and creativity. I wanted to be involved in business decisions rather than my tasks already being decided for me.

The software landscape at a modern financial services company is like a jigsaw puzzle, with many pieces that must fit together. For example: Software development can be more difficult in an environment that requires complex enterprise integrations. How do you create flexible, modern, and scalable applications that require technology integrations and data from dozens of sources?

Have you ever messed up the data structure within your objects and as a result came across irresolvable errors during run-time? If yes, you’re not alone, we have all been there as developers. When the deadline approaches and you have way too many modules to work on somehow these blunders end up becoming a rampant source of misery and confusion. This makes having Typesafe dictionaries and using them throughout your web development project essential.