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HDFS Snapshot Best Practices

The snapshots feature of the Apache Hadoop Distributed Filesystem (HDFS) enables you to capture point-in-time copies of the file system and protect your important data against corruption, user-, or application errors. This feature is available in all versions of Cloudera Data Platform (CDP), Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop (CDH) and Hortonworks Data Platform (HDP).

From zero to hero: using SQL databases in Node.js made easy

Despite the growing popularity of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and Firebase among JavaScript developers, SQL databases remain a reliable and widely used tool for storing data. This tutorial will show you the basics of SQL databases and how to use them with Node.js.

Why transportation and logistics apps with realtime updates need elasticity

Elasticity is far from a solved problem – especially for transportation and logistics companies providing realtime updates. Prior to 2006, startups finding sudden success had to drive – often in a hurry – to a store like Best Buy to purchase new servers and support an unexpected surge in users.

The QA Tester Guide to the Many Types of Software Testing

Quality Assurance testers play an important role in verifying that company software maintains its functionality and reliability. Because the world of software testing is an expansive one, QA testers should equip themselves with an understanding of which types of software testing will be most relevant to their daily tasks. With so many different types of software testing, it can be overwhelming knowing where to start.

Why stakeholders are key for prioritizing data workflows

Prioritization is a difficult but vital skill for any data leader. In this segment, Alex Viana, VP of Data at Vercel discusses how he focuses on broad coverage of tasks, involving more team members to build stronger relationships, better understand workflows, and leverage stakeholder input to ensure needs are addressed effectively.

A better way for data leaders to approach generative AI

Generative AI is far more than a passing fad. But it’s still far from flawless. In this segment, Alex Viana, VP of Data at Vercel emphasizes the importance of having a strong data infrastructure and system in place before integrating AI tools, so they can bring value to data leaders as a multiplier rather than a crutch.

How Marketers Can Leverage Generative AI for Creative Breakthroughs, Scalability, and Speed

The conversation around generative AI naturally veers toward productivity, but people overlook this one, salient benefit: jumpstarting creativity. The best marketing combines data insights and creativity—and that’s where one of the many generative AI opportunities is for marketers.

The #1 trend in test automation

Jason Baum and our special guests Marcus Merrell and Evelyn Coleman talk about when automated testing goes wonky! Discover valuable insights into failures in automated testing and how to avoid them. Join the Sauce Labs community, for finding and resolving issues, enhancing your testing understanding, and supporting one another in creating software, testing, and automation.

Unless You're Working on a Video Game, Nobody Wants to Use Your Software

Welcome to Test Case Scenario! In this episode, the panel engages in a thought-provoking debate, exploring whether software is a utility or a form of art. Join our engaging panelists as they delve into the realm of whether software is a tool or a means to an end, or whether it’s something that can enhance our lives.