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What is the Dual Write Problem? | Designing Event-Driven Microservices

The dual write problem occurs when you try to write to two separate systems and need them to be atomic. If one write fails, and the other succeeds, you can end up with inconsistent state. This is an easy trap to fall into, and it can be difficult to avoid. We'll explore what causes the dual-write problem and explore both valid and invalid solutions to it.

[Virtual Summit] Enabling Quality Engineering in the AI Era: Unveiling the Top 5 Trends

In this video, we are going to explore the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quality Engineering, unveiling the top five trends that are currently shaping their symbiotic evolution. From harnessing the power of machine learning for intelligent test automation to adopting AI-driven enhanced defect prediction and prevention, we will examine how organizations can leverage these trends to elevate their software quality and testing practices.

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.

Balancing safety and accessibility in mobile apps

What is Appdome? How does it work? Is Appdome like a firewall for mobile applications? In this week’s episode of the Test Case Scenario, Appdome’s Senior Product Manager Kurt Dusek joins our panelists. They discuss the many incredible features of this cyber defense automation platform, how it detects and fights against cybersecurity threats, and more.

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.

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!

An Introduction to Testing with Django for Python

In a world of ever-changing technology, testing is an integral part of writing robust and reliable software. Tests verify that your code behaves as expected, make it easier to maintain and refactor code, and serve as documentation for your code. There are two widely used testing frameworks for testing Django applications: In this article, we will see how both work. Let's get started!

A New Kind of Hybrid Cloud, Built for Partner Simplicity

In light of tightening budgets, rising costs, and heightened demand for compliance and innovation, there’s no doubt that many companies are increasingly relying on hybrid cloud environments to modernize their current infrastructure and IT operations. But, according to a recent survey, nearly half of businesses are struggling due to the rapid integration of cloud technologies, the complexity of integration processes, a lack of skilled personnel, and the need for comprehensive cybersecurity measures.