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Everything You Need to Know About Story Points in Jira

Aggregated on: 2023-10-05 00:31:56

Estimating work is hard as it is. Using dates over story points as a deciding factor can add even more complications, as they rarely account for the work you need to do outside of actual work, like emails, meetings, and additional research. Dates are also harder to measure in terms of velocity making it harder to estimate how much effort a body of work takes even if you have previous experiences. Story points, on the other hand, can bring more certainty and simplify planning in the long run… If you know how to use them.

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10 of Our Favorite Actions for GitHub Actions

Aggregated on: 2023-10-05 00:01:56

Although relatively new to the world of continuous integration (CI), GitHub’s adding of Actions has seen its strong community build useful tasks that plug right into your repository. Actions let you run non-standard tasks to help you test, build, and push your work to your deployment tools.

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5 Ways to Use Google Bard Effectively

Aggregated on: 2023-10-04 23:46:56

Google Bard stands as a beacon of innovation in the realm of AI-powered tools, offering boundless possibilities for businesses and professionals alike. This article unveils five compelling ways to harness Google Bard effectively, delving into its practical applications that span across industries. From revolutionizing content creation to empowering legal professionals, financial advisors, and healthcare providers, Bard's prowess knows no bounds. Join us on this journey as we explore how Google Bard is reshaping workflows, enhancing decision-making, and driving success in the digital age. Understanding Google Bard Google Bard represents an AI-driven chatbot tool created by Google, employing natural language processing and machine learning to mimic human conversations. It operates on the foundation of the Pathways Language Model 2 (PaLM 2), a language model introduced in late 2022. Bard centers its design on search functionality, striving to enable more intuitive, conversational queries rather than relying solely on keywords. Its AI training focuses on generating responses that resemble natural conversations, aiming to provide context alongside answers. Businesses and developers can seamlessly integrate Bard into websites, messaging platforms, or applications to deliver lifelike and coherent responses to user inquiries.

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Building Lambda Functions With Node.JS

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Building Efficient Lambda Functions with Node.js: Unleashing the Power of Serverless Magic In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing, serverless architecture has emerged as a transformative paradigm, enabling developers to focus on code without the burden of managing infrastructure. At the heart of this revolution are AWS Lambda functions, lightweight, event-driven compute units that execute code in response to various triggers. In this article, we'll embark on a journey to master the art of building Lambda functions with the versatile programming language, Node.js.

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10 Ways to Optimize Your Azure Cost

Aggregated on: 2023-10-04 22:31:56

In modern times, building and publishing an application has become very easy with Cloud-based deployment. Users don’t need to worry about infrastructure-related challenges like availability, reliability, scalability, etc. The cloud providers are responsible for keeping the deployment flow simple and intact. Providing many advantages and coherence, the high cost incurred for such benefits is the downside. If the resources created in the Cloud are not adequately audited or kept track of, it will quickly bring up the cost to double or triple the allocated budget. Some cases even drained a year’s tech budget in a month. This article will help you understand some of the Azure Cost Optimization best practices.

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Build an AI Chat Bot for Your Data Using OPENAI, Pinecone, Airbyte and Langchain

Aggregated on: 2023-10-04 22:01:56

Airbyte's newly introduced vector database destination makes this even easier as it removes the need to orchestrate chunking and embedding manually - instead, the sources can be directly connected to the vector database through an Airbyte connection. This tutorial walks you through a real-world use case of how to leverage vector databases and LLMs to make sense of your unstructured data. By the end of this, you will:

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Firing Database Actions: A Guide To Using SQL Triggers With DbVisualizer

Aggregated on: 2023-10-04 19:16:56

Triggers are database objects that perform a predefined action on given tables whenever users modify data in a database. They are useful because they guarantee if a modification to the database was successful or not. If it is successful, then the trigger action will be executed. Use Cases for Triggers Triggers are used for a variety of use cases, such as: 

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Ansible by Example

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In my previous posting, I explained how to run Ansible scripts using a Linux virtual machine on Windows Hyper-V. This article aims to ease novices into Ansible IAC at the hand of an example. The example being booting one's own out-of-cloud Kubernetes cluster. As such, the intricacies of the steps required to boot a local k8s cluster are beyond the scope of this article. The steps can, however, be studied at the GitHub repo, where the Ansible scripts are checked in.  The scripts were tested on Ubuntu20, running virtually on Windows Hyper-V. Network connectivity was established via an external virtual network switch on an ethernet adaptor shared between virtual machines but not with Windows. Dynamic memory was switched off from the Hyper-V UI. An SSH service daemon was pre-installed to allow Ansible a tty terminal to run commands from. 

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Future-Proofing Data Architecture for Better Data Quality

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This is an article from DZone's 2023 Data Pipelines Trend Report.For more: Read the Report Data quality is an undetachable part of data engineering. Because any data insight can only be as good as its input data, building robust and resilient data systems that consistently deliver high-quality data is the data engineering team's holiest responsibility. Achieving and maintaining adequate data quality is no easy task. It requires data engineers to design data systems with data quality in mind. In the hybrid world of data at rest and data in motion, engineering data quality could be significantly different for batch and event streaming systems.

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The Complete Guide To Migrating to Amazon Aurora

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Are you considering a database migration to Amazon Aurora? This comprehensive guide acts as your roadmap. It provides insights into the key features of Amazon Aurora, guides you through the planning and execution of the migration process, and highlights considerations for after the migration.  This guide offers the necessary knowledge for a seamless transition, allowing you to harness the full potential of Amazon Aurora for your business. Let’s dive in!

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Time-Series Forecasting With Recurrent Neural Networks

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Time-series forecasting is essential in various domains, such as finance, healthcare, and logistics. Traditional statistical methods like ARIMA and exponential smoothing have served us well but have limitations in capturing complex non-linear relationships in data. This is where Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) offer an edge, providing a powerful tool for modeling complex time-dependent phenomena. This article aims to be a comprehensive guide to time-series forecasting using RNNs. Offering a robust tool for modeling intricate time-dependent phenomena, this guide provides a detailed overview of time-series forecasting using RNNs, covering everything from setting up your environment to building and evaluating an RNN model.

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Elevating Web Design: The Art and Science of CSS Nesting and the Cascade

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Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) are the stylistic heartbeat of the web, allowing developers to orchestrate visually stunning and user-friendly interfaces. The elegance and functionality of web applications are largely influenced by two core principles of CSS—nesting and the cascade. This article endeavors to shed light on these principles, elucidating their nuances, benefits, and implementation strategies, enriched with practical examples and concrete illustrations. Delving Into CSS Nesting Definition of CSS Nesting CSS Nesting is a technique where CSS selectors are placed inside the scope of other selectors, reflecting the hierarchical structure of HTML elements and aiding in organizing and structuring the stylesheet more logically and clearly.

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Cost Efficiency in Azure Synapse Dedicated SQL Pools

Aggregated on: 2023-10-04 17:16:56

Azure Synapse Dedicated SQL Pools, formerly known as SQL Data Warehouses, provide robust data warehousing and analytics capabilities. While these resources offer immense power and scalability, managing costs efficiently is vital. In this article, we'll explore cost-saving strategies, including pausing and resuming your dedicated SQL pool, and provide detailed PowerShell and Python scripts for automation.  Different ways of implementing

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Eclipse Store: Up and Running

Aggregated on: 2023-10-04 16:46:56

What Is Eclipse Store? First, I would like to briefly explain what Eclipse Store actually is. Simply put, this is a mechanism for storing Java object trees. This initially sounds very theoretical, but it is much simpler than you might think. When I started developing Java applications in 1996, I dreamed of being able to easily store the objects I created in my application. I found the assumption that serialization could be used to write everything to the hard drive as a byte stream very good. Unfortunately, the reality looked different or still looks different today. You were quickly confronted with various technologies, all with their own characteristics. I still remember very clearly the first steps in which the application's data had to be persisted via a JDBC interface. Who doesn't know the JDBC-ODBC interface from back then? A typical application now had JDBC connections, mapping layers that implement everything in SQL, and, of course, caches in various places so that the application's responsiveness remained tolerable for the user. It's not easy when dealing with a more complex data model.

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Prime React UI Component Dock With Menu Item

Aggregated on: 2023-10-04 16:46:56

PRIMEREACT UI framework that has Over 80 React UI Components with top-notch quality to help you implement all your UI requirements in style. Dock is a navigation component consisting of menu items.

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The Dark Side of Artificial Intelligence

Aggregated on: 2023-10-04 16:46:56

As a technician, I am quite quickly fascinated by all sorts of things that somehow blink and beep, no matter how useless they may be. Electronic gadgets attract me like moths to the light. For a while now, a new generation of toys has been available to the masses — artificial intelligence applications, more precisely, artificial neural networks. The freely available applications are already doing remarkable things, and it is only the beginning of what could be possible in the future. Many people have not yet realized the scope of AI-based applications. This is not surprising because what is happening in the AI sector will change our lives forever. We can rightly say that we are living in a time that is making history. It will be up to us to decide whether the coming changes will be good or whether they will turn out to be a dystopia. When I chose artificial intelligence as a specialization in my studies many years ago, the time was still characterized by so-called expert systems. These rule-based systems were highly specialized for their domain and were designed for corresponding experts. The system was supposed to support the expert in making decisions. Meanwhile, we also have the necessary hardware to create much more general systems. If we consider applications like ChatGPT, they are based on neural networks, which allows a very high flexibility in usage. The disadvantage, however, is that we, as developers, can hardly understand what output a neural network produces for any given input. This is a circumstance that makes most programmers I know rather take a negative attitude because they are no longer masters of the algorithm and can only act on the principle of trial and error.

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Not a Single Trace

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Your team celebrates a success story where a trace identified a pesky latency issue in your application's authentication service. A fix was swiftly implemented, and we all celebrated a quick win in the next team meeting. But the celebrations are short-lived. Just days later, user complaints surged about a related payment gateway timeout. It turns out that the fix we made did improve performance at one point but created a situation in which key information was never cached. Other parts of the software react badly to the fix, and we need to revert the whole thing. While the initial trace provided valuable insights into the authentication service, it didn’t explain why the system was built in this way. Relying solely on a single trace has given us a partial view of a broader problem.

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Replicate Postgres Data to Kafka

Aggregated on: 2023-10-04 15:16:56

Data engineers are tasked to move data from a source system to a destination system. For data to move between different systems, there should be a data integration tool that can effectively communicate with both the source and destination systems and ensure data is transferred between these systems.  For small-scale projects where large volumes of data are not being processed, the communication between these systems can be through a network protocol like TCP or IP. For large-scale projects where the processing of huge volumes of data and scalability is paramount, communication can be through a message broker. 

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Observability Pillars: Exploring Logs, Metrics and Traces

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The ability to measure the internal states of a system by examining its outputs is called Observability. A system becomes 'observable' when it is possible to estimate the current state using only information from outputs, namely sensor data. You can use the data from Observability to identify and troubleshoot problems, optimize performance, and improve security. In the next few sections, we'll take a closer look at the three pillars of Observability: Metrics, Logs, and Traces.

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Exploring MongoDB Data Structure With DbVisualizer's Nested Tree-Table View

Aggregated on: 2023-10-04 14:46:56

Welcome to the world of MongoDB data structure exploration with DbVisualizer's nested tree-table view! Understanding MongoDB's data structures is essential for database developers eager to expand their skills and harness the power of this popular NoSQL database. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through exploring MongoDB's data structure using DbVisualizer's nested tree-table view. MongoDB offers a unique and flexible data structure, and DbVisualizer provides a cool feature that makes visualizing and navigating this unique data structure.

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Mastering Efficiency and Optimality: Exploring Dijkstra's Algorithm

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In the realm of computer science and graph theory, algorithms play a vital role in solving complex problems efficiently. One such algorithm that stands out is Dijkstra’s Algorithm. Developed by Dutch computer scientist Edsger W. Dijkstra in 1956, this algorithm has become a cornerstone in the field of pathfinding and network optimization. With its ability to find the shortest path between two nodes in a graph, Dijkstra’s Algorithm has proved invaluable in various applications, from navigation systems to computer networks. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of Dijkstra’s Algorithm, its underlying principles, and real-world implementations.

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Data Observability: Better Insights Through Reliable Data Practices

Aggregated on: 2023-10-04 03:31:56

This is an article from DZone's 2023 Data Pipelines Trend Report.For more: Read the Report Organizations today rely on data to make decisions, innovate, and stay competitive. That data must be reliable and trustworthy to be useful. Many organizations are adopting a data observability culture that safeguards their data accuracy and health throughout its lifecycle. This culture involves putting in motion a series of practices that enable you and your organization to proactively identify and address issues, prevent potential disruptions, and optimize their data ecosystems. When you embrace data observability, you protect your valuable data assets and maximize their effectiveness.

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Eclipse JNoSQL 1.0.2: Empowering Java With NoSQL Database Flexibility

Aggregated on: 2023-10-03 22:16:56

In modern software development, the intersection of Java and NoSQL databases represents a dynamic frontier where innovation thrives. Renowned for its reliability and versatility, Java continues to be a pillar of the programming world, powering various applications, from enterprise systems to Android mobile apps. Simultaneously, the surge in data generation and the need for flexible data storage solutions have led to the emergence of NoSQL databases as a critical technology. NoSQL databases provide a compelling alternative to traditional relational databases by offering scalability, adaptability, and performance that align perfectly with the demands of today’s data-centric applications. They excel in handling unstructured or semi-structured data, making them an ideal choice for various use cases, including content management systems, real-time analytics, and IoT applications.

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HIPAA Compliance Testing In Software: Building Healthcare Software With Confidence

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HIPAA has governed the healthcare software market for almost three decades. But, as ubiquitous as it is, not every healthcare organization is either willing to make sure their application is compliant with HIPAA or has the skills and resources to develop HIPAA-compliant software. As a result, over 231 million US citizens have become victims of healthcare data breaches over the years. In many cases, companies lose money in settlements due to failing to comply with HIPAA regulations, and in 100% of the cases, companies end up sacrificing their reputation among patients and partners. One of the most effective ways to ensure compliance with HIPAA requirements and subsequent safety of patient data is through HIPAA compliance software testing, and that’s what we’ll talk about today.

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Hyper-Realistic Text-to-Speech: Comparing Tortoise and Bark for Voice Synthesis

Aggregated on: 2023-10-03 20:31:56

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Data Anonymization in Test Data Management

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The potential for data analytics to unlock economic opportunities is immense; however, as this potential expands, it also gives rise to new privacy challenges. Data anonymization is a crucial technique in this landscape, ensuring that sensitive information is removed or concealed. This results in anonymous data that can be used without risk of data breaches or authorization requirements.  The implications of a data breach, as discovered by an IBM study, reveal a significant temporal distribution of financial impacts, making data anonymization a critical consideration.

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PromCon EU 2023: Observability Recap in Berlin

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As previously mentioned, last week I was on-site at the PromCon EU 2023 event for two days in Berlin, Germany. This is a community-organized event focused on the technology and implementations around the open-source Prometheus project, including, for example, PromQL and PromLens.

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Empowering Real-World Solutions the Synergy of AI and .NET

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In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the fusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the .NET framework has paved the way for groundbreaking innovations. This dynamic duo offers a robust platform for developers to create intelligent applications that can analyze, learn, and adapt. In this article, we will explore the integration of AI with .NET and delve into a real-world use case that exemplifies the power of this combination. The Marriage of AI and .NET Why .NET for AI? The .NET framework, developed by Microsoft, has long been a preferred choice for building scalable and reliable applications. Its versatility, cross-platform compatibility, and extensive class libraries make it an ideal environment for AI development. With the advent of .NET Core and the subsequent evolution into .NET 5 and .NET 6, developers can seamlessly integrate AI capabilities into their applications, unleashing the full potential of intelligent systems.

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Types of Edge ML and Enterprise Use Cases

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In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), one of the most exciting advancements is the integration of Edge Machine Learning (Edge ML). This revolutionary technology empowers devices to perform AI-driven tasks locally, on the edge, rather than relying solely on centralized cloud servers. In this blog, we'll explore the world of Machine Learning at the Edge, its significance, and enterprise edge computing use cases. So, fasten your seatbelts as we delve into the future of AI at the edge! What Is Edge Machine Learning? Edge ML is the practice of deploying machine learning algorithms on edge devices, such as smartphones, IoT devices, and embedded systems. Unlike traditional cloud-based AI, which relies on centralized data centers, Edge ML processes data locally, directly on the device where it's generated.

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The Art of Protecting Secrets: Eight Essential Concepts for SecOps Practitioners

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Secrets, secrets, … and more secrets! You probably know that in an ever-expanding world of digital services, secrets are sprawling faster than ever. As security practitioners, we are expected to manage this ever-growing list of sensitive tokens, keys, and certificates with the same fluidity and with the same security guarantees, no matter the scale of operations. Who Takes What? The problem is that secrets management is still a major challenge for organizations, as highlighted by our recent State of Secrets in AppSec study, where 75% of respondents reported having experienced a past leak and less than half (48.1%) were completely confident in their capacity to prevent future leaks.

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Depth First Search (DFS) Algorithm: Exploring the Depths of Graph Traversal

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Different algorithms play a crucial role in resolving complex problems in the vast field of computer science and graph theory. The Depth First Search (DFS) is one such algorithm that has endured the test of time. DFS is a strong and beautiful traversal algorithm with a wide range of uses in various fields. It is a necessary tool for both scholarly research and practical applications due to its capacity to methodically explore the deepest levels of a graph, revealing hidden paths and analyzing structures. In this article, we will delve into the inner workings of the Depth First Search algorithm, exploring its mechanics, applications, and variants while highlighting its strengths and limitations.

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Real-Time Analytics

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This is an article from DZone's 2023 Data Pipelines Trend Report.For more: Read the Report We live in an era of rapid data generation from countless sources, including sensors, databases, cloud, devices, and more. To keep up, we require real-time analytics (RTA), which provides the immediacy that every user of data today expects and is based on stream processing. Stream processing is used to query a continuous stream of data and immediately process events in that stream. Ideally, your stream is processing events in subseconds as they occur. 

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Announcing DZone Core 2.0!

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DZone is all about our contributors. Everyone who publishes an article here helps to make DZone the go-to resource for developers all over the world. And we’re always working to make contributing with us an even better and more rewarding experience.  As part of that, today we’re announcing the next version of our Core program! 

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The Evolution of Data Pipelines

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This is an article from DZone's 2023 Data Pipelines Trend Report.For more: Read the Report Originally, the term "data pipeline" was focused primarily on the movement of data from one point to another, like a technical mechanism to ensure data flows from transactional databases to destinations such as data warehouses or to aggregate this data for analysis. Fast forward to the present day, data pipelines are no longer seen as IT operations but as a core component of a business's transformation model. 

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Mastering Git

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Git is a distributed revision control system. We learned in Understanding Git - DZone that Git stores different objects - commits, blobs, trees, and tags,  in its repository, i.e., inside the .git folder. The repository is just one of the four areas that Git uses to store objects. In this article, we'll explain the four areas in Git, we'll delve deeper into each of these areas, uncovering their significance in facilitating tracking changes made to files, maintaining a history of revisions, and collaboration among developers. Understanding these areas empowers you to harness Git's capabilities to the fullest.  The Four Areas Git stores objects in four areas illustrated below. These four areas represent the flow of changes in a typical Git workflow.  

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Building a DevOps Culture Layer by Layer

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DevOps is a game-changing approach to software development. It combines agility, speed, and quality to revolutionize how we create and deploy software.  By breaking down barriers between development and operations, DevOps fosters collaboration and enables faster and more reliable software releases. But it's important to remember that DevOps is not just about tools and methods — it's a cultural shift that brings teams together for success.

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Leveraging Weka Library for Facebook Data Analysis

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Weka (Waikato Environment for Knowledge Analysis) is a popular suite of machine learning software written in Java, developed at the University of Waikato, New Zealand. It is an open-source library that provides a collection of machine-learning algorithms for data mining tasks. In this article, we will explore how to use the Weka library to analyze Facebook data to gain insights into user behavior and preferences. We will walk through a real-world use case and provide code examples to help you get started with Weka. Use Case: Analyzing Facebook User Likes and Interests In this use case, we will analyze a dataset containing information about Facebook users, their likes, and interests. Our goal is to identify patterns and trends in user behavior and preferences, which can be used for targeted advertising or improving user experience on the platform.

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Scalable Rate Limiting in Java With Code Examples: Managing Multiple Instances

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Rate limiting is an essential technique to control the number of requests a user can send to an application within a specific time frame. It helps protect applications from Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks, ensures fair usage of resources, and maintains the stability and performance of the system. In this article, we will discuss how to implement scalable rate limiting in Java using multiple instances, complete with code examples and Gradle-based development. Understanding Rate Limiting Rate limiting works by setting a limit on the number of requests a user can make within a specific time window. When the limit is reached, the user receives an error message or is temporarily blocked from making further requests. There are several algorithms for implementing rate limiting, such as the Token Bucket and Leaky Bucket algorithms.

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Migrating From ClickHouse to Apache Doris: What Happened?

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Migrating from one OLAP database to another is huge. Even if you're unhappy with your current data tool and have found some promising candidates, you might still hesitate to do the big surgery on your data architecture because you're uncertain about how things are going to work. So you need experience shared by someone who has walked the path.  Luckily, a user of Apache Doris has written down their migration process from ClickHouse to Doris, including why they need the change, what needs to be taken care of, and how they compare the performance of the two databases in their environment. 

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6 Proven Kubernetes Deployment Best Practices for Your Projects

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Kubernetes enables orchestration for deploying, scaling, and managing containerized applications. However, it can be challenging to manage Kubernetes clusters effectively without proper deployment practices. Kubernetes operates on a distributed architecture involving multiple interconnected components such as the control plane, worker nodes, networking, storage, and more. Configuring and managing this infrastructure can be complex, especially for organizations with limited experience managing large-scale systems. 

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Exploring Leading Software Development Methodologies

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Software development methodologies are essential for creating efficient and successful projects. With so numerous distinct methodologies to select from, it can be overwhelming to differentiate which one is the best fit for your crew and project. In this blog post, we will investigate and discuss the top software development methodologies that have been verified to be adequate in varied strategies.  As reported in 2022, 47% of businesses trust software development methodologies. Whether you are a seasoned originator or just commencing out in the field, understanding these methodologies will help you simplify your expansion process and deliver high-quality software on time and within budget.

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The Science Behind Emotion AI: Algorithms and Data Analysis

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been revolutionizing countless sectors, from finance to healthcare. One particularly intriguing branch of AI that has emerged is "Emotion AI." Also known as "affective computing," Emotion AI aims to detect, interpret, simulate, and respond to human emotions. But how does it achieve this remarkable feat? Let's delve into the science behind Emotion AI: its algorithms and data analysis methods. 1. Understanding Emotion AI Before diving into the mechanics, it's essential to understand the goals of Emotion AI. By recognizing human emotions, AI systems can better adapt their responses, making interactions more personal and human-like. This can have applications in areas such as marketing (to gauge consumer reactions), healthcare (to monitor patient mental well-being), and entertainment (for more interactive gaming experiences).

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Navigating Azure Project Management: A Deep Dive Into Efficient Operations and Deployment

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In today’s digital landscape, cloud computing platforms have become essential for businesses seeking scalable, reliable, and secure solutions. Microsoft Azure, a leading cloud provider, offers a wide range of services and resources to meet the diverse needs of organizations. In this blog post, we will delve into Azure project management, highlighting the significant tasks carried out to ensure efficient operations and successful deployment during your software product development journey.

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Similarity Search for Embedding: A Game Changer in Data Analysis

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Since OpenAI's meteoric rise to the forefront of innovation, a number of technology heavyweights - including AWS, Google, IBM, Microsoft, Databricks, Meta or Oracle, to name but a few, have integrated their own approach to generative AI into their research and development programs.  This is how Oracle announced at its annual CloudWorld conference that the company is adding generative AI capabilities to its Cloud data analysis service.

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Minimum Viable Library Part 3: Agile Leadership Edition

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The Minimum Viable Library for Agile Leaders A new edition of the Minimum Viable Library on Agile Leadership is available! Explore a series of carefully curated collections of essential books, newsletters, podcasts, and tools to elevate your agile expertise.  Read on and learn how the recommendations for Agile leaders cover a wide range of topics, from the importance of self-managing teams and trust-based environments to the crucial roles of accountability and resilience. While “servant leadership” as a term may be fading, its principles of empowerment and collaboration endure. Stories of transformation in traditional settings underscore the value of decentralized leadership and quick communication.

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Best Practices for Developing Complex Form-Based Apps With React Hook Form and TypeScript Support

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Previously, I delved into the realm of integrating React Hook Form with Redux, exploring ways to harness the power of these two essential tools for building dynamic forms in React applications. However, my journey didn't end there. In the process of working on that project, I found myself immersed in the intricacies of developing complex form-based applications. This deep dive into form development unveiled a wealth of repeating patterns, invaluable best practices, and insights that significantly influenced my approach to coding, decision-making, and architectural design—especially when tackling large-scale form-based applications. In this follow-up exploration, I'm excited to share the culmination of my experiences and discoveries. We'll dive into a set of best practices that have proven to be invaluable when dealing with the challenges of developing extensive form-based apps using React Hook Form, and we'll emphasize the added benefits of incorporating TypeScript for enhanced type safety and developer productivity. Whether you're embarking on a new form-based project or looking to optimize an existing one, these practices will undoubtedly pave the way for more efficient development and a smoother user experience. So, let's journey into the world of form-based app development and explore the best practices that can transform your approach and outcomes.

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Liquid Clustering With Databricks Delta Lake

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Databricks unveiled Liquid Clustering at this year's Data + AI Summit, a new approach aimed at improving both read and write performance through a dynamic data layout. Recap: Partitioning and Z-Ordering Both partitioning and z-ordering rely on data layout to perform data processing optimizations. They are complementary since they operate on different levels and apply to different types of columns. 

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A Guide To Multithreading in SQL

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Are you tired of staring at your screen, waiting for your SQL queries to finish running? Delayed query time is a common problem among database administrators and developers, but it doesn't have to be that way. Optimizing performance is crucial to the smooth functioning of any application, and multithreading can be a game-changer. Imagine being able to speed up your database performance in a snap. One powerful tool at your disposal is multithreading, which allows our database to execute multiple tasks concurrently and can significantly improve the speed and efficiency of our database. In this article, we'll dive deep into the world of multithreading in SQL, exploring various ways to implement it and the benefits it brings. We'll guide you through implementing and optimizing multithreading. We will provide you with a couple of examples and code snippets. For the more advanced users, we'll cover hot topics such as synchronization, parallel processing, and multithreaded transactions.

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AI-Driven Microservice Automation

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I have been using a new open-source platform, API Logic Server (an open-source project on GitHub) to deliver API microservices for a client. I wanted to build a complete mobile banking API from start to finish based on the old TPC benchmark.  This includes declarative business logic (a.k.a. spreadsheet-like rules), security, react-admin UI, and an Open API (Swagger) documentation. API Logic Server (ALS) creates executable projects that you can extend in your IDE.   It is an open-source Python platform based on SQLAlchemy 2.0, Flask, safrs-JSON API, react-admin, and LogicBank (a declarative spreadsheet-like rules engine).  

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Preventing SQL Injection Attacks With DbVisualizer

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SQL injection attacks are a major threat to database security, and they can result in data breaches, loss of sensitive information, or even complete system compromise. As a database administrator or developer, it's essential to understand the risks associated with SQL injection attacks and take steps to prevent them. In this tutorial, we will explore SQL injection attacks, their impact on database security, and how to prevent them using DbVisualizer. We will cover various prevention techniques, including input validation, parameterized queries, and the use of prepared statements. Additionally, we will demonstrate how to use DbVisualizer to test for SQL injection vulnerabilities and monitor for suspicious activity.

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