Why Raft-native systems are the future of streaming data
While Apache Kafka is slowly introducing KRaft to simplify its approach to consistency, systems built on Raft show more promise for tomorrow’s hyper-gig workloads.
Shift left for SaaS: More DIY means happier users
Enabling SaaS users to perform admin tasks themselves using self-service portals or APIs not only reduces the stress on IT admins, but also improves the productivity and satisfaction of workers.
6 best practices to keep Kubernetes costs under control
Successfully managing Kubernetes infrastructure and management costs requires granular monitoring, shared visibility, and effective controls. Here’s how to get there.
Wasm: 5 things developers should be tracking
We know Wasm works well in the browser. Now it’s time to get excited about the possibilities for Wasm on the server side.
6 key features of SingleStore Kai for MongoDB
SingleStore Kai for MongoDB brings real-time analytics to JSON documents by translating MongoDB queries onto SQL statements that are executed on SingleStoreDB. No changes to schema, data, or queries required.
Update or migrate? Planning for MySQL 5.7 EOL
Come October 2023, MySQL 5.7 will no longer receive updates or security patches. It’s time to understand your options and plan for the path ahead.
Build a real-time AI pipeline with Pulsar Functions
With Pulsar Functions, you can apply Python functions to pub/sub messages in Apache Pulsar to make machine learning predictions in real time. Here’s how.
Happy 30th, FreeBSD! Why the FreeBSD open source project has endured
As FreeBSD marks three decades of success, we can thank open source freedom, a strong culture, a shared leadership model, modern development practices, and robust code that continues to evolve.
Bringing observability to the modern data stack
Acceldata Data Observability Platform gives enterprises visibility into the reliability, performance, and usage of data platforms, helping to ensure data quality while controlling costs.
AppMap: A map to reduce developer toil
Open-source AppMap brings runtime code analysis into the developer’s code editor, providing the feedback needed to address performance and security issues during development and reduce code rework.
Smart packaging with IoT goes beyond better tracking
Smarter boxes and a data-driven approach to product delivery create new opportunities for improving both products and customer engagement. Here’s how to seize them.
How to reduce your devops tool sprawl
After a decade of software development and operations teams embracing every ‘right tool for the job,’ it’s time to start tool consolidation efforts. Here’s where to start.
Sigstore: Roots of trust for software artifacts
Sigstore has become the default software signing method for everything from Kubernetes to NPM, Maven, and PyPi, verifying the integrity of more than a million open source packages.
Understand the 3 major approaches to data migration
Application-based, file-based, and block-based migration all have their own merits and use cases. Choosing the right solution starts with understanding their differences.
Solving the SBOM crisis with WebAssembly components
The Wasm component model addresses supply chain vulnerabilities by allowing the most up-to-date versions of imported libraries to be attached at runtime—enabling platforms to automate common application maintenance.
A practical guide to React Native authentication
Using React Native authentication to verify user identities is a relatively painless and straightforward process that not only protects your company’s data and your user’s privacy, but also improves the user experience.
Optimize Apache Kafka by understanding consumer groups
Getting the most out of any Apache Kafka event streaming deployment requires a thorough understanding of Kafka consumer groups. Here’s what you need to know.
How to get started with event-driven microservices
Event-driven microservices are an excellent way to deliver both historical and new data to all of the systems and teams that need it, but they come with additional overhead and management requirements. Start small.
Designing user management for machine-to-machine interactions
Machines are users, too, and you will have to treat them like users to ensure that the services they use are available, fast, scalable, and secure. Here’s how.
Build better Jetpack Compose apps with Sentry
Sentry’s out-of-the-box integration with Jetpack Compose allows you to quickly identify and resolve errors and performance issues in your Android applications. Here’s how to get started.
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