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May 18, 2022 18 May'22
Google Firebase speeds developer process with new features

The new Firebase additions may not excite developers, but they do add some much-needed functionality to the platform.
April 07, 2022 07 Apr'22
Atlassian product expansion raises fresh integration questions

Atlassian added analytics and new Atlas and Compass apps to orchestrate work among distributed teams, but some customers still seek deeper integrations between its cloud tools.
March 23, 2022 23 Mar'22
Nvidia unveils latest 3D sim tech for multiple industries

Nvidia has launched a cloud-based version of its Omniverse platform for 3D simulations. The company also unveiled an Omniverse computing system.
March 15, 2022 15 Mar'22
Golang generics spark excitement, anxiety in watershed release

Golang generics support is a landmark event in the language's evolution that some say could expand enterprise usage, while others are nervous about potential complexity.

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monolithic architecture

A monolithic architecture is the traditional unified model for the design of a software program. Continue Reading
Smoke testing vs. sanity testing explainer on key differences

While smoke and sanity testing are both techniques QA professionals use to quickly identify feature defects, they differ when it comes to scope, automation requirements and timing. Continue Reading
XML Schema Definition (XSD)

XML Schema Definition or XSD is a recommendation by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to describe and validate the structure and content of an XML document. Continue Reading

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A brief breakdown of declarative vs. imperative programming

While imperative programming is both an established and approachable method of coding, the declarative model is gaining appeal as demands for complex, flexible features increase. Continue Reading
Using the BFF pattern to keep UIs flexible and reliable

BFF is a simple design pattern that can help developers address UI-related challenges, such as problematic coupling, overfetching of data and inconsistent error handling. Continue Reading
web services

Web services are a type of internet software that use standardized messaging protocols and are made available from an application service provider's web server for use by a client or other web-based programs. Continue Reading

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The basics of working with declarative programming languages

While imperative programming is often a go-to, the declarative approach has proved useful in the face of demands for complex, feature-heavy business applications. Continue Reading
Micro apps vs. microservices: What developers should know

On the surface, the contrast between micro apps and microservices simply seems a matter of front-end vs. back-end concerns. But this isn't the only difference worth knowing. Continue Reading
Follow these 5 best practices for cloud-native app development

Cloud app developers can strategically create and maintain better applications if they know and follow best practices of cloud-native app development. Continue Reading

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Fight microservices complexity with low-code development

Software developers are in a constant battle with complexity. Microservices hold promise as ready-to-assemble app components, but low-code development might be a better approach. Continue Reading
4 tips to tackle common microservices testing problems

Flaky tests put code quality -- and development team morale -- at risk. Proliferating microservices stress out test environments, so use these techniques to keep everything running. Continue Reading
Achieve application state management in microservices designs

Discover the how-tos for managing state in microservices applications, and then evaluate prevalent front-end and back-end state management approaches. Continue Reading