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Streamlining Cloud Native App Development in Kubernetes #WordsUnplugged

As Kubernetes adoption grows, effective API management within this ecosystem becomes crucial. The Gateway API specification is a promising solution, addressing the challenges of integrating API management into Kubernetes' declarative, GitOps-driven environment. Although the initial response to the specification has been positive, its full impact and adoption are still unfolding. Vendors must balance the desire for interoperability with the need to differentiate their offerings, navigating complex market dynamics.

What's Coming in Ruby on Rails 7.2: Database Features in Active Record

Ruby on Rails is currently in major version 7.1 and rolling towards Rails 8, the next comprehensive new release. Before Rails 8, though, there’s a significant version that will help bridge the gap: Ruby on Rails 7.2. In this post, we’ll dive into several noteworthy changes in Ruby on Rails 7.2, focusing on the support for database changes in Active Record. You'll come away with hands-on opportunities to work with these features. Let's get started!

Perforce Helix Core Platform for Digital Creation: Helix Core, Helix DAM, and Helix Plan

Helix Core is at the center of development across industries, from gaming and VFX to semiconductor and automotive. Your team might know Helix Core as the enterprise-grade version control system trusted by Fortune 500 companies and award-winning studios, but it goes beyond versioning. Helix Core is a platform that offers an integrated suite of tools for studios and teams who need it all: a way to plan their workflows, manage and review their assets, and bring their visions to life at any scale.

Meta's Llama 3.1 405B Now Available for Enterprise App Development in Snowflake Cortex AI

Today, Snowflake is excited to announce that the Llama 3.1 collection of multilingual large language models (LLMs) are now available in Snowflake Cortex AI, providing enterprises with secure, serverless access to Meta’s most advanced open source model. Snowflake offers the largest context window of any vendor, at 128k, for the Llama 3.1 collection of models.

Special Episode: Data lakes drive next-gen AI infrastructure | MotherDuck

Get ready to think differently about modern data architectures as we sit down with George Fraser, CEO of Fivetran, and Jordan Tagani, CEO of MotherDuck, to explore recent evolutions of data management. They discuss MotherDuck’s innovative new connector built with Fivetran’s Partner SDK, reveal why local data processing on modern laptops is disrupting cloud-based processing and share insights on deploying AI workloads on data lakes.

Enhancing Your Elixir Codebase with Gleam

Do you write Elixir but sometimes miss the benefits of type safety we have in other languages? If the answer is "yes", you may want to take a look at Gleam. It is a relatively young language that runs on top of the BEAM platform, which means it can be added as an enhancement to an Elixir codebase without you having to rewrite everything. In this article, we will add Gleam code to an Elixir project.

What is Istio Service Mesh?

As a developer working with microservices architectures, you may find yourself facing numerous challenges. Managing multiple services, each with its own potential points of failure, can be complex. Issues such as communication difficulties, security concerns, and lack of visibility are common in these environments. These challenges are not unique. As microservices architectures expand, they often introduce complexities that can be demanding for development teams to handle.

Syntax Errors in Python: A Complete Explanation

Python is renowned for its simplicity and readability, making it a favorite among both beginners and seasoned developers. However, even the most experienced programmers encounter syntax errors that can bring their code to a screeching halt. These pesky errors can be frustrating, but understanding their nature and how to resolve them is essential for any Python coder.

CrowdStrike Security Failure: A Security Testing Update

Having strong security testing services are crucial, as demonstrated by the recent incident involving top cybersecurity service CrowdStrike, which rocked the industry. A global outage hurting companies, airlines, and government institutions throughout the globe was caused by a defective upgrade to their Falcon Sensor software. This terrible episode serves as a clear warning of the possible repercussions when security updates, intended to protect systems, contain undetected flaws.