Developer productivity is ultimately a measure of the efficiency and effectiveness with which software developers produce high-quality code and complete projects. Where this becomes a bit more complicated is in the relationships between those efforts and the measurements that reflect them.

Engineering data management is a key skill for data analysts who handle complex datasets across engineering systems. This field involves processes for managing, organizing, and optimizing data generated by engineering teams, such as IoT device data, operational metrics, and manufacturing details.

In today's data-driven landscape, data analysts rely on powerful database management tools to organize, query, and extract insights from vast datasets. With a multitude of options, choosing the right tool can significantly impact efficiency and performance. Tools like MySQL Workbench, SQL Server Management Studio, and Google BigQuery provide robust platforms for relational data management, while options such as MongoDB Compass cater to unstructured data needs.

Realtors have long been seen as the "connectors" between property buyers and sellers. However, in 2024, this role is increasingly being taken over by real estate websites like Zillow. So, what does this shift mean for real estate companies, startups, and agents? The demand for real estate apps is on the rise. People now prioritize quick and convenient ways to buy, sell, or rent properties, with about 95% of homebuyers beginning their search online.

A year in at Confluent, Product Manager Surabhi Singh has learned a lot about data streaming—and even more about herself. In this fast-paced environment, Surabhi is highly motivated and committed to her work strategically planning, coordinating, and delivering product improvements for customers whose business operations depend on Confluent Platform.

Took me years to finally get a Roomba (those robot vacuums from iRobot that have been around since 2002). I was pretty skeptical about how well it would clean and how smart and autonomous it really was. My wife was on board on the benefits from the start, but I needed some convincing. After plenty of back-and-forth (and my wife’s persistence), we went for it. Honestly, the benefits weren’t obvious to me from the start.

We strive to improve clarity and user-friendliness, and have thus focused our efforts on several features that align with this objective. Our new Sidebar Menu, the Release Tracking Feature and an increased comparison range for Releases and Markers as well as the possibility to show error messages in notifications all fall into this category. Summary.

Rack is the foundation for every popular Ruby web framework in existence. It standardizes an interface between a Ruby application and a web server. This mechanism allows us to pair any Rack-compliant web server (such as Puma, Unicorn, or Falcon) with any Rack-compliant web framework (like Rails, Sinatra, Roda, or Hanami). Separating the concerns like this is immensely powerful and provides a lot of flexibility. It does, however, also come with limitations.

Forrester’s Global Retail E-Commerce Forecast, 2024 to 2028, predicts global online retail sales will rise from $4.4 trillion in 2023 to $6.8 trillion by 2028. Despite this increase, 76% of retail sales ($21.9 trillion) will remain offline by 2028. To remain competitive, retailers are enhancing their omnichannel strategies by seamlessly integrating online and offline experiences.