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How to Use Lambda Functions in Python

Lambda functions in Python are a powerful way to create small, anonymous functions on the fly. These functions are typically used for short, simple operations where the overhead of a full function definition would be unnecessary. While traditional functions are defined using the def keyword, Lambda functions are defined using the lambda keyword and are directly integrated into lines of code. In particular, they are often used as arguments for built-in functions.

Intro to Service Catalog | Kong Konnect

In this video, Miko Bautista, Staff Product Manager at Kong, introduces the Kong Konnect Service Catalog, your ultimate system of record for managing and discovering all the services and APIs running in your infrastructure. The Kong Konnect Service Catalog helps platform teams gain comprehensive visibility into their entire service ecosystem, whether APIs are powered by Kong Gateway or external systems like AWS API Gateway, Kubernetes, or serverless architectures.

Insomnia 10.1 Adds New Collection Runner CLI, In-App Invites, and More

As a follow-up to our recent Kong Insomnia v10 release that shipped with an unlimited and free Collection Runner and one week after announcing our official SCIM support for automated user provisioning, we're now excited to announce Insomnia v10.1. This release ships with the general availability of the CLI to use the Collection Runner with CI/CD automation, a new in-app invite wizard that simplifies working with collaborators, and many other improvements.

A friendly introduction to PHP testing

In the last few years, there has been a lot of movement around new and exciting PHP testing tools. While this is great news, stepping back a little and understanding the underlying concepts before jumping in is vital to writing great PHP tests. When we talk about testing tools and methodologies, we're referring to automated testing tools. Writing code that tests your PHP apps is a great way to build confidence that your application will behave as you expect.

gRPC vs. REST: Key Similarities and Differences

If you’re at all familiar with APIs, you know that REST APIs are the main API used, particularly when it comes to microservices and their applications. gRPC is a high-performance, binary, and strongly-typed protocol using HTTP/2, while REST is a simpler, text-based, and stateless protocol using HTTP with JSON/XML.

Accelerate End-to-End RAG Development in Snowflake with New SQL Functions for Document Preprocessing

As organizations increasingly seek to enhance decision-making and drive operational efficiencies by making knowledge in documents accessible via conversational applications, a RAG-based application framework has quickly become the most efficient and scalable approach. As RAG-based application development continues to grow, the solutions to process and manage the documents that power these applications need to evolve with scalability and efficiency in mind. Until now, document preparation (e.g.

Replication in Apache Kafka Explained | Monitoring & Troubleshooting Data Streaming Applications

Learn how replication works in Apache Kafka. Deep dive into its critical aspects, including: Whether you're a systems architect, developer, or just curious about Kafka, this video provides valuable insights and hands-on examples. Don't forget to check out our GitHub repo to get all of the code used in the demo, and to contribute your own enhancements.

Testing Decisions Impact Customer Loyalty

Your testing choices impact customer relationships. @Marcus Merrel shares a story about a teammate being unable to pay a simple bridge toll online—Safari, Chrome, incognito mode, nothing worked. No chat support, no phone number. His only option? Wait for a collection letter to arrive in the mail. That’s so frustrating. But what stands out most is the bigger question: Are your users forced to stay because they have no choice, or are you actively earning their loyalty by providing a seamless, supportive experience?

A $200,000 Black Friday Mistake You Can Avoid

Your partners can make or break critical moments. @Marcus Merrell shares a story about a Black Friday mishap that cost $200,000 due to a partner’s system failure. Customers faced errors with no clear alternatives, leaving them frustrated and the business scrambling. It raises an important question: Are you prepared for when things go wrong, or are you leaving your users stranded without options? It’s not just about the tech—it’s about how you build trust and ensure your users feel supported, no matter what.

Streamlining APIOps: Automate API Management with Terraform

Discover how the new Terraform provider for Kong Konnect empowers platform teams to automate the deployment of a feature-rich API platform. In this webinar, we’ll walk through a real-world scenario, showing how a fictional organization sets up a federated API platform on Kong Konnect and automates its provisioning process using Terraform. Join us to learn best practices and unleash the full potential of APIOps automation with Kong Konnect and Terraform.