The Looker API allows you to programmatically manage your Looker environment. Learn how to do it here!

There are good reasons for spreading workloads and applications across multiple clouds. Options include using a combination of public and on-premises cloud platforms, a strategy known as hybrid cloud—or using more than one public cloud provider, a strategy known as multi-cloud. What are those benefits? And what are some of the best strategies for achieving them? Let’s explore that.

Slowly but surely, HTTP/2 is becoming the favored protocol for transporting data files between clients and servers. While HTTP/1 used to be the only way of loading web applications, it’s now lagging behind, especially on the UX front. Since 2015, HTTP/2 APIs have taken the lead with lightning-fast server responses. In particular, they’re responsible for state changes and server responses without the need for browser reloads.

Databases are an important part of application development. They let you store data in a way that is easy to manage and manipulate. MySQL has been the standard for this for decades. The one drawback is that databases only store data. If you want to do something with that data, a MySQL REST API makes it possible. Here is what you need to know to use MySQL REST APIs in your projects.

APIs are a quick and easy way to create applications that can connect to other services. APIs provide an interface for developers, allowing them to leverage their programming skills in one language (Python) and use it with any service they want. Python is a popular choice for APIs because of the high level of abstraction available and its extensive library support.

Knowing how to execute an API strategy for your organization offers numerous benefits. As today’s business and technology worlds move to cloud-based environments, APIs play an essential role in creating a successful cloud-based infrastructure. Some companies, such as Stripe and Twilio, use great APIs to stand out from their competitors and generate higher revenues. You don’t necessarily need a lot of technical experience to execute an API strategy that delivers quality outcomes.

Many companies have embarked on microservices software projects in an effort to make modernize their suite of technology systems and reap the benefits that can come from deploying such an architecture. In the microservices model, applications are divided into a series of interconnected services based on operational capabilities. Each service supports a distinct set of functionality, effectively acting as a mini-application with its own operational logic, adapters, and even database schema.

Changing the technology an organization works with is a bit like taking up a new sport. Your initial excitement leads you to buy the most expensive equipment you can find, leaving you soon to realize that your new tools have created a steep learning curve. Transitioning out of monolithic applications to microservices is quite similar.