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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.

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.

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.

How to Migrate from Legacy Databases to MS SQL Server

Legacy databases often come with numerous challenges, such as limited scalability, outdated security measures, and compatibility issues with modern applications. These constraints can hinder business agility and increase maintenance costs. Modernizing your database infrastructure is crucial for leveraging advanced features, enhancing security, and ensuring seamless integration with contemporary software.

Deploy and Manage Cloud Apps from VS Code with the Choreo Extension

The Choreo extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) enables developers to manage cloud applications without leaving VS Code. This seamless integration enhances the overall development workflow, offering everything from component creation to monitoring. With the release of version 2.0, the Choreo extension is now better aligned with typical development workflows and offers an experience that's more familiar to users of the Choreo console.

How to Perform a Delta Analysis with Helix QAC

Helix QAC allows you to use qacli and project Baselines in the Validate platform to view delta analysis results from merge requests, pull requests, or feature branch commits in CI/CD pipelines. Watch this short demo to see how easy it is to do a delta analysis with Helix QAC, which can be implemented into your continuous integration system.

The Load on Developers Is Increasing

Pushing your code to production without testing? You might want to think twice. In this episode, Bobby Dorlus, founder and CEO of #TheTechHustle, shares the importance of test automation, site reliability engineering, and his advocacy of diversity within the industry. Tune in as Jason and Bobby analyze the stats and real-life debacles that happen when testing gets skipped, as well as those who should be responsible for testing. Spoiler alert—it’s not just the developers.

Top API Versioning Strategies for Seamless Integration

API versioning is key to updating your API without breaking clients’ integrations. It ensures smooth transitions and maintains compatibility. This guide explains the best strategies and practices for effective API versioning. API versioning is not just about the technicalities of managing different versions; it also involves a strategic approach to communication, documentation, and support.