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Build a Data Access Layer with PostgreSQL and Node.js

The Data Access Layer (DAL) is the most critical part of any application. This is where the code integrates with an external source of truth like a database. In this take, we'll show you how to build a DAL that talks to Postgres via Node. Then we'll go into best practices like Clean Architecture and what this means in practical terms. Ready? Let’s go! First, a quick note about the code: The code will have modern niceties like TypeScript, unit tests, and will tackle potential scalability issues.

Testing and Launching Apps with Analytics: A 9-step Guide for Product Managers

Product Managers, especially those in start-ups, have no easy job to do: product tweaks, project management, QA, release notes, you name it. With such a dynamic and all-encompassing role, things can get tricky. So much so that, in a recent poll we conducted via LinkedIn, we found out that “Testing and Launch” is the second most problematic stage in the life of a digital product, according to almost 27% of product managers.

Why Kong is the world's most popular API gateway

APIs are at the backbone of every modern application that powers our day-to-day lives. As a matter of fact, API traffic today is at least 83% of the world’s global internet traffic , which underlines the importance of modern API infrastructure that can unlock innovation, agility, fast release cycles, IP reuse and more scalable teams. Most of this innovation is driven by technologies that are open source and platform-agnostic, like Kong Gateway.

Engage your site visitors with live updates using Ably, Next.js, Prisma, and PlanetScale

Not so long ago, email was considered revolutionary. Being able to send a message to someone on the other side of the world and receive a reply in a matter of minutes was a game-changer. Today, however, email is the slow-moving dinosaur of the Internet. Now, users expect instantaneous feedback from their online interactions and to communicate with people and machines instantly.

The Best Data Visualization Examples

Data visualization is the art of representing complex data sets in a visually appealing way. It can help your reader better understand what they're looking at, and it's an ideal way to make sense of large or confusing sets of data. For example, imagine reading a report about a study that involved tracking participants' sleep patterns for three months.

Get Certified! Announcing the Kong Certification Program

The joy and woe (sometimes) of working in technology is that we are forever learning. The software stack is ever-evolving, and so many of us in this industry have come to embrace a lifetime of learning. Here at Kong, we are truly passionate about learning and teaching through Kong education. It has been our goal for some time to give our customers, partners and community users the opportunity to demonstrate their skills through a certification and badging program.

5 Best Landing Page Builders for 2022

One-page websites with a specific goal are known as landing pages. You can use them to promote or sell a product or service, sign people up for your email list, or to target specific types of customers. Having more landing pages increases the number of leads; therefore, landing pages are a must if you want your business to flourish. However, it might be challenging, especially for new businesses.