Introduced in 2023, SwiftData is the latest addition to the range of database framework options in Swift, Apple’s primary programming language for iOS. Built on top of Core Data, two levels above SQLite, it’s great for simplifying our persistent stores and it allows us to use declarative code, which is a really useful time-saver.

Just a couple decades ago, human resource departments didn’t look for data product managers. The job didn’t exist because organizations rarely needed professionals to oversee data products and the teams that build them. They might have employed data scientists, but they didn’t need people focused on management more than they focused on data.

This blog was developed and published in collaboration with our partner, Capgemini. Organizations must move away from outdated methods of SAP delivery as they transition to S/4HANA and the cloud environment. The old school SAP approaches are no longer adequate for today’s requirements. They stem from the time in the 1990s and early 2000s when the enterprise resource planning (ERP) estate remained somewhat stagnant.

When you ask customers what key features they want in a software system, you’ll receive many answers. Most of them will be specific technical features like viewing, order history, or the ability to easily save favorites. Yet when given a system that contains everything they asked for, the customers’ first responses are often along the lines of “It feels a little slow.” Nowhere is the impact of poor performance felt so keenly than in the retail application space.

Prior to 2022, a lot of the AI news centered on use cases like self-driving cars. Of course, use cases like these didn’t exactly apply to enterprise software. In 2023 ChatGPT showed the abilities of AI to mimic human language, but still, this only scratched the surface of AI applications for the modern enterprise. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What is AI capable of?” then consider the following examples: How many emails do you get per day?

Did you know that the average enterprise utilizes over 1,500 APIs to drive its digital operations? APIs play a pivotal role in today’s data-driven landscape. However, few know the impact API architecture has in enhancing API performance.

Everything you need to deploy high-performance serverless apps is available in Singapore: Singapore is our first Asia-Pacific region in GA, joining Washington, D.C. and Frankfurt, Germany, EU in the GA club with all our services available in these 3 regions. The new Eco instances are now available in Singapore and allow you to start for only $1.61/month, billed per second.

In this article, we’re diving deep into the nuts and bolts of creating a private API gateway. From the initial installation to securing your API with keys and roles, we’ll walk you through every step of the process. Whether you’re looking to connect to a Microsoft SQL Server database or any other popular database, DreamFactory makes it a breeze, automating the tedious parts and letting you focus on what matters most: your data.

Diving into the world of GitHub Actions can be like opening a treasure chest for your projects. Imagine having a magic wand that automates all the tedious bits of software development, from testing to deployment, all within GitHub’s cozy ecosystem. Let’s embark on this adventure together, shall we?

In the rapidly evolving landscape of API management, understanding the raw performance and reliability of your API gateway is not just an expectation — it's a necessity. At Kong, we're dedicated to ensuring our users have access to concrete, actionable data to guide their operational and development strategies.