Integrating and calling other APIs is an important step in the development process. APIs allow different systems to communicate and share data, enabling developers to build more dynamic and feature-rich applications. Whether it's accessing third-party services, aggregating data from multiple sources, or automating workflows, the ability to effectively integrate and call other APIs is a key component of a successful software strategy.

A well-known debate: tabs or spaces? Sure, we could set up a Google Form to collect this data, but where’s the fun in that? Let’s settle the debate, Kafka-style. We’ll use the new confluent-kafka-javascript client (not in general availability yet) to build an app that produces the current state of the vote counts to a Kafka topic and consumes from that same topic to surface them to a JavaScript frontend.

To maintain consistency and avoid challenges between different projects, you need to manage dependencies and isolate their project environments. Virtual environments solve this problem by allowing dependencies to be installed in isolated environments without affecting the Python installation system-wide. We'll compare venv, pyvenv, pyenv, virtualenv, virtualenvwrapper, and pipenv for creating isolated Python environments.

Xray, leader in software testing solutions, is pleased to announce its recent accolades in the 2024 Globee Awards. The company has been honored with a Silver Globee Award for Excellence in Customer Service and a Bronze Globee Award for Excellence in Team Customer Service. These awards highlight Xray's continued commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and support, reinforcing its leadership in the industry.

We’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of customers including global retailers, CRM vendors, sports franchises, creators, entertainers, and broadcasters - from HubSpot and SportsBet, to 17Live and InvitePeople - providing them with reliable, scalable and low-latency chat. Ably Pub/Sub is already a fantastic fit for a variety of chat use cases.

Over 66% of organizations still rely on legacy applications for their core operations, and more than 60% use them for customer-facing functions. This widespread dependence on outdated technology highlights the significant role legacy systems play in modern business environments. Despite their critical functions, these systems also lead to increased maintenance costs, security vulnerabilities, and limited scalability.

The efficiency and speed of trade settlements are critical to maintaining stability and trust in today’s fast-paced world of financial markets. The settlement periods for trade are becoming increasingly shorter due to continuous technological advancements. On May 28, 2024, this evolution took a significant leap forward when the settlement period for most U.S.

A sub-discipline of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) focuses on the development of algorithms to build systems capable of learning from, and making decisions based on, data. In iOS development, ML allows us to create applications that can identify patterns and make predictions, adapting a user’s experience by learning from their behaviour.

In the ever-evolving landscape of wealth management, technology plays a pivotal role in determining the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Wealth management firms, facing constant pressure to innovate and optimize, must continually evaluate their technological and business process landscapes for cost, time, and functionality efficiencies. This blog delves into providing a structured approach to address these needs and unlock significant value for wealth management firms.

Two of Europe’s leading enterprises reveal how the modern data stack is fueling their success.