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What's new in PHP 8.4 in terms of performance, debugging and operations

The close of 2024 is near, and that also means a new version of PHP is about to be released: 8.4! There has already been some discussion regarding the latest features and modifications affecting developers, for example on either stitcher.io or php.watch. We wrote this post with a totally different angle, highlighting the performance, debugging, and operations-related changes in PHP 8.4 that are usually less publicized. Several of these changes were even contributed by Tideways.

Kong Raises $175M to Power the API World

No AI without APIs — as we say here at Kong. I’m excited to officially share our oversubscribed Kong Series E financing at a $2 billion valuation! We raised $175 million in both primary and secondary, led again by Tiger Global and co-led by new investor Balderton as well as new strong participation from long-only Teachers’ Venture Growth (the late-stage growth investment arm of Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan).

Why Your Chatbot Needs AI Testing Services and How to Do It Right

The introduction of ChatGPT and other AI chatbots is altering how businesses interact with their customers. By 2027, one-quarter of all firms are predicted to adopt them as their primary customer service channel, potentially saving 30% on support costs. However, one essential component is required for this efficiency: reliable AI testing services.

Announcing Build Cache Insights Beta

We're excited to announce the open beta of a new feature within Bitrise Insights: Bitrise Build Cache Insights. This enhancement expands on our existing Build, Test, and Git Insights, enabling you to monitor and optimize your remote Bitrise Build Cache performance if you're leveraging Bitrise Build Cache for Bazel or Gradle to speed up your builds and tests. Our mission is to empower you with actionable data, alerts, and customizable dashboards to get even more value from your Bitrise experience.

How to Leverage Your Website Analytics to Acquire New Customers? [Research Findings Based on 100+ Companies]

Tracking standard metrics isn’t enough – while many businesses monitor page views, bounce rates, and similar metrics, only a few are really taking advantage of these insights to acquire new customers. You should understand what’s bringing people in, what’s driving them away, and—most importantly—how to get them to stay and convert So, what metrics should you actually pay attention to? And how can you leverage those insights to consistently bring in new customers?

12 Best Marketing Automation Tools for 2025

Marketing is like the complex blood system of the body. It has too many branches spreading into each and every area of the body. Some are thin, some are thick – but all are equally important for healthy functioning. Automation can help you cut down some of the work in this system and focus on those bigger, fatter arteries that supply blood directly to the heart of the business. It can help you run multiple campaigns at once and stay ahead of the competition.

Navigating the AI Revolution as a Solution Provider

In the evolving business landscape, organizations are relentlessly seeking ways to improve productivity, gain deeper insights from data, personalize end-user experiences and automate repetitive processes. As a result, many of your customers are likely hoping that integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) will help them master these challenges effectively.

How to develop Fantasy Sports Mobile App like Dream11?

The fondness for Fantasy sports has grown immensely and revolutionized the virtual sports industry through technological advancements in mobile app development services. And, Fantasy Sports Apps like Dream 11 are no exception! According to a report by Straits Research, the global fantasy sports market size was valued at USD 24 billion in 2021 and is estimated to reach an expected value of USD 78.5 billion by 2030. That’s undoubtedly HUGE!