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Dealing with CPU-bound Tasks in Node.js

Welcome to part two of our series on profiling and optimizing CPU-bound tasks in Node.js! In the first installment, we discussed the complexities of handling CPU-bound tasks in Node.js, shedding light on their impact on runtime performance and exploring various profiling techniques. Once you've used profiling to figure out where the bottleneck in your application is, the next step is to choose the right optimization strategy to obtain an acceptable level of performance for your use case.

Monitoring Cloudera DataFlow Deployments With Prometheus and Grafana

Cloudera DataFlow for the Public Cloud (CDF-PC) is a complete self-service streaming data capture and movement platform based on Apache NiFi. It allows developers to interactively design data flows in a drag and drop designer, which can be deployed as continuously running, auto-scaling flow deployments or event-driven serverless functions. CDF-PC comes with a monitoring dashboard out of the box for data flow health and performance monitoring.

Composite primary keys in Rails

Primary keys are vital in the design of a relational database. They are crucial in uniquely identifying records. For example, if you have a table of users, you will need to identify each record uniquely. This is where primary keys are used. Primary keys are usually single columns that auto-increment. There might be cases where you'll need a combination of column to serve as the primary key - this is where composite primary keys become helpful.

How to Create YouTube APIs with DreamFactory

DreamFactory specializes in REST API generation for any number of database types however an underrepresented benefit is the ability to mount and manage any third party API via a HTTP service connector. This gives you the ability to generate documentation and secure an existing API as if it were created natively within DreamFactory.

Top 4 Data + AI Predictions for Telecommunications in 2024

The sheer breadth of data that telecommunications providers collect day-to-day is a huge advantage for the industry. Yet, many providers have been slower to adapt to a data-driven, hyperconnected world even as their services — including streaming, mobile payments and applications such as video conferencing — have driven innovation in nearly every other industry. The speed with which generative AI will change how we work, live, communicate and entertain ourselves is nearly unfathomable.

Introducing Helix Core Cloud, Managed & Hosted Version Control by Perforce

Today is a big day for Perforce, as we get to officially announce Helix Core Cloud, a brand new managed and hosted version control offering for teams under 50 users. Over the years, my team and I have developed a number of different ways to help new users get started with our industry leading version control, Helix Core. Now, for the first time, we’re offering Helix Core as a turnkey, fully managed, and hosted solution.

7 SaaS Tools to Implement on Your Website in 2024

Your website is a critical channel for brand awareness for your business. About 75% of customers base their first impression of your brand on your website. To make that first impression memorable, you need to ensure your website is well-designed, easy to navigate, packed with excellent copy, responsive, and, most importantly, has all the right features to wow your visitors.

When to Use REST vs. SOAP with Examples

Terence Bennett - January 16, 2024 REST vs. SOAP are two methods of exchanging data through web service APIs (application programming interfaces). They both have unique features that cater to specific use cases. While CIOs indicate that most of the APIs developed today are REST-based, SOAP remains a feasible option under certain circumstances. If you’re uncertain about which protocol to utilize for your applications and web services, you’ve arrived at the right destination.