Two of the main tenets of Zero Trust are encryption between services and managing the connections each service is allowed to use. Achieving this generally falls to running a service mesh in a Kubernetes cluster. Refactoring applications to run properly in Kubernetes takes time and considerable investment. For many organizations, running their applications on virtual machines will be a necessity for years to come. However, this doesn't mean security should fall behind.

Having a dedicated branching strategy is key for teams wanting to speed up their workflows, meet tasks on a deadline, and reduce code errors. But with all the different branching strategies – including release branching, trunk-based branching, feature branching, and more – it can be difficult to determine which one best fits your team’s needs.

In part one of this series, we walked through how to use Streamlit, Apache Kafka, and Apache Flink to create a live data-driven user interface for a market data application to select a stock (e.g., SPY) and discussed the structure of the app at a high level. First, data with information on stock bid prices is moved via an Alpaca websocket, then, it’s produced to a Kafka topic in Confluent Cloud where it is also processed with Flink SQL.

Today’s data-driven world requires an agile approach. Modern data teams are constantly under pressure to deliver innovative solutions faster than ever before. Fragmented tooling across data engineering, application development and AI/ML development creates a significant bottleneck, hindering the speed of value delivery required to stay competitive. Disparate tools create a complex landscape for developers and data teams, hindering efficient pipeline development and deployment.

Why should you prioritize an API design-first approach in your development strategy? This essential methodology promotes early and thorough API specification, fostering a blueprint that guides the entire development process. You can cut straight to improved efficiency, consistency, and quality in your API projects by embracing this approach from the start.

In the dynamic world of software development, quality is paramount. Every line of code, every feature, every functionality needs to be meticulously evaluated to ensure a flawless user experience. This is where test cases come in – the unsung heroes of the development process.

As a developer, you usually work with JSON data, and may need to compare JSON files. This might involve checking a list of products from the database against a previous version or comparing an updated user profile returned by your REST API with the original data sent to the server. In this article, we’ll explore several methods and tools developers can use to compare two JSON files effectively.