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EP13: First Principle Thinking for Architects

In this episode, Sanjiva and Asanka explore the power of first-principle thinking and why it’s a must-have approach for architects. They break down how this method helps tackle complex problems by focusing on fundamental truths rather than relying on assumptions or best practices. From root cause analysis to iterative refinement, they discuss how architects can apply first principles to design innovative and scalable solutions. Tune in to rethink your approach and elevate your architectural decision-making!

Remote Build Caching: The key to fast, efficient builds

When it comes to mobile app development, slow build times are not only the biggest source of frustration for developers but also the greatest barrier to innovation and competitive advantage. We surveyed developers at DroidCon New York and they overwhelmingly reported that build delays hindered their ability to release new features, fix bugs, and iterate quickly. Two-thirds of respondents said they wait more than 10 minutes for their mobile builds.

Using Cache-Control headers in Laravel for HTTP caching with Cloudflare

We recently helped our customer Holocafé prepare its Laravel application for a TV appearance on the German edition of Dragons’ Den (Höhle der Löwen) and the corresponding peak in traffic. The primary change was to utilize Cloudflare as an HTTP reverse proxy to cache the main page of the site and a few other mostly static pages that users were most likely to click on. The expectation was that 80-90% of the curious users could be served with pages from the HTTP cache.

Snapshots: Create a Point-in-Time Copy of your High-Performance Volumes

Today, we are excited to announce the availability of Volume Snapshots in public preview! Snapshots are an essential feature to backup your High-Performance Volumes, simplify data management and allow reproducibility. With Snapshots, you can create an immediate point-in-time copy of your Volumes with a simple CLI command or click, enabling: Volumes and Snapshots are available today in our Frankfurt, EU and Washington, US regions!

Building Reliable AI models on Snowflake

Step into the future of AI with Snowflake and Hevo—where innovation meets reliability. Join us for an exclusive webinar to explore how Snowflake's cloud-native platform is empowering organizations to build reliable, scalable AI models. With cutting-edge advancements like Cortex AI and RAG, Snowflake sets the foundation for AI-driven transformations across industries. Discover how to harness these powerful capabilities to develop of Snowflake that delivers faster, more accurate results for your data-driven projects.

No Team Can Completely Avoid Bugs in Production

Reality check: no team can achieve total bug prevention. But that doesn’t mean failure—it means balancing effort with impact. Instead of aiming for perfection, focus on identifying the most critical errors and creating test cases that catch the ones that truly matter. This approach helps teams save time, resources, and frustration while still maintaining high-quality releases. Perfection in bug prevention isn’t realistic, but smart prioritization is.

Supercharge your data storytelling with VitaraCharts on ThoughtSpot

In today’s data-driven world, visualization goes beyond displaying numbers — it’s about empowering users to express meaningful stories from data. Visualization is key to quickly interpreting data, uncovering patterns and trends, and enabling faster, more trusted decisions. At ThoughtSpot, we have always championed making data accessible and actionable for everyone. With our AI-powered analytics, any user can self-serve key business insights within seconds.