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Understanding Kotlin Generics: A Complete Guide for Developers

Kotlin Generics are a way to use generics in Kotlin that have type parameters specified to their usage. This powerful tool defines code components so that they will work with any data type in a flexible and reusable manner – and the main advantage of Kotlin Generics is how they are statically-typed.

Driving Innovation and Efficiency with Gen AI in Life Sciences

AI has profoundly impacted the life sciences industry for the past couple of decades. In the 2000s, researchers were able to use AI to analyze the human genome, identifying genetic markers and variations that could predict an individual’s susceptibility to certain diseases. This opened the door to personalized medicine and more effective therapies for genetic disorders.

How Booking.com Used Data Streaming to Put Travel Decisions into Customer's Hands

Booking.com wanted to give people a “connected trip” experience, allowing customers to seamlessly book flights, accommodations, car rentals, and excursions in one visit. The company realized the value of data streaming early on in reaching this goal, but the operational effort had become overwhelming. Learn how Booking.com found the answer in Confluent’s data streaming platform. With its automated configuration that required no ongoing maintenance, the team was able to prioritize innovation with data and provide the comprehensive booking experience they had been searching for.

The Cloud Exit: Cost, Security, and Performance Driving the Move Back to On-Premises

The last decade has seen a giant shift by organizations into the cloud for software, storage, and compute, resulting in business benefits ranging from flexibility and lower up-front costs to easier maintenance. But lately we have seen more and more companies re-evaluating their cloud strategies and opting to move their data back to on-premises infrastructure due to several key factors.

Tideways joins the Open Source Pledge

Tideways is joining the Open Source Pledge because we want to make a public commitment on our various open source contributions. Not only do we rely on open source software in our product Tideways, we are also building our business on top of the open source language PHP and its continued success. The mission of the recently started Open Source Pledge initiative is to establish a new social norm in the tech industry of companies paying Open Source maintainers.

Making Waves with AI: Ensure Smooth Sailing by Automating Shipping Document Processing

The year is 1424. You’re shipping goods across the world, and the ship in question gives you a bill of lading. It’s a piece of paper containing details about what your goods are, where you’re shipping them from, and where they’re headed. Fast forward to 2024. You’re shipping your goods across the world, and the shipping company gives you a bill of lading. It’s still (most likely) a piece of paper.

AI's Pervasiveness Redefining Business and Society

Science fiction no longer defines Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a futuristic trend. It now forms an essential part of our everyday life, quietly but significantly impacting how society and businesses run. AI is changing businesses and paving the way for a new era of innovation and expansion. It does this by automating routine tasks and guiding complex decision-making processes.