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Learn how to use Testcontainers to create lightweight, throwaway instances of ScyllaDB for testing with hands-on example.

June 16, 2025

by Eduard Knezovic

· 1,691 Views · 1 Like

Safeguarding Cloud Databases: Best Practices and Risks Engineers Must Avoid

This article explores database security practices in cloud environments, highlighting risks like misconfigurations, insufficient encryption, and excessive privileges.

June 16, 2025

by arvind toorpu

CORE

· 1,976 Views · 2 Likes

AI Agents in PHP With Model Context Protocol

Supercharge your PHP applications with AI Agents using MCP (Model Context Protocol). Connect powerful tools to LLMs with minimal coding.

June 16, 2025

by Valerio Barbera

· 1,267 Views · 3 Likes

Monitoring and Managing the Growth of the MSDB System Database in SQL Server

The msdb system database in SQL Server is crucial for managing and maintaining tasks such as job scheduling, alerts, and database mail. Learn more about it.

June 16, 2025

by arvind toorpu

CORE

· 2,546 Views · 3 Likes

Mastering Kubernetes Observability: Boost Performance, Security, and Stability With Tracestore, OPA, Flagger, and Custom Metrics

This guide walks you through using Tracestore, OPA, Flagger, and custom metrics to make Kubernetes more observable, with better tracing, policy control, and performance.

June 16, 2025

by Prabhu Chinnasamy

· 2,782 Views · 53 Likes

Code of Shadows: Master Shifu and Po Use Functional Java to Solve the Decorator Pattern Mystery

A humorous and educational comparison of the OOP and functional approaches to the Decorator pattern in Java, featuring Po and Master Shifu.

June 16, 2025

by Shaamik Mitraa

· 3,492 Views · 4 Likes

Create POM With LLM (GitHub Copilot) and Playwright MCP

Learn how to build a scalable, AI-powered test automation framework using Playwright MCP, GitHub Copilot, and the Page Object Model design pattern.

June 13, 2025

by Kailash Pathak

CORE

· 4,633 Views · 5 Likes

Smarter IoT Systems With Edge Computing and AI

IoT Systems can be enhanced and improved in terms of efficiency through the use of artificial intelligence and edge computing

June 13, 2025

by Surendra Pandey

· 2,597 Views · 3 Likes

Want to Become a Senior Software Engineer? Do These Things

Practical, day-to-day steps you can take to become a Senior Software Engineer. Know the basics, deepen your knowledge, be proactive, and take responsibility.

June 13, 2025

by Seun Matt

CORE

· 4,263 Views · 4 Likes

AI Agent Architectures: Patterns, Applications, and Implementation Guide

AI agent architectures provide structural blueprints for designing intelligent systems that perceive environments, process information, and execute actions.

June 13, 2025

by Vidyasagar (Sarath Chandra) Machupalli FBCS

CORE

· 6,680 Views · 7 Likes

Understanding the Fundamentals of Cryptography

Cryptography protects data using encryption, ensuring only intended users can access it. This article explains its basics with simple examples.

June 13, 2025

by Siri Varma Vegiraju

CORE

· 2,013 Views

Understanding the Circuit Breaker: A Key Design Pattern for Resilient Systems

The Circuit Breaker Pattern is a key design pattern for building resilient systems by preventing cascading failures and ensuring graceful degradation.

June 13, 2025

by Narendra Lakshmana gowda

· 6,089 Views · 3 Likes

When Incentives Sabotage Product Strategy

Learn in this article how to tackle incentives sabotaging product strategy with strategic rejection techniques that align goals, improve focus, and build trust.

June 13, 2025

by Stefan Wolpers

CORE

· 1,756 Views · 5 Likes

RAG vs. CAG: A Deep Dive into Context-Aware AI Generation Techniques

RAG retrieves external knowledge to ground AI responses, while CAG uses internal context for personalization—combine both for smarter, context-aware systems.

June 13, 2025

by Rambabu Bandam

· 4,119 Views · 2 Likes

Exploring the IBM App Connect Enterprise SELECT, ROW and THE Functions in ESQL

This article is all about the different ways you can use SELECT in IBM App Connect Enterprise: returning arrays, rows, or just that one perfect value.

June 13, 2025

by Matthias Blomme

· 1,532 Views

Memory Leak Due to Uncleared ThreadLocal Variables

ThreadLocal variables in Java, if not cleared, can accumulate in memory, causing an OutOfMemoryError. Learn how to clear them after use to avoid memory leaks.

June 13, 2025

by Ram Lakshmanan

CORE

· 4,453 Views · 2 Likes

Modernizing Financial Systems: The Critical Role of Cloud-Based Microservices Optimization

Cloud-based microservices enhance fintech by cutting costs by 30%, accelerating recovery by 40%, and boosting uptime to 99%.

June 13, 2025

by Sibasis Padhi

· 2,392 Views · 2 Likes

KubeVirt: Can VM Management With Kubernetes Work?

KubeVirt, while promising for organizations exploring virtualization, several caveats remain for the support of at-scale virtual machine workloads

June 12, 2025

by Chris Ward

CORE

· 3,309 Views · 1 Like

HTAP Using a Star Query on MongoDB Atlas Search Index

The MongoDB document model for OLTP mirrors business objects and resembles a star schema. With Atlas Search indexes, it enables HTAP without a separate analytical DB.

June 12, 2025

by Franck Pachot

· 1,601 Views · 2 Likes

The Missing Infrastructure Layer: Why AI's Next Evolution Requires Distributed Systems Thinking

Let's explore how investing in proven AI infrastructure yields a competitive advantage over those who continue trying to solve infrastructure problems at the app layer.

June 12, 2025

by John Vester

CORE

· 2,280 Views · 3 Likes

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