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Branches to Backlogs: Implementing Effective Timeframes in Software Development

Optimize development with these proven tips: manage backlogs, merge branches, track epics, and complete tickets efficiently to stay on track and deliver value.

January 15, 2025

by Sudheer Bandaru

· 4,653 Views · 4 Likes

*You* Can Shape Trend Reports: Join DZone's Developer Experience Research + Enter the Prize Drawing!

What do platform engineering, DevOps, developer experience, and developer productivity have in common? Take part in our current research and tell us!

Updated January 15, 2025

by Caitlin Candelmo

· 45,536 Views · 23 Likes

Advanced Bot Mitigation Using Custom Rate-Limiting Techniques

Custom rate limiting reduces bot traffic, cuts costs by 80%, improves stability by 50%, and enhances detection accuracy by 70% without disrupting user experience.

January 15, 2025

by Mikhail Baranov

· 2,687 Views · 2 Likes

Data-First IDP: Driving AI Innovation in Developer Platforms

A Data-First IDP integrates governance, traceability, and quality into workflows, transforming how data is managed, enabling scalable, AI-ready ecosystems.

January 15, 2025

by Paul Gale

· 5,139 Views · 1 Like

A Guide to Microservices Deployment: Elastic Beanstalk vs Manual Setup

Learn how to deploy microservices with Elastic Beanstalk or EC2. Explore the pros, cons, and steps for both approaches to simplify or customize your setup.

January 15, 2025

by Praveen Kumar Thopalle

· 4,190 Views · 1 Like

AWS Nitro Enclaves: Enhancing Security With Isolated Compute Environments

AWS Nitro Enclaves are perfect for processing sensitive information and meeting compliance requirements while maintaining operational efficiency.

January 14, 2025

by Sajith Narayanan

· 12,071 Views · 1 Like

Azure AI and GPT-4: Real-World Applications and Best Practices

This article discusses how developers can take advantage of Azure AI and GPT-4 with real-world applications, actionable insights, and best practices.

January 14, 2025

by Vasanthi Govindaraj

· 2,541 Views · 2 Likes

Optimizing Java Applications for AWS Lambda

Learn how to optimize Java applications for AWS Lambda, tackle cold starts, improve concurrency, and optimize Spring Boot for serverless environments.

January 14, 2025

by Vigneshwaran Manivelmurugan

· 5,436 Views · 2 Likes

OpenTelemetry vs Dynatrace: Key Differences Explained

OpenTelemetry is free and flexible for those wanting control, while Dynatrace is paid and automated, ideal for easy setup and AI-driven insights.

January 13, 2025

by Yuvraj Singh Jadon

· 3,778 Views · 7 Likes

Enterprise RAG in Amazon Bedrock: Introduction to KnowledgeBases

In this post, learn details of Amazon Bedrock KnowledgeBases capability and how to build a serverless RAG pipeline using KnowledgeBases.

January 13, 2025

by Suvoraj Biswas

· 2,417 Views · 1 Like

Buildpacks: An Open-Source Alternative to Chainguard

As the industry's need for secure container images is jumping, an OSS Docker alternative provides a solid foundation to solve that issue.

January 13, 2025

by Sylvain Kalache

· 6,395 Views · 1 Like

API Logic and Workflow Integration

Generative natural language rules allow a simple way to extend an API for the developer experience in connecting transaction systems to a workflow.

January 13, 2025

by Tyler Band

· 4,096 Views · 4 Likes

Streamlining HashiCorp Cloud Platform (HCP) Deployments With Terraform

Use Terraform to automate and manage the HashiCorp Cloud Platform (HCP) for streamlining deployment and reducing operational complexity.

January 13, 2025

by Sai Sandeep Ogety

CORE

· 2,629 Views · 13 Likes

Mastering macOS Client-Server Application Testing: Tools and Key Differences

Effective macOS testing combines manual and automated methods, using VMs, bash scripts, and a structured workflow to ensure compatibility across diverse environments.

January 10, 2025

by Vitali Shchur

· 2,526 Views

Building a Sample Kubernetes Operator on Minikube: A Step-by-Step Guide

Build a Kubernetes Operator on Minikube to manage custom resources, automate tasks, and extend functionality using the Operator SDK.

January 10, 2025

by Sai Sandeep Ogety

CORE

· 4,719 Views · 14 Likes

Top 5 Books to Enhance Your Software Design Skills in 2025

Discover the top 5 books to master software design, from simplicity to clean code, testing, and Java best practices — plus a bonus on design patterns.

January 10, 2025

by Otavio Santana

CORE

· 5,822 Views · 6 Likes

Maximizing AI Agents for Seamless DevOps and Cloud Success

Harness the power of AI agents in DevOps and cloud delivery for success. Explore how to use AI in DevOps and cloud environments in this article.

January 9, 2025

by Marija Naumovska

CORE

· 4,807 Views · 4 Likes

A Hands-On Guide to Enable Amazon GuardDuty on AWS Account

This hands-on guide will help you enable Amazon GuardDuty via the AWS Console in order to monitor and detect security threats in your AWS environment.

January 9, 2025

by Sai Sandeep Ogety

CORE

· 3,694 Views · 13 Likes

AWS Cloud Security: Key Components, Common Vulnerabilities, and Best Practices

Organizations can achieve a robust security posture in AWS by understanding key AWS security components, mitigating vulnerabilities, and adhering to best practices.

January 8, 2025

by John Akkarakaran Jose

· 5,426 Views · 2 Likes

Automating AWS Infrastructure Testing With Terratest

Terratest validates Terraform-based AWS resources, running checks and tearing them down afterward to catch issues early and prevent production misconfigurations.

January 8, 2025

by Sai Sandeep Ogety

CORE

· 4,559 Views · 15 Likes

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