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The Ultimate Guide to a Smooth Dev Environment Setup: Tips and Best Practices

Setting up a development environment can be challenging, especially for new developers or those adapting to new developer tools. A well-configured environment is crucial for efficient coding, testing, and debugging, enhancing productivity and minimizing errors. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from the basics to advanced customizations for different operating systems.

Skeptical that Voice Automation Technology Can Do Something AI and Other Technology Can't? See If You Believe After Hearing This.

Many people I’ve worked with have found on-device voice technology far faster and easier to deploy and scale as well since it typically doesn’t require the same outdated code or infrastructure as older voice technology platforms. (I’m talking specifically about the voice technology used to automate mobile workflows, not just direct picking.)

Retail Detail: How AI Leverages Real-Time Data to Unlock Revenue Potential

Real-time intelligence is no longer a nice-to-have, but necessary to attract customers and build future-proofed retail operations In the last 15 years, we’ve seen slow but significant advances in AI when it comes to retail. We can all remember when AI-powered “bots” or virtual assistants began showing up on most major retail websites to assist with consumer questions and complaints.

The Rise of Open Source Time Series Databases

Time series databases allow you to store and query metrics efficiently. For example, if you want to forecast load on your servers, or identify intermittent faults with your production services, time series databases can help. Besides infrastructure monitoring, time series databases have been invaluable in finance, IoT applications, manufacturing, and more. Many time series databases, including VictoriaMetrics, are open source.

OpenFeature - A Guide to Open-Source Feature Flagging

Feature flags are crucial in modern software development, allowing teams to safely deploy and test new features. However, the absence of standardization has resulted in fragmentation and vendor lock-in. OpenFeature addresses this by offering an open specification for feature flagging, set to transform how developers manage and implement feature flags across various projects.

Open Source Alternatives to Tracealyzer

Tracealyzer is a popular tool for visualizing and analyzing the execution of real-time systems, but its price tag can be a barrier for some developers. This guide explores powerful open-source alternatives that provide similar functionality for free, helping you choose the right tool for your embedded systems projects.

Multichannel Listing Management for Resellers: Crosslist vs. PrimeLister Showdown

Reselling transformed from an extremely niche hobby into an absolutely booming industry, with ever more resellers arising every other day. Increased competition has made proper multichannel listing management crucial. Tools like Crosslist or PrimeLister are created to make the lives of resellers easier by providing seamless multichannel listing management for resellers. But which one do you opt for?

6 Ways to Find Innovative Pump Systems for Tough Industrial Challenges

In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, the need for reliable and innovative pump systems has never been more critical. Industries face an array of challenges, from corrosive substances to extreme pressures and flow demands, making it essential to identify solutions that can withstand the toughest conditions. By leveraging advancements in technology and design, companies can discover pump systems that enhance efficiency and reduce maintenance costs and downtime. Let's explore 6 effective strategies for finding innovative pump systems to tackle tough industrial challenges.

6 Ways to Protect Your API Against Attacks

When configured correctly, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) enable seamless data exchanges across platforms, assisting with cross-app integrations and making microservices possible. As APIs have become integral in modern applications, we as developers must learn how to protect them against impending threats. The State of API Security report found that 74% of respondents have experienced at least three API-related breaches since 2021, so the threat here is very real.