databricks

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The observation that "software is eating the world" has shaped the modern tech industry. Today, software is ubiquitous in our lives, from the.

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InfoQ Articles

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This report provides a summary of how the InfoQ Java editorial team and several Java Champions currently see the adoption of technology and emerging trends within the Java and JVM space in 2023. We focus on Java the language, as well as related languages like Kotlin and Scala, the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), and Java-based frameworks and utilities.

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Virtual machine 135

Engineering at Meta

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

New optional features in WhatsApp have helped make calling on WhatsApp more secure. “Silence Unknown Callers” is a new setting on WhatsApp that not only quiets annoying calls but also blocks sophisticated cyber attacks. “Protect IP Address in Calls” is a new setting on WhatsApp that helps hide your location from other parties on the call. Privacy and security are at the core of WhatsApp.

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IP Address Protocol Server Encryption 134

Confluent

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The top 7 free online courses, tutorials, get started guides, and examples for the easiest way to learn Apache Kafka.

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Dataversity

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Hello! I’m Mark Horseman, and welcome to The Cool Kids Corner. This is my monthly check-in to share with you the people and ideas I encounter as a data evangelist with DATAVERSITY. (Read last month’s column here.) This month we’re talking about Data Quality (DQ). Data Quality, the phrase “garbage in, garbage out,” dirty data, data […] The post The Cool Kids Corner: Data Quality Is Not a Fish You Can Catch appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

Government 119

Government Education 119

Ben Morris

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Evolutionary design and iterative development only get you so far - you still need some level of up-front thinking and forward planning.

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databricks

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

We are excited to announce that we have completed our acquisition of Arcion, a leading provider for real-time data replication technologies. Arcion’s capabilities w.

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Engineering at Meta

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Python plays a big part at Meta. It powers Instagram’s backend and plays an important role in our configuration systems, as well as much of our AI work. Meta even made contributions to Python 3.12 , the latest version of Python. On this episode of the Meta Tech Podcast , Meta engineer Pascal Hartig ( @passy ) is joined by Amethyst Reese, a production engineer at Meta, to discuss all things Python at Meta.

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Engineering 110

Confluent

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Learn how to write code that produces messages via librdkafka, how it will behave during error situations, and how your application should detect and respond to them.

Application 131

Application 131

Dataversity

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Data Governance, as currently practiced, is failing. There have been some successes, but by and large, even these efforts have fallen short. Worse, many of those tasked with contributing to Data Governance find the effort painful. We have enormous sympathy for data governors. (We use the term “data governors” – DGs – as the most […] The post Data Governors, First Govern Yourselves appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Government Education 105

DoorDash Engineering

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

At Doordash, we value every chance to boost order conversions in the app. When users fail to complete a purchase after adding items to their carts, we send push notifications such as the one shown in Figure 1 to remind them that their orders are still pending. It has been difficult, however, to determine whether users actually have abandoned their carts or instead are simply browsing for more items or different merchants within the app.

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databricks

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

We recently announced our AI-generated documentation feature, which uses large language models (LLMs) to automatically generate documentation for tables and columns in Unity.

Engineering 130

Engineering 130

InfoQ Articles

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Taking sides in the debate of microservices v. monolith gets in the way of doing the right thing for our customers. Sometimes, we need microservices. Sometimes, we need a monolith. Most of the time we are better off somewhere between these extremes.

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Engineering at Meta

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In about five short months, a small team of engineers at Meta took Threads, the new text-based conversations app, from from an idea to the most successful app launch of all time, pulling in over 100M users in its first five days. But this achievement wouldn’t have been possible without Meta’s existing systems and infrastructure. On the latest episode of the Meta Tech Podcast , Meta engineer Pascal Hartig ( @passy ) is joined by Joy Qiu , Cameron Roth, and Richard Zadorozny, three

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Engineering 109

Confluent

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Learn how AI-powered customer intelligence platform Dialpad modernized its data infrastructure and improved customer satisfaction rates with Confluent and Startree.

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Dataversity

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

After grappling with an unprecedented global pandemic, the world finds itself navigating more uncertain times with rising inflation, historically high interest rates, and the U.S. wavering on the brink of another recession. With these uncertain times, CEOs are confronted with difficult decisions – such as where can we cut costs, and how can we reallocate resources to […] The post Why You Should Invest in Digital Transformation During Tough Economic Times appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Digital Transformation Education 104

DoorDash Engineering

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Regularly releasing updates to the App Store and Play Store is more complex than might be expected, especially for teams at scale and even more so when there are multiple apps to ship. There are so many ways to thread through release complexities that no two teams will do everything the same way. It’s intriguing to see how other teams work. Discerning similarities and differences between teams can help reveal potentially valuable new approaches.

Engineering 91

Engineering 91

databricks

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Defining what a data culture is can vary by organization. A data culture is the shared values, attitudes, and behaviors that enable organizations.

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InfoQ Articles

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Optimizing Kubernetes usage is an important part of a responsible cloud strategy. Bin packing is an effective strategy for maximizing the usage of each node.

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Cloud DevOps 97

Engineering at Meta

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Meta is building for the future of AI at every level – from hardware like MTIA v1 , Meta’s first-generation AI inference accelerator to publicly released models like Llama 2 , Meta’s next-generation large language model, as well as new generative AI (GenAI) tools like Code Llama. Delivering next-generation AI products and services at Meta’s scale also requires a next-generation infrastructure.

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Engineering Network Networking Topology 103

Confluent

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

MQTT and Confluent work together to stream and process IoT device data in real time, powering fleet management systems. Learn how here.

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IoT 80

Dataversity

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

There’s a compelling rationale for SQL Server not being the easiest pick for Kubernetes containerization initiatives. SQL Server environments are often characterized as formidable entities, known for their substantial scale and tendency to consume a significant portion of budget resources. Furthermore, SQL Server environments: Containers offer substantial potential for enhancing SQL Server’s agility, flexibility, and […] The post Navigating SQL Server High Availability in Kubernetes for Im

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Server Education 75

DoorDash Engineering

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It is amusing for a human being to write an article about artificial intelligence in a time when AI systems, powered by machine learning (ML), are generating their own blog posts. DoorDash has been building an internal Machine Learning Workbench over the past year to enhance data operations and assist our data scientists, analysts, and AI/ML engineers.

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Engineering Artificial Intelligence Application 90

databricks

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Whether you’re an NFL fanatic, an alumnus rooting for your alma mater or a super fan just trying to catch a glimpse of T.

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InfoQ Articles

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Meetings can be a major time-sink for distributed teams. While they can be valuable, if we reach for them as a default way of working, we inadvertently create a fragmented team calendar. This can be a drain on productivity, especially for knowledge workers who need time to focus on deep work. This article discusses the benefits of asynchronous collaboration and how to implement it on your team.

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Mixpanel

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

What if I told you that most seed-stage startups—even those at the forefront of AI—are way behind on analytics? The reason is obvious: When you’re a small team, like we are at Consensus , you have a million things to prioritize, so it’s hard to find the time to invest in work that your users aren’t asking for. But there’s one big problem with this logic: User interviews, support tickets, and feature requests can only get you so far.

Engineering 75

Engineering 75

Confluent

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Learn how Confluent helps financial services modernize core banking processes, transforming mainframe data to a modern real-time data streaming platform.

Banking 78

Banking Financial 78

Dataversity

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Within corporations, the theme of governance has been one of the most important themes for decades. Scholars have discussed and debated how corporations can be governed in order to protect shareholder value and resolve agency issues. Companies have implemented a variety of corporate governance mechanisms to ensure effective decision-making and risk management.

Government 72

Government Education 72

TDAN

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Data empowers businesses to gain valuable insights into industry trends and fosters profitable decision-making for long-term growth. It enables firms to reduce expenses and acquire and retain customers, thereby gaining a competitive edge in the digital ecosystem. No wonder businesses of all sizes are switching to data-driven culture from conventional practices.

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Government Education 59

databricks

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Apache Spark™ 3.5 and Databricks Runtime 14.0 have brought an exciting feature to the table: Python user-defined table functions (UDTFs). In this blog p.

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Engineering 112

InfoQ Articles

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Internationalization (i18n) is a critical process in web development, and requires a robust, well-designed framework to ensure scalability. While some JavaScript libraries exist, this article provides a language-agonistic framework that can be implemented at a global level.

JavaScript 89

JavaScript 89

Mixpanel

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Most companies are built on one fundamental insight. In the case of Mixpanel, that insight is that the event-based data structure is the most powerful, flexible, and intuitive model for all forms of analytics. While this idea is mainstream for product teams, it’s only just crossed the chasm for marketing teams: With the emergence of tools like GA4, the industry is now embracing the event-based model as the future of marketing analytics.

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JavaScript 59

Confluent

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Experience Confluent's cloud-native, data streaming platform at AWS re:Invent 2023. Learn how to stream, connect, process, and share data, unlocking its full potential.

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Cloud 78

Dataversity

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The summer of 2023 was marked by one extreme climate crisis after another: sweltering heat waves, catastrophic flash floods, wildfires blowing smoke all across the country, and some of the worst air quality in recent history. Furthermore, unpredictable weather patterns have been extending into the colder months, causing states like Texas to endure severe freezes, power […] The post Invest in Geo-Redundancy Before It’s Too Late appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

Education 72

Education 72

TDAN

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Trust. Trust is defined as the assured reliance or belief on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something (Webster’s Dictionary). It’s a term we use often to describe how we feel about the people, the institutions, and the things around us.

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Government Education 59

databricks

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

We are excited to introduce five new integrations in Databricks Partner Connect—a one-stop portal enabling you to use partner solutions with your Databricks D.

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InfoQ Articles

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

While many companies rely on third-party services, there’s a growing realization that an in-house solution can offer more control, flexibility, and cost savings. In this article, we’ll delve into how to build an e-signing microservice.

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PaaS DevOps Cloud Government 85