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The Cloud Is Software — But What Kind of Software?

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Everyone talks about the cloud as if it were some magical place. But peel back the layers, and you'll find something very real — a stack of software. Not just any software, though. The cloud is a stack of scheduling software disguised as a platform.

The AI Revolution: How Generative AI is Making SEO practices Obsolete!

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI are leading a revolution that will obsolete traditional SEO practices like content stuffing and link building. Let’s explore how these advancements transform SEO and what this means for your digital strategy.

What’s wrong with GA4, or how to find essential reports in Google Analytics

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Google Analytics 4 (GA4) reporting has received some criticism and feedback from users since its release. Despite GA4 offering an array of reporting tools, users may face confusion regarding the location of certain reports or the type of data in the interface. In this article, we delve into common reporting queries and where to locate them in GA4.

A Developer's Guide to Agile Rollouts: adding Feature Flags in React

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**Feature flags**, also known as **feature toggles** or **feature switches**, are a powerful tool in software development that allows developers to enable or disable specific features or functionalities in an application. In the dynamic landscape of front-end development, the integration of feature flags has emerged as an indispensable strategy, unlocking a realm of possibilities for developers seeking agility, flexibility, and enhanced control over their projects.

LinkedIn, part of Microsoft, decides to ditch data centre migration to Azure

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What went wrong? Microsoft owns both LinkedIn and Azure. :man_shrugging: 

AI is the missing piece of the Productivity Puzzle

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Today, I’d like to plea that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the missing piece of the productivity puzzle, revolutionizing industries and reshaping our work. While concerns have been raised about the potential risk of job displacement, it is essential to recognize that the benefits of Generative AI far outweigh this apprehension.

This is how you prevent nightmare cloud bills: API Quotas and Budget Alerts

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Sleepless nights over spiking cloud cost? we have an open source and gratis solution!
In this article, we'll delve into setting up a hackathon using Google Cloud's unique Generative AI and Machine Learning capabilities. We’ll do this in a safe an secure manner by employing the powers of Budget Alerts and API Quotas.

OpenTF forks Terraform, Blames HashiCorp for causing the fork



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Two weeks after HashiCorp altered the licensing terms for its Terraform software, users, including corporate competitors, have created a fork of the Terraform code. HashiCorp changed its license from Mozilla Public License (MPL) to Business Source License v1.1 (BSL). 

Threads vs Twitter: The Social Media Battle of the Decade - Who Will Emerge Victorious

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In a fierce social media showdown, Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, delivered a mighty kick to ‘Chief Twit’ Elon Musk. The battle started with numbers. Just five days after the launch, Zuckerberg proudly announced that Threads, essentially a Twitter clone, already had 100 million users.

Massive Security Breach: 1 Million+ Websites Exposed to Password Theft by Popular WordPress Plugin


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In a shocking revelation that has sent shockwaves through the WordPress community, All-In-One Security (AIOS), a widely used WordPress security plugin installed on over 1 million websites, has been caught red-handed logging plaintext passwords and storing them in an accessible database. 

How to Simply Run a Docker Container in the Cloud



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Setting up and operating a Kubernetes cluster is becoming increasingly complex. Simply running a website using a hand full of Docker containers should not be difficult to set up and operate. 

Say Goodbye to Frustration: ZEN Software's Plugin Makes Picture Labeling a Breeze!

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WordPress empowers businesses, creative enthusiasts, and content creators with its user-friendly interface and extensive customisation options. However, manually labeling images has been a frustrating aspect of working with WordPress. Fortunately, ZEN Software's revolutionary plugin eliminates this painstaking task. 

Banning ChatGPT from your workplace?



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Innovations such as ChatGPT and AI have begun transforming industries, enhancing productivity, and reshaping our work. However, it is common for some employers to resist change, as seen in the recent consideration of banning ChatGPT in certain workplaces. 

Programmer frustration: Yak Shaving



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The term "yak shaving" in programming originated from an episode of the popular 1990s cartoon "Ren & Stimpy." The episode titled "Stimpy's Invention" features a scene where Ren asks Stimpy to shave a yak, but in order to do that, Stimpy needs a special razor, which requires a special blade, which needs to be sharpened with a special stone, and so on.

Poolside reading - 'Blood, Sweat & Pixels' and 'The Masters of Doom'



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My reason for being in the software industry has always been games; from an early age, I played games on my XT-PC, Gameboy, 386 DX, Pentium (Cyrix), Voodoo 3d card and later consoles (Playstation). I dreamed of working at a game studio or in Silicon Valley. 


New EU Crypto regulations will hold exchanges responsible for customer losses.



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The European Union (EU) has approved landmark cryptocurrency regulations that will hold crypto exchanges responsible for customer losses. The rules, set to take effect in 2024 across the 27 EU member states, aim to protect investors and prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. 

Can Google win the AI race by going Open Source? (making the 10bln OpenAI investment worthless)



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A leaked document from an anonymous Google employee has sparked discussions about the impact of open-source AI projects on industry giants like Google and OpenAI. While the document represents a single opinion within Google and may not influence the company's business strategy, it provides insight into the internal discussions surrounding open-source AI.

Amazon Prime Video swaps Microservices for Monolith: 90% Cost Reduction



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Recently, Amazon Prime Video published a surprising article [revealing how they saved 90%](https://www.primevideotech.com/video-streaming/scaling-up-the-prime-video-audio-video-monitoring-service-and-reducing-costs-by-90) on their Amazon Web Services bill by transitioning from serverless microservices to a traditional monolith architecture. This is great news for Amazon as it will result in cost savings. However, it’s also bad news as Amazon Web Services (AWS) loses a valuable revenue source. The article has sent shockwaves through the tech industry. 

Remote Development in the Cloud



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Remote development has become increasingly popular in recent years. It allows developers to take advantage of powerful cloud computing resources and be available everywhere using a managed central configuration. There are several cloud-based solutions available for remote development, including Google Cloud Workstations, AWS Code Catalyst, and traditional virtual machines (VMs). In this article, we will compare the costs and advantages of each option.

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