Microservices Communication Frameworks—Part 1 bye Ranjan Bhattacharya

The multiple, independent services which comprise a microservices application need to collaborate with each other using some form of inter-process communication mechanisms, of which there is a wide variety to choose from. Services can use synchronous request/response-based technologies like REST or gRPC, or asynchronous, message-based ones like AMQP. Services can use human-readable text-based message formats like JSON, or XML, or more efficient binary formats like Protocol Buffers. They can also use high-level network protocols like HTTP or low-level but more efficient TCP.

Guest UserDecember 15, 2022

Blueprints for a Data Analytics Platform by Ranjan Bhattacharya

The traditional on-prem data warehouse has served organizations well for many years by providing visibility into operational data critical for businesses to grow and thrive. However, this architecture tends to live in technical silos, introducing unnecessary friction into data-driven decision making.

The modern, cloud-based data warehouse can enable transformative connectivity between data and businesses, enabling data-driven decision making on a large scale, driving operational efficiency, improving customer experience, and creating new revenue streams.

Guest UserDecember 8, 2022

Building the Culture & Company At Which I Always Wanted to Work by Mark Hewitt

Our timeless, evergreen values have grounded our belief that in today's complex work environment, everyone has talents, warrants respect and appreciates being given the opportunity to demonstrate their own best example and excellence.

Mark HewittDecember 5, 2022

Highights from the Microsoft .NET Conf 2022 Keynote & .NET 7 Launch by Mark Hewitt

Today, the Microsoft .NET Conf kicks off at 11am, a three-day, virtual developer event co-organized by the .NET community and Microsoft. This year .NET 7.0 launched at .NET Conf 2022, and attendees were able to celebrate and learn about the new release. Microsoft is also celebrating the .NET Conf's 12th anniversary.

Mark HewittNovember 8, 2022

Implementing Machine Learning in the Enterprise | Q&A with Ranjan Bhattacharya & Ed Lyons

Like any other investment, such as in new technologies, assets, or businesses, there is no guarantee that all AI investments will pay off. But without these investments, no organization can lay the foundations for future benefits like revenue growth, better decision making, and improved customer experience.

Mark HewittNovember 1, 2022

Improving Application Performance & Customer Data Access

Technology leaders are often tasked with improving the application experience for our customers. This typically means finding a way to get meaningful data into users’ hands sooner in some form or another. Some of that work is technical performance improvements, and sometimes it is a simple change in workflow.

Russ HardingOctober 28, 2022