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Ask any software engineer to review key portions of production code, and inevitably, they will point out three things that need to be refactored. So why does so much bad, brittle, or misunderstood code remain running in production? The answer is simple: engineers are afraid to touch it. Refactoring tasks get identified and added to the backlog, but rarely make it into the current sprint. There are numerous reasons for this.

Data is everywhere. Whether you’re an executive, a manager, or just trying to keep your head above water in your day-to-day job, the chances are that you’ve had at least one interaction with a set of data this month alone. And if you’ve ever tried to interpret data for yourself or your team, you know how confusing it can be to make sense of it all, understand what information is critical, and what can be left to the wayside.

Here are some of the takeaways and learnings from Google I/O 2022!

Package managers are software tools that help programmers and developers to install, update and uninstall packages of code, libraries, or other software. There are many package managers for a variety of programming languages such as JavaScript's NPM and Ruby's GEM. Package managers typically use metadata to determine which versions of a package are available and the dependencies of each version package managers vary in the type of automated software they install and update.

Deciding to adopt an AI-first strategy is the easy part. Figuring out how to implement it takes a little more effort. It requires a clear-eyed vision built around well-defined goals and a realistic execution plan. Being AI-first means setting up your organization for the future. By leveraging data, analytics, and automation, a company can gain a better understanding of where it is and where it needs to go.

The automotive industry has been undergoing significant changes as it works to adapt to growing market demands and challenges associated with electric, autonomous, and hybrid vehicles. Here, we take a look at some notable trends that were highlighted in our report, 2022 State of Automotive Software Development.

Whether you work in a hospital, long-term care facility, clinical lab, or a HealthTech company, all workers in the healthcare sector today are focused on value-based care and cost efficiencies. For organizations intent on streamlining processes, an analytics tool is the logical next step. Undoubtedly, embedded analytics solutions deliver the best outcomes.

One element that rings true in the world of analytics is that it is everchanging. Chief Data Officers and business leaders must stay abreast of key trends so their organizations don’t miss out on its benefits. A relatively new buzzword in the embedded analytics arena was coined by thought leader Howard Dresner, who serves as Chief Research Officer of Dresner Advisory Services.

API integrations are foundational to the innovation and agility companies need to remain competitive. Using APIs lets companies connect systems to build new capabilities to extend their services and provide enhanced customer experiences. This guide discusses API integrations and shows you how to define an API integration to start building your API ecosystem.