DreamFactory + Claude Desktop + Canva Demo
In this demo, I wire together a new DreamFactory API exposing SQLServer, the DreamFactory MCP Server, Claude Desktop, and Canva to interrogate some new data and them make charts out of it.
Systems | Development | Analytics | API | Testing
Modern Software Development For Today's Systems & Applications
Sauce Labs Community Office Hours: Catch UI Bugs Before They Ship - Visual Testing
Office Hours: Catch UI Bugs Before They Ship - Visual Testing Wondering how to catch visual bugs before your users do? In this Sauce Labs Open Office Hours session, we’ll show you how to integrate visual testing into your automation strategy to detect unintended UI changes early. Learn how Sauce Visual works, how to manage visual baselines effectively, and see it all in action with a live demo.
Introducing Konnect Debugger: Get Unprecedented API Traffic Visibility
We're excited to announce the general availability of Konnect Debugger, formerly known as Active Tracing during its tech preview phase. This powerful debugging and observability solution in Kong Konnect has evolved from a focused tracing tool into a comprehensive debugging platform.
Rate Limiting vs Throttling: Multi-Tenant API Use Cases
Rate limiting and throttling are two key strategies for managing API traffic in multi-tenant systems. While both aim to maintain performance and prevent misuse, they work in different ways: Rate Limiting: Sets strict caps on the number of requests a user can make within a specific time frame. Extra requests are rejected outright with an HTTP 429 status code. Throttling: Dynamically adjusts request processing speeds based on system load. Extra requests are slowed down or queued rather than blocked.
From CI pipelines to sheet-metal sorcery: Bitrise introduces "Mini Orchard"
TL;DR – No flaky builds because of “data‑center air” at Bitrise! We built our own chassis that can talk to the Bitrise scheduler, can pre‑cool itself, and squeezes 32 Mac minis into a 6 rack unit oversized pizza box—while looking downright gorgeous doing it. We call it the mini Orchard.
Confluent Enables Agility and Helps You Drive Savings as Markets Shift
Businesses need to be able to respond quickly to macroeconomic uncertainty and changing market conditions, whether those are caused by trade disputes, public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, or simply abrupt changes in consumer demand. Amid that swirl of disruptions, technology leaders are also being pressured by management and investors to optimize their businesses and drive as much efficiency as possible.
Real-World Security Considerations for MCP
Every new protocol introduces complexities—onboarding new tools and SDKs, adapting to new processes, evaluating security and performance implications, ensuring compatibility with existing systems, and overcoming the learning curve. So when a new protocol shows up, the first question to ask is: is it really necessary? Let’s ask that about MCP—what problem is it trying to solve?
Accelerate data replication from Oracle with Fivetran's binary log reader
The Fivetran binary log reader optimizes change data capture for superior performance when replicating from an Oracle database.
What Started As A Wild Dream 10+ years Ago Is Now Our Reality: AI + Data Pipelines | Part 3
What seemed like sci-fi a decade ago? The creator of Apache NiFi, Joe Witt, shares the "crazy" thoughts they once had that are now becoming a reality. Prepare to be amazed!
10+ Years Strong: The Success of Apache NiFi | Part 2
Ever wonder how Apache NiFi thrived for over a decade? Apache NiFi project creator Joe Witt shares details about the strong foundation and decisions made at the very beginning that paved the way for its enduring success. Tune in and get inspired!