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Server-sent Events and WebSockets in Rack for Ruby

In the previous part of this series, we discovered how to create persistent connections in Rack in theory, but now we'll put what we learned into practice. The web has two formalized specifications for communication over a persistent connection: server-sent events (SSEs) and WebSockets. WebSockets are widely used and highly popular, but SSEs are far less well-known. Let's explore them first.

Transform Self-Service Analytics With Vizlib and Qlik

In today’s digital age, data has evolved from being a mere byproduct of business processes to becoming the cornerstone of strategic decision-making. Yet, for many organizations, unlocking the full potential of their data remains a significant challenge. Traditional data analytics models often create bottlenecks, relying heavily on overextended IT departments to provide insights, which delays decision-making and limits agility.

Favor Delivery Enhances Data Integration and Agility with Hevo's Streamlined ETL Solution

Favor Delivery, a leading same-day delivery and food ordering platform, enhanced its operations with Hevo’s low-code ETL solution. By streamlining data integration into Snowflake, Favor improved delivery ETA accuracy, boosting customer trust through precise predictions based on real-time and historical data. The platform also enabled the rapid launch of a subscription service, offering critical insights for agile marketing and operational adjustments.

What is a Demo Environment?

One of the most important aspects of a product is the ability to showcase its functionality. In the API space, it’s very important for a product to not just claim something, but to show that utility and use. One of the best ways to do this is through the use of a demo environment. A demo environment is a perfect method to surface a specific use case or example for users, showcasing functionality that is often tailored to a specific interest group.

Supercharge your data storytelling with VitaraCharts on ThoughtSpot

In today’s data-driven world, visualization goes beyond displaying numbers — it’s about empowering users to express meaningful stories from data. Visualization is key to quickly interpreting data, uncovering patterns and trends, and enabling faster, more trusted decisions. At ThoughtSpot, we have always championed making data accessible and actionable for everyone. With our AI-powered analytics, any user can self-serve key business insights within seconds.

No Team Can Completely Avoid Bugs in Production

Reality check: no team can achieve total bug prevention. But that doesn’t mean failure—it means balancing effort with impact. Instead of aiming for perfection, focus on identifying the most critical errors and creating test cases that catch the ones that truly matter. This approach helps teams save time, resources, and frustration while still maintaining high-quality releases. Perfection in bug prevention isn’t realistic, but smart prioritization is.

Building Reliable AI models on Snowflake

Step into the future of AI with Snowflake and Hevo—where innovation meets reliability. Join us for an exclusive webinar to explore how Snowflake's cloud-native platform is empowering organizations to build reliable, scalable AI models. With cutting-edge advancements like Cortex AI and RAG, Snowflake sets the foundation for AI-driven transformations across industries. Discover how to harness these powerful capabilities to develop of Snowflake that delivers faster, more accurate results for your data-driven projects.

Snapshots: Create a Point-in-Time Copy of your High-Performance Volumes

Today, we are excited to announce the availability of Volume Snapshots in public preview! Snapshots are an essential feature to backup your High-Performance Volumes, simplify data management and allow reproducibility. With Snapshots, you can create an immediate point-in-time copy of your Volumes with a simple CLI command or click, enabling: Volumes and Snapshots are available today in our Frankfurt, EU and Washington, US regions!