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EP 16: AI in America: The Regulation Debate

There’s no question that AI is revolutionizing industries, but now technology and policy experts around the world are tackling how to ensure that the technology is used safely. This episode of The AI Forecast welcomes Patrick E. Murphy to discuss a two-fold conversation on AI in America. Patrick is the CEO and founder of Togal.AI, the founder of CodeComply.Ai, and former U.S. Congressman representing Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast.

How to Choose Between SQL, Query Builders, and ORMs in Node.js

When building Node.js applications that interact with relational databases, you have a large variety of tools at your disposal to manage and execute queries. The three most common approaches — raw SQL, query builders, and Object-Relational Mappers (ORMs) — offer unique advantages and challenges, making it difficult to decide which is best. In this guide, we will compare the strengths, trade-offs, and use cases of all three approaches.

Introducing Agentic RAG: The Best of Both Worlds

RAG and Agentic AI shape how intelligent systems interact with data and users. RAG enhances LLMs by retrieving external information to improve accuracy and contextual relevance, while Agentic AI introduces autonomy, decision-making, and adaptability into AI-driven workflows. Agentic RAG combines the power of both, transforming RAG into a multi-step, autonomous, complex process that can self-improve.

How to Leverage Playwright MCP for Smarter QA Automation: A Complete Guide

In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, QA teams never stop searching for means to optimize testing efficiency without losing precision. Playwright Model Context Protocol (MCP) has a new paradigm that is revolutionizing automated testing. Playwright MCP fills the gap between Large Language Models (LLMs) and test environments, naturalizing and simplifying QA automation. It is a paradigm shift in how testing is understood within the context of contemporary software development.

Automating API Mocks in Your CI Pipeline with proxymock

When running tests in a CI/CD pipeline, relying on external APIs can introduce instability, slow down execution, and even lead to failed builds due to rate limits or API downtime. Fortunately proxymock provides a solution by capturing API interactions and running a local mock server, enabling fully isolated and repeatable tests. In this blog, we’ll demonstrate how to integrate proxymock into a GitHub Actions CI pipeline using a demo app called outerspace-go.

Caching Strategies for Ultra-High Performance in Ruby on Rails, Part 2

In the part 1 of this series, we covered the fundamentals of caching (like fragment and Russian Doll caching). Before continuing, read that post here. This time, we’ll look at understanding Rails cache stores at a deeper level, so let’s jump in! Before we start part 2, let’s note that another way to make sure your Rails apps are ultra-fast is with Scout’s integrated monitoring and logging, so you can spot problems before your users do.

Innovation & Future of Property Management - with Aditya Burman, Lessen | The Innovation Blueprint

In this episode, Yurii Rudakov from ORIL sits down with Aditya Burman, SVP of Growth Initiatives & Strategic Partnerships at Lessen, and a seasoned product and strategy leader with 21 years of experience. Lessen makes caring for, and improving real estate properties simpler, faster, and better through best-in-class, fully outsourced, and on-demand property services. Aditya shares how Lessen is changing property maintenance with cutting-edge tech solutions, tackling industry challenges, and driving efficiency through technology and customer obsession.

How To Create A Website Prototype

You know your business, you know your users, and you have some user needs and tasks. Great! But what's the next step? You first need to create a website to get your idea out there, right? Yes and no. There are a lot of tools that you can use to show people your idea, but only some of them are engaging. People want to interact with what you offer, which is why they need a website prototype. A prototype is the earliest form of a product, almost identical to the final product.