Perl 5.10 for People Who Aren't Totally InsaneRicardo Signes
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The document discusses new features and changes in Perl 5.10. Some key points include:
- Perl 5.10 introduces many new features and changes that are not backwards compatible with Perl 5.8.x.
- Notable new features include lexically scoped pragmas, pluggable regular expression engines, smarter pattern matching, and state variables.
- The document provides examples of new operators and functions like smart matching (~~), given/when, and say that output a newline.
This document discusses event driven programming with AnyEvent. It provides an overview of AnyEvent and its support for various event loops. It also demonstrates how to use AnyEvent for non-blocking I/O, such as reading log files, by setting up a condition variable and watcher. Key AnyEvent methods are listed for setting up I/O, timers, signals, child processes and more.
The Seven Deadly Sins of BioinformaticsDuncan Hull
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Keynote talk at Bioinformatics Open Source Conference (BOSC) Special Interest Group at the 15th Annual International Conference on Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology (ISMB 2007) in Vienna, July 2007 by Carole Goble, University of Manchester.
Back in 2008, we moved our libraries in new building equipped with 3M RFID hardware.
Since then I examined hardware a little and wrote Open Source driver for it which provide simple HTTP/JSONP interface for it. This allows adding RFID support to Koha's intranet using nothing more than JavaScript include file using jquery.
This document discusses hacking and modifying various cheap hardware tools and devices to improve their functionality. It provides examples of hacking an IMAX B6 battery charger to add temperature sensing and serial logging, modifying an adjustable power supply and dummy load to add monitoring capabilities, and simple modifications like adding an LED ring to a magnifier for better lighting. The document encourages finding inexpensive existing tools and improving them through open source firmware replacements or physical modifications.
Perl 5.10 introduces several new features including say for easy printing, smart matching with ~~, switch statement, defined-or operator //, and state variables for persistent data within subs. It also includes improvements to the regex engine, modules like Hash::Util::FieldHash, better Windows support and a faster UTF-8 implementation. The release timeline is 5.8.9 stable by April 1st 2006, 5.10 after lunch before Christmas 2006, and Perl 6 after lunch before Christmas 2006.
This document summarizes a presentation about managing CPAN dependencies for web development projects. It describes a case study where a developer installed many CPAN modules for a new web app, but ran into problems with dependency and versioning issues during deployment to production servers. The presenter then introduced their solution called Carton, a tool for creating isolated, local Perl environments for apps and locking dependency versions to allow reproducible, stable deployments across different machines. Key features discussed included dependency declaration, isolated environments, version control, analysis and more. The document concludes with a call for questions and thanks.
This document discusses deploying Plack web applications. It begins with an overview of the PSGI specification and how it allows various web frameworks like Catalyst and Dancer to run on different web servers through a common interface. It then discusses various options for the server environment including standalone HTTP servers like Starman and FastCGI servers. Finally, it covers useful Plack middleware for application environments, including modules for rate limiting, caching, authentication, and more.
Plack is a superglue for Perl web frameworks that provides a common interface called PSGI (Perl Server Gateway Interface). PSGI allows any web application that returns status, headers, and content to work with any PSGI-compliant web server without needing server-specific code. Plack provides middleware, servers, and tools to develop and run PSGI applications. It allows frameworks like Catalyst, Dancer, and CGI::Application to run on many web servers like Starman, Twiggy, and mod_psgi without changes to framework code.
cpanminus (cpanm) is an awesome and lightweight CPAN installer with zero dependencies. It requires less than 10MB of RAM, has no interactive shell, uses sane defaults with quiet output, and can be easily upgraded via a single command. The document recommends starting to use cpanm and provides tips on commands like --prompt, --notest, and using it with PERL_CPANM_OPT and perlbrew.
Plack is a superglue for Perl web frameworks that provides a common interface called PSGI (Perl Web Server Gateway Interface) inspired by WSGI and Rack. PSGI allows any web application or framework to run on any web server by providing a standard way for applications to communicate with servers. Plack also includes tools like Plackup for running PSGI applications from the command line and middleware for common functionality that can be shared across frameworks. Many existing Perl web frameworks have been adapted to run under PSGI through Plack.
Plack is a Perl web server gateway interface (PSGI) toolkit that provides a standard interface between web applications written in Perl and web servers. It includes reusable middleware, a reference PSGI server, handlers for connecting to different web servers like CGI and FastCGI, and tools for running and testing PSGI applications. Many popular Perl web frameworks have adapted to work with PSGI/Plack.
Plack provides a common interface called PSGI (Perl Server Gateway Interface) that allows Perl web applications to run on different web servers. It includes tools like Plackup for running PSGI applications from the command line and middleware for adding functionality. Plack has adapters that allow many existing Perl web frameworks to run under PSGI. It also provides high performance PSGI servers and utilities for building and testing PSGI applications.
- PSGI (Perl Web Server Gateway Interface) and Plack provide a common interface and utilities for building web applications and servers in Perl.
- PSGI defines a standard interface that web frameworks can implement to work with different server implementations. Plack provides server implementations like standalone, FastCGI and Apache modules.
- This allows frameworks to focus on the application code instead of server specifics, and servers to handle multiple frameworks. Common middleware and testing utilities are also included.
- Examples of frameworks that have adopted PSGI include Catalyst, Maypole and Mojolicious. Popular servers built on Plack include Starman and Dancer.
Tatsumaki is a non-blocking web framework for Perl built on Plack and AnyEvent. It allows building asynchronous applications that can handle thousands of concurrent connections. Tatsumaki uses psgi.streaming to enable asynchronous responses. It includes a non-blocking HTTP client and pure Perl message queue for building real-time applications like chat and comet. The framework is in a beta stage but plans include services for XMPP/IRC bots and a standard comet interface.
PSGI is a Perl port of Python's WSGI and Ruby's Rack that defines a common interface between web servers and frameworks. Plack provides reference implementations of PSGI servers as well as middleware and utilities. This allows frameworks to run on many servers like standalone, FastCGI, and Apache using a common PSGI application interface. Plack is fast, supports many frameworks through adapters, and provides tools like Plackup and middleware to help build and test PSGI applications.
This document summarizes how a new module is uploaded and distributed on CPAN. It takes approximately 48 hours from when an author uploads a module until it is available to most users. To address this, a real-time CPAN feed was created using FriendFeed to notify users more quickly, within an hour, after a new module is uploaded. The cpanf application allows users to install new CPAN modules via these real-time feeds to get modules more quickly than waiting for the standard 24 hour CPAN cache update.
Remedie: Building a desktop app with HTTP::Engine, SQLite and jQueryTatsuhiko Miyagawa
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Building a desktop app using HTTP::Engine as a micro web server, SQLite for data storage, and jQuery for the user interface. Comet and asynchronous workers are used to enable real-time features. JSON-RPC and routing are implemented to support AJAX actions. The combination provides a lightweight "desktop app" architecture that is cross-platform.
Building a desktop app with HTTP::Engine, SQLite and jQueryTatsuhiko Miyagawa
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This document provides a summary of a presentation on building a desktop application using HTTP::Engine, SQLite, and jQuery. The presentation discusses using HTTP::Engine as a lightweight web server, implementing RESTful APIs and backend actions with JSON responses, using SQLite for a simple and flexible local database, and manipulating the DOM with jQuery for the user interface. The goal is to create a desktop-like experience with the technologies of web applications.
Remedie is a media RSS browser written in Perl and jQuery. It aggregates RSS/Atom feeds and supports playing videos and audio inline with Flash or QuickTime. Features include support for Media RSS, custom plugins, playback options, local video folders, and an iPhone-like UI. A demo is provided showing features like continuous playback, hotkeys, drag and drop, incremental search and more. The roadmap includes making the daemon non-blocking and adding downloads, social network integration and an iPhone remote.
The document shows code for parsing and handling XML using different Perl modules. It demonstrates parsing XML strings into DOM documents using XML::LibXML and XML::Liberal, handling XML encoding such as entities and namespaces, and extracting elements and contents from the parsed DOM documents.
This document introduces the Web::Scraper module for Perl, which provides a more robust and maintainable way to scrape web pages compared to regular expressions. Web::Scraper uses a DSL to select elements and extract data via CSS or XPath selectors. It returns structured data like URLs, text, and name-value pairs from selected elements. The document provides examples of scraping timestamps, links, and lists of sites to demonstrate how Web::Scraper works and its advantages over traditional scraping with regular expressions.
The document discusses using Web::Scraper to scrape web pages in a robust, maintainable way by using CSS selectors and XPath queries rather than fragile regular expressions. Web::Scraper provides a domain-specific language for defining scraping processes and extracting desired data from web pages into structured results. Examples show how to scrape links, text, and nested data from HTML elements using a simple declarative syntax.
The document discusses practical web scraping using the Web::Scraper module in Perl. It provides an example of scraping the current UTC time from a website using regular expressions, then refactors it to use Web::Scraper for a more robust and maintainable approach. Key advantages of Web::Scraper include using CSS selectors and XPath to be less fragile, and proper handling of HTML encoding.
The document discusses XML::Liberal, a Perl module that allows XML parsers to successfully parse XML documents that contain errors. It provides examples of how XML::Liberal can be used to override an existing XML parser like XML::LibXML to make it more liberal in parsing invalid XML. It also shows how XML::Liberal can be used to try parsing XML with a fallback parser if the primary parser fails due to errors in the XML.
Meet, Greet, and Explore Agentic AI with UiPath ScotlandUiPathCommunity
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After a long break, we're excited to reconnect and reignite our community. Join us for this engaging 'Meet & Greet' event, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with fellow RPA enthusiasts, industry professionals, and AI innovators.
In this introductory session, we'll delve into the fascinating world of agentic AI, exploring how AI-powered agents are revolutionizing automation by bringing intelligence, autonomy, and decision-making capabilities to RPA workflows.
? What to expect:
Networking opportunities with the UiPath Community in Scotland
A clear and engaging introduction to agentic AI
Interactive Q&A session to clarify your questions and ideas
Whether you're an experienced developer, a business leader, or completely new to automation, come along to learn, share, and connect.
Let's innovate together with UiPath Community Scotland!
Speaker/Chapter Leader:
???Gunashekhar Kotla, UiPath MVP, AI Automation Consultant @EY
This session streamed live on April 10, 2025, 14:00 GMT.
Check out all our upcoming UiPath Community sessions at:
? https://community.uipath.com/events/#...
Join UiPath Community Scotland chapter:
? https://community.uipath.com/scotland...
Build Your Uber Clone App with Advanced FeaturesV3cube
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Build your own ride-hailing business with our powerful Uber clone app, fully equipped with advanced features to give you a competitive edge. Start your own taxi business today!
More Information : https://www.v3cube.com/uber-clone/
This document summarizes a presentation about managing CPAN dependencies for web development projects. It describes a case study where a developer installed many CPAN modules for a new web app, but ran into problems with dependency and versioning issues during deployment to production servers. The presenter then introduced their solution called Carton, a tool for creating isolated, local Perl environments for apps and locking dependency versions to allow reproducible, stable deployments across different machines. Key features discussed included dependency declaration, isolated environments, version control, analysis and more. The document concludes with a call for questions and thanks.
This document discusses deploying Plack web applications. It begins with an overview of the PSGI specification and how it allows various web frameworks like Catalyst and Dancer to run on different web servers through a common interface. It then discusses various options for the server environment including standalone HTTP servers like Starman and FastCGI servers. Finally, it covers useful Plack middleware for application environments, including modules for rate limiting, caching, authentication, and more.
Plack is a superglue for Perl web frameworks that provides a common interface called PSGI (Perl Server Gateway Interface). PSGI allows any web application that returns status, headers, and content to work with any PSGI-compliant web server without needing server-specific code. Plack provides middleware, servers, and tools to develop and run PSGI applications. It allows frameworks like Catalyst, Dancer, and CGI::Application to run on many web servers like Starman, Twiggy, and mod_psgi without changes to framework code.
cpanminus (cpanm) is an awesome and lightweight CPAN installer with zero dependencies. It requires less than 10MB of RAM, has no interactive shell, uses sane defaults with quiet output, and can be easily upgraded via a single command. The document recommends starting to use cpanm and provides tips on commands like --prompt, --notest, and using it with PERL_CPANM_OPT and perlbrew.
Plack is a superglue for Perl web frameworks that provides a common interface called PSGI (Perl Web Server Gateway Interface) inspired by WSGI and Rack. PSGI allows any web application or framework to run on any web server by providing a standard way for applications to communicate with servers. Plack also includes tools like Plackup for running PSGI applications from the command line and middleware for common functionality that can be shared across frameworks. Many existing Perl web frameworks have been adapted to run under PSGI through Plack.
Plack is a Perl web server gateway interface (PSGI) toolkit that provides a standard interface between web applications written in Perl and web servers. It includes reusable middleware, a reference PSGI server, handlers for connecting to different web servers like CGI and FastCGI, and tools for running and testing PSGI applications. Many popular Perl web frameworks have adapted to work with PSGI/Plack.
Plack provides a common interface called PSGI (Perl Server Gateway Interface) that allows Perl web applications to run on different web servers. It includes tools like Plackup for running PSGI applications from the command line and middleware for adding functionality. Plack has adapters that allow many existing Perl web frameworks to run under PSGI. It also provides high performance PSGI servers and utilities for building and testing PSGI applications.
- PSGI (Perl Web Server Gateway Interface) and Plack provide a common interface and utilities for building web applications and servers in Perl.
- PSGI defines a standard interface that web frameworks can implement to work with different server implementations. Plack provides server implementations like standalone, FastCGI and Apache modules.
- This allows frameworks to focus on the application code instead of server specifics, and servers to handle multiple frameworks. Common middleware and testing utilities are also included.
- Examples of frameworks that have adopted PSGI include Catalyst, Maypole and Mojolicious. Popular servers built on Plack include Starman and Dancer.
Tatsumaki is a non-blocking web framework for Perl built on Plack and AnyEvent. It allows building asynchronous applications that can handle thousands of concurrent connections. Tatsumaki uses psgi.streaming to enable asynchronous responses. It includes a non-blocking HTTP client and pure Perl message queue for building real-time applications like chat and comet. The framework is in a beta stage but plans include services for XMPP/IRC bots and a standard comet interface.
PSGI is a Perl port of Python's WSGI and Ruby's Rack that defines a common interface between web servers and frameworks. Plack provides reference implementations of PSGI servers as well as middleware and utilities. This allows frameworks to run on many servers like standalone, FastCGI, and Apache using a common PSGI application interface. Plack is fast, supports many frameworks through adapters, and provides tools like Plackup and middleware to help build and test PSGI applications.
This document summarizes how a new module is uploaded and distributed on CPAN. It takes approximately 48 hours from when an author uploads a module until it is available to most users. To address this, a real-time CPAN feed was created using FriendFeed to notify users more quickly, within an hour, after a new module is uploaded. The cpanf application allows users to install new CPAN modules via these real-time feeds to get modules more quickly than waiting for the standard 24 hour CPAN cache update.
Remedie: Building a desktop app with HTTP::Engine, SQLite and jQueryTatsuhiko Miyagawa
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Building a desktop app using HTTP::Engine as a micro web server, SQLite for data storage, and jQuery for the user interface. Comet and asynchronous workers are used to enable real-time features. JSON-RPC and routing are implemented to support AJAX actions. The combination provides a lightweight "desktop app" architecture that is cross-platform.
Building a desktop app with HTTP::Engine, SQLite and jQueryTatsuhiko Miyagawa
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This document provides a summary of a presentation on building a desktop application using HTTP::Engine, SQLite, and jQuery. The presentation discusses using HTTP::Engine as a lightweight web server, implementing RESTful APIs and backend actions with JSON responses, using SQLite for a simple and flexible local database, and manipulating the DOM with jQuery for the user interface. The goal is to create a desktop-like experience with the technologies of web applications.
Remedie is a media RSS browser written in Perl and jQuery. It aggregates RSS/Atom feeds and supports playing videos and audio inline with Flash or QuickTime. Features include support for Media RSS, custom plugins, playback options, local video folders, and an iPhone-like UI. A demo is provided showing features like continuous playback, hotkeys, drag and drop, incremental search and more. The roadmap includes making the daemon non-blocking and adding downloads, social network integration and an iPhone remote.
The document shows code for parsing and handling XML using different Perl modules. It demonstrates parsing XML strings into DOM documents using XML::LibXML and XML::Liberal, handling XML encoding such as entities and namespaces, and extracting elements and contents from the parsed DOM documents.
This document introduces the Web::Scraper module for Perl, which provides a more robust and maintainable way to scrape web pages compared to regular expressions. Web::Scraper uses a DSL to select elements and extract data via CSS or XPath selectors. It returns structured data like URLs, text, and name-value pairs from selected elements. The document provides examples of scraping timestamps, links, and lists of sites to demonstrate how Web::Scraper works and its advantages over traditional scraping with regular expressions.
The document discusses using Web::Scraper to scrape web pages in a robust, maintainable way by using CSS selectors and XPath queries rather than fragile regular expressions. Web::Scraper provides a domain-specific language for defining scraping processes and extracting desired data from web pages into structured results. Examples show how to scrape links, text, and nested data from HTML elements using a simple declarative syntax.
The document discusses practical web scraping using the Web::Scraper module in Perl. It provides an example of scraping the current UTC time from a website using regular expressions, then refactors it to use Web::Scraper for a more robust and maintainable approach. Key advantages of Web::Scraper include using CSS selectors and XPath to be less fragile, and proper handling of HTML encoding.
The document discusses XML::Liberal, a Perl module that allows XML parsers to successfully parse XML documents that contain errors. It provides examples of how XML::Liberal can be used to override an existing XML parser like XML::LibXML to make it more liberal in parsing invalid XML. It also shows how XML::Liberal can be used to try parsing XML with a fallback parser if the primary parser fails due to errors in the XML.
Meet, Greet, and Explore Agentic AI with UiPath ScotlandUiPathCommunity
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After a long break, we're excited to reconnect and reignite our community. Join us for this engaging 'Meet & Greet' event, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with fellow RPA enthusiasts, industry professionals, and AI innovators.
In this introductory session, we'll delve into the fascinating world of agentic AI, exploring how AI-powered agents are revolutionizing automation by bringing intelligence, autonomy, and decision-making capabilities to RPA workflows.
? What to expect:
Networking opportunities with the UiPath Community in Scotland
A clear and engaging introduction to agentic AI
Interactive Q&A session to clarify your questions and ideas
Whether you're an experienced developer, a business leader, or completely new to automation, come along to learn, share, and connect.
Let's innovate together with UiPath Community Scotland!
Speaker/Chapter Leader:
???Gunashekhar Kotla, UiPath MVP, AI Automation Consultant @EY
This session streamed live on April 10, 2025, 14:00 GMT.
Check out all our upcoming UiPath Community sessions at:
? https://community.uipath.com/events/#...
Join UiPath Community Scotland chapter:
? https://community.uipath.com/scotland...
Build Your Uber Clone App with Advanced FeaturesV3cube
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Build your own ride-hailing business with our powerful Uber clone app, fully equipped with advanced features to give you a competitive edge. Start your own taxi business today!
More Information : https://www.v3cube.com/uber-clone/
Weekly cyber hits: NK hackers drop BeaverTail via 11 npm pkgs (5.6k dls) targeting devs. Ivanti flaw (CVE-2025-22457) hit by China prospatch by 4/11! PoisonSeed spams Coinbase; PyPI pkgs (39k dls) swipe data. Lock it down! Like & share for more!
Generative AI refers to a subset of artificial intelligence that focuses on creating new content, such as images, text, music, and even videos, based on the data it has been trained on. Generative AI models learn patterns from large datasets and use these patterns to generate new content.
BrightonSEO April 2025 - hreflang XML E-Commerce - Nick Samuel.pdfNick Samuel
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Brighton April 2025 was my first ever attempt at public presentation. Full title was "XML + hreflang: A Practical Guide for Large E-Commerce Sites
The presentation was suitable for anyone involved in deploying or managing hreflang for ecommerce websites (big and small).
This talk challenges the sometimes-held assumption that HTML hreflang is automatically the better option compared to XML hreflang Sitemaps by exploring the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
Drawing upon 12 years of experience in International SEO, I shared common scenarios where XML hreflang Sitemaps could be more effective compared to HTML, as well as practical tips for prioritising and troubleshooting your hreflang deployment.
By reading this deck you will be aware of the possibilities of XML hreflang Sitemaps, and an understanding of when they might be suitable to use for your own website.
TrustArc Webinar - Data Privacy and Cyber Security: A Symbiotic RelationshipTrustArc
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In todays digital age, data has become an organizations lifeblood. As the use of digital technologies continues to escalate, so do the risks associated with personal data, which continue to grow exponentially as well. To effectively safeguard personal and sensitive information, organizations must understand the intricate relationship between data privacy, cybersecurity, and incident response.
Data privacy and cybersecurity are two sides of the same coin. Data privacy focuses on how personal data is to be collected, used, stored, shared and controlled, while cybersecurity aims to protect systems and networks from unauthorized access, digital attacks, malware and data breaches.
However, even with the best data privacy and security measures in place, cyber incidents can still occur. A well-prepared incident response plan is crucial for minimizing the impact of a breach and restoring normal operations.
Join our experts on this webinar to discuss how data privacy, cybersecurity, and incident response interact and are essential for safeguarding your organizations digital assets.
This webinar will review:
- How data privacy and cybersecurity intersect
- How to develop a comprehensive privacy and security strategy to safeguard personal and sensitive information
- What are suggestions and expectations around incident response
AI Driven Posture Analysis Fall Detection System for the Elderly.pdfPatrick Ogbuitepu
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This project introduces an innovative, cost-effective solution for real-time activity monitoring of elderly individuals. By leveraging the MediaPipe pose estimation model, fuzzy logic, and finite state machines, the system can reliably track individuals, recognize static postures (standing, sitting, lying), and detect transitions, particularly focusing on falls. A key achievement is the systems zero false alarm rate, a significant advancement in vision-based fall detection systems. While the system shows promise, it faces limitations in scenarios with severe occlusions or low lighting conditions. To address these challenges, future work
will explore the use of multi-camera setups, interactive calibration modes, and audio feedback to enhance accuracy and user experience. This prototype represents a significant step towards reliable, real-time elder care. By combining advanced AI techniques with practical considerations, this system offers a scalable and effective solution to a pressing societal need.
UiPath Community Dubai: Discover Unified AppsUiPathCommunity
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This session gives an overview on what are unified apps:
- how one can use this concept to leverage the app development with ease
- how one can have a unified experience of app development and process linking within one integrated platform
- how one can have a unified experience of app development and process linking within one integrated platform
Participants will learn:
- how this approach simplifies workflows & reduces development complexity
- how to ensure seamless process linking across different applications
By leveraging unified apps, organizations can achieve greater efficiency, consistency, and scalability in their app development processes, ultimately fostering a more connected and integrated digital ecosystem.
??? Speakers:
Lovely Sinha, UiPath MVP, Manager - Automation Center of Excellence, @Dubai Holding
Harika Mudiam, UiPath MVP, Hyper Automation Consultant @FAB
This session streamed live on April 10, 2025, 19:00 GST.
Check out all our upcoming UiPath Community sessions at
? https://community.uipath.com/dubai/
Misc: The Internet Story - How Data Travels, Transit Works, and the Role of C...3G4G
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Ever wondered how the Internet really works? In this tutorial, we break it all downfrom how your home or office connects to the wider web, to the role of Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Transit Networks, Peering, Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), and Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC).
? Youll learn about:
? How ISPs interconnect and form transit chains
? What peering is and how it helps reduce latency and cost
? How content like Netflix and Facebook reaches your screen
? Real-world case studies like Swisscom vs Netflix & Init7
? The difference between CDN and MECand when each is used
We also explore technical infrastructure using simple diagrams to explain how web servers, app servers, and storage systems come together to deliver your favourite content in real time.
? Whether youre a student, tech enthusiast, or just curious about how the Internet works behind the scenesthis video is for you.
? Got questions or insights? Drop them in the commentswed love to hear from you!
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Mobile app development is a fundamental element of todays digital landscape. It is transforming various industries like healthcare, e-commerce, entertainment, and education. As the use of mobile devices continues to soar, businesses are turning to mobile apps to boost customer engagement, offer innovative services, and deliver personalized experiences. Whether its enhancing customer service or introducing new tools, mobile apps help businesses stay connected to users in meaningful ways.
For businesses, mobile apps provide a direct and efficient method of communication with customers. With real-time, personalized interactions, apps can enhance user engagement, foster customer loyalty, and increase sales. Additionally, mobile apps offer businesses the flexibility to streamline processes, deliver new services, and cater to customer demands in todays mobile-first world. They are essential for companies seeking to stay competitive and relevant.
For developers, mobile app development presents both challenges and opportunities. It requires a deep understanding of user needs, creative design skills, and technical expertise in coding and testing. A successful app must be user-friendly, reliable, and innovative. Developers need to balance functionality and design, ensuring that apps perform seamlessly across different devices and operating systems.
Successful apps often feature unique capabilities or solve specific problems. The goal is to create an intuitive and engaging experience, whether its simplifying everyday tasks, providing entertainment, or offering educational content. A well-designed app not only attracts users but keeps them returning by delivering real value and solving their problems.
Mobile apps also enable businesses to gather valuable user data, which can be used to improve marketing strategies, refine products, and enhance customer support. Understanding user behavior and preferences helps businesses optimize the app experience, boosting customer satisfaction.
Furthermore, mobile apps present businesses with new revenue streams, such as in-app purchases, subscriptions, and ads. For startups, apps are an affordable way to test ideas and reach new customers, while larger companies can use apps to improve operational efficiency, increase customer loyalty, and stay ahead of competitors.
Whether you're a small business or a large corporation, mobile apps offer tremendous potential. By focusing on providing a seamless user experience, ensuring app functionality and delivering regular updates, businesses can enhance customer relationships and remain competitive in the crowded app market.
For developers, mobile app development offers a world of possibilities. With emerging technologies like AI, AR, and IoT, the future of app development is full of exciting opportunities. As the demand for mobile apps continues to grow, developers have a chance to shape the future of digital interaction and positively impact millions of users worldwid.
This slide is from a Build with AI beginner workshop that was hosted by Google Developer Groups Harare. It takes you through a step by step approach to creating a multiple speaker podcast using Google Cloud and the Gemini API. . It also details how the Gemma models can be used to build different applications and solutions.
SaaS product development has transformed the software industry into a dynamic ecosystem where innovation, customer-centric design, and rapid iteration shape market success. This presentation explores best practices that empower organizations to build, launch, and scale high-performing SaaS products in todays competitive digital arena. It begins with an examination of agile methodologies, lean startup principles, and the importance of launching a minimal viable product (MVP) to validate market demand and reduce risk. Through iterative development cycles, teams can continuously refine features based on real user feedback while maintaining flexibility to pivot when necessary.
Strategic planning is emphasized as the cornerstone of sustainable growth. The presentation details how comprehensive market research, rigorous competitor analysis, and a clear product roadmap help align cross-functional teams, from developers and designers to marketing and customer support. Integrated DevOps practices and the adoption of cloud-based architectures further enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and performance. Robust security protocols and compliance measures are also addressed to safeguard data and meet regulatory standards.
A significant portion of the guide is dedicated to leveraging data-driven decision making. Detailed metrics and analytics empower teams to assess user engagement, track product performance, and drive continuous improvements through automation in testing, integration, and deployment. The discussion delves into best practices for managing technical debt, optimizing the development lifecycle, and ensuring that every release adds measurable value. In todays fast-paced market, the ability to adapt quickly is not optional; it is a necessity that is fostered by iterative testing, proactive customer feedback loops, and strategic risk-taking.
Moreover, this presentation outlines advanced techniques for creating intuitive user experiences (UX), ensuring seamless onboarding, and delivering ongoing customer support that builds trust and enhances loyalty. By merging strategic vision with execution excellence, these best practices offer a comprehensive framework for startups and established enterprises alike, guiding them to achieve long-term success and competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Optimized for both innovation and efficiency, this guide serves as an essential resource for product teams aiming to thrive in the SaaS industry. Whether you are refining an existing product or embarking on a new venture, the practices outlined here will help you navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and drive lasting value for your customers.
En esta charla compartiremos la experiencia del equipo de Bitnami en la mejora de la seguridad de nuestros Helm Charts y Contenedores utilizando Kubescape como herramienta principal de validacin. Exploraremos el proceso completo, desde la identificacin de necesidades hasta la implementacin de validaciones automatizadas, incluyendo la creacin de herramientas para la comunidad.
Compartiremos nuestra experiencia en la implementacin de mejoras de seguridad en Charts y Contenedores, basndonos en las mejores prcticas del mercado y utilizando Kubescape como herramienta de validacin. Explicaremos cmo automatizamos estas validaciones integrndolas en nuestro ciclo de vida de desarrollo, mejorando significativamente la seguridad de nuestros productos mientras mantenamos la eficiencia operativa.
Durante la charla, los asistentes aprendern cmo implementar ms de 60 validaciones de seguridad crticas, incluyendo la configuracin segura de contenedores en modo no privilegiado, la aplicacin de buenas prcticas en recursos de Kubernetes, y cmo garantizar la compatibilidad con plataformas como OpenShift. Adems, demostraremos una herramienta de self-assessment que desarrollamos para que cualquier usuario pueda evaluar y mejorar la seguridad de sus propios Charts basndose en esta experiencia.