There are many packages and tools that you can use to facilitate your API development with Rust. Rust has a rich third-party ecosystem of crates for building APIs, including web packages like Actix and Rocket and ORMs like Diesel and SeaORM. This article delves into using Actix and Diesel to build web applications. You’ll learn … Read more
IAsyncEnumerable is a powerful interface introduced in C# 8.0 that allows you to work with sequences of data asynchronously. It is a great fit for building ETLs that asynchronously stream data to get it ready for transfer. You can think of IAsyncEnumerable as the asynchronous counterpart of IEnumerable because both interfaces allow you to easily … Read more
Rust is emerging as a frontrunner for ensuring memory safety without sacrificing performance. Its growing popularity isn’t solely based on the “fearless concurrency” mantra but also on its expanding ecosystem that fosters integration with various technologies. A domain Rust proves to be formidable is database interaction, and a pivotal player in this realm is the … Read more
This article describes the recommended way to integrate Cloudflare Turnstile into a React application. When I first heard about Cloudflare Turnstile, I remembered the New York City subway entrances. After all, I have been commuting with the subway for over ten years and can’t even count how many turnstiles there would ever be. … Read more
Naviagation, flow, and testing it all In this last segment of the series, we’ll delve into the crucial elements of navigation and flow, exploring further the part of web accessibility that ensures users can effortlessly navigate online content. Additionally, we’ll shine a spotlight on the indispensable practice of regular testing, an ongoing commitment that goes … Read more
A colleague of mine once asked about cancellation tokens in AWS. This question got me thinking about this problem and got me curious on whether there is any support. Turns out it is an interesting topic with lots of pitfalls. If you don’t know about cancellations tokens, they are used in C# are used to … Read more
Introduction to the concepts of accessibility in designs We live in the height of the digital age, where the digital space has become a thriving community, with every person craving a great yet personalized experience. In this era, there is one centralized truth with undeniable clarity: Accessibility is no longer a mere option; it is … Read more
Software optimization refers to the process of improving the performance, efficiency, and resource utilization of a software application. It involves making changes to the code, algorithms, or system configurations to enhance the speed, responsiveness, and overall effectiveness of the software. Optimization can focus on various aspects, including time complexity, space complexity, algorithmic efficiency, resource utilization, … Read more
Data lineage is a component of modern data management that helps organizations understand the origins, transformations, and movement of their data. It is like a road map that shows us where our data has been, how it has changed, and where it is going, just like tracking the journey of a package: from the person … Read more
In part one of this series, I built a state machine which runs in the background to process uploaded resumes via step functions in C#. The overall process took seconds to complete, and this made it unsuitable for actual users who demand immediate (or at least, subsecond,) results. To recap, the state machine executed two … Read more
A Content Management System (CMS) is a software application that allows users to handle digital content on a website without specialized technical knowledge. It provides an intuitive interface for non-technical users to add, edit, and organize content such as text, images, videos, and other multimedia elements. The generation and broad distribution of website content can … Read more
Accessibility should not be an afterthought In a world that thrives on connectivity and progress, the concept of accessibility has emerged as a fundamental bridge that connects diverse individuals to a shared digital landscape. Accessibility goes beyond mere convenience; it embodies the principles of equity and inclusion, ensuring that information, activities, and environments are not … Read more
In recent years, deep learning has emerged as a powerful tool for deriving valuable insights from large volumes of data, more commonly referred to as big data. Harnessing the computational capabilities of artificial neural networks, deep learning algorithms have the ability to model complex patterns and make accurate predictions based on these patterns. This makes … Read more
Step functions allow complex solutions to process data in the background. This frees users from having to wait on the results while it is running. Imagine a use case where someone uploads a resume because sifting through resumes takes time, a background process can curate the data and have it ready for a recruiter. In … Read more
The usage of bots in artificial intelligence (AI) has gained significant attention and importance in recent years. Bots, also known as chatbots or intelligent agents, are software applications designed to perform automated tasks or engage in conversations with humans; they are an integral part of AI systems, enabling interactions and delivering various functionalities across various … Read more
In modern software development, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are essential for building scalable and flexible systems. APIs enable applications to communicate and exchange data, amongst other actions. Representational State Transfer (REST) is an API specification for building simple, scalable, client-server APIs based on HTTP, stateless, cacheable, and layered. RESTful APIs provide a medium for interaction … Read more
Node.js is a popular JavaScript runtime designed to execute JavaScript code outside the web browser environment. Node.js is built on top of the V8 engine, which powers Google Chrome. Node.js uses an event-driven, non-blocking I/O model that makes it scalable and efficient for building real-time applications. Node.js Event Loop is one of the important features … Read more
Recommender systems are ubiquitous in our everyday lives, providing personalized recommendations on social media, e-commerce platforms, and streaming services. These systems aim to simplify our decision-making by offering products, services, and content tailored to our interests and preferences. However, despite their impressive capabilities, recommender systems are not immune to flaws, and there are concerns about … Read more
There are several components that make up the Unity game engine, all of which can become important depending on the project being made in it. Just off the top of one’s head, there’s transforms, animators, navigation, shaders, debugging, and the ever-present GameObject. And that’s before you get into any assets you can download to add … Read more
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks are widespread, and even some BigTech companies suffer from them. Netflix suffered in 2006 with CSRF vulnerabilities. Attackers could change login credentials, change the shipping address and send DVDs to a newly set address. YouTube suffered from CSRF attacks where an attacker could perform actions of any user ING Direct … Read more
