tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24389884863105902842024-03-17T21:00:42.731-06:00HildenCo SolutionsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-11280612589522944042024-03-04T08:00:00.001-07:002024-03-04T08:00:00.166-07:00Building AI Solutions in the CloudBuilding AI Solutions on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud? Check this article first...
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, once again the cloud is here
to help. As we'll see in this article, building intelligent solutions using AI
services and the cloud is simplerUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-59849374296946286862024-02-05T08:00:00.000-07:002024-02-05T08:00:00.294-07:00Overcoming the Barriers to Remote Work
Despite its many benefits, remote work also brings its own challenges. Understand what they are, and how to fix them.
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In previous articles, we discussed lots of best practices for remote and async teams. At this point, most understand the benefits of Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-79442738371438382962024-01-02T08:00:00.001-07:002024-01-02T08:00:00.138-07:00Dialogflow enters the GenAI / LLM era
Building a chatbot or voice chatbot? Check how the latest AI technologies added to Dialogflow could be the answer for your next project
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In the Google Cloud Next '23, Google announced many AI enhancements to Dialogflow, including addition of GenAI&Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-87787957325869734862023-12-18T08:00:00.002-07:002023-12-19T12:46:11.138-07:00Running effective asynchronous (async) meetings
In the remote/asynchronous world we live in, running effective asynchronous
(async) meetings is becoming a popular reality. Here's what you need to know to succeed.
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Hey, good news! In the remote era, running effective asynchronous (async)
meetings is Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-82615506177916659442023-12-01T08:00:00.000-07:002023-12-01T08:00:00.208-07:00Creating Great Documentation for Remote TeamsRemote work is not only about writing code and creating PRs, but also making sure key information can be easily found
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Continuing on the topic remote work and async best practices, today we will
cover how to leverage Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-81098083936670128782023-11-15T08:00:00.001-07:002023-11-15T08:00:00.152-07:00How to work effectively in an asynchronous world
More and more people work remotely. Let's review essential best practices for you (and
your teams) to succeed.
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Working effectively asynchronously, especially in remote or distributed teams,
requires careful planning, communication, and time management. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-77618627641127217652023-11-01T08:00:00.046-06:002023-11-01T08:00:00.143-06:00OWASP: Your Guide to Secure Web Development
With cyber threats on the rise, more and more developers are expected to build
more trustworthy applications. Learn how
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Cyber threat is a trend that unfortunately will not go away any time soon. In
fact, it will just keep growing. As as developers, it's Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-14351434554051801312023-10-03T08:00:00.000-06:002023-10-03T08:00:00.149-06:00How to be a developer in the AI era
Contrary to predictions, most developers
won't lose their jobs to ChatGPT. Here is why
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The beginning of 2023 brought us a big buzz with the release of ChatGPT. Impressed with its capacity and that of LLM-based solutions (like Bard, GitHub Copilot and Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-31233873742742709552023-09-18T08:00:00.013-06:002023-09-19T21:33:36.544-06:00Why Java still matters
With the release of Java 21, the conversation on the relevance of the
venerable programming language restarted. But a more important question
remains, does Java still matter?
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What announcement would you like to see in Java 21 that would make you
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-91530491390942943082023-07-17T08:00:00.005-06:002023-07-17T08:00:00.140-06:00How to transition from Software Development to Architecture
Transitioning from software development to software architecture could be a
great career progression for experienced developers. Learn how.
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When looking for the next step in their career, senior software engineers (or
tech leads) have usually three paths before themUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-23303033550670272022023-06-12T08:00:00.010-06:002023-09-19T21:44:36.548-06:00Different Types of IT Architects
There is a lot of ambiguity and even misinformation regarding the role of an IT Architect in a software project.
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There is a lot of ambiguity and even misinformation regarding the role of an IT Architect with regards to their participation in software projects.
Since the responsibilities of an IT ArchitectUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-62438031483309104672023-04-04T08:00:00.003-06:002023-09-17T11:24:44.935-06:00The modern Solution/Software Architect
Understand what's required from modern Solution/Software Architects and learn
why being one is much more complicated than you think
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Being a modern day Solution/Software Architect is much more complicated than
you might think. On Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-38311128638719169762023-03-07T08:00:00.018-07:002023-07-18T10:54:45.625-06:00The importance of onboarding for tech employees
Not much about onboarding is discussed in the tech industry. As a critical component to any organization, here is what you should know as an employee and as an employerPhoto by charlesdeluvio on UnsplashBy far one of the most ignored things in tech is onboarding. Everyone talks
about interviews, training, coaching, salaries and (recently) layoffs, but very little on the topic is mentioned.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-39427350496689364842023-02-20T08:00:00.008-07:002023-07-18T10:56:17.001-06:00My Journey to 1 Million Articles Read
Writing a tech blog is a fun and rewarding experience. On this article, I will
share what I learned after publishing more than 100 articles during the last 5 years
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I have been working with technology for more than two decades now. As an avid reader and a tech enthusiast, Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-84116085809665163932022-06-01T07:00:00.023-06:002023-03-06T18:49:10.494-07:00Stress test your cloud applications with Azure Chaos StudioAzure Chaos Studio makes it possible to stress test your applications directly from Azure, and can significantly help in your business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) strategies.
Source: AzureAzure Chaos Studio is a new service in Azure that allows you to test and improve the reliability of your applications. With it, teams can quickly identify weak spots in their architecture, Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-54793164677696565442022-05-02T09:00:00.004-06:002023-03-06T18:49:02.040-07:00Managed Grafana now available on AzureIt's now possible to run Grafana natively on Azure. Read to understand.
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Grafana, the most popular open-source analytics visualization tool is now
available on Azure as a managed service. With it, customers can run Grafana natively within the Azure cloud platform without needing to provision or Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-84114746273633439372022-03-17T11:02:00.008-06:002023-03-06T18:48:52.662-07:00Why use Vim
Depending on your preconceptions, Vim may look exotic or sexy. Let's review
those assumptions and provide rational reasons to use this fantastic text
editor.
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It may be possible that you heard about Vim. It may be possible that you didn't. Depending on your Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-42369348648653895602022-02-03T09:53:00.007-07:002023-03-06T18:48:39.962-07:00Build .NET apps on Google Cloud Functions
It's now possible to build serverless .NET apps on Google Cloud
Functions
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Among the many benefits of using .NET in Google Cloud is the ability to
build and run .NET apps on a serverless platform like Google Cloud Functions.
Since it's now possible to run .NET apps on Cloud
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-76902249648492996992022-01-03T08:00:00.085-07:002023-03-06T18:48:17.913-07:00Why use the terminal
The command-line (aka terminal) is a scary thing for most users. But
understanding it can be a huge step in your learning journey and add a significant boost to your career in tech.
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Depending on your technical skills, the command-line interface (also known asUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-69959027516033500382021-12-01T09:00:00.020-07:002023-03-06T18:48:07.113-07:00Vimium, the hacker's browser
Vimium is an essential tool for those looking to increase their productivity regardless if you're on Windows, Mac or Linux. Read to understand.
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If you read this blog before, you probably know my perfect setup: Fedora Linux, the i3 window manager (or Sway), the terminal, Ranger, Vim and lot, lots of automation. I got to this setup after Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-9516114996206521652021-11-01T09:00:00.004-06:002023-03-06T18:47:58.589-07:00Docker and Containers - Everything you should know
Much has been discussed about Docker, containers, virtualization, microservices and distributed applications. On this post let's recap the essential concepts and review related technologies.
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Much has been discussed about Docker, microservices, virtualization and containerized applications. So much, that most people probably didn't catch up. As the ecosystem Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-38051310861749631242021-10-05T09:00:00.008-06:002023-09-26T09:27:14.969-06:005 alternatives to Docker Hub
Working with Docker? Know the best 5 alternatives to Docker Hub and why use
them.
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At this point, you probably used Docker and
Docker Hub already.
Docker Hub is the
world's most popular container registry and an amazing source of high-quality
software. But Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-30730107470272820982021-09-01T09:00:00.004-06:002023-03-06T18:47:49.124-07:00Docker - 28 facts you should know
Docker is a very mature technology at this point but there's a lot of information that's still confused or ignored. Let's review some facts that everyone working with Docker should know.
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Docker is a pretty established technology at this point and most people should know what it is. There are however important facts that everyone should know about. Let's see Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-33201094346501526072021-08-03T07:00:00.003-06:002023-03-06T18:47:43.906-07:00Why every developer needs to learn Docker and Containers
Want to know why use Docker and more importantly, when not use it? Read to understand.
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At this point, everyone working in IT should have heard about Docker. While its growth has been impressive in the last 3 years, there are important decisions to be made before using it. On this post we will recap the essentials of Docker (and containers in General) and list Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438988486310590284.post-23221687190177222742021-06-01T07:00:00.003-06:002023-03-06T18:47:39.442-07:00Microservices in ASP.NET
Microservices is the last significant change in modern development. Let's
learn some tools and related design patterns by building a simplified
e-commerce website using modern tools and techniques such as ASP.NET Core and
Docker.
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For some time we've been discussing tools and technologies adjacent to
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