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What's the difference between Grid computing and Cloud ComputingI don't clearly catch the difference betwenn these two concept. Someone told me that the essential différence is that the cloud computing g… Started by Hervé-greg MOKWABO |
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Searching for Cloud architectureAfter reviewing architecture models from several vendors and industry organizations, I believe we are witnessing an early evolutionary peri… Started by Chris Haddad |
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EnsembleEnsemble: service orchestration for the cloud (my work for Ubuntu Server) http://fewbar.com/2011/06/so-what-is-ensemble-anyway - via Jim Ba… Started by Michael Levin |
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Shameless Plug: New ApplicationHey everyone, Don't know if you remember me but I did the Android class last year. Anyway I just published my first app. It is a pay app b… Started by Jackie Gleason |
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Issues to Consider with Cloud ComputingThinking about Cloud Computing raises some concerns. Security is one concern that looms in many minds. What are some issues and how can we… Started by Michael Levin |
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Advantages of Cloud ComputingAny time we use devices that are detached, remote, or somehow "managed" outside our normal environment, we realize advantages. Some obvious… Started by Michael Levin |
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What is Cloud Computing?What is Cloud Computing? Of course, the name Cloud Computing is a metaphor that describes the grouping together of data in a virtual storag… Started by Michael Levin |
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Codetown is a social network. It's got blogs, forums, groups, personal pages and more! You might think of Codetown as a funky camper van with lots of compartments for your stuff and a great multimedia system, too! Best of all, Codetown has room for all of your friends.
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JFrog today expanded its Software Supply Chain Platform with a new feature called Shadow AI Detection, designed to give enterprises visibility and control over the often-unmanaged AI models and API calls creeping into their development pipelines.
By Craig Risi
AWS has unveiled Durable Functions for Lambda, revolutionizing multi-step workflows. This feature allows developers to write code that manages state and retry logic without incurring costs during waits. With advanced capabilities like checkpoints, pauses for up to a year, and simplified orchestration, Durable Functions streamline complex serverless applications.
By Steef-Jan Wiggers
A recent report has analyzed the repository statistics of the MySQL server to evaluate the project's status, Oracle's commitment to MySQL, and the future of the community edition. Julia Vural, software engineer manager at Percona, writes:
By Renato Losio
Netflix’s global live streaming platform powers millions of viewers with cloud-based ingest, custom live origin, Open Connect delivery, and real-time recommendations. This article explores the architecture, low-latency pipelines, adaptive bitrate streaming, and operational monitoring that ensure reliable, scalable, and synchronized live event experiences worldwide.
By Leela Kumili
Vitest 4.0, the Vite testing framework, revolutionizes browser-based testing with stabilizations, built-in visual regression support, and enhanced debugging. With major features like stable Browser Mode and Playwright Traces integration, it streamlines workflows. Developers benefit from a smoother upgrade path and an optimized experience, reinforcing Vitest as a comprehensive testing solution.
By Daniel Curtis
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