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Uber Case Study - Using Node.jsI was looking around for case studies about companies using Node and ran across this one. Uber's architecture involves Node. This discussio… Started by Michael Levin |
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Know Node?If you're interested in Node.js, this is a great starting point. Ryan Dahl is the author. This is a video of his intro presentation. http:/… Started by Michael Levin |
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Welcome to JavaScript Village!You're going to love it here! Like minded people and a mind boggling assortment of architectures to choose from and learn to master. Someon… 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.
Created by Michael Levin Dec 18, 2008 at 6:56pm. Last updated by Michael Levin May 4, 2018.
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JEP 500 prepares the Java ecosystem for final field integrity in JDK 26, restricting deep reflection mutations. This crucial update aims to enhance safety and performance by closing a long-standing loophole, transitioning toward stricter encapsulation. Developers can now anticipate warnings when attempting these mutations, ensuring a reliable path for future optimizations.
By A N M Bazlur Rahman
InfoQ announces the January 2026 intake for its Certified Architect Program. Facilitated by Luca Mezzalira, this 5-week online cohort focuses on socio-technical leadership, helping senior architects bridge the gap between technical design and organizational influence. Participants engage in weekly applied learning and peer collaboration to earn the ICSAET certification.
By Ian Robins
Liran Yushinsky shared how his team replaced brittle bash and kubectl tests with a unified Kotlin + Gauge framework. Using Fabric8, Terraform, and Ansible, they automated their test environments. Feedback loops dropped from hours to minutes, developers joined testing efforts, and shared ownership boosted quality and release speed.
By Ben Linders
Google Cloud's introduction of fully managed Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers revolutionizes its API infrastructure, streamlining access for developers. This enterprise-ready solution enhances AI integration across services such as Google Maps and BigQuery while promoting wide-scale adoption. New tools ensure governance and security, and are currently in public preview.
By Steef-Jan Wiggers
While AI adoption is surging, most organizations fail to scale past pilots. The solution lies in organizational structure, not just technology. This article details how architects can enable "fast flow" by defining clear domains and guardrails. Learn how to shift from controlling outcomes to curating context, allowing AI to drive continuous, valuable business change.
By Jonathan McPhail, Juan Medina, Jake DeCrane, Isuru Wijesundara
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