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Running Databases on Kubernetes
Is it a good idea to run stateful workloads on K8s?

A few weeks ago, Kelsey Hightower wrote a tweet and held a live discussion on Twitter about whether it's a good idea or not to run a database on Kubernetes. This happened to be incredibly timely for me since we at QuestDB are about to launch our own cloud database service (built on top of k8s)!

Running Databases on Kubernetes - DZone Is it a good idea to run stateful workloads (like databases) on kubernetes? QuestDB Cloud Engineer Steve Sklar discusses this topic in his latest blog post

Why cars running on e-fuel can’t replace EVs

/ E-fuel will probably be too expensive and inefficient for cars, but it just might work for planes.

Porsche showed off a new pilot plant in Patagonia, Chile, last month — not one that manufactures cars but, rather, one that makes e-fuel, a synthetic alternative to conventional gasoline made from air and water using electricity. The plant, a joint project with ExxonMobil and other energy companies, “is a symbol of hope in the fight against climate change, for a more sustainable future – and one that might also feature the music of a Porsche engine,” Porsche boasts in a February 14th press release.

Why cars running on e-fuel can’t replace EVs It’s made from water and air, but that doesn’t make it more sustainable.

How To Run a Docker Container on the Cloud: Top 5 CaaS Solutions
In this article, readers will learn the advantages and disadvantages of the top 5 CaaS solutions that help Engineers run Docker Containers on the cloud.

In the past few years, there has been a growing number of organizations and developers joining the Docker journey. Containerization simplifies the software development process because it eliminates dealing with dependencies and working with specific hardware. Nonetheless, the biggest advantage of using containers is down to the portability they offer. But, it can be quite confusing how to run a container on the cloud. You could certainly deploy these containers to servers on your cloud provider using Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). However, this approach will only take you back to the issue we mentioned previously, which is, you’d have to maintain these servers when there’s a better way to do that.

How To Run a Docker Container on the Cloud - DZone In this article, readers will learn the advantages and disadvantages of the top 5 CaaS solutions that help Engineers run Docker Containers on the cloud.

Spotify’s replacing its heart icon with a new and improved ‘plus’ button

/ The new ‘plus’ button lets you save music to your library or add songs to specific playlists.

Spotify’s heart icon is changing to a “plus” button that lets you save music and add songs to specific playlists. The music streaming app announced the change in a post on its blog, noting that you’ll now have to tap the new “plus” icon once to save a song or podcast to your library and then tap it again to add it to a playlist of your choosing.

Spotify’s replacing its heart icon with a new and improved “plus” button Say goodbye to the old button.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a minor update to a spec monster

/ The kitchen sink of phones gets a 200-megapixel camera this year, a souped-up Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, and a slightly boxier design.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is an S22 Ultra with an extra layer of polish — figuratively speaking. Compared to the outgoing model, it comes with an updated processor, a new 200-megapixel main camera sensor, and a tweak to the form factor. The built-in S Pen is still here, naturally. And thankfully the price hasn’t inflated. In fact, the starting MSRP of $1,199.99 now comes with 256GB of storage — double last year’s base model. It’s a little extra shine on what was already Samsung’s star smartphone.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra gets a 200-megapixel camera The kitchen sink of phones gets a big camera resolution bump this year.

Why It Is Important To Have an Ownership as a DevOps Engineer
Having ownership as a DevOps engineer is essential to your job. It allows you to better understand and manage the entire software development and delivery process.

As a DevOps engineer, one of the most important aspects of your job is to have a sense of ownership over the software development and delivery process. This means taking responsibility for the entire process, from design and development to deployment and maintenance. It also means proactively identifying and resolving issues and continuously looking for ways to improve the process.

Why It Is Important To Have an Ownership as a DevOps Engineer - DZone Having ownership as a DevOps engineer is essential to your job. It allows you to better understand and manage the entire software development and delivery process.

ChatGPT: The Unexpected API Test Automation Help
ChatGPT can help you generate API tests in REST Assured! This post explores the power of the new AI technology that might disrupt the testing landscape.

ChatGPT can help you generate API tests in REST Assured!

ChatGPT is a type of AI that can comprehend and reply to human input, like a highly intelligent robot you can have a conversation with. Just open an account for free and start chatting with it like with a friend.

Let's begin by requesting ChatGPT to generate an API specification so that we can show how it can also create the tests later on.

ChatGPT: The Unexpected API Test Automation Help - DZone ChatGPT can help you generate API tests in RestAssured! This post explores the power of the new AI technology that might disrupt the testing landscape.

Experience the Future of Communication With GPT-3: Consume GPT-3 API Through MuleSoft
Chatbots can significantly improve how we communicate and interact with technology. Explore the potential of GPT-3 and other language-generation tools.

ChatGPT
It is a chatbot that uses the GPT-3 (Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3) language model developed by OpenAI to generate human-like responses to user input. The chatbot is designed to be able to carry on conversations with users in a natural, conversational manner, and can be used for a variety of purposes such as customer service, online support, and virtual assistance.

Experience the Future of Communication With GPT-3: Consume GPT-3 API Through MuleSoft - DZone Chatbots can significantly improve how we communicate and interact with technology. Explore the potential of GPT-3 and other language-generation tools.

The company that controls dating

/ Episode two of Land of the Giants: Dating Games looks at how Match Group made dating apps into a multibillion-dollar industry.

If you’re tired of seeing the same profiles in your dating app, you might be tempted to try a different one. After all, there are a lot of them out there: Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid, The League — apps that are all marketed differently and are supposed to provide distinct experiences. But have you ever wondered why using them feels the same?

The company that controls dating Why do apps all feel the same? Many are run by just one company.

Securing Developer Tools: A New Supply Chain Attack on PHP
Sonar's R and D team discovered a new attack vector in the PHP supply chain. Read about their findings and how to prevent and patch these code vulnerabilities.

Supply chain attacks are a hot topic for development organizations today. Last year, in the largest-ever software supply chain attack against SolarWinds, "roughly 18,000 entities downloaded the malicious update," and "nine federal agencies and about 100 private sector companies were compromised," according to a press briefing by the White House. Earlier this year, a security researcher was able to breach Apple, Microsoft, PayPal, and other tech giants using a new supply chain attack technique.

Securing Developer Tools: A New Supply Chain Attack on PHP - DZone Sonar's R and D team discovered a new attack vector in the PHP supply chain. Read about their findings and how to prevent and patch these code vulnerabilities.

Apple might finally make a touchscreen Mac

/ Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports a 2025 shift to OLED for the MacBook Pro could add the touchscreens Apple has so far resisted.

Apple is working on Macs with touchscreens, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. While it’s uncertain whether the devices will actually come to market, Gurman says in a tweet that we could see a touchscreen MacBook Pro as early as 2025. The report also notes that the screens may use OLED technology, as opposed to the Mini LED displays that are currently in the 14- and 16-inch models.

Apple might finally make a touchscreen Mac OLED and touch could arrive on the 2025 MacBook Pro.

Microsoft 365 Basic is a new $1.99 a month subscription with 100GB of storage and more

/ Microsoft 365 Basic launches later this month and is designed to replace the 100GB OneDrive storage option with some extra features on top.

Microsoft is introducing a new consumer tier to its Microsoft 365 subscription offerings. Priced at just $1.99 per month, Microsoft 365 Basic is designed to replace the 100GB OneDrive storage option with some extra features that sit in between the free option and the $6.99 a month Personal subscription.

Microsoft 365 Basic is a new $1.99 a month subscription with 100GB of storage and more Microsoft 365 Basic launches January 30th worldwide.