The document provides a summary of articles and resources related to the Elixir programming ecosystem from March 2024. It discusses tools and libraries for enhancing code readability with Doctest Formatter, managing environment configurations without dependencies, using GenServer for concurrency, contrasting Phoenix and Rails architectures, improving error handling, integrating with large language models through instructor_ex, secure coding practices with Semgrep, optimizing code quality with Credo, building GraphQL APIs with Absinthe and Phoenix, and implementing conversational agents with Elixir. The summary also includes relevant hashtags for each topic.
Have you know about Microsoft’s new version of ASP.NET Core?
That is ASP.Net Core 3.0, is an open-source, modular, community-focused framework to build superior quality applications.
Read the full blog and know what are the new features and fundamental changes to existing features.
Visit graycelltech.com/blog for more
Kabanero is an open source project that aims to simplify developing, deploying, and managing cloud-native applications on Kubernetes. It brings together foundational technologies into a microservices framework. Kabanero provides application stacks customized for different programming languages and models to standardize development and ensure compliance. It allows developers to focus on writing code while architects and operations can design efficiently and maintain applications on Kubernetes and hybrid clouds.
Prominent Back-end frameworks to consider in 2022!Shelly Megan
A sound back-end framework plays a crucial role in architecting a high-performing application. Check out the most popular back-end frameworks that you need to consider in 2022 - Laravel with 67,902 repository stars, Django with 61.614 stars, Flask with 57.681 stars, ExpressJS with 55.520 stars, Ruby on Rails with 49,840 stars, and Spring with 45,609 stars.
AngularJS is a structural framework for dynamic web apps. It lets you use HTML as your template language and lets you extend HTML's syntax to express your application's components clearly and succinctly. AngularJS's data binding and dependency injection eliminate much of the code you would otherwise have to write. And it all happens within the browser, making it an ideal partner with any server technology.
The document provides a summary of articles and resources related to the Elixir programming ecosystem from March 2024. It discusses tools and libraries for enhancing code readability with Doctest Formatter, managing environment configurations without dependencies, using GenServer for concurrency, contrasting Phoenix and Rails architectures, improving error handling, integrating with large language models through instructor_ex, secure coding practices with Semgrep, optimizing code quality with Credo, building GraphQL APIs with Absinthe and Phoenix, and implementing conversational agents with Elixir. The summary also includes relevant hashtags for each topic.
Have you know about Microsoft’s new version of ASP.NET Core?
That is ASP.Net Core 3.0, is an open-source, modular, community-focused framework to build superior quality applications.
Read the full blog and know what are the new features and fundamental changes to existing features.
Visit graycelltech.com/blog for more
Kabanero is an open source project that aims to simplify developing, deploying, and managing cloud-native applications on Kubernetes. It brings together foundational technologies into a microservices framework. Kabanero provides application stacks customized for different programming languages and models to standardize development and ensure compliance. It allows developers to focus on writing code while architects and operations can design efficiently and maintain applications on Kubernetes and hybrid clouds.
Prominent Back-end frameworks to consider in 2022!Shelly Megan
A sound back-end framework plays a crucial role in architecting a high-performing application. Check out the most popular back-end frameworks that you need to consider in 2022 - Laravel with 67,902 repository stars, Django with 61.614 stars, Flask with 57.681 stars, ExpressJS with 55.520 stars, Ruby on Rails with 49,840 stars, and Spring with 45,609 stars.
AngularJS is a structural framework for dynamic web apps. It lets you use HTML as your template language and lets you extend HTML's syntax to express your application's components clearly and succinctly. AngularJS's data binding and dependency injection eliminate much of the code you would otherwise have to write. And it all happens within the browser, making it an ideal partner with any server technology.
Vijay Rajagopalan from Microsoft presented on the company's approach to interoperability. Microsoft is working with open source communities and competitors to build bridges between platforms like Eclipse, Java, PHP and Ruby with Microsoft products and services. Rajagopalan demonstrated Eclipse tools for developing Silverlight applications, SDKs for building Java and Ruby apps on Azure, and discussed enabling claims-based authentication across languages and platforms. He emphasized Microsoft's multifaceted approach to interoperability through collaboration, standards, and developer resources.
It is essential to have a backend framework to make an application with which end-users can communicate and perform some actions. The front-end experience depends on the backend, including business logic, user request processing, database interactions, and performance. Most companies are reaping the benefits of robust back-end frameworks to deliver a high-quality application with an excellent user experience.
Given the prominence of backend frameworks of 2024, there is no surprise that you need to choose the best backend framework from a broad range of options out there.
When dealing with front-end development, we all begin with the browser and its benefits. However, backend development is a mystical field. The backend programs execute the functions of your sites with a database, which runs on your server. According to YouTube’s analysis and data visualization project, “Statistics & Data,” in 2024, Laravel has 76,304 repository stars from users and Django has 76,109 and Flask is third with 66,999.
This document provides an introduction to DevOps principles and practices supported on the AWS platform. It discusses how DevOps has evolved from agile software development practices to focus on improved collaboration between development and operations teams. The core DevOps principles covered include infrastructure as code, continuous deployment, automation, monitoring, and security. AWS services that support these principles are also introduced, including AWS CloudFormation for defining infrastructure templates, AWS CodeDeploy and CodePipeline for continuous deployment, AWS CloudWatch for monitoring, and IAM for security.
In January, developers, engineers, marketing and sales, customers, enthusiasts and evangelists, they were all together in Lisbon, Portugal, attending the Alfresco DevCon 2018.The event inspired Xenit to help re-inventing Content Services in next decade. "Content Service is not dead, Jim but it is transforming".
1. The document discusses several popular JavaScript frameworks including AngularJS, Node.js, Agility.js, and Backbone.js. It provides overviews of each framework and their architectures.
2. AngularJS is an open-source framework maintained by Google that assists with single-page applications. Node.js is a platform for scalable server-side applications. Agility.js is a lightweight MVC library, and Backbone.js helps organize code for single-page apps.
3. Each framework has advantages like reusability, testability and being lightweight, though some have disadvantages like learning curves or added complexity. The document provides examples of applications that use each framework.
This document summarizes a presentation on developing and deploying Spring applications on Amazon Web Services. It discusses microservices architecture, Spring Boot, AWS services like Elastic Beanstalk, and Docker. It provides an overview of these topics and demonstrates deploying a sample Spring Boot microservices application to AWS using both Elastic Beanstalk and Docker.
Discover the top 10 React libraries and frameworks that are worth exploring in 2023. The latest trends and supercharge your coding journey with these game-changing resources.
Micro-serviços em Python usando Pyramid, Cornice e muito amorÉrico Andrei
Relato da experiência com Pyramid, Python e micro-serviços na Briefy.
Esta palestra foi apresentada em 11/11/2017 no encontro do GruPy-SP.
Baseada na apresentação "From Legacy To a Microservices Architecture" ministrada por Rudá Porto na Plone Conference 2017
Simplify DevOps with Microservices and Mobile Backends.pptxssuser5faa791
This document discusses simplifying DevOps with microservices and mobile backends. It introduces Oracle's Backend for Spring Boot platform, which provides a unified backend for developing apps using Kubernetes, containers, and the Oracle database. The platform offers developer tools, platform services, and integration with the Oracle database. It also discusses managing transactions across microservices using sagas and Oracle's Transaction Manager. The presentation concludes by inviting attendees to try out building a sample banking application in the provided hands-on lab.
Docker Announces Open Source Compose for AWS ECS & Microsoft ACI9 series
Docker has announced that the code for the Microsoft Azure Container Instances (ACI) and Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) integrations will be open-sourced.
Welcome to
Top Arguments for Why ASP.NET Core Is the Best Framework for Developing Web Applications
It is now simpler to create a web application and expedite corporate procedures than it formerly was in today technologically advanced environment. For reliable Asp.net Web Development services, there are a variety of technologies, tools, and frameworks on the market. But with so many options, it will be difficult to determine which technology is best for web development.
Making the proper technology or framework selection is a challenging decision that keeps engineers up at night. But the ASP.NET Core framework is a response to this query. You must now be asking what ASP.NET Core is and what distinguishes a framework from others. You might also wonder what benefits there are to developing web applications with ASP.NET Core.
An overview of ASP.NET Core
With the most recent release of ASP.NET Core, Microsoft followed in the footsteps of Windows by giving customers the option of developing web applications on other platforms. Building cloud-based web apps is made possible by the open-source, high-performance framework's cutting-edge functionality and cross-platform capabilities.
Earlier, ASP.NET 4.x enjoyed tremendous popularity among developers all around the world. However, ASP.NET Core is an improved version with a leaner and more modular architectural design. However, the most recent.NET 6 version has a ton of incredible features.
Do you know that 8.1% of websites utilize ASP.NET?
ASP.NET Core is a powerhouse of cutting-edge capabilities that has skyrocketed in popularity among developers and paved the path for effective and straightforward web application development. Modern apps that are cloud-based and cross-platform are frequently created using the high-performance framework nowadays.
This cutting-edge program allows you to:
• Use the.NET Framework or.NET Core to run web applications.
• Create innovative and effective online applications, mobile backends, and IoT applications.
• As it gives developers the opportunity to create apps for Windows, Linux, and macOS, it supports various platforms.
• Gain flexibility by choosing whether to install apps and services locally or in the cloud.
You may have heard of the terms.NET Core and.NET Framework as a developer. But first, let us to explain the distinction between.NET Core and.NET Framework..NET Core vs..NET Framework Comparison Dot-NET-Core-vs.-Dot-NET-Framework.jpg
The link between.NET Core and.NET Framework is subset-superset. The "Core" in.NET Core designates the runtime and framework libraries' fundamental functionality from the.NET Framework.
For instance, the GC, JIT, and types like String and List are shared by.NET Core and.NET Framework. The goal of the creation of.NET Core was to make.NET open-source, cross-platform, and suitable for use in situations with fewer resources.The.NET Framework enables programmers to create server- and desktop-based Windows programs, including ASP.NET
Elements_Architecture_and_Technology.pdfJeff Smith
The document discusses the architecture and technology of Alfresco's enterprise content management system. It describes Alfresco's layered architecture with separate storage, repository, and client layers. The repository layer provides various protocols and APIs for client applications to connect. Key points include that Alfresco uses a database for metadata and file system for content storage, and supports various operating systems, databases, application servers and other technologies.
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bear the risk of using it.
Alchemy is a blockchain infrastructure company that provides developers with tools to build and scale decentralized applications (dApps) on the Ethereum network. The platform is designed to simplify the development process by providing a suite of developer-focused tools and services.
The Alchemy platform offers several key features that make it an attractive option for developers. One of the main features is its robust API, which provides developers with access to Ethereum's full node infrastructure. This means that developers can easily interact with the Ethereum network without having to set up and maintain their own nodes.
Another key feature of the Alchemy platform is its developer dashboard. The dashboard provides developers with real-time insights into the performance of their dApps, including metrics like transaction volume, gas usage, and user adoption. This allows developers to quickly identify and address any performance issues and optimize their dApps for maximum efficiency.
In addition to its API and developer dashboard, the Alchemy platform also offers a range of other tools and services designed to make building and scaling dApps as easy as possible. These include a smart contract debugger, a gas price oracle, and an Ethereum address book.
One of the most impressive aspects of the Alchemy platform is its scalability. Alchemy's infrastructure is designed to support millions of users and transactions, making it ideal for building large-scale dApps. The platform also uses a range of optimization techniques, such as transaction batching and smart caching, to ensure that dApps can handle high volumes of traffic without slowing down.
Overall, Alchemy is a powerful and versatile platform that offers a range of developer-focused tools and services for building and scaling dApps on the Ethereum network. Whether you're a seasoned Ethereum developer or just getting started with Web3 development, Alchemy is definitely worth checking out.
Doug Tidwell discusses the importance of portability and interoperability in cloud computing to avoid vendor lock-in. He demonstrates a sample cloud application using Apache libcloud and The Simple Cloud API, which provide common interfaces to work across multiple cloud providers. Tidwell urges developers to get involved in standards efforts and open source projects to advance cloud computing and keep it open.
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Elements_Architecture_and_Technology.pdfJeff Smith
The document discusses the architecture and technology of Alfresco's enterprise content management system. It has a layered architecture with separate storage, repository, and client layers that can be deployed independently. The repository layer provides various APIs and protocols for client applications to connect. It also uses a database to store metadata and the file system to store content directly for high performance. The system is designed to be scalable, technology agnostic, and to support a variety of operating systems, databases, servers, and third-party integrations.
Elements_Architecture_and_Technology.pdfJeff Smith
The document discusses the architecture and technology of the Alfresco enterprise content management system. It describes Alfresco's layered architecture with separate storage, repository, and client layers. The repository layer provides content services, control services, and collaboration services. Content is stored in a database for metadata and file system for content. Key architectural decisions for deploying Alfresco include separating the database, content server, and frontend onto different machines for performance and scalability.
Vijay Rajagopalan from Microsoft presented on the company's approach to interoperability. Microsoft is working with open source communities and competitors to build bridges between platforms like Eclipse, Java, PHP and Ruby with Microsoft products and services. Rajagopalan demonstrated Eclipse tools for developing Silverlight applications, SDKs for building Java and Ruby apps on Azure, and discussed enabling claims-based authentication across languages and platforms. He emphasized Microsoft's multifaceted approach to interoperability through collaboration, standards, and developer resources.
It is essential to have a backend framework to make an application with which end-users can communicate and perform some actions. The front-end experience depends on the backend, including business logic, user request processing, database interactions, and performance. Most companies are reaping the benefits of robust back-end frameworks to deliver a high-quality application with an excellent user experience.
Given the prominence of backend frameworks of 2024, there is no surprise that you need to choose the best backend framework from a broad range of options out there.
When dealing with front-end development, we all begin with the browser and its benefits. However, backend development is a mystical field. The backend programs execute the functions of your sites with a database, which runs on your server. According to YouTube’s analysis and data visualization project, “Statistics & Data,” in 2024, Laravel has 76,304 repository stars from users and Django has 76,109 and Flask is third with 66,999.
This document provides an introduction to DevOps principles and practices supported on the AWS platform. It discusses how DevOps has evolved from agile software development practices to focus on improved collaboration between development and operations teams. The core DevOps principles covered include infrastructure as code, continuous deployment, automation, monitoring, and security. AWS services that support these principles are also introduced, including AWS CloudFormation for defining infrastructure templates, AWS CodeDeploy and CodePipeline for continuous deployment, AWS CloudWatch for monitoring, and IAM for security.
In January, developers, engineers, marketing and sales, customers, enthusiasts and evangelists, they were all together in Lisbon, Portugal, attending the Alfresco DevCon 2018.The event inspired Xenit to help re-inventing Content Services in next decade. "Content Service is not dead, Jim but it is transforming".
1. The document discusses several popular JavaScript frameworks including AngularJS, Node.js, Agility.js, and Backbone.js. It provides overviews of each framework and their architectures.
2. AngularJS is an open-source framework maintained by Google that assists with single-page applications. Node.js is a platform for scalable server-side applications. Agility.js is a lightweight MVC library, and Backbone.js helps organize code for single-page apps.
3. Each framework has advantages like reusability, testability and being lightweight, though some have disadvantages like learning curves or added complexity. The document provides examples of applications that use each framework.
This document summarizes a presentation on developing and deploying Spring applications on Amazon Web Services. It discusses microservices architecture, Spring Boot, AWS services like Elastic Beanstalk, and Docker. It provides an overview of these topics and demonstrates deploying a sample Spring Boot microservices application to AWS using both Elastic Beanstalk and Docker.
Discover the top 10 React libraries and frameworks that are worth exploring in 2023. The latest trends and supercharge your coding journey with these game-changing resources.
Micro-serviços em Python usando Pyramid, Cornice e muito amorÉrico Andrei
Relato da experiência com Pyramid, Python e micro-serviços na Briefy.
Esta palestra foi apresentada em 11/11/2017 no encontro do GruPy-SP.
Baseada na apresentação "From Legacy To a Microservices Architecture" ministrada por Rudá Porto na Plone Conference 2017
Simplify DevOps with Microservices and Mobile Backends.pptxssuser5faa791
This document discusses simplifying DevOps with microservices and mobile backends. It introduces Oracle's Backend for Spring Boot platform, which provides a unified backend for developing apps using Kubernetes, containers, and the Oracle database. The platform offers developer tools, platform services, and integration with the Oracle database. It also discusses managing transactions across microservices using sagas and Oracle's Transaction Manager. The presentation concludes by inviting attendees to try out building a sample banking application in the provided hands-on lab.
Docker Announces Open Source Compose for AWS ECS & Microsoft ACI9 series
Docker has announced that the code for the Microsoft Azure Container Instances (ACI) and Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) integrations will be open-sourced.
Welcome to
Top Arguments for Why ASP.NET Core Is the Best Framework for Developing Web Applications
It is now simpler to create a web application and expedite corporate procedures than it formerly was in today technologically advanced environment. For reliable Asp.net Web Development services, there are a variety of technologies, tools, and frameworks on the market. But with so many options, it will be difficult to determine which technology is best for web development.
Making the proper technology or framework selection is a challenging decision that keeps engineers up at night. But the ASP.NET Core framework is a response to this query. You must now be asking what ASP.NET Core is and what distinguishes a framework from others. You might also wonder what benefits there are to developing web applications with ASP.NET Core.
An overview of ASP.NET Core
With the most recent release of ASP.NET Core, Microsoft followed in the footsteps of Windows by giving customers the option of developing web applications on other platforms. Building cloud-based web apps is made possible by the open-source, high-performance framework's cutting-edge functionality and cross-platform capabilities.
Earlier, ASP.NET 4.x enjoyed tremendous popularity among developers all around the world. However, ASP.NET Core is an improved version with a leaner and more modular architectural design. However, the most recent.NET 6 version has a ton of incredible features.
Do you know that 8.1% of websites utilize ASP.NET?
ASP.NET Core is a powerhouse of cutting-edge capabilities that has skyrocketed in popularity among developers and paved the path for effective and straightforward web application development. Modern apps that are cloud-based and cross-platform are frequently created using the high-performance framework nowadays.
This cutting-edge program allows you to:
• Use the.NET Framework or.NET Core to run web applications.
• Create innovative and effective online applications, mobile backends, and IoT applications.
• As it gives developers the opportunity to create apps for Windows, Linux, and macOS, it supports various platforms.
• Gain flexibility by choosing whether to install apps and services locally or in the cloud.
You may have heard of the terms.NET Core and.NET Framework as a developer. But first, let us to explain the distinction between.NET Core and.NET Framework..NET Core vs..NET Framework Comparison Dot-NET-Core-vs.-Dot-NET-Framework.jpg
The link between.NET Core and.NET Framework is subset-superset. The "Core" in.NET Core designates the runtime and framework libraries' fundamental functionality from the.NET Framework.
For instance, the GC, JIT, and types like String and List are shared by.NET Core and.NET Framework. The goal of the creation of.NET Core was to make.NET open-source, cross-platform, and suitable for use in situations with fewer resources.The.NET Framework enables programmers to create server- and desktop-based Windows programs, including ASP.NET
Elements_Architecture_and_Technology.pdfJeff Smith
The document discusses the architecture and technology of Alfresco's enterprise content management system. It describes Alfresco's layered architecture with separate storage, repository, and client layers. The repository layer provides various protocols and APIs for client applications to connect. Key points include that Alfresco uses a database for metadata and file system for content storage, and supports various operating systems, databases, application servers and other technologies.
With Microsoft prePress, you can access just-written content from upcoming
books. The chapters come straight from our respected authors, before they’re
fully polished and debugged—for critical insights now, when you need them.
This document contains one or more portions of a preliminary version of a Microsoft Press title and is provided
“as is.” The content may be changed substantially upon final publication. In addition, this document may make
reference to pre-released versions of software products that may be changed substantially prior to final
commercial release. Microsoft reserves the right to not publish this title or any versions thereof (including
future prePress ebooks). This document is provided for informational purposes only. MICROSOFT MAKES NO
WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN THIS DOCUMENT. Information and views expressed in this
document, including URL and other Internet website references may be subject to change without notice. You
bear the risk of using it.
Alchemy is a blockchain infrastructure company that provides developers with tools to build and scale decentralized applications (dApps) on the Ethereum network. The platform is designed to simplify the development process by providing a suite of developer-focused tools and services.
The Alchemy platform offers several key features that make it an attractive option for developers. One of the main features is its robust API, which provides developers with access to Ethereum's full node infrastructure. This means that developers can easily interact with the Ethereum network without having to set up and maintain their own nodes.
Another key feature of the Alchemy platform is its developer dashboard. The dashboard provides developers with real-time insights into the performance of their dApps, including metrics like transaction volume, gas usage, and user adoption. This allows developers to quickly identify and address any performance issues and optimize their dApps for maximum efficiency.
In addition to its API and developer dashboard, the Alchemy platform also offers a range of other tools and services designed to make building and scaling dApps as easy as possible. These include a smart contract debugger, a gas price oracle, and an Ethereum address book.
One of the most impressive aspects of the Alchemy platform is its scalability. Alchemy's infrastructure is designed to support millions of users and transactions, making it ideal for building large-scale dApps. The platform also uses a range of optimization techniques, such as transaction batching and smart caching, to ensure that dApps can handle high volumes of traffic without slowing down.
Overall, Alchemy is a powerful and versatile platform that offers a range of developer-focused tools and services for building and scaling dApps on the Ethereum network. Whether you're a seasoned Ethereum developer or just getting started with Web3 development, Alchemy is definitely worth checking out.
Doug Tidwell discusses the importance of portability and interoperability in cloud computing to avoid vendor lock-in. He demonstrates a sample cloud application using Apache libcloud and The Simple Cloud API, which provide common interfaces to work across multiple cloud providers. Tidwell urges developers to get involved in standards efforts and open source projects to advance cloud computing and keep it open.
Top 12 Vue.js Developer Tools and Component Libraries (To Speed Up Vue.js Dev...Katy Slemon
In this blog, we provide you a list of some fundamental tools and libraries, as well as proven tips and tricks to level up your career as a Vue.js Developer.
Elements_Architecture_and_Technology.pdfJeff Smith
The document discusses the architecture and technology of Alfresco's enterprise content management system. It has a layered architecture with separate storage, repository, and client layers that can be deployed independently. The repository layer provides various APIs and protocols for client applications to connect. It also uses a database to store metadata and the file system to store content directly for high performance. The system is designed to be scalable, technology agnostic, and to support a variety of operating systems, databases, servers, and third-party integrations.
Elements_Architecture_and_Technology.pdfJeff Smith
The document discusses the architecture and technology of the Alfresco enterprise content management system. It describes Alfresco's layered architecture with separate storage, repository, and client layers. The repository layer provides content services, control services, and collaboration services. Content is stored in a database for metadata and file system for content. Key architectural decisions for deploying Alfresco include separating the database, content server, and frontend onto different machines for performance and scalability.
Semelhante a 20240508 QFM014 Elixir Reading List April 2024.pdf (20)
20240413 QFM011 Engineering Leadership Reading List March 2024Matthew Sinclair
The document is a reading list from the Quantum Fax Machine's March 2024 edition of Engineering Leadership. It provides summaries and tags for 11 articles on topics related to engineering leadership, startups, meetings, power dynamics, pacing, venture studios, product prioritization, workplace statistics, and more. Key themes include the importance of transparency, balancing team performance and well-being, leveraging engineering expertise, and addressing employee engagement.
20240414 QFM012 Irresponsible AI Reading List March 2024Matthew Sinclair
This month's Quantum Fax Machine: Irresponsible AI Reading List explores themes around AI technology including cybersecurity, digital deception, and the societal implications of AI. Articles discuss topics such as using an AI clone to attend meetings, vulnerabilities in large language models, manipulating AI with ASCII art, AI voice cloning scams, declining public trust in AI, and challenges of authentic human interactions online amidst generative AI content. The list aims to provide a thought-provoking roundup of issues at the intersection of technology, ethics, and society.
20240411 QFM009 Machine Intelligence Reading List March 2024Matthew Sinclair
The document provides a summary of topics related to machine intelligence that were discussed in March 2024, including NVIDIA's Project GR00T which aims to create a general-purpose foundation model for humanoid robots, DeepMind's SIMA which explores using generative AI in 3D virtual environments, Meta's development of large AI clusters to support advanced model training, and an open-source desktop tool for interacting with large language models. The summary also mentions articles on understanding the abilities of large language models, security concerns regarding AI metacognition, and innovative defense strategies against AI attacks.
This is a quick summary along with a few synthesised insights from the FinovateEurope 2024 London conference. The deck includes a 1-page summary for each of the 37 fintech demos presented on Day 1 (27th February).
Ready to Unlock the Power of Blockchain!Toptal Tech
Imagine a world where data flows freely, yet remains secure. A world where trust is built into the fabric of every transaction. This is the promise of blockchain, a revolutionary technology poised to reshape our digital landscape.
Toptal Tech is at the forefront of this innovation, connecting you with the brightest minds in blockchain development. Together, we can unlock the potential of this transformative technology, building a future of transparency, security, and endless possibilities.
Gen Z and the marketplaces - let's translate their needsLaura Szabó
The product workshop focused on exploring the requirements of Generation Z in relation to marketplace dynamics. We delved into their specific needs, examined the specifics in their shopping preferences, and analyzed their preferred methods for accessing information and making purchases within a marketplace. Through the study of real-life cases , we tried to gain valuable insights into enhancing the marketplace experience for Generation Z.
The workshop was held on the DMA Conference in Vienna June 2024.
HijackLoader Evolution: Interactive Process HollowingDonato Onofri
CrowdStrike researchers have identified a HijackLoader (aka IDAT Loader) sample that employs sophisticated evasion techniques to enhance the complexity of the threat. HijackLoader, an increasingly popular tool among adversaries for deploying additional payloads and tooling, continues to evolve as its developers experiment and enhance its capabilities.
In their analysis of a recent HijackLoader sample, CrowdStrike researchers discovered new techniques designed to increase the defense evasion capabilities of the loader. The malware developer used a standard process hollowing technique coupled with an additional trigger that was activated by the parent process writing to a pipe. This new approach, called "Interactive Process Hollowing", has the potential to make defense evasion stealthier.
2. QFM014: Elixir Reading List April
2024
April's "Elixir Reading List" provides another dive into what's new in the world of Elixir programming,
this month showcasing articles that focus on optimisation, best practices, and enhancing the user
experience of Phoenix apps.
Sparkline SVG is an Elixir library that simplifies visualising trends with customisable SVG-based
sparkline charts. How to Generate a PDF on a Page Behind Auth in Elixir addresses the challenge of
securely generating PDFs for authenticated pages, sharing clever solutions using ChromicPDF and
WeasyPrint.
For developers seeking best practices, Understanding Anti-Patterns in Elixir helps you avoid pitfalls in
functional programming with Elixir, while Evaluating Phoenix Admin Frameworks offers a candid
comparison of admin frameworks to guide you in selecting the best admin UI for your Phoenix apps.
Lastly, Elixir Development Using Podman with VM in Parallels and Shared Folders illustrates how to
efficiently set up an Elixir development environment optimised for macOS. This meticulous guide is
particularly valuable for users who want to replace Docker with Podman, sharing expert-level
insights on configuring Parallels and shared folders for streamlined workflows.
This month's articles collectively emphasise the importance of practical solutions, productivity, and
technical excellence and highlight Elixir’s strengths and flexibility for runtime performance and
developer productivity.
And much more!
As always, the Quantum Fax Machine Propellor Hat Key will guide your browsing. Enjoy!
Key:
: Unrelated to Elixir, but interesting nonetheless
: Mentions Elixir and related technologies
: Talks about the Elixir ecosystem in real-world use cases
: Talks about technical details of Elixir ecosystem components
: Using and working with Elixir ecosystem technologies in software
: Programming new Elixir technology concepts and implementations
Source: Photo by Elena Mozhvilo on Unsplash
2
3. Sparkline SVG: An Elixir Library for Generating
SVG Sparkline Charts: The webpage provides
detailed technical information and structural
elements for a GitHub repository, specifically
focusing on a project named 'Sparkline SVG'. This
Elixir library is designed to generate simple, SVG-
based sparkline charts without dependencies.
Key sections highlight installation instructions,
usage examples, and customisation options,
making it easier for developers to integrate this
tool into their projects. The library facilitates the
creation of visually appealing charts to represent
data trends compactly, with options to customise
the appearance through CSS or inline options.
#GitHub #Elixir #SVG #DataVisualization
#SparklineCharts
3
4. How to Generate a PDF on a Page Behind Auth in
Elixir: This article describes generating PDF files
for pages that are behind authentication, using
Elixir. It discusses the challenge of securely
creating PDFs from authenticated web pages
and introduces solutions such as generating a
user session token that can be recognised by
PDF generators like ChromicPDF and
WeasyPrint. The process involves creating a
cookie corresponding to a logged-in user session
and using it to access and render the required
pages as PDFs, thereby overcoming the common
hurdle of maintaining authentication during the
PDF generation process.
#Elixir #PDFGeneration #WebDevelopment
#Authentication #Programming
4
5. Understanding Anti-patterns in Elixir Programming:
The document provides a comprehensive guide on
anti-patterns in Elixir programming, detailing
common coding mistakes known as "code smells." It
aims to help developers identify and understand the
pitfalls of these anti-patterns across four main
categories: code-related, design-related, process-
related, and meta-programming. The guide also
includes examples, problems caused by these
patterns, and solutions for refactoring.
Furthermore, the initial catalog of anti-patterns was
proposed by Lucas Vegi and Marco Tulio Valente,
supported by additional security resources from the
Erlang Ecosystem Foundation's Security Working
Group.
#Elixir #Programming #AntiPatterns
#CodeSmells #SoftwareDevelopment
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6. How to handle file upload using Trix editor in a
Phoenix application: This article by Jason Kaniekete
provides an in-depth guide on integrating file
uploads into Phoenix applications using the Trix
editor. Starting with the basics of setting up Trix and
configuring the Phoenix environment, the tutorial
then dives into local file uploads to the server. It
meticulously covers handling file uploads, including
creating routes, setting up controllers, and writing
client-side JavaScript for uploading files.
Additionally, it explores external file storage options,
using Backblaze B2 cloud storage as an example, to
demonstrate how to configure an S3 adapter for file
uploads. The guide is comprehensive and offers
sample code to ease implementation.
#Phoenix #TrixEditor #FileUpload #Elixir
#WebDevelopment
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7. Implementing Natural Conversational Agents with
Elixir: Sean Moriarity details his project to build an
advanced conversational agent named Nero using
Elixir. By integrating technologies like Nx, OpenAI
APIs, and ElevenLabs, the post showcases the
evolution from a simple home automation system
to a more sophisticated conversational model.
Efforts to reduce latency and enhance the
conversational experience, including real-time
speech-to-text processing and seamless
integration with machine learning models, underline
the technical depth of the project. His journey
highlights the continuous improvement mindset,
leveraging Elixir's capabilities for building
responsive and interactive applications.
#ConversationalAI #Elixir
#MachineLearning #OpenAI #ElevenLabs
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8. AWS Clients for Elixir: Simplifying Cloud
Service Integration: This article introduces
AWS clients for Elixir, offering an easy way to
access AWS services. The library, generated
by aws-codegen, provides a clean API for
most AWS services, configurable HTTP client
and JSON parser. It simplifies tasks such as
listing Amazon Kinesis streams, uploading
files to S3 with integrity check, and handling
multipart uploads. The documentation is
updated from the official AWS docs, ensuring
reliability and accessibility for developers.
#AWS #Elixir #CloudComputing
#Programming #APIs
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9. Fundamentals of Object Storage: The article discusses
the evolution and fundamentals of Object Storage,
delving into its history, practical applications, and the
transition from traditional storage solutions to
modern, scalable object storage systems. The writer,
part of the Underjord team which specializes in Elixir
consulting, shares insights gained from a livestream
on the subject, supported by Tigris. He explains the
basics of object storage, such as its key operations
and its advantages over traditional file systems,
including scalability and reliability. Additionally, the
article covers working with object storage using Elixir,
demonstrating operations like listing, putting, and
getting objects, as well as advanced features like
presigned URLs and multipart uploads.
#ObjectStorage #Elixir #TechInnovation
#CloudStorage #DataManagement
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10. Segregate Responsibilities with Elixir
Commanded: The article demonstrates
how Elixir's Commanded library enhances
application development with CQRS and
Event Sourcing. It emphasizes the benefits
of audit tracing, time travel, and event-
driven architecture. Additionally, it covers
practical implementation aspects like event
store setup, command and event
management, aggregate design, and
projections for efficient data querying.
#Elixir #CQRS #EventSourcing
#SoftwareDevelopment #Tech
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11. Ash 3.0 Release Candidate: The Ash
Framework 3.0 introduces a suite of
updates, including revamped code
organisation, API restructuring, and
enhanced developer tools, offering a
streamlined and efficient experience for
developers. See the full announcement
here.
#AshFramework #Elixir #OpenSource
#Programming #TechUpdate
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12. Audio Speech Recognition in Elixir with Whisper
Bumblebee: This article introduces Whisper, an
advanced audio-speech recognition model from
OpenAI, capable of transcribing audio in multiple
languages with state-of-the-art accuracy.
Whisper's strengths in handling diverse accents,
jargon across specialities, and ambient noise are
highlighted, emphasising its robust performance
due to extensive training on a large and varied
dataset. Moreover, the article explains how
developers can use Whisper in Elixir applications
via the Bumblebee library, offering possibilities for
integrating audio-speech recognition in various
projects with examples of potential applications.
#Whisper #OpenAI #Elixir
#AudioSpeechRecognition #Bumblebee
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13. LiveView Playground: Discover how to
quickly launch your own LiveView project
with minimal setup using LiveView
Playground. This guide offers
straightforward instructions on setting up a
basic LiveView environment, version 0.1.1,
allowing for a personalised "Hello World"
experience on a local server. Ideal for
beginners looking to explore real-time web
applications with Elixir's rich programming
capabilities.
#LiveViewPlayground #Elixir
#WebDevelopment #RealTimeWeb
#Programming
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14. 2 Helpers to Keep Your Pipelines Flowing:
This article showcases practical Elixir
programming tips for maintaining efficient
code pipelines. It introduces two helpful
techniques, "then" and "tap", aimed at
managing and debugging Elixir pipelines
without halting their flow. These methods
offer streamlined solutions for inspecting and
modifying pipeline data, demonstrating their
utility in coding practices where maintaining
the continuity of data flow is crucial.
#Elixir #Programming
#CodeEfficiency #TechTips
#SoftwareDevelopment
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15. Match Operator Guards: This article discusses an
experiment aimed at introducing guard clauses to
Elixir's match operator, which traditionally does not
support them. Brett Beatty details his approach to
extending Elixir's pattern matching capabilities by
creating a macro to handle guards in match
expressions. His exploration includes dealing with
compiler errors, manipulating quoted expressions,
and ensuring code clarity in guard implementation.
The experiment's goal is to make match failures
occur when guards are not satisfied without
fundamentally changing match operator's behaviour.
The article outlines the challenges, solutions, and
considerations for creating a more flexible and
expressive matching mechanism in Elixir.
#Elixir #PatternMatching #MacroProgramming
#GuardClauses #ProgrammingLanguages
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16. Constraint Programming Solver: This is an
Elixir implementation of the ideas
described in Chapter 12, "Concepts,
Techniques, and Models of Computer
Programming" by Peter Van Roy and Seif
Haridi.
#Elixir #Programming
#FunctionalProgramming
#ComputerScience #OpenSource
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17. QuillJS: This is not exclusively an Elixir
library, but for times when you need to
offer rich text editing in your app, QuillJS
provides a great option. See also:
ProseMirror, which does something similar.
#QuillJS #TextEditor #ProseMirror
#WebDevelopment #JavaScript
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18. Engineering Elixir Applications: This book
from The Pragmatic Bookshelf introduces a
new paradigm called BEAMOps. This
paradigm guides engineers through building,
testing, deploying, and debugging BEAM
applications with operational orchestrators
like Docker Swarm, emphasising continuous
improvement and scalability. The book is
due by September 2024, and emphasises
the importance of owning each stage of the
software delivery process for developers.
#PragmaticProgrammers
#EngineeringElixir #BEAMOps
#SoftwareDevelopment #TechBooks
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19. Distributed and Parallel Image Processing on
Livebook by Ryo Wakabayashi: Presented at
ElixirConf EU 2023, this talk on Distributed
and Parallel Image Processing with Livebook
dives deep into the intricacies of managing
image data with Elixir. A perfect blend of
technical depth and practical applications, this
session showcases the power of Elixir in
handling complex, data-intensive operations
while leveraging the convenience of Livebook
for collaborative and interactive programming.
#ElixirConfEU #Elixir #Livebook
#ParallelProcessing
#ImageProcessing
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20. Elixir Macros Demystified, part 1: The
article demystifies Elixir macros, offering a
clear explanation of their purpose and
structure while guiding developers through
creating their own custom macros in a
beginner-friendly manner. See also: part 2.
#Elixir #Macros
#FunctionalProgramming
#WebDevelopment #PhoenixFramework
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21. Dify: The Open-Source LLM App Development
Platform: Dify is an open-source application
development platform specializing in large
language models (LLMs). It allows users to swiftly
progress from prototypes to production-ready
apps through an intuitive interface that integrates
AI workflow, RAG pipeline, agent capabilities,
model management, and observability features.
Key elements include comprehensive model
support from various providers, prompt IDE for
crafting and comparing model performance,
extensive RAG capabilities for document
ingestion and retrieval, and backend-as-a-service
for easy integration into business logic.
#Dify #OpenSource #LLM #AIWorkflow
#AppDevelopment
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22. Evaluating Phoenix Admin Frameworks: Erik
Näslund discusses his journey in evaluating
different admin frameworks for Phoenix,
primarily focusing on the ease of integration,
functionality, and compatibility with modern
web technologies. He narrows down his
preferences to either using Kaffy for its
relative ease of use and configurability or
building a custom solution from scratch for
greater control. His insights offer a candid
look into the trade-offs and decision-making
process involved in selecting the right admin
framework for web applications.
#Elixir #PhoenixFramework
#WebDevelopment #AdminUI #OpenSource
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23. Elixir Development Using Podman with VM in Parallels
and Shared Folders: This article outlines a complete
guide for setting up an Elixir development environment
using Podman in place of Docker, optimized for macOS
users. The author walks through the intricate process
of using a VM in Parallels for better performance over
the default setup and shares detailed steps for
integrating shared folders, configuring SSH, and
setting up a robust development environment with
Elixir including handling static files and setting up
Posgres as a development database. Special attention
is given to the setup's potential technical snags and
their solutions, making it a comprehensive resource for
developers looking to optimize their Elixir development
workflow with Podman and Parallels on macOS.
#Elixir #Podman #DevelopmentEnvironment
#Parallels #macOS
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