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13 Jun

Introducing jekyll-crypto-donations: Easily Add Crypto Donation Blocks to Your Jekyll Site

stp2y0 CommentsNewscoding, community, cryptocurrency, development, engineering, inclusive, jekyll, ruby, software, staticwebapps

Hello Dev Community! I'm excited to share the release of my new Jekyll plugin, jekyll-crypto-donations. This gem allows you to seamlessly integrate cryptocurrency donation blocks into your Jekyll-generated websites. Whether you're a blogger, content creator, or developer, this plugin can help you receive support from your audience through crypto donations. Why jekyll-crypto-donations? Cryptocurrency donations offer a decentralized and borderless way to receive support from your audience. With the rise of digital currencies, it's essential to have a simple solution for integrating donation options into your site. That's where jekyll-crypto-donations comes in. This plugin provides a straightforward way to display donation…

13 Jun

EF Core 8 Update Entity

stp2y0 CommentsNewscoding, community, csharp, database, development, dotnetcore, engineering, inclusive, software

When entities are being tracked (this is the default, to track changes) EF Core is efficient with updates in that if there are several properties for a model and only one or two properties changed the update statement only updates those columns/properties which changed rather than every column/property. Model public partial class Person { public int Id { get; set; } public string Title { get; set; } public string FirstName { get; set; } public string LastName { get; set; } public DateOnly BirthDate { get; set; } } Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode Example 1 Read data.…

13 Jun

Don’t refactor the code

stp2y0 CommentsNewscodequality, coding, communication, community, development, engineering, inclusive, programming, software, softwaredevelopment

This is a piece of advice someone gave me a long time ago. Unfortunately, I don't really remember who, so I cannot properly attribute (although chances are they heard it somewhere too). But I decided to re-share this. What is refactoring? I'm sure we can find multitude of definitions. But with modern software development process it often becomes synonymous with any kind of code changes that do not add, modify or remove features. In other words, a non-product work. In effect it often becomes a blurry term and cause of tension between product stakeholders and the dev team. Who among…

13 Jun

Understanding Types and Interfaces in TypeScript: A Comprehensive Guide

stp2y0 CommentsNewscoding, community, development, engineering, inclusive, javascript, programming, software, typescript, webdev

TypeScript, a superset of JavaScript, introduces static typing to the language, which helps developers catch errors early and write more maintainable code. Two of the most powerful features in TypeScript are types and interfaces. In this blog post, we'll explore the differences between types and interfaces, when to use each, and how they can help you write better TypeScript code. Table of Contents Introduction to Types and Interfaces Defining and Using Types Defining and Using Interfaces Differences Between Types and Interfaces Advanced Features Best Practices Conclusion 1. Introduction to Types and Interfaces Both types and interfaces allow you to define…

13 Jun

Terraform Functions Guide: Complete List with Detailed Examples

stp2y0 CommentsNewsaws, cloud, coding, community, development, devops, engineering, inclusive, software, terraform

[*] Terraform functions are essential for creating effective infrastructure code. They help automate tasks like generating resource names, calculating values, and managing data structures. In this blog post, we will explore using Terraform CLI's built-in functions in different ways, such as in locals, the console, output, and variables. Understanding these functions is important for any DevOps or Infrastructure engineer who wants to improve their Infrastructure as Code (IaC) skills. ‍Disclaimer‍_All Terraform functions discussed here work similarly in OpenTofu, the open-source Terraform alternative. However, in order to keep it simple and closer to what devops engineers are familiar with, we will…

13 Jun

Running a Node Service with PM2

stp2y0 CommentsNewscoding, community, development, engineering, inclusive, software

Managing a Node.js application in a production environment can be complex. PM2 (Process Manager 2) simplifies this process by ensuring your application runs continuously, providing load balancing, and offering robust monitoring and logging features. This guide will walk you through setting up a Node.js service using TypeScript, compiling it to JavaScript, and managing it with PM2. Prerequisites Node.js and npm installed on your machine. Basic understanding of TypeScript and Node.js. Step 1: Create the dist Folder for Compiling TypeScript to JavaScript 1.1 Set Up Your Project First, create a new Node.js project and initialize it. mkdir my-node-service cd my-node-service npm…

13 Jun

Go vs Rust: Choosing the Right Language for Your Development Journey in 2024

stp2y0 CommentsNewscoding, community, development, engineering, go, inclusive, rust, software

When choosing a programming language for your next project, it’s essential to consider the strengths and features of the available options. Rust and Go are two modern languages that have gained significant traction for their performance, concurrency, and ease of use. Here’s a comparison of Rust vs Go, highlighting their key features, advantages, and ideal use cases. Rust: Memory Safety: Rust is designed with a strong emphasis on memory safety without the need for a garbage collector. Its ownership system, which is enforced at compile time, helps prevent data races and null pointer dereferences. Performance: Rust offers performance comparable to…

13 Jun

Kubernetes – An Operator Overview

stp2y0 CommentsNewsaws, coding, community, development, devops, eks, engineering, inclusive, kubernetes, software

Kubernetes is a powerful open-source platform for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. This article provides a concise overview of Kubernetes, focusing on its essential components for operators managing containerized applications and AWS EKS. Control Plane The control plane is the central management entity of the Kubernetes cluster. It oversees the cluster's operations, maintains the desired state of the cluster, and responds to changes and events. Components API Server: Exposes the Kubernetes API and serves as the front end for the control plane. Scheduler: Assigns pods to nodes based on resource requirements, constraints, and policies. Controller Manager:…

13 Jun

Navigating Uncertainty: Probabilistic Programming

stp2y0 CommentsNewsbeginners, coding, community, computerscience, cschallenge, devchallenge, development, engineering, inclusive, software

This is a submission for DEV Computer Science Challenge v24.06.12: One Byte Explainer. Explainer The world is uncertain. Predicting outcomes with data involves probabilistic models which use math to handle uncertainty. Probabilistic Programming describe and analyze these models. Examples: Predicting weather, stocks, diagnoses, and machine learning. Cover Image Credits: GenewalDesign Source link lol

13 Jun

Creating AI Applications with Pixie: A Step-by-Step Guide

stp2y0 CommentsNewscoding, community, development, engineering, inclusive, software

Whether you're creative enthusiasts or seasoned developers, Pixie simplifies the creation of intricate projects, including AI-driven applications such as text generation, image generation, and text-to-speech utilities. Let's walk you through the process: Step 1:Signup and login gptconsoleStep 2:Prompt for Text Generation Application "Pixie, create a text generation web application with an intuitive user interface and API endpoints for dynamic content creation." Before diving into application generation, it's essential to make sure your environment is ready. Start by setting up your access to Pixie through GPTConsole and ensure that all necessary APIs—including Google Cloud Build—are connected properly. Step 3:Designing Your Dashboard…