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  What is blocking and how would you troubleshoot it?

Blocking is a common occurrence in an SQL server context, but if you are new to the world of database management you might not know what this issue entails and perhaps even fear that it is a sign of serious underlying problems. To allay your fears and clear up the mystery, here is a brief overview of blocking and the steps you can take to tackle it. Image Source: Pixabay SQL blocking explained SQL blocking according to SentryOne is an offshoot of the way that concurrent databases operate. Becau...

   SQL,DEADLOCK     2020-09-17 08:50:55

  Three things you should never put in your database

As I've said in a few talks, the best way to improve your systems is by first not doing "dumb things". I don't mean you or your development staff is "dumb", it's easy to overlook the implications of these types of decisions and not realize how bad they are for maintainability let alone scaling. As a consultant I see this stuff all of the time and I have yet to ever see it work out well for anyone. Images, files, and binary data Your database supports BLOBs so it must be a good idea to shove ...

   Database,BLOB,Log,Image     2012-05-02 04:44:25

  30-Minute Exercise to Become a Better Programmer

I believe that motivation is really important. That’s why from time to time I read books about time management (as they motivate me to be focused and continue evolve my TM-system) and books about software craftsmanship. The other day I finished one of this kind of books - “Apprenticeship Patterns: Guidance for the Aspiring Software Craftsman”. This book motivated me to think carefully what I want to invest my time in. Also, it coincided with my 25th birthday and, of co...

   Programmer,Exercise,Skill,Requirements     2012-01-28 07:21:13

  How IoT is Challenging The World of "Smart" Cars

Smart cars have long been the subject of optimism in the auto industry, with their suites of advanced driver assistance and road safety features. Handy as they are, however, their convenient systems come with a substantially higher price tag. For now, however, many car owners are opting into a cheaper, more modular way to enhance their driving experience: a network of IoT devices. This makes it so that even pre-loved cars can enjoy the same features as smart cars. While IoT remains small at the...

   HARDWARE,IOT,CAR     2020-03-09 07:42:26

  Tomcat vs. Apache: Why One Over the Other?

When determining which type of web server to use, the differences and technical details can be daunting. It can be a difficult task to compare web servers and make the decision on which is best for you and your project. Since Apache is currently the most popular web server, this article will discuss the differences between the Apache Web Server and Apache Tomcat, which are very different and fulfill different needs.The Apache Web Server, often just called “Apache” or â€...

   Apache,Tomcat,Choice,Web server     2012-03-23 12:01:25

  Who Uses PhoneGap/Apache Cordova?

The HTML5 Microzone is presented by DZone and Microsoft to bring you the most interesting and relevant content on emerging web standards.  Experience all that the HTML5 Microzone has to offer on our homepage and check out the cutting edge web development tutorials on Script Junkie, Build My Pinned Site, and the HTML5 DevCenter. I see questions and comments all the time with the general sentiment “it looks nice, but who really uses PhoneGap/Apach...

   PhoneGap,Apache,App,HTML5     2012-03-30 06:30:33

  Top 3 Cybersecurity Trends to Watch Out for Today

One trend in cybersecurity that never changes is that it’s getting more important with every passing year. According to statistics, the number of cyberattacks and severity of the losses they incur are growing at an alarming rate. Every day about 24,000 of malicious mobile apps get blocked yet more pop up overnight. For a business today cybersecurity isn’t an option, it’s a necessary measure one needs to invest in heavily. And it’s essential to follow the trends and develo...

   SECURITY,CYBER SECURITY     2019-05-14 09:03:24

  Is Singapore a good place for startups?

Singapore is long time being considered as a perfect place for living and investing given its beautiful environment, warmly climate,  well-polished legal system and well-known richness. Its government is relatively young and open-minded. They like to take new challenges and embrace new technologies. It's the first country to open its government data to the world online. Many of you may consider that Singapore would be a perfect place for you to start your next startup. But the tr...

   SINGAPORE,STARTUP     2016-03-09 09:06:32

  Email Modular Design – An Overview

Email is one of the most prevalent forms of business communication. Businesses all over the world send hundreds of email every day to communicate with their customers in a personalized, intimate way, providing useful information, special offers, records of business transactions, official news or messages and much more. Right from one or two-man projects to large Fortune 500 companies, every business entity uses emails on a daily basis to stay in touch with their base of customers. As a company g...

   email     2014-08-14 08:22:03

  the Performance Golden Rule

Yesterday I did a workshop at Google Ventures for some of their portfolio companies. I didn’t know how much performance background the audience would have, so I did an overview of everything performance-related starting with my first presentations back in 2007. It was very nostalgic. It has been years since I talked about the best practices from High Performance Web Sites. I reviewed some of those early tips, like Make Fewer HTTP Requests, Add an Expires Header, and Gzip Components. ...

   Web design,Golden rule,Performance     2012-02-17 07:51:09

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