PHP Development: Creating Toggleable Laravel Routes with Attributes

Attributes offer the ability to add structured, machine-readable metadata information on declarations in code: Classes, methods, functions, parameters, properties, and class constants can be the target of an attribute. I believe the definition is on point, and I’m confident most developers reading this article have encountered attributes at least once. If you haven’t, they are … Read more

Implement serverless semantic search of image and live video with Amazon Titan Multimodal Embeddings

In today’s data-driven world, industries across various sectors are accumulating massive amounts of video data through cameras installed in their warehouses, clinics, roads, metro stations, stores, factories, or even private facilities. This video data holds immense potential for analysis and monitoring of incidents that may occur in these locations. From fire hazards to broken equipment, … Read more

The Software Testing Pyramid: What’s It All About

Introduction We all know what “software” is, but then what is software testing, or why is it even important? Let me answer your doubts- Software Testing is a process that involves evaluating software components to ensure they meet specified requirements and are defect-free. The main goal of software testing is to verify that the actual … Read more

A Quick Comparison of Streamlit, Dash, Reflex and Rio

Many data scientists lack a background in computer science or software engineering. Even those who do may not enjoy developing web applications or front-end user interfaces to showcase their work. Additionally, those who occasionally appreciate “pure” software engineering might be reluctant to allocate significant portions of their data science budget to perfecting CSS directives for … Read more

Prioritizing employee well-being: An innovative approach with generative AI and Amazon SageMaker Canvas

In today’s fast-paced corporate landscape, employee mental health has become a crucial aspect that organizations can no longer overlook. Many companies recognize that their greatest asset lies in their dedicated workforce, and each employee plays a vital role in collective success. As such, promoting employee well-being by creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment is … Read more

“When You Take VC Funding, the Clock Often Starts Ticking” Entrepreneur Jack Smith on Exiting Vungle

Jack Smith is a recovering entrepreneur, now building “rehab for technology addiction” with Silent Break. He co-founded Vungle, which was a performance marketing platform specializing in in-app video advertisements for mobile devices. It sold to Blackstone for close to $800M in 2019. Jack was kind enough to spend some time to share his insights with … Read more

Code Smell 254 – Be Explicit

You assert that something happened, but why? TL;DR: Be explicit when creating tests to ensure clarity and maintainability Problems Readability Coupling to external databases, global state or singletons, static methods, or external services Maintenance Difficulty Debugging Complexity Hidden Dependencies Solutions Be Explicit Inline the setup Use dependency Injection Use mocking with caution Context Your test … Read more

Eyes Forward: The World of Smart Contact Lens Patents

Chances are that every bizarre technology you have ever heard of has been claimed to be patented, protected, and highly confidential. Patents can be found where there’s both innovation and commercial interest, highlighting the importance of a technology or field. This is certainly true for smart contact lenses, and even though almost no one is … Read more