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Custom Software Development

How To Improve Application Observability with DataDog Monitors

DataDog is a powerful tool that can help your organization monitor and manage applications and infrastructure. It’s essential to be able to quickly and effectiv…

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GitLab

GitLab 16 Release: An In-Depth Look at New Security Features and Tier Comparison

The GitLab platform, recognized for its innovative solutions in software development, has once again raised the bar with the release of GitLab 16. This version …

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GitLab

Get Ahead with GitLab 16: Top 10 User Experience and Interface Enhancements to Boost Your Productivity

GitLab 16, the latest iteration of the comprehensiveDevSecOps platform, has made waves in the tech world with its revamped user experience (UX) and user interfa…

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Cybersecurity

Security for Developers: How To Write Secure Code

You may not think of yourself as a security professional, but the truth is that every developer is responsible for securing their code. This responsibility is e…

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Cybersecurity

How To Add React to Rails Apps v2

In our previous article, we discussed how NextLink Labs uses the Rabl gem to send data from our Rails APIs. This article will demonstrate the packages that we a…

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Custom Software Development

How To Install GitLab Omnibus on AWS

GitLab is a powerful open-source Git repository manager that provides code management, continuous integration/deployment (CICD), and more. It is used by develop…

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Cybersecurity

From ‘Password1’ to ‘CorrectHorseBatteryStaple’: How To Make a Strong Passphrase

In today's digital landscape, password security is more important than ever. With cyberattacks on the rise, choosing a strong password is crucial to safeguardin…

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Custom Software Development

How To Upgrade Elastic Beanstalk in AWS to Node 18

Amazon Elastic Beanstalk is a fully managed service offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that helps developers quickly deploy and manage web applications.

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Custom Software Development

How To Build Rails JSON API Serializer

Rabl is a powerful tool for building a Rails JSON API. It allows you to easily return JSON responses from your APIs in a clear and concise way. And separate the…

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How-to Setup Datadog Custom Software Development

How To Set Up Datadog for PHP Applications on AWS EC2

Aging software applications often include many years of nuanced business logic. And the smallest of changes can easily cause unintended consequences.

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Cybersecurity

Who Needs a Cybersecurity Strategy and Implementation Plan (CSIP)?

What is a Cybersecurity Strategy and Implementation Plan? “Nearly 80% of senior IT and IT security leaders believe their organizations lack sufficient protectio…

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Cybersecurity

What’s New in Django 4.0: Security Patches & Protecting Your Valuable Website

What is Django? Django is a powerful, versatile, and free web framework. Django lets you build high-performance web applications quickly. With Django, there’s n…

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