APIs are the backbone of modern applications, powering everything from social media integrations to payment gateways. However, if left unprotected, they can be exploited resulting in Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, server overload, and unexpected costs. One of the most effective techniques to defend against these issues is Rate Limiting. What is Rate Limiting? API…
Many modern software applications are composed of multiple components — for example, a web application might include a web server and a database. Each of these components can be packaged and run in its own Docker container, created from a Docker image. These images bundle the application or service (e.g., Apache, MySQL) with all the…
In today’s globalized world, language differences continue to be one of the most significant barriers to effective communication. With over 7,000 languages spoken worldwide, connecting with people across regions and cultures can be challenging. These language gaps affect essential areas such as customer service, education, healthcare, business, and everyday interactions. Traditionally, translation services were either…
In today’s digital world, many people rely on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay updated with the news. While it’s quick, easy, and often free to access news online, this convenience also comes with a major problem fake news. Fake news refers to news stories that are completely false or misleading,…
Despite their impressive performance on a variety of tasks, large language models (LLMs) still have a lot of drawbacks, especially when it comes to domain-specific or knowledge-intensive scenarios. Their tendency to produce “hallucinations” that result in believable but factually erroneous answers is a significant difficulty, particularly when processing questions that need current knowledge or are…
Introduction Builder.io is more than simply a drag-and-drop page builder. It’s a headless CMS and visual editing tool created to let developers and non-developers collaborate without tripping on each other’s toes. Whether you’re using React, Next.js, Shopify Hydrogen, or another modern stack, Builder.io interacts seamlessly with your code and allows marketers and designers to create…
When it comes to building enterprise-grade applications, choosing the right front-end framework is critical. It impacts everything from scalability and maintainability to the developer experience and long-term cost of ownership. Among the rising options for developers are React, the mature JavaScript library by Facebook, and Blazor, Microsoft’s .NET-based web framework. As a developer who’s worked…
In software development, ensuring the reliability and functionality of an application is critical. End-to-end (E2E) testing plays a pivotal role in this process by validating the complete workflow of an application, from user interactions to backend responses. It’s not just about finding bugs—it’s about delivering software that users can trust. For E2E testing, Playwright has…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming sectors by allowing companies to make data-driven decisions, automate complex processes, and improve user experiences. Integrating AI into apps can convert them from simple tools to intelligent systems capable of learning and adapting. .NET’s rich ecosystem provides developers with a powerful platform for effectively incorporating AI and machine learning (ML)…
In today’s fast-paced digital world, video content dominates the internet. From streaming platforms to social media, video is the preferred medium for communication, entertainment, and marketing. However, processing large volumes of video efficiently is a significant challenge for developers and businesses alike. This is where tools like FFmpeg and .NET come into play. By combining…