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GCP – GraphQL: Building a consistent approach for the API consumer
Developers use application programming interfaces, or APIs, to assemble data and functionality for new mobile or web apps, but when it comes to interacting with APIs, developers are often faced with two popular options: REST or GraphQL. In this article, we’ll explore how these approaches compare, and we’ll offer REST API best practices that can […]
GCP – Unlock geospatial insights with Data Studio and BigQuery GIS
Chances are, your data contains information about geographic locations in some form, whether it’s addresses, postal codes, GPS coordinates, or regions that are meaningful to your business. Are you putting this data to work to understand your key metrics from every angle? In the past, you might’ve needed specialized Geographic Information System (GIS) software, but […]
GCP – 11 quick tips for making the most of Gmail, Meet, Calendar, and more in Google Workspace
Whether you’re looking to stay on top of your inbox or make the most of virtual meetings, most of us can benefit from quick productivity tips that make getting it done easier and more efficient. Google’s productivity expert, Laura Mae Martin, has been offering up her top tips for Gmail, Meet, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and […]
GCP – Why Google Cloud is the ideal platform for Block.one and other DLT companies
Late last year, Google Cloud joined the EOS community, a leading open-source platform for blockchain innovation and performance, and is taking steps to support the EOS Public Blockchain by becoming a block producer (BP). At the time, we outlined how our planned participation underscores the importance of blockchain to the future of business, government, and […]
GCP – Spring forward with BigQuery user-friendly SQL
image 2 Image 1 image 3 Spring is here. Clocks move forward. The Sakura (cherry blossom) festival in Japan marks the celebration of the new season. In India, the holi festival of colors ushers in the new harvest season. It’s a time for renewal and new ways of doing things. This month, we are pleased […]
Azure – Azure Sphere OS version 21.03 is now generally available
This quality release of the Azure Sphere OS includes bug fixes and updates to mitigate against the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) mentioned in the article. Read More for the details.
Azure – Insights and workbooks for Azure Cosmos DB now in public preview
Now available in preview support, Azure Monitor insights and Azure Monitor workbooks makes it easier to visualize and customize metrics for dynamic monitoring of your Azure Cosmos DB resource. Read More for the details.
Azure – Public preview: Zone redundant configuration for Azure SQL Database serverless compute tier
Make your serverless Azure SQL databases resilient to a much larger set of failures, including catastrophic datacenter outages, without any changes of the application logic by selecting zone redundancy. Read More for the details.
Azure – Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server (public preview) available in new regions
With new regions announced for Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server, you can control multiple configuration parameters for fine-grained database tuning with a simpler developer experience to accelerate end-to-end deployment. Read More for the details.
Azure – General availability: Kubernetes v1.20 support in AKS
Benefit from the new features in Kubernetes 1.20, now supported by AKS in general availability. Read More for the details.
