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The new crwlr library

Web Crawling and Scraping with PHP

The crwlr/crawler Composer Package is a kind of small web crawling framework that saves you a lot of boilerplate code, implements sensible crawler behavior, and is very economical with memory.

Looking at wireframe fidelity level

UX Crash Course: Wireframing

If you’re a developer, you’ve almost certainly seen a wireframe before. Maybe someone showed you one during the design process to get your feedback on it—or maybe it was the deliverable you got handed...

Cybersecurity: Types of impersonation attacks and prevention

5 Types of Impersonation Attacks and Ways to Prevent Them

As businesses expand their digital footprints on communication and social platforms, cybercriminals also find novel ways to infiltrate and swindle them with impersonation attacks. With phishing attack...

Part 2: Introduction to Generative AI and Transformer Architecture

Transformer and Generative AI Concepts

This article delves into the impact of generative AI, highlighting its foundational architecture: the transformer. It highlights its role in revolutionizing technologies and unlocking various opportun...

Hybrid cloud solutions with Azure Arc - Part 1

The Bridge to the Cloud

Microsoft has both software and hardware solutions that help companies operate a hybrid cloud. This makes creating a hybrid cloud infrastructure comparatively easy.

Unlocking a Treasure Trove of Information With fastThread in the JVM

Demystifying Thread Dumps: Your Guide to Java Performance Optimization

Thread dumps are vital companions for Java developers navigating the complexities of performance troubleshooting in production applications. When your application experiences sluggishness, freezes, or CPU spikes, thread dumps offer a snapshot of all active threads, including their states and stack t...

Sociotechnology – People and machines

Legacy – A Social Problem?

Legacy software is old, unmaintainable software – obviously it’s a technical problem. However, it’s also worth considering this problem from a social perspective.

(With apologies to Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas…that transform industries by Safi Bahcall)

The Three and Half Deaths and Rebirth of Application Security: From Chainsaws to Application Detection and Response

The transformation of application security from cost centre to value driver isn't just possible – it's imperative for organisations that want to compete and win in today's digital economy. Through ADR, we can finally align security with business objectives, delivering protection while enabling the s...

All about Multimodal AI Agents

What Do Pepperoni Pizza and Autonomous AI Agents Have in Common?

We will examine the main pain points in customer interactions and data management. Next, we will explore what Autonomous AI Agents are and how they function. Then, we will discuss the evolution towards Multimodal AI Agents and how these advanced systems can enhance customer service.

Enhancing Development Efficiency and Enhancing Code Quality

Leveraging ArchUnit to Identify and Resolve Architectural Errors

ArchUnit checks the architecture of our Java application to ensure it complies with the defined rules. But its capabilities go beyond just that! It also helps us detect and avoid critical errors in th...

The Promise of AI to Tackle Security Debt

The Growing Threat of Security Debt: Exploring AI’s Role in Remediating Persistent Software Vulnerabilities

Security debt is a growing threat for many organizations, with 70% carrying unresolved software vulnerabilities that make them prime targets for cyberattacks. Left unchecked, these issues can escalate...

Modern Web Authentication with PHP and JavaScript

Securing Web Applications with WebAuthn and Passkeys

WebAuthn and passkeys offer a secure, password-free alternative to traditional authentication, enhancing user convenience and safety. This guide will show you how to implement these modern technologie...

Facilitating the analysis, maintenance, and expansion of a system

The Combinator Model

While analyzing the domain model, it is worth looking out for mathematical properties. If the domain supports combinators, these allow for very concise modeling that is close to the original. This modeling facilitates the analysis, maintenance, and expansion of a system during its life cycle and giv...

A new era of maturity and sophistication

The API Economy: Trends and Transformations for 2025

The API Economy is entering a new era of maturity and sophistication, characterized by enhanced security, AI integration, and ecosystem-driven innovation.

Shifting Gears: How Continuous Testing Fuels Agile Delivery

Keeping the Wheels of Continuous Testing in Motion

In today's fast-paced software world, speed to market reigns supreme. But how can you deliver high-quality software quickly? Enter continuous testing, the secret weapon for agile teams. This article explores strategies for integrating continuous testing into your agile workflow, ensuring swift feedb...

Server Actions and The New Form Hooks

Exploring React 19: New Features vs. Traditional Methods

React 19 introduces three new features that promise to simplify and enhance the development experience. We’ll take a closer look at these updates, comparing them to traditional methods and discussing what they abstract and simplify. The goal is to help you get familiar with these features and unders...

Who brings risk to the party?

Third-Party Risk Management: The Missing Piece to a Secure SDLC

Third-party risk management remains a problem with few good solutions. However, current technology, such as SBOMs and runtime security, allows us to respond proactively to threats.