by HELLO EVERYONE!!! It’s October 4th 2024 and you are reading the 31th edition of the Codeminer42’s tech news report. Let’s check out what the tech world showed us this week!
An Introduction to the Ruby LSP Add-on System – by Andy Waite
Ruby LSP introduces an add-on system to improve editor features for dynamic programming and DSLs in Ruby, enabling gem developers to extend language server functionality. Check it out!
Deploying Multiple Rails Apps on The Same Server with Puma + Nginx – by Given Ncube
The article explains how to deploy multiple Ruby on Rails applications on the same server using Puma and Nginx. It highlights the difficulty in finding clear guidance on this topic, but suggests using Nginx to route requests based on hostnames to different applications. Check it out!
Rails World 2024 – by Greg Molnar
Our friend Greg Molnar attended Rails World 2024 in Toronto.
The conference started with a keynote about Rails 8 and ended with networking and a closing party at Shopify’s headquarters. Know more about his experience reading the article!
New JavaScript Array Methods to Help You Write Better, Cleaner Code – by Joan Ayebola
Joan Ayebola’s article discusses new JavaScript array methods, which improve coding efficiency and promote cleaner code. These new methods allow developers to manipulate arrays without altering the original data. The article also highlights the power of chaining these methods for advanced data manipulation. It also provides best practices for writing clean code, including avoiding data mutation and handling large datasets carefully.
Welcome to the OpenAPI Blog – by Darrel Miller
Microsoft’s OpenAPI Blog, led by Principal API Architect Darrel Miller, shares experiences, best practices, and updates related to the OpenAPI specification. The blog encourages readers to engage and share topics of interest as Microsoft continues to explore and enhance OpenAPI usage.
Mastering Dynamic Sitemaps in Next.js with APIs: A Step-by-Step Guide – by Tushar Kanjariya
The article discusses the importance of dynamic sitemaps for improving SEO, especially for websites with frequently changing content. The guide outlines a step-by-step process for setting up dynamic sitemaps. Check it out!
Google Develops Voice Transfer AI for Restoring Voices – by Anthony Alford
Google Research has created a zero-shot voice transfer model that allows text-to-speech systems to replicate a person’s voice, especially for those with conditions like Parkinson’s or ALS. The model requires only a few seconds of reference audio and operates across multiple languages.
Database migrations in Kubernetes – by Alex Pliutau
Alex Pliutau’s article discusses the challenges of managing database migrations in a Kubernetes environment, particularly with Golang-based solutions. Traditional methods are insufficient due to simultaneous pod startups, coordination, and separation of application and migration logic. Effective management requires careful planning, appropriate tools, and adherence to best practices.
Migrating from Devise to Rails Auth before you can say "Rails World keynote" – by Miha Rekar
Miha Rekar successfully transitioned from Devise to the new built-in authentication feature in Rails 8.0 for his Visualizer application. Miha appreciates Devise’s role in his development but finds the new system more controllable and simpler. Check out how this migration was reading the full article!
How to Reduce Docker Image Size: Best Practices and Tips for DevOps Engineers – by H A R S H H A A
The article offers a guide for DevOps engineers on reducing Docker image size for faster builds, reduced costs, quicker container startups, and improved security. The practices presented lead to more efficient, secure, and cost-effective containerized environments.
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And that’s all for this week! Wish you all a great weekend and happy coding!
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