As a seasoned tech solution creator with over 18 years of experience, I can confidently assert that stateless web services are the foundation of scalable, efficient, and resilient distributed systems in modern software architecture. By removing the need for a server to remember information between requests, statelessness simplifies the design and increases scalability. But this…
The backbone of powerful applications lies in integrating diverse services, A tech requirement I’ve perfected countless times over my 18+ years of enterprise tech development. Two key TechConcept for enabling these integrations are webhooks and APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). Understanding the differences between them and knowing when to use each can significantly enhance your application’s…
Securing web services is crucial for protecting sensitive data and ensuring only authorized users can access your APIs. Without proper security measures, web services are vulnerable to attacks like unauthorized access, data breaches, and malicious exploitation. This guide covers key practices such as HTTPS, API keys, OAuth 2.0, JWT tokens, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)…
In new era of software development, the terms microservices and web services often come up when discussing scalable, flexible architectures. In my 18+ years of tech-building, I can affirm that while they may appear similar and are often used interchangeably in modern development, despite their similarities, they fulfils different roles and deliver distinct benefits. Understanding…
When building a web service, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is choosing between REST and SOAP—the two primary protocols for communication between applications. In my 18+ year enterprise building application, both protocols allow us to exchange data over networks, they have distinct differences in terms of architecture, flexibility, and use cases.…
Web services are the backbone of many applications, enabling communication between different systems over the internet. With over 18 years of enterprise-building experience, I’ve worked hands-on with every aspect of web services throughout my tech career. From hotel bookings to mobile employee attendance updates to sending alerts on messaging app, web services drive these critical…
In digital landscape, the smooth functioning of APIs is paramount for businesses and developers. Ensuring that your APIs are operational is essential to provide a seamless experience for users. However, API failures can occur unexpectedly, leading to disruptions in services. To proactively monitor API health, you can create a shell script with an alert mechanism…
In today’s fast-paced world of technology, businesses are constantly seeking efficient ways to develop and deploy applications across multiple platforms. Microservices architecture has emerged as a popular approach that enables modular development, scalability, and ease of deployment. Let’s explore some readily available microservice frameworks, dive in brief into their features and use cases. By coupling…