With over 18 years of experience in the tech industry, I can confirm that IoT has transformed the way we stay connected to the devices we use daily. One prime example is the connected pet feeder, a perfect solution for pet owners to ensure their pets are well-fed, even when they’re away. In this tech…
Repeated digital tasks are a clear signal that it’s time for automation—crucial for boosting efficiency and eliminating redundancy. In my 18+ years of tech corporate experience, I’ve often seen operations teams stuck in repetitive workflows, and that’s when I push for automation. While it causes many roles to become redundant, it ultimately frees up resources,…
One of the standout strengths from my 18+ years in enterprise solution building is the ability to decompose large problems into smaller manageable tasks, while guiding my tech teams to develop modular code—a crucial strategy for managing complexity. Instead of writing one long, tangled codebase, modular code allows you to break down programming codes into…
Over the course of 18+ years in tech, I’ve utilized countless libraries and frameworks, which have proven essential for faster development and optimized performance during different stage of my career. By leveraging these tools, you avoid the pitfalls of “reinventing the wheel”, enabling you to focus on building high-quality applications faster. Libraries provide reusable code for…
Throughout my 18+ years of building tech solutions for TravelTech, EduTech, and HRTech, we’ve integrated with countless applications, including banking and social media, all made possible through the power of “API’s“. Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) play a crucial role in enabling seamless communication between different software applications. APIs empower developers to access data, share functionality,…
Optimizing Java code is essential for creating high-performance applications, a non-negotiable demand I’ve placed on my tech teams throughout my 18+ years of building enterprise solutions, especially as tech scale and handle larger datasets. Java offers various tools and techniques to enhance performance, such as optimizing algorithms, improving memory management, and using caching strategies. This tech…
As an exercise, I assigned the task of implementing a To-Do List—an everyday real-world application where core coding fundamentals like variables, loops, conditionals, and functions come into play. To give you a solid starting point, I’ve created a blueprint. The following code snippet allows users to add, delete, and view tasks using a command-line interface.…
For anyone starting their journey into software development, mastering the core fundamentals of coding is crucial. In my 18+ years of building enterprise solutions, I’ve consistently mastered these fundamentals, which serve as the foundation for more advanced programming concepts, which allow me and developers alike to transition between different languages with ease. Whether you’re working…
As a Tech Advisor, I’ve already recommended Redis as my top pick for caching in a previous post. For more advanced use cases, where applications grow in size and user base, the need for faster data access becomes even more critical. Scaling an application to handle millions of users or large datasets can become a challenge.…
As I’ve previously shared, Redis has always been my top choice for caching. While we’ve implemented caching using Python and PHP before, My 18+ years of tech experience have shown that no implementation should be limited to specific programming languages. In this tech concept, we’ll walk through how to implement caching in a Java-based web…
Running Java applications packaged in JAR (Java ARchive) files is a common task for developers and users who leverage Java-based software. If you’ve recently downloaded a JAR file and are wondering how to get it running on your MacBook, this guide will walk you through the process step-by-step. Step 1: Ensure Java is Installed Before…
Java remains a cornerstone in the world of programming, powering applications across various domains. If you’re a macOS user looking to harness the capabilities of Java, installing OpenJDK is your gateway to seamless development. This tech concept, will walk you through two methods to install OpenJDK on your MacBook: manual download and using Homebrew. Manual…
For aspiring programmers embarking on their coding journey, choosing the right programming language can be a daunting task. The tech world offers a plethora of options, each with its unique strengths and applications. As an experienced programmer with over 25 years of diverse experience, I’ve had numerous individuals approach me, seeking guidance on which programming…
As a tech enthusiast who has traversed both the student life and the dynamic tech industry, I can attest to the pivotal role that compilers play in our programming journey. During my student days, I vividly recall the moments of excitement and frustration when I perform code compilation or face compiler errors while exploring the…
Greenplum, a massively parallel processing (MPP) analytical database, is revolutionizing the world of big data analytics. In this Tech Concept post, we will explore the features and advantages of Greenplum, delve into snippets for query search and functions, guide you through the installation process, showcase how to integrate Greenplum with existing databases, and discuss its…
MongoDB, a leading NoSQL database, has gained immense popularity in the world of modern application development. As Tech Expert, I will help you to understand MongoDB’s features, provide snippets for its query search and functions, explore MongoDB’s managed service called MongoDB Atlas, and demonstrate how to use MongoDB Atlas for easy scalability and distributed environments.…
Greenplum, a leading analytical database, provides powerful capabilities for big data analytics. In this blog post, we will explore how to establish a connection to Greenplum using Java, leveraging the PostgreSQL JDBC driver. By following the steps outlined below, you can seamlessly connect to Greenplum and execute SQL queries within your Java applications. Step 1:…
In the vast landscape of programming languages, selecting the right one for your project or career path can be a daunting task. From the timeless classics to the emerging contenders, each language brings its own unique features and strengths. In this blog post, we will compare some of the top programming languages—Python, Java, JavaScript, C++,…
