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…
Base64 encoding is a widely-used binary-to-text encoding scheme that allows binary data to be safely transmitted over text-based protocols and platforms. Throughout my tech career, I have implemented numerous APIs to transmit data using Base64 encoding, Let’s delve into the concept of Base64 encoding, its applications in the programming world, and provide programming examples in…
In the era of data-driven applications, traditional relational databases often struggle to keep up with the demands of modern software systems. This is where MongoDB, a leading NoSQL database, comes into the picture. MongoDB offers a flexible and scalable solution to handle vast amounts of data with ease. As an early adopter of this groundbreaking…
In the world of data interchange and communication, two popular formats have dominated the technology landscape: JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) and XML (eXtensible Markup Language). Both JSON and XML offer unique advantages and have found their place in various technological applications. As a tech guru, I help you to explore the benefits of each format,…
