Sat.Oct 12, 2024

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Avoid Costly Loops in AWS Step Functions

Xebia

We all played around with AWS StepFunctions in our careers. It is a fantastic orchestration tool! But there are some scenarios where your cloud bill can explode in your face! In this blog, I will walk you through how you can end up in this situation and, maybe more importantly, how to avoid it! Looping When you look at this pattern, you might think, okay, we wait for 5 seconds and use lambda to query something.

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Open source royalty and mad kings

David Heinemeier Hansson

I'm solidly in favor of the Benevolent Dictator For Life (BDFL) model of open source stewardship. This is how projects from Linux to Python, from Laravel to Ruby, and yes, Rails, have kept their cohesion, decisiveness, and forward motion. It's a model with decades worth of achievements to its name. But it's not a mandate from heaven. It's not infallible.

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The 65+ best Walmart deals you can shop now: Live updates

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Walmart's major sale on tech, home, toys, and more ahead of the holidays is still going strong, with affordable deals from Apple, Samsung, and more.

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U.S. Competitive Advantage: Frontier Science Basic Research and Unlocking Vast Scientific Data Assets

Ooda Loop

We recently explored the argument that - by the sheer force of the scale of their population and autocratic strategic focus - China has an innate competitive advantage in material science basic research and strategic chip innovation. As a counterpoint to that argument, we take a look at this issue of "scale" as an innate competitive advantage for the U.S.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Grab two Anker USB-C chargers and two cables for under $20

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Someone in your home or at the office always stealing your charger? Got more devices than you have chargers for? Solve your woes for $19.

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My favorite USB-C accessory of all time is 25% off

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

USB-C ports can be fragile, and a ripped cord can seriously damage your laptop. This clever MagSafe-like gadget keeps your laptop safe.

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This ultra-portable power station gives you AC power on the move

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Bigger than a power bank, smaller than a power station, this is the perfect choice for those wanting AC power when out and about.

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My favorite laptop power bank can fully charge a MacBook in 90 minutes

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The Ugreen 145W power bank will charge all of your gadgets -- laptops included. But its best feature puts it at the top for me.

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This 12-in-1 electric screwdriver is my go-to tool

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

This top-rated electric screwdriver has served me well for over a year.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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One of the most versatile power stations I've tested is only $799

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The Bluetti AC180 delivers up to 1800W of output, with 11 ports for ultimate flexibility, and now you can grab it for $799.

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Why this versatile air pump is my new must-have for traveling

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The AstroAI Dual Motor's tire inflator can continuously operate for up to 15 minutes, inflating a flat tire from 0 to 36 PSI in around five minutes.

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This is one of the best value power banks I've ever tested, and it's 20% off

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Fast charging, lots of capacity, and a built-in cable -- this power bank has it all!

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I can't recommend this rugged power station enough to drone users -- now with $400 off!

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The latest DJI Power 1000 is specifically designed for drones but is strong enough to power most high-watt devices, as I found in testing.

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2024 Salary Guide

Procom’s 2024 Salary Guide provides critical insights into the latest hiring trends, in-demand IT roles, and competitive pay rates across Canada and the U.S. It highlights key market dynamics such as the growing demand for remote work, skills-based hiring, and flexible staffing solutions. With detailed pay rate data for top IT positions like Cybersecurity Consultants, Cloud Engineers, and Salesforce Developers, this guide is an essential resource for companies looking to stay competitive in toda

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This Bluetti power station is ideal for road-tripping - and it's now only $379!

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The Bluetti AC70 is portable and delivers enough power for your basic energy-intensive devices. Right now you can get it for $379!

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