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Välkommen till Stockholm – An AWS Region is coming to the Nordics

All Things Distributed

The new region will give Nordic-based businesses, government organisations, non-profits, and global companies with customers in the Nordics, the ability to leverage the AWS technology infrastructure from data centers in Sweden. The new AWS EU (Stockholm) Region will have three Availability Zones and will be ready for customers to use in 2018.

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Key Advantages of DBMS for Efficient Data Management

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Here are some examples: In the e-commerce sector, websites such as Amazon and Flipkart employ DBMS to oversee extensive customer databases, monitor sales orders, track returns, and manage faulty products. The disadvantages of using a Database Management System (DBMS) include high cost, complexity, and dependence on technology.

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How To Choose A Headless CMS

Smashing Magazine

When it comes to a Traditional CMS, the CMS and the resulting front-end website are built on a monolithic architecture. For example, if the CMS is built on Microsoft’s.NET Framework, the front-end website would also be built on the same technology. there was a separate subdomain for a mobile website). Editing Experience.

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Reducing Carbon Emissions On The Web

Smashing Magazine

As is the case with many other developers, the reports over the last few years of the huge energy requirements of the web have prompted me to take a look at my own websites and see what I can do to minimize their impact. But first, a confession: When I first heard about the environmental impact of websites, I didn’t quite believe it.

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Reducing The Web’s Carbon Footprint: Optimizing Social Media Embeds

Smashing Magazine

of global emissions (similar to the airline industry), and rising. Third-party Javascript accounts for a lot of bloat on websites, with analytics, chatbots, and embedded widgets being common contributors. Don’t forget to include alt text, so that users of assistive technologies can access the content of the image.

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As-Salaam-Alaikum: The cloud arrives in the Middle East!

All Things Distributed

We have supported the development of technology skills across the region with Training and Certification programs to help customers develop skills to design, deploy, and operate their infrastructure and applications on the AWS Cloud. One story from the Middle East I particularly like is flydubai, the leading low-cost airline in the region.

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Useful UX Guidelines, Tools And Resources

Smashing Magazine

Created by Jon Yablonski, this lovely website explains 21 psychological principles that designers can consider to create more human-centered products and experiences. Accessibility goes far beyond the code, so when it comes to delivering accessible websites, each person in a team has their specific responsibilities. A must-read.

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