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Why Core Web Vitals are crucial for optimizing digital experience

Dynatrace

When users land on your website, the digital experience is everything. A slow-loading page, unexpected layout shifts, or unresponsive interactions can frustrate potential customerscausing higher bounce rates, abandoned carts, and low search engine rankings. To combat these issues, Google introduced Core Web Vitals (CWVs): a set of metrics designed to measure and improve the user experience of websites.

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FM-Intent: Predicting User Session Intent with Hierarchical Multi-Task Learning

The Netflix TechBlog

Authors: Sejoon Oh , Moumita Bhattacharya , Yesu Feng , Sudarshan Lamkhede , Ko-Jen Hsiao , and JustinBasilico Motivation Recommender systems have become essential components of digital services across e-commerce, streaming media, and social networks [1, 2]. At Netflix, these systems drive significant product and business impact by connecting members with relevant content at the right time [3, 4].

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How To Build Resilient Microservices Using Circuit Breakers and Retries: A Developer’s Guide To Surviving

DZone

Whats up, fellow geeks? Think of the time when you are treated at a busy pizza place. The pizza oven broke down, and with new orders coming in, the entire kitchen is at a standstill. If we take that oven as a flaky, unreliable third-party API, there you go microservices disaster! With retries and circuit breakers at your disposal, you can ensure your system keeps sizzling instead of crashing down.

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Top Database Performance Issues and Solutions

Scalegrid

Database performance issues, such as slow queries and high CPU usage, can severely impact your applications. Implementing appropriate indexes is a critical strategy for optimizing database performance, as it helps identify frequently used columns in search conditions and enhances query efficiency. Additionally, regular database backups are vital for maintaining database resilience and operational integrity, ensuring recovery from hardware failures, software corruption, and other catastrophic eve

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Go big with Dynatrace: Native support for large log records

Dynatrace

Dynatrace has redefined whats possible in log analytics with support for single log events up to 10 MB , setting a new standard in log observability. This eliminates manual workarounds and allows full-fidelity log ingestion at enterprise scale for customers moving their log management and analytics to Dynatrace. In this blog post, we will examine specific customer examples from different verticals across aviation, retail, cargo, and beyond and examine how theyve increased the simplicity and reli

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An Architecture of Participation for AI?

O'Reilly

About six weeks ago, I sent an email to Satya Nadella complaining about the monolithic winner-takes-all architecture that Silicon Valley seems to envision for AI, contrasting it with the architecture of participation that had driven previous technology revolutions, most notably the internet and open source software. I suspected that Satya might be sympathetic because of past conversations wed had when his book Hit Refresh was published in 2017.

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Distributed Consensus: Paxos vs. Raft and Modern Implementations

DZone

Distributed consensus is a fundamental concept in distributed computing that refers to the process by which multiple nodes (servers or computers) in a distributed system agree on a single data value or a sequence of actions, ensuring consistency despite the presence of failures or network partitions. In simpler terms, it's the mechanism that allows independent computers to reach agreement on critical data or operations even when some nodes fail or communication is unreliable.

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Dynatrace delivers Full-Stack Observability for AI with NVIDIA Blackwell and NVIDIA NIM

Dynatrace

NVIDIA Blackwell systems provide high-performance infrastructure for enterprise AI, and now, thanks to the Dynatrace integration with the NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory reference design, enterprises can add Dynatrace Full-Stack Observability to NVIDIA Blackwell infrastructure. This magnifies the value of the NVIDIA Blackwell platform by providing real-time performance insights, anomaly detection, and dependency mapping.

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InnoDB Cluster: Set Up Router and Validate Failover

Percona

Setting up an InnoDB Cluster requires three key components: Group Replication, MySQL Shell, and MySQL Router. In the previous post, we covered the process of building a 3-node InnoDB Cluster. In this post, we shift our focus to configuring MySQL Router and validating failover functionality.

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Creating a Web Project: Caching for Performance Optimization

DZone

In one of the previous articles on identifying issues in your project, Creating a Web Project: Key Steps to Identify Issues, we discussed how to analyze application performance and how collecting metrics can assist in this task. However, identifying a problem is only the first step; action must be taken to resolve it. Caching is arguably one of the most effective and widely used methods for accelerating your application.

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Flutter App Development Cost in 2025: A Complete Breakdown!

Official Blog - World Web Technology

In 2025, Flutter app development will undoubtedly rule the mobile world. It offers a robust replacement for traditional app frameworks for startups and business giants and is cost-efficient. Flutter with Google support offers accelerated, cross-platform development with native-like performance, becoming the new default for developing slick apps with a limited budget and time frame.

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Dynatrace recognized among Europe’s Best Employers in 2025

Dynatrace

Dynatrace has been recognized byFinancial Timesand Statista as one of Europes Best Employers in 2025. Additionally, were honored to be ranked #1 employer in Austria within the IT, Internet, Software and Services sector. This recognition is especially meaningful to us, as Austria is where the Dynatrace journey began. From humble beginnings to becoming an industry leader, one thing has always remained constant: our commitment to our people.

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What Oracle Missed, We Fixed: More Performant Query Processing in Percona Server for MySQL

Percona

At Percona, we constantly search for ways to make query processing more performant. Our activities include continuous monitoring of Percona Server for MySQL performance by doing performance regression tests. We also challenge Percona Server for MySQL with newly designed tests and analyze bottlenecks for possible improvements.

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Optimizing Software Performance for High-Impact Asset Management Systems

DZone

My extensive experience building complex software systems has shown that performance optimization is often the deciding factor between operational success and failure, especially in large-scale environments managing millions of interconnected components. Unlike consumer-facing apps, enterprise asset management platforms must meet rigorous demands: high concurrency, guaranteed data integrity, and real-time access to mission-critical information.

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AI in Customer Support: Transforming Service in the Digital Age!

Official Blog - World Web Technology

With todays heavy reliance on technology, customers’ requirements are increasing. Businesses look for quicker, smarter, and more personal service opportunities. Thats where AI in customer services steps in. AI is reshaping the customer support landscape, from automating responses to resolving complex issues. Using generative AI as a WordPress development or AI company gives an edge in delivering quality services.

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What’s new in Dynatrace SaaS version 1.315

Dynatrace

We have released Dynatrace version 1.315. To learn what’s new, have a look at the release notes. The post What’s new in Dynatrace SaaS version 1.315 appeared first on Dynatrace news.

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An Introduction to Dictionary Operations in Data Masking Component

Percona

In this blog post, we will describe typical usage scenarios for dictionary operations in theData Masking Component, which isavailable in Percona Server for MySQL as an open source alternative to Oracle’s enterprise version. In particular, we will consider the following functions. gen_dictionary() a function that returns a random term from a dictionary.

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How Kubernetes Cluster Sizing Affects Performance and Cost Efficiency in Cloud Deployments

DZone

Kubernetes has become the de facto solution for container orchestration when deploying applications in the cloud. It enables developers to scale applications easily and provides reliable management. However, cluster sizing is one crucial factor in determining the performance and cost efficiency of your Kubernetes deployment. In this article, we will examine how Kubernetes cluster sizing affects these two crucial factors and give actionable insights on how to improve your cloud environment.

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10 Best TestCaseLab Alternatives

Testsigma

TestCaseLab was founded in 2016 by Quality Assurance (QA) engineers at Gera-IT. It is particularly popular due to its strong focus on user feedback and continuous improvement. However, there are certain shortcomings in the product for which teams usually search for TestCaseLab alternatives. In this blog, you will find its limitations and some of the best alternatives to TestCaseLab.

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AI in Customer Support: Transforming Service in the Digital Age!

Official Blog - World Web Technology

With todays heavy reliance on technology, customers’ requirements are increasing. Businesses look for quicker, smarter, and more personal service opportunities. Thats where AI in customer services steps in. AI is reshaping the customer support landscape, from automating responses to resolving complex issues. Using generative AI as a WordPress development or AI company gives an edge in delivering quality services.

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NEW! Monitor Long Animation Frames and get to the bottom of your JavaScript issues

Speed Curve

CPU consumption by the browser is one of the main causes – if not the number one cause – of a poor user experience. The primary culprit? JavaScript execution. Now you can use SpeedCurve to monitor Long Animation Frames (LoAFs) and fix the third parties and other scripts that are hurting your page speed. Until recently, we've had little evidence from the field that definitively attributes the root cause of rendering delays.

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Parameters to Measure in Chaos Engineering Experiments

DZone

Keywords : Chaos Engineering, System Resilience, Failure Injection, Performance Metrics, Fault Tolerance Abstract Chaos Engineering is an essential practice for testing system resilience by intentionally injecting failures and analyzing the systems response. This journal explores key parameters to measure in Chaos Engineering experiments, including system performance, availability, fault tolerance, and user experience metrics.

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Best 10 TestLink Alternatives

Testsigma

TestLink has served many QA teams well for a long time. However, as testing demands have increased, its limitations have become clearer. It lacks modern integrations, real-time collaboration capabilities, and a user-friendly design. Many teams are now choosing cloud-based tools that are easier to maintain and more suitable for agile environments. If you’re on the lookout for a more scalable, flexible, and intuitive option, it might be time to explore TestLink alternatives that are purpose-

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OS Platform End of Life (EOL) Announcement for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

Percona Community

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) is scheduled to reach its official end of life on May 31, 2025. In alignment with the upstream vendor’s lifecycle, we are also ending platform support for Ubuntu 20.04 for all our MySQL related product offerings. This date and others are published in advance on our Percona Release Lifecycle Overview page.

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Fireside Chat with my Persona at Soopra 2.0 Launch

Adrian Cockcroft

Soopra CEO Praveena Dhanalakota, Dr T. Kim Parnell, and Adrian Cockcroft during the chat, photo by ShahinKhan On May 14th, 2025 at the Perkins Coie offices in Palo Alto, Dr. T. Kim Parnell and I were interviewed by Soopra.ai founder and CEO Praveena Dhanalakota, before the announcement of Soopra 2.0. Praveena shared her questions in advance, and I wrote short answers to figure out the flow of the story we wanted to tell.

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Next-Gen IoT Performance Depends on Advanced Power Management ICs

DZone

The rise of Internet of Things (IoT) applications is a key integrated circuit (IC) market driver. As these internet-connected technologies become increasingly smaller, complex, and energy-intensive, advanced power management ICs are exponentially important. Factoring in potential energy reliability issues due to heightened demand emphasizes this situations urgency.

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10 Best SpiraTest Alternatives

Testsigma

SpiraTest is a test management tool, developed by Inflectra Corporation as part of a larger suite of tools including SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan. Even though it is quite popular among the testing community, let’s compare it with some of the SpiraTest alternatives and see where it stands in terms of features, integrations, reporting, and more. Top SpiraTest Alternatives Test Management by Testsigma Test Management by Testsigma is a test management software powered by Agentic AI, built to suppor

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Percona Bug Report: April 2025

Percona Community

At Percona, we operate on the premise that full transparency makes a product better. We strive to build the best open-source database products, but also to help you manage any issues that arise in any of the databases that we support. And, in true open-source form, report back on any issues or bugs you might encounter along the way. We constantly update our bug reports and monitor other boards to ensure we have the latest information, but we wanted to make it a little easier for you to keep trac

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How to Uninstall Apps on Mac to Free Up Storage?

Tech News Gather

Running out of storage space on your Mac? Over time, apps, system files, and cached data can consume valuable disk space, slowing down your device. While uninstalling unused apps is a great way to reclaim storage, many users dont realize that traditional removal methods often leave behind residual files. In this guide, well explore some common ways to uninstall apps on Mac, and a dedicated tool like BuhoCleaner which offers a faster, more thorough solutionespecially for cleaning hidden system da

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Manual Sharding in PostgreSQL: A Step-by-Step Implementation Guide

DZone

Learn how to implement manual sharding in native PostgreSQL using Foreign Data Wrappers. This tutorial walks through creating distributed tables without additional extensions like Citus.

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Test Case Management- A Complete Guide

Testsigma

What is Test Case Management? Test case management is the process of creating, organizing, executing, tracking, and analyzing test cases as part of the software testing process. It involves planning, designing, and documenting test cases, as well as managing their execution and defect reporting. Example While testing an e-commerce application, the tester first writes test cases to ensure that users can successfully make purchases.

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3 Years of Extremely Remote Work

Brendan Gregg

In the last 3 years I've attended 77 meetings that began between 1am and 6am, roughly once every two weeks, followed by my usual 7am start, Monday to Saturday. I'm working remotely from Australia for a US firm (Intel) who does not have a local office here. I'm not complaining. I work weird hours, but I don't think I work too many. I'm writing this post because there are some misconceptions and assumptions about the lives of remote workers, and I thought I'd share my own d

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Rust, WASM, and Edge: Next-Level Performance

DZone

Rust, WebAssembly, and Edge Computing might sound like buzzwords, but they actually solve real problems around speed and scalability. Read more about them here.

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After 9 Years, Microsoft Fulfills This Windows Feature Request

DZone

Most of the source code for the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has now been released on GitHub. Microsoft announced on May 19 that developers and hobbyists can now build WSL from source, explore the code, experiment with modifications, and contribute directly to its development. What is Windows Subsystem for Linux? Windows Subsystem for Linux is a feature that allows users to run a Linux environment inside a Windows machine without requiring a virtual machine or dual boot setup.