Python – how it compares to other leading programming languages

Python – how it compares to other leading programming languages

What is Python? Python is a high-performing versatile programming language that can be used for several different functions including building websites, building and testing software, automating tasks, machine learning, data science and performing data analysis. Is a general-purpose programming language which is what makes it so unique. It is one of the most popular programming […]

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MongoDB for back-end development  – What it has to offer

MongoDB for back-end development

MongoDB is one of the leading NoSQL, document-based database technologies. According to Enlyft, there are over 35,00 companies worldwide that are using MongoDB including world-leading brands such as eBay, Toyota and Forbes. MongoDB has a market share of approximately 45.11% in the NoSQL Database category, competing with other technologies such as NoSQL (22.73%) and Amazon […]

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Data Warehousing Technology Stack (2)

Data warehousing technology stack – choosing the right technologies

A data technology stack is a set of services and/or technologies, which companies use to store, access, and manage their data. In a data warehouse, this process requires the extraction of raw data from chosen sources to be sourced and loaded into the data warehouse using a data pipeline. […]

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Ruby on Rails for web app development

Ruby on Rails for web app development

Ruby on Rails is one of the leading technologies when it comes to web app development. According to Slintel, it has a significant portion of the web framework technologies market share of 29.03%, only behind Django which has 31.27%. It has users across the world and some of the world’s leading brands such as Airbnb, […]

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Data Warehouse as a Service

Data Warehouse as a Service (DWaaS) – what you need to know

Data Warehouse as a Service (DWaaS) is an outsourcing model, in which the configuration of the platforms and processes, management of hardware and software resources, and overall management of the system is handled by an external team – leaving you, as the customer, to provide the data and pay for the required services. […]

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Key technologies for operational monitoring and support

Key technologies for operational monitoring and support

Operational monitoring and support services are often a necessity for multiple reasons for organisations that have high-traffic applications and those dealing with real-time or near real-time data. A good operational monitoring and support provider will have an established structure in place whether that is reporting on scheduled intervals or communicating any issues or errors. […]

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What is an extended team model and can it work for you

What is an extended team model and can it work for you?

An extended team model (ETM) is the new alternative to traditional outsourcing. It combines the best of both worlds your existing team skills and expertise with an extended team of professionals who come on board to work on a collaborative basis. Organisations that may have mid to long-term projects, may not have sufficient resource or […]

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ETL Vs ELT data pipeline structure

ETL Vs ELT data pipeline structure: How do they compare, and how to choose the right structure

Managing your data efficiently means understanding exactly what you are doing, the size of the data involved, and what pipeline structure is going to best suit your needs. Developing your data pipelines is a critical part of your strategic data development and business growth. […]

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