Programming Topics Archives - The Iron.io Blog Scalable serverless application tools to run background tasks with Docker containers and manage messaging queues with cloud elasticity and handheld customer support. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 09:06:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.iron.io/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-iron-avatar-1-32x32.png Programming Topics Archives - The Iron.io Blog 32 32 Command Line Interface: Pros and Cons https://blog.iron.io/pros-and-cons-of-a-command-line-interface/ https://blog.iron.io/pros-and-cons-of-a-command-line-interface/#respond Wed, 03 May 2023 07:44:16 +0000 https://blog.iron.io/?p=7678 A command-line interface (CLI) is sometimes called a character user interface, command language interpreter, or console user interface. It lets users interact with a program through command lines. Even though it might seem complex, over 70% of experienced developers prefer CLIs for their direct control and speed. In this article, we'll explore the advantages and…

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]]> https://blog.iron.io/pros-and-cons-of-a-command-line-interface/feed/ 0 What is IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)? https://blog.iron.io/what-is-iaas-infrastructure-as-a-service/ https://blog.iron.io/what-is-iaas-infrastructure-as-a-service/#respond Mon, 24 Apr 2023 05:29:00 +0000 https://blog.iron.io/?p=7661 As digitalization continues to disrupt industry after industry, the “everything-as-a-service” business model is one of the most important shifts. By reducing the need for owning high-cost and high-maintenance technology, the possibility to subscribe for hosted software, platforms and infrastructure is revolutionizing the way companies operate. IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) is a business model where companies rent…

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]]> https://blog.iron.io/what-is-iaas-infrastructure-as-a-service/feed/ 0 Platform as a Service – What is PaaS? https://blog.iron.io/what-is-platform-as-a-service/ https://blog.iron.io/what-is-platform-as-a-service/#respond Thu, 20 Apr 2023 22:27:00 +0000 https://blog.iron.io/?p=7651 Seeking to understand "what is Platform as a Service?" takes us to one of the most impactful technology trends in recent years: the “Everything-as-a-Service” business model. PaaS (Platform-as-a-Service), a key component, offers developers an agile, cloud-based alternative to traditional on-prem platforms. With organizations saving up to 30-60% in infrastructure and operational costs by using PaaS, demand…

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]]> https://blog.iron.io/what-is-platform-as-a-service/feed/ 0 What Is Cloud Agnostic? https://blog.iron.io/what-is-cloud-agnostic/ https://blog.iron.io/what-is-cloud-agnostic/#respond Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:44:00 +0000 https://blog.iron.io/?p=7374 Learn more about the pros and cons of cloud agnostic tools for your organization. In this article, you will learn about: Table of Contents What Does Cloud Agnostic Mean? At the general level, “cloud agnostic” means that your applications and workloads can function on any cloud platform. Instead of getting stuck with one platform, you…

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]]> https://blog.iron.io/what-is-cloud-agnostic/feed/ 0 Pros and Cons of Cloud Agnostic https://blog.iron.io/pros-and-cons-of-cloud-agnostic/ https://blog.iron.io/pros-and-cons-of-cloud-agnostic/#respond Mon, 30 Jan 2023 21:01:00 +0000 https://blog.iron.io/?p=7384 Cloud computing benefits organizations in several ways. More than half of businesses that adopt cloud services say that they experience better security. An impressive 87% of companies say that cloud services accelerate their business processes. Cloud agnostic has become a popular option for companies that want more flexibility, scalability, and cost controls. Cloud agnostic can also…

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]]> https://blog.iron.io/pros-and-cons-of-cloud-agnostic/feed/ 0 IronWorker CaaS Worker: AWS Fargate Setup https://blog.iron.io/ironworker-caas-worker-aws-fargate-setup/ https://blog.iron.io/ironworker-caas-worker-aws-fargate-setup/#respond Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:16:00 +0000 https://blog.iron.io/?p=8138 In this article, we will tell you the steps you need to set up AWS Fargate for IronWorker. Setup Outline: Store Docker Image on ECR Creating the Task Definition Create the ECS Cluster Create Task service Limits Security AWS Fargate Cost Achieve Cloud Elasticity with Iron Speak to us to find how you can achieve…

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]]> https://blog.iron.io/ironworker-caas-worker-aws-fargate-setup/feed/ 0 What Is FaaS? https://blog.iron.io/what-is-faas/ https://blog.iron.io/what-is-faas/#respond Wed, 23 Dec 2020 17:38:24 +0000 https://blog.iron.io/?p=7758 Overview Technological trends over the last decade have made it possible for organizations to rely on “as a service” models. Instead of purchasing software, companies can pay service providers for access to the specific tools and services that they need. FaaS, which stands for “function as a service,” provides a robust, cloud-based approach to helping…

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]]> https://blog.iron.io/what-is-faas/feed/ 0 Cloud Agnostic Architecture Strategies https://blog.iron.io/cloud-agnostic-architecture-strategies/ https://blog.iron.io/cloud-agnostic-architecture-strategies/#respond Sat, 28 Nov 2020 18:23:00 +0000 https://blog.iron.io/?p=7094 The landscape of business IT and computing has altered dramatically over the last few years. At least 91% of organizations have adopted the public cloud for a multitude of tasks. Public Cloud refers to cloud computing services such as storage, software, and virtual machines provided by third parties over the internet. Some of the biggest public cloud providers…

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]]> https://blog.iron.io/cloud-agnostic-architecture-strategies/feed/ 0 What Is REST API? https://blog.iron.io/what-is-rest-api/ https://blog.iron.io/what-is-rest-api/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2020 05:04:16 +0000 https://blog.iron.io/?p=7697 The term REST refers to a type of software architecture. It is an acronym for REpresentational State Transfer. Within the software development world, when REST architecture is used, it is referred to as RESTful web services. The term REST, first coined by computer scientist Roy Thomas Fielding in 2000 in a doctorate dissertation paper, helps to streamline and simplify what would be otherwise complex data…

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]]> https://blog.iron.io/what-is-rest-api/feed/ 1 What is command line interface (CLI)? CLI Basics and Docker CLI https://blog.iron.io/what-is-command-line-interface-cli/ https://blog.iron.io/what-is-command-line-interface-cli/#respond Fri, 30 Oct 2020 03:10:06 +0000 https://blog.iron.io/?p=7674 CLI stands for Command Line Interface, although it may sometimes be short for Command Line Interpreter or Command Line Input. The command line is where users input text to command the program they are working with to perform a specific task. Command lines can control operating systems, apps, communication tools, games, development tools and so…

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