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DevOps, Containers, and the Cloud: The Evolution of Information Technology
In 2020, the cloud reigns supreme, containers make app deployment as easy as ever, and developers work directly with operators.…
How the History of IT Has Changed Over the Years – And Will Keep Changing
Over the last half-century, we’ve seen the advent, rise, and evolution of IT in response to technological and social changes.…
Comparison of REST vs. SOAP API
TLDR: Unlike REST (REpresentational State Transfer), SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is a messaging service. REST operations are data-driven, whereas SOAP is…
Super Easy Batch Processing with Docker and IronWorker
Batch processing means getting a lot of one type of task done all in one go, saving time, effort and…
Every Web Application Needs a Background Processing Queue
Every web application has crucial tasks that need to run in the background. They run outside of the main web…
Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service): Quick Overview and Tutorial
Queues are a powerful way of combining software architectures. They allow for asynchronous communication between different systems, and are especially useful…
What is a Docker Image? (And how do you use one with IronWorker?)
Love them or hate them, containers have become part of the infrastructure running just about everything. From Kubernetes to Docker,…
What is Python Celery?
Celery is an implementation of the task queue concept, one that significantly enhances the end user’s experience. It also benefits…
Another as a Service? What is The Difference Between IaaS, CaaS, PaaS, and FaaS?
One of the biggest trends in enterprise IT over the past decade is the explosion of the “as a service”…
What is Cloud Elasticity in Cloud Computing?
Cloud elasticity is one of the most important features of cloud computing, and a major selling point for organizations to…
The Pros and Cons of Cloud Elasticity
Introduction Cloud elasticity comes with a wide range of benefits-but also some potential drawbacks that you should be aware of…
Python Celery Software: Pros & Cons and Reviews
Introduction Python Celery is an open-source project for implementing asynchronous task queues and job queues. If you’re looking for a good…