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How to Connect .NET Console Application to PostgreSQL Database

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to connect.NET console application to PostgreSQL database using dotConnect for PostgreSQL. In this video, you'll learn: This step-by-step guide will give you a solid foundation to integrate PostgreSQL databases into your.NET projects using Devart's dotConnect for PostgreSQL.

Using Proxymock with AWS Services

Amazon Web Services, or AWS, offers a variety of cloud services ranging from AWS resources such as CDNs and data lakes to cloud computing and transformation services such as compute resources, virtual servers, and dynamic availability zones. For this reason, AWS cloud is one of the most broadly adopted cloud solutions, offering a global network of solutions at generally lower costs compared to on-premises solutions.

Examining Network Architectures: Kubernetes and Cycle

In a world of managed services, details can often be skipped, overlooked, ignored, or just plain avoided. And in many cases, that's fine. But if you're here, reading this, then I will take it for granted that these things interest you, and I welcome you to join me on this journey of exploration, looking under the hood of two prominent container orchestration platforms on the market: Cycle and Kubernetes.

Software development for the connected car: on the safe side with Anbox Cloud

Today, Android Automotive OS (AAOS) is the preferred operating system for in-vehicle infotainment among major carmakers. AAOS is a fully functional infotainment platform that supports various applications, features and services, similar to what people are used to on their Android phone. AAOS helps developers create new applications and features that enhance the driving experience, which has resulted in a rapidly growing ecosystem of compatible apps and services.

7 tips for effective system prompting

Looking to get the most out of AI tools? In this video, we walk through 7 practical tips for writing effective system prompts that lead to more accurate, helpful, and context-aware responses. Whether you're building with LLMs or just refining your workflows, these tips will help you structure your prompts for success. Watch the full walkthrough and start improving your prompting strategy today.

HAProxy vs NGINX Performance: A Comprehensive Analysis

When architecting high-performance infrastructure capable of handling substantial traffic loads, the choice of load balancer is a critical decision that can significantly impact system reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency. Among the leading contenders, HAProxy and NGINX stand out as mature, battle-tested solutions with distinct strengths and characteristics.

How to Use Prometheus for APM

Monitoring applications shouldn’t be a guessing game. But too often, DevOps engineers end up buried under a pile of metrics that don’t help when things go wrong. That’s where Prometheus APM comes in. It offers a straightforward way to make sense of your systems—especially when you're working with modern, distributed setups like microservices.

HAProxy goes big at KubeCon London 2025

Last week, the cloud-native jamboree that is KubeCon descended on London, UK (my home city), and HAProxy Technologies set out to be the life of the party. This year’s event was our biggest yet, so we brought our A-game – with a huge booth, a lot to show off, and thousands and thousands of T-shirts to fold and give away.

#040 - Beyond Mere Penguins: Crafting Engaging Developer Communities with Jono Bacon (Stateshift)

In this special KubeCon episode, Itiel sits down with Jono Bacon of CNCF fame to talk about his career in building developer and user engagement for open-source technologies. Jono shared his early experiences with Linux and how it sparked a passion for community building. They discuss their current coaching company, Stateshift, which helps various tech companies, including those in the CNCF ecosystem, improve their community outreach, brand building, and user adoption. Examples of successful community building, like GitLab and Dagger, are mentioned.