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Bringing multiple windows to Flutter desktop apps

Over the past 5 years, Canonical has been contributing to Flutter, including building out Linux support for Flutter applications, publishing libraries to help integrate into the Linux desktop and building modern applications for Ubuntu, including our software store. Last year we announced at the Ubuntu Summit that we’ve been working on bringing support for multiple windows to Flutter desktop apps.

#034 - Infrastructure Automation & the Future of Ops with Cory O'Daniel (Massdriver)

This podcast features Cory O'Daniel, CEO of Massdriver, an infrastructure automation platform. O'Daniel discusses his extensive background in software engineering and cloud operations, highlighting his expertise in Erlang and Elixir programming languages and their applications within Kubernetes. He explains Massdriver's role in simplifying infrastructure management for both developers and operations engineers by visually representing infrastructure-as-code.

TOP 10 MySQL GUI Tools for Efficient Database Management on Windows [2025]

The ongoing debate between the users of GUI-powered tools and the devotees of command-line utilities is centered around the respective strengths of both approaches. The biggest strength of the former is, naturally, the smooth and easy experience of interaction with databases, which makes GUI tools so attractive to beginners and seasoned professionals alike. In this article, we’ll explore the most popular Windows-compatible GUI tools for MySQL.

Ultimate Guide to Creating a JSON Mock API for Testing

Using a JSON mock allows you to avoid using fake data or simulating interactions, resulting in better final output and stronger data flows. Today, we’re going to dive into the process of creating a mock API using JSON data and tools like JSON-server. This guide will help you understand the basics of this process and get started quickly with your own mock API, allowing you to speed up development and testing without relying on a live backend.

ServiceNow Integration Now Generally Available (Plus, Inbound Field Mapping)

We’re thrilled to announce that our ServiceNow integration is now generally available (GA). For enterprises that rely on ServiceNow to power their ITSM, this integration creates a seamless bridge between engineers responding to incidents in FireHydrant and the broader organization. At FireHydrant, we are committed to delivering enterprise-grade solutions that go beyond the basics.

Long-Term Data Storage and Retention in Netdata

Netdata’s database engine (dbengine) provides a sophisticated multi-tiered storage system designed for efficient long-term data retention while maintaining high granularity. This article explores the technical details of how Netdata handles metric storage, the advantages of its distributed architecture, and how to configure it for your specific needs.

How Mattermost empowers defense teams to modernize critical operations

Modernizing critical defense operations is not just an advantage — it’s a necessity. As defense organizations face increasingly complex threats and operational environments, the need for efficient, secure, and agile collaboration tools has never been more vital. Mattermost provides collaborative workflow solutions that are purpose-built for tactical and operational environments.