Searching for content on the web has evolved from basic string based matches to a sophisticated array of approaches including keywords, stemming, synonyms, word order, regular expressions, weights and relevance. Users expect the highest ranking results to be the most relevant and 75% of users don’t go past the first page of results. All of […]
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Scoping, Hoisting and Temporal Dead Zone in JavaScript
Before mastering JavaScript, it’s crucial to understand how it thinks behind the scenes. Concepts like scope, hoisting, and the temporal dead zone might sound tricky at first, but they form the backbone of how your code behaves. In this blog, we’ll break down these key ideas in the simplest way possible—so you can write cleaner […]
⚡ PERFATHON 2025 – Hackathon at Perficient 👩💻
April 10–11, 2025, marked an exciting milestone for Perficient India as we hosted our hackathon – Perfathon 2025. Held at our Bangalore office, this thrilling, high-energy event ran non-stop from 12 PM on April 10 to 4 PM on April 11, bringing together 6 enthusiastic teams, creative minds, and some truly impactful ideas. Setting the […]
Convert a Text File from UTF-8 Encoding to ANSI using Python in AWS Glue
To convert a text file from UTF-8 encoded data to ANSI using AWS Glue, you will typically work with Python or PySpark. However, it’s important to understand that ANSI is not a specific encoding but often refers to Windows-1252 (or similar 8-bit encodings) in a Windows context. AWS Glue, running on Apache Spark, uses UTF-8 […]
Android Development Codelab: Mastering Advanced Concepts
This guide will walk you through building a small application step-by-step, focusing on integrating several powerful tools and concepts essential for modern Android development. What We’ll Cover: Jetpack Compose: Building the UI declaratively. NoSQL Database (Firestore): Storing and retrieving data in the cloud. WorkManager: Running reliable background tasks. Build Flavors: Creating different versions of […]
Sitecore Search Source Types – Part I
Sitecore Search is a robust search solution designed to streamline the indexing and retrieval of content with ease. Supporting a wide range of source types empowers developers to integrate various content repositories without breaking a sweat. In this blog, we’ll take a deep dive into the different Sitecore Search source types, complete with implementation examples, […]
Log Framework Integration in Azure Functions with Azure Cosmos DB
Introduction Logging is an essential part of application development, especially in cloud environments where monitoring and debugging are crucial. In Azure Functions, there is no built-in provision to log application-level details into a centralized database, making it challenging to check logs every time in the Azure portal. This blog focuses on integrating NLog into Azure […]
Creating a Launch Checklist
Are you a PM or BA who has been assigned a project or platform that is new to your company? If so, you may find that there’s a learning curve for everything that needs to be executed, especially when it comes to the launch. Not all platforms are the same; they can require different steps […]
Understanding and Implementing OAuth2 and OpenID Connect in .NET
Authentication and authorization are two crucial aspects of web development. In modern applications, it’s essential to ensure that users are who they say they are (authentication) and have permission to access specific resources (authorization). OAuth2 and OpenID Connect are two widely used protocols that help achieve both goals. What is OAuth2? OAuth2 (Open Authorization 2.0) […]
Comparing Figma-to-Compose Conversion Methods for Android Development
The modern Android development landscape increasingly relies on two powerful tools: Figma for collaborative UI/UX design and Jetpack Compose for building native UIs declaratively. A crucial step in the development workflow is translating the polished designs from Figma into functional Compose code. But what’s the most effective way to do this? Several approaches exist, each […]
The Role of React.js and Redux in Modern Applications
In the world of modern web development, creating scalable, efficient, and maintainable applications is a top priority for developers. Among the many tools and frameworks available, React.js and Redux have emerged as a powerful duo, transforming how developers approach building user interfaces and managing application state. Let’s explore the roles these technologies play in modern […]
Daily Scrum: An Agile Essential
Mastering the Daily Scrum: A Guide to Effective Agile Meetings In the fast-paced world of Agile, the Daily Scrum is a critical touchpoint that empowers teams to stay aligned, adapt to changes, and collaborate effectively. Despite its simplicity, this daily meeting often faces challenges that hinder its true potential. In this blog, we’ll explore what […]