A custom API is a unique interface built to allow different applications to interact with your system. Unlike generic APIs, a custom API is specifically designed to meet the needs of your project, enabling tailored functionality like retrieving data, processing requests, or integrating with third-party services. Building a Custom API gives you complete control over […]
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How to Write Media Queries in Optimizely Configured Commerce (Spire)
Media queries are essential for modern websites. They enable responsive design by allowing your site or UI to adapt seamlessly across different device sizes. In this blog, we’ll explore how to implement media queries in Optimizely Spire and how to update or customize breakpoints to suit your design needs. Let’s get started! Setting Up Breakpoints […]
Acquia Source: What it is, and why you should be learning to use it
Meet Acquia Source Acquia Source powered by Drupal is Acquia’s SaaS solution to streamline building, managing, and deploying websites at scale, representing a fundamental shift in how organizations approach digital experience creation. This innovative platform combines the power of Drupal with a modern component-based architecture, delivering a unique hybrid approach that bridges traditional CMS capabilities […]
Optimizely Mission Control – Part I
Optimizely provides powerful tools that make it easy to build, release, and manage cloud infrastructure efficiently. Optimizely Mission Control Access To use this tool, an Opti ID is required. Once you have an Opti ID, request that your organization grants access to your user account. Alternatively, you can raise a ticket with the Optimizely Support […]
Using GitHub Copilot in VS Code
Let’s be honest – coding isn’t always easy. Some days, you’re laser-focused, knocking out feature after feature. Other days, you stare at your screen, wondering, “What’s the fastest way to write this function?” “Is there a cleaner way to loop through this data?” That’s where GitHub Copilot comes in. If you haven’t tried it yet, […]
Build, Run, and Integrate Your Own LLM with Ollama
As the demand for customizable AI increases, developers are seeking ways to build and control their own Large Language Models (LLMs) locally — without relying on external APIs or heavy cloud dependencies. Building your own model gives you full control over behavior, tone, and responses, enabling tailored interactions for niche use cases. It also removes […]
The Intersection of Agile and Accessibility – How Agile Can Drive Systemic Inclusion
Accessibility as Culture Change: How Agile Can Drive Systemic Inclusion Welcome back, equity champions! In our journey so far, we’ve embedded accessibility into stories, sprints, personas, dashboards, and release cycles. But now we zoom out and ask the big question: How does accessibility become not just something we do, but something we believe? It begins […]
The Intersection of Agile and Accessibility – Maintaining Accessibility Momentum in Agile Roadmaps
Agile promises continuous improvement. But when it comes to accessibility, improvement often plateaus once initial barriers are addressed. How do we keep equity and inclusion alive, not just during sprints, but across quarters, product phases, and organizational shifts? It starts with embedding accessibility not just in rituals, but in roadmaps. What We Mean By “Accessibility […]
The Intersection of Agile and Accessibility – Designing Accessible Agile Artifacts
Welcome back, advocates of equity-driven design! If you’ve been following the series, you’ve already seen how accessibility can transform Agile workflows, from user stories and CI pipelines to ceremonies and culture. But here’s a question we don’t ask often enough: Are our Agile artifacts usable by everyone on the team? Let’s explore how to craft […]
Request Hedging: Accelerate Your App by Racing Duplicate Calls
Users notice slow requests; even if 99 % finish quickly, that 1 % “long‑tail” latency can make your app feel sluggish. Request hedging solves this by speculatively firing a second duplicate after a short delay, racing to beat out outliers before they ever impact the UI. Why the slowest 1 % of requests matter The time it takes […]
AI in Medical Device Software: From Concept to Compliance
Whether you’re building embedded software for next-gen diagnostics, modernizing lab systems, or scaling user-facing platforms, the pressure to innovate is universal, and AI is becoming a key differentiator. When embedded into the software development lifecycle (SDLC), AI offers a path to reduce costs, accelerate timelines, and equip the enterprise to scale with confidence. But AI […]
Creating Data Lakehouse using Amazon S3 and Athena
As organizations accumulate massive amounts of structured and unstructured data, consequently, the need for flexible, scalable, and cost-effective data architectures becomes more important than ever. Moreover, with the increasing complexity of data environments, organizations must prioritize solutions that can adapt and grow. In addition, the demand for real-time insights and seamless integration across platforms further […]