Lakebase is Databricks‘ OLTP database and the latest member of its ML/AI offering. Databricks has incorporated various components to support its AI platform, including data components. The Feature Store has been available for some time as a governed, centralized repository that manages machine learning features throughout their lifecycle. Mosaic AI Vector Search is a vector […]
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Lakeflow: Revolutionizing SCD2 Pipelines with Change Data Capture (CDC)
Several breakthrough announcements emerged at DAIS 2025, but the Lakeflow updates around building robust pipelines had the most immediate impact on my current code. Specifically, I can now see a clear path to persisting SCD2 (Slowly Changing Dimension Type 2) tables in the silver layer from mutable data sources. If this sentence resonates with you, […]
Unleashing the Power of AI Functions in Databricks SQL
By providing AI functions for SQL analysts, Databricks continues to integrate data, ML, and AI across its platform. AI Functions in Databricks SQL are pre-built, easy-to-use functions that incorporate machine learning models into SQL queries. These functions enable data analysts and engineers to leverage AI capabilities without the need for extensive machine learning expertise. By […]
Martech is Exploding – Where Does Sitecore Fit In?
I remember using a slide in a presentation around a Sitecore implementation I was working on ~7 years ago. It showed something to the effect of the Martech ecosystem 10 years prior to this and how much it had exploded during that time frame (so basically highlighting the growth in Martech between ~2008-2018). Fast forward […]
Building Smarter APIs with OpenAPI, AWS Bedrock & SageMaker Studio in Drupal 10
As AI continues to reshape how we build digital experiences, combining cloud-based AI services with modern CMS platforms like Drupal is becoming the new normal. Whether you’re looking to power up content generation, provide smart recommendations, or summarize long-form text — this blog walks you through using OpenAPI, AWS Bedrock, and Amazon SageMaker Studio in […]
Proactive, Not Reactive – The Key to Inclusive and Accessible Design
For too long, accessibility has been treated as a fix rather than a foundation, an afterthought rather than a guiding principle. This reactive approach often results in patchwork solutions that address accessibility only after barriers have been identified. But what if we flipped that mindset? Proactive design ensures accessibility is built in from the start, […]
Importance of Performance Adaptation in Frontend Development
In today’s fast-paced digital world, users expect websites and applications to load quickly and run smoothly. Performance optimization in Frontend Development is not just a technical requirement – it is an important factor that can create or break user experience, engagement and conversion. If you are a developer, designer, or product owner, then here is […]
Your Marketing Automation Platform Evaluation Guide
The Great Marketing Evolution Marketing today is no longer about sending the right message—it’s about delivering that message at the right moment. Customers expect brands to anticipate their needs, adapt quickly, and deliver personalized experiences without feeling intrusive. The companies that succeed? They’re not guessing. They’re using data and automation to stay ahead. But making […]
Angular Signals State Management
Angular Signals State Management is a new, built-in approach that simplifies state handling in Angular. Unlike RxJS or NgRx, Signals offer an intuitive, reactive, and efficient way to manage state with automatic dependency tracking and reduced re-renders. What Are Signals in Angular? Signals in Angular represent a new reactivity model that allows you to track […]
An Introduction to PAPSS – Pan African Payment and Settlement System
In existence since just July of 2019, the Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) has in many ways surpassed the payment and settlement process of the western banking world. PAPSS enables the efficient flow of money securely across African borders to minimize risk and thereby contributing to financial integration of the African continent. PAPSS […]
Why Inclusive Design Solutions Are important for Accessibility
Accessibility is often viewed through the lens of accommodations, making modifications after barriers are identified. But true inclusion starts with design. Inclusive design solutions are key to ensuring accessibility is baked into products, spaces, and technology from the beginning, rather than being treated as an afterthought. By embracing inclusive design, we create equitable, flexible, and […]
Mastering TypeScript: Your Ultimate Guide to Types, Inference & Compatibility
In today’s world, TypeScript has become the go to choice for building robust but at the same time scalable applications. By combining various approaches for static type with dynamic capabilities of React, our hero enhances and improves productivity and responsibility. At the same time reduces the runtime errors. But to use TypeScript efficiently, we need to dive deeply into types, inference, compatibility and more. This helps in […]