Introduction To Pipeline Templates In today’s agile software development landscape, teams rely heavily on robust workflows called “pipelines” to automate tasks and enhance productivity. For DevOps teams who were historically familiar with Microsoft’s Azure DevOps CICD Automation platform, one of the most powerful functionalities rolled out by the platform that allowed teams to drastically speed […]
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Spark DataFrame: Writing to Tables and Creating Views
In this Blog Post we will see methods of writing Spark DataFrame into tables and creating views, for essential tasks for data processing and analysis. Before diving into this blog have a look at my other blog posts discussing about creating the DataFrame and manipulating the DataFrame. Creating DataFrame: https://blogs.perficient.com/2024/01/10/spark-scala-approaches-toward-creating-dataframe/ Manipulating DataFrame: https://blogs.perficient.com/2024/02/15/spark-dataframe-basic-methods/ Dataset: The […]
Designing for All: The Power of a User-Centric Approach in Universal Design
Universal design is not just about creating accessible spaces; it’s about crafting experiences that cater to the diverse needs of individuals. At the heart of this philosophy lies a user-centric approach—one that places the preferences, abilities, and feedback of users at the forefront of the design process. This blog post explores the transformative impact of […]
Tutorial 03 – Publish Microservices to the Eureka Server
Read the other blogs in this series: Tutorial 01 – Microservices Architectural Design by using Spring Boot Tutorial 02 – Spring Cloud – Netflix Eureka Server Publish Microservices to the Eureka Server Every Microservice must be published/ registered with Eureka Server (R&D Server) by becoming an Eureka Client We must create a microservice using Spring […]
EC2 Instance Recovery: Fixing Block Device Issues via /etc/fstab and Rescue Instance
In this blog post, I will share my firsthand experience tackling and resolving a critical issue with an inaccessible and failed EC2 instance. I’ll provide a detailed account of the problem, its impact, and the step-by-step approach I took to address it. Additionally, I’ll share valuable insights and lessons learned to help prevent similar issues […]
Unleashing Synergy: Why Salesforce Data Cloud is the Perfect Companion to Your Existing CDP
Leveraging Your CDP In today’s dynamic business landscape, harnessing the power of customer data is non-negotiable for success. Companies around the globe are increasingly turning to Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) to consolidate and manage their customer information effectively. While many organizations have already invested in a CDP, the addition of Salesforce Data Cloud can elevate […]
Tutorial 02 – Spring Cloud – Netflix Eureka Server
You may learn microservices in-depth from beginner to expert in this set of tutorials. click here for previous blog: – Tutorial 01 – Microservices Architectural Design by using Spring Boot Introduction: – Netflix Eureka Server – To enable discovery and communication between microservices, it is necessary to register or publish the microservice with the R&D […]
DBFS (Databricks File System) in Apache Spark
In the world of big data processing, efficient and scalable file systems play a crucial role. One such file system that has gained popularity in the Apache Spark ecosystem is DBFS, which stands for Databricks File System. In this blog post, we’ll explore into what DBFS is, how it works, and provide examples to illustrate […]
Spark: DataFrame Basic Methods
DataFrame is a key abstraction in Spark which represents structured data and allows for easy manipulation and analysis. In this blog post, we’ll explore the various basic DataFrame methods available in Spark and how they can be used for data processing tasks using examples. Dataset: There are many DataFrame methods which are subclassified into Transformation […]
Mastering Basic Authentication in Selenium: Strategies and Techniques
In the realm of web testing, encountering sites with basic authentication is commonplace. Handling basic authentication seamlessly within test scenarios is essential for comprehensive testing coverage. Selenium offers various approaches to tackle basic authentication challenges. This blog delves into the nuances of working with basic authentication using Selenium’s uriPredicate function, exploring different strategies and techniques […]
Accessibility in Single Page Applications (SPAs)
Single Page Applications (SPAs) are web applications that load a website as a single web page, with no page refresh, and content added dynamically with the aid of JavaScript. However, SPAs pose unique challenges to users with disabilities, including keyboard and screen reader focus issues, content changes not being detected and announced, and custom elements […]
Interactive Elements for Web Design Accessibility: Sliders, Accordions, and Modals
Ensuring the accessibility of interactive elements is crucial for providing an inclusive user experience on the web. Elements such as sliders, accordions, and modals often require special attention to make them fully accessible to users of assistive technologies. In this blog, we will explore the best practices and tools for testing the web design accessibility […]