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Paired Programming Styles

Technology – Paired Programming Styles

Many software development companies are embracing the pair programming strategy to solve coding challenges. Perhaps, it is because this agile technique encourages a collaboration that facilitates delivering quick results and reduces defects in programs. Two programmers can deliver code by utilizing different approaches. Here is an overview of the pairing programming techniques.  Let’s get started. 1. Driver-navigator The popularity of pair programming is primarily attributed to the driver-navigator style. As the term suggests, this technique involves a driver and a navigator or observer. A person who takes up the role of a driver is responsible for writing code. On the …

Technology - When To Cache A Denodo View

Technology – When To Cache A Denodo View

Here’s a quick summary of practices about when to use cache when developing denotative views.  These guidelines come from the usual documentation and practical experience and may help you decide whether to cache a view. These are general guidelines, and they should happen the conflict with any guidance you’ve gotten from the Denodo; Please use the advice provided by Denodo. What is a table cache? In denodo, a cache is a database table that contains a result set of a view at the point in time, which is stored in a JDBC database Why Cache? Cache in Denodo can be …

DataOps And DevOps - What Is The Difference?

DataOps And DevOps – What Is The Difference?

When DevOps first came into the market, it meant a game-changing breakthrough for software teams regarding delivery capability. Following the same concepts of delivering value and assuring quality, DataOps aims to achieve the same results with data and analytics for businesses. One of the most common misconceptions about DataOps is that it’s just DevOps geared towards data analytics – but it’s more than that. However, before we dive into the nuances, it’s vital to understand what they share in common: efficient project delivery. Farewell, Waterfall (Hello, Agile). Before DevOps, project delivery meant talking Waterfall, which we inherited from the more …

Technology - What Is IBM UrbanCode

What Is IBM UrbanCode?

When we need to deploy several releases into different environments on a time-sensitive schedule, we can’t afford the luxury of mistakes. Also, it becomes critical to track down both the application planning and the execution phases closely so we can deliver results smoothly and efficiently throughout the whole application lifecycle. In 2013, IBM made these tasks much more manageable and accessible to everyone after having acquired UrbanCode, which focuses mostly on two different stages: application planning and execution. What Is IBM UrbanCode? IBM UrbanCode performs application deployment automation, emphasizing automation, collaboration, efficient auditing, and team productivity. For application planning, there’s …

How to save Denodo Virtual Data Port (VDP) view results

How to save Denodo Virtual Data Port (VDP) view results

In a recent project, I was asked by a new user of Denodo Virtual Data Port (VDP) how to save denodo VDP view results. So, here is a simple outline of the process of exporting the view results: Execute the view Click on the ‘Save’ button in the Results tab to save results A dialog box will open Check  ‘include Results’ checkbox Set the separator character Set the path of the Output file and desired filename. If you want to the results with a header in a delimited file, enable ‘Include header’ checkbox. Click ‘OK’

How to save Denodo Virtual Data Port (VDP) VQL Shell results

How to save Denodo Virtual Data Port (VDP) VQL Shell results

In a recent project, I was asked by a new user of Denodo Virtual Data Port (VDP) how to save denodo VDP VQL Shell results. So, here is a simple outline of the process of exporting the VQL Shell results: Execute the VQL Shell SQL Click on the ‘Save’ button in the ‘Results’ tab to save the results A dialog box will open Check  ‘include Results’ checkbox Set the separator character Set the path of the Output file and desired filename. If you want to the results with a header in a delimited file, enable ‘Include header’ checkbox. Click ‘OK’

List of denodo supported JDBC databases

List of denodo supported JDBC databases

The question ‘What are the JDBC databases supported by denodo” is one of those questions, which always seems to come up either in customer meetings, Proof Of Concept (POC) implementations, or planning for POC’s. While it is documented by denodo, I seem to spend more time looking for it than I should. So, I thought it might be useful to document the Supported JDBC Data Sources page URL for easy reference. Related References Denodo > User Manuals > Virtual DataPort Administration Guide > Appendix > Supported JDBC Data Sources https://community.denodo.com/docs/html/browse/7.0/vdp/administration/appendix/supported_jdbc_data_sources/supported_jdbc_data_sources

How to Conduct Virtual Business Meeting

Meetings are an essential part of any business organization. People working for any corporation will always need to come together and discuss strategies and ideas. However, it may not be possible for some of us to be physically present during the meetings. There are a variety of factors that affect attendance for meetings and conferences. Where operations of a business corporation spread over a vast region or across continents, it is challenging for people to attend meetings physically due to the travel requirements. Holding emergency meetings will prove to be more difficult in such a case. Another factor that affects …