The Pragmatic Engineer

MARCH 19, 2024

👋 Hi, this is Gergely with a bonus, free issue of the Pragmatic Engineer Newsletter. In every issue, I cover topics related to Big Tech and startups through the lens of engineering managers and senior engineers. In this article, we cover one out of three topics from last week’s subscriber-only The Pulse issue. Today, full subscribers got access to a comprehensive Senior-and-above tech compensation research.

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Confluent

MARCH 19, 2024

Seamlessly integrate Apache Kafka data into your lakehouse as Apache Iceberg tables, bridging the operational and analytical divide, with Tableflow. Read more in our blog post.

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databricks

MARCH 19, 2024

Today, we are thrilled to announce that Lilac is joining Databricks. Lilac is a scalable, user-friendly tool for data scientists to search, cluster.

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Snowflake

MARCH 19, 2024

A company’s data strategy is always in motion. Since the explosion of interest in generative AI and large language models (LLMs), that is more true than ever, with business leaders discussing how quickly they should adopt these technologies to stay competitive. Some emerging approaches may be seen in our newly released Snowflake Data Trends 2024 , looking at how users in the Data Cloud are working with their data.

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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Knowledge Hut

MARCH 19, 2024

Logical thinking skills play a significant role in developing careers because they help you reason through vital decisions, generate creative ideas, set goals, and solve problems. You may encounter multiple challenges in your life when you enter the job industry or advance your career. Therefore, need strong logical reasoning skills to solve your problems.

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KDnuggets

MARCH 19, 2024

Statistics is a must-have skill for data science. And here are 5 free books that’ll help you learn all the statistics you need as a data professional.

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KDnuggets

MARCH 19, 2024

Check out this beginner’s guide to understanding the role of Large Language Model Operations for seamless user experiences.

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Confluent

MARCH 19, 2024

Confluent Cloud's serverless Flink offering is now available on all major clouds, offering a unified, managed platform for real-time data processing.

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Snowflake

MARCH 19, 2024

Executives across various industries are under pressure to reach insights and make decisions quickly. This is driving the importance of streaming data and analytics, which play a crucial role in making better-informed decisions that likely lead to faster, better outcomes. While traditional systems store and process data in batches, streaming data refers to data that is continuously generated from a variety of sources.

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Confluent

MARCH 19, 2024

Check out the latest features on Confluent Cloud including improvements to 80+ connectors, stream governance updates, enterprise cluster savings, and much more.

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Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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Precisely

MARCH 19, 2024

Face à des bouleversements économiques sans précédent, de plus en plus d’entreprises se tournent vers l’automatisation pour assurer la réussite de leur transformation numérique, obtenir des résultats opérationnels tangibles et garantir l’intégrité des données, c’est-à-dire des données avec un niveau optimal de précision, de cohérence et de contexte.

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Knowledge Hut

MARCH 19, 2024

Data structure is an essential part of computer science, whether knowledge is sought on subtle details of coding or data manipulation. String basically refers to a sequence of characters concatenated and forming a piece of text. It is the basis of many operations and applications in programming languages, a very elementary yet very crucial type of data.

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RandomTrees

MARCH 19, 2024

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has turned into a progressive power, reshaping innovation and inventiveness. From creating text and pictures to making music, generative artificial intelligence has opened extraordinary potential outcomes. Nonetheless, alongside its capacities, generative Artificial Intelligence delivers a large group of moral contemplations that request cautious consideration.

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Knowledge Hut

MARCH 19, 2024

Your resume is one of the most important documents you will ever create. It is your first opportunity to make a good impression on a potential employer, and it can determine whether or not you get an interview. If you're an experienced job seeker, you know that your resume needs to be tailored to the position you're applying for. But what about your career objective ?

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Towards Data Science

MARCH 19, 2024

How to Craft Remarkable Code that Safeguards Machine Learning Pipelines and Your Sanity Alike!

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Knowledge Hut

MARCH 19, 2024

Can you imagine constructing a skyscraper without a blueprint? Similar chaos can result from a haphazard approach in the software domain. Herein lies the role of architectural design in software engineering. Effective software is based on a foundation that promotes cost-effectiveness, reusability, and flexibility. It permits the early identification of issues and establishes the foundation for future expansion.

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Knowledge Hut

MARCH 19, 2024

Despite attending similar interviews multiple times, many individuals still experience anxiety. The question "Tell me about yourself" often induces nervousness, irrespective of whether one is a seasoned professional or a newcomer entering the field. Introducing oneself at the start of a discussion is a common scenario that often causes candidates to stumble.

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Knowledge Hut

MARCH 19, 2024

The demand for highly skilled UI/ UX designers is steadily increasing in the constantly evolving software industry. Thus, if you have decided to learn and practice this specialization, decent opportunities will come from companies from varying sectors. Before you continue reading to grasp a brief idea about the UI/UX syllabus, let’s discuss the distinction between them.

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Speaker: Anindo Banerjea, CTO at Civio & Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

When developing a Gen AI application, one of the most significant challenges is improving accuracy. This can be especially difficult when working with a large data corpus, and as the complexity of the task increases. The number of use cases/corner cases that the system is expected to handle essentially explodes. 💥 Anindo Banerjea is here to showcase his significant experience building AI/ML SaaS applications as he walks us through the current problems his company, Civio, is solving.

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Knowledge Hut

MARCH 19, 2024

There are a lot of opportunities waiting for UX design enthusiasts, provided they consider moving to Germany. The country’s capital, Berlin, is a well-established tech hub that boasts a multicultural environment. Upon moving here, you will experience a diversified pool of opportunities in digital product companies, design agencies, startups, etc. Even while talking about the average, the UX designer’s salary in Berlin, Germany is always on the higher side.

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Knowledge Hut

MARCH 19, 2024

With its extensive range of cloud services, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has completely changed the way businesses run. Organisations demonstrate how AWS has revolutionized their operations by enabling scalability, cost-efficiency, and innovation through many case studies. AWS's computing power, storage, database management , and artificial intelligence technologies have benefited businesses of all sizes, from startups to multinational corporations.

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Knowledge Hut

MARCH 19, 2024

Software Engineering is an exciting and rewarding field, continually developing, and offering a wide variety of career choices. A day in the life of a software engineer can differ depending on the role they are playing, their industry, and how big their workplace is. In this article, we are going to uncover what is typical day for a software engineer and pay attention to their tasks, workplace, what you can do for software engineers and the technology they are using.

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Knowledge Hut

MARCH 19, 2024

The exciting world of cloud computing requires a good hands-on experience with its basic principles. In this journey, I'll break down key ideas shaping cloud technology. Cloud computing fundamentally changes how we access computing power, ditching the need for physical setups. It offers services on-demand, making things flexible and cost-friendly. With broad network access, you can connect from anywhere.

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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Knowledge Hut

MARCH 19, 2024

Application software engineers are essential for the development and maintenance of software programs that power modern technology. The software systems that run our everyday lives, from workplace solutions to smartphone apps, are designed by these talented people. It's critical to understand the position, its prerequisites, and the next steps to pursue a career in software application engineering if you've ever had a passion to work in that field.

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Knowledge Hut

MARCH 19, 2024

Have you ever wondered how all those services and apps operate so smoothly together to improve our digital lives? All of this is possible because of cloud computing, the unsung hero of the computer industry. Imagine a business that is trying to innovate and improve its processes as it faces obstacles. Come into the cloud and intervene to rescue the day.

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Knowledge Hut

MARCH 19, 2024

WordPress has become a leader as it maintains the leading positions, with over a million sites being run on the platform across the world. If you’re looking forward to taking your WordPress website to the next level by fixing its performance, scalability, and security issues, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is your perfect buddy. WordPress powers a whopping 43% (Source: themeisle) of the world’s online presence, having its robust and versatile platform that is widely used on the net.

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Knowledge Hut

MARCH 19, 2024

A software development environment (SDE) is an operating setup or system framework applied in easing, writing, testing, and deployment of applications in a quick manner. Basically, it contains a code editor, a compiler or interpreter, a debugger, and other essential tools aiding in the smoothing of the development process. The environment in software development guarantees that the developer will work with an integrated set of tools that are consistent and cohesive in order to produce, in the be

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Speaker: Evelyn Chou

Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.

Business Intelligence

Knowledge Hut

MARCH 19, 2024

Think of waiting in line at a coffee shop, people usually form a queue at the order counter and the first person in queue places their order, once done they exit the queue for the next person in line to go ahead with their order process. Now, imagine a digital line where tasks wait for a computer's attention. This digital line is called a queue, a crucial concept in computer science.

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Knowledge Hut

MARCH 19, 2024

AWS is the gold standard of Cloud Computing and has some reasons for it. It offers more than 170 AWS services to the developers so they can use them from anywhere when required. AWS Applications provide many services, from storage to serverless computing, and can be tailored to meet diverse business requirements. Certainly, AWS is the market leader since it has a 41.5% market share, while all of its rivals combined, Microsoft Azure (29.4%), Google Cloud (3.0%), and IBM (2.6%), do not even reach

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Knowledge Hut

MARCH 19, 2024

Whether tackling a technical issue at work or finding our way around a roadblock unnoticed by Google Maps, problem-solving is a daily occurrence for most people. But how prepared are you to overcome life's challenges? Do you rely on a structured process to ensure successful outcomes, or do you navigate through problems impulsively? Here's the crux: the strength of your problem-solving skills significantly impacts the ease and success of your life, both professionally and personally.

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Knowledge Hut

MARCH 19, 2024

After completing computer science studies, data science has become a popular career choice for graduates. However, some people in the sector may wonder how to get from data science to software engineering. It's feasible to go from a data scientist to a software engineer, and there are occupations that can help you move into a more successful career change.

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Speaker: Aindra Misra, Senior Manager, Product Management (Data, ML, and Cloud Infrastructure) at BILL

Join us for an insightful webinar that explores the critical intersection of data privacy and AI governance. In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, building robust governance frameworks is essential to fostering innovation while staying compliant with regulations. Our expert speaker, Aindra Misra, will guide you through best practices for ensuring data protection while leveraging AI capabilities.

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