Author: zener
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Shadow IT: The Hidden Digital Infrastructure of Large Organizations
Introduction In the gleaming corporate headquarters of Fortune 500 companies, beneath the surface of officially sanctioned enterprise software and carefully architected IT systems, a parallel digital universe thrives. This is the realm of Shadow IT—a vast network of unauthorized applications, homegrown solutions, and improvised systems that employees create and maintain outside the purview of formal…
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The Dangers of Relying on Large Language Models (LLMs): A Critical Look at ChatGPT and DeepSeek R1
The use of Large Language Models (LLMs) has become a defining feature of the modern technological landscape. These systems, like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and the DeepSeek R1 model, power everything from customer support chatbots to advanced scientific research tools. While their utility is undeniable, the over-reliance on these technologies poses significant risks, including issues of bias,…
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120 hour work week anyone ?
The phenomenon of working more than 90 hours a week has been glorified in some circles as a hallmark of dedication and ambition. However, this mindset overlooks the severe physical, emotional, and societal toll such extreme work schedules impose on individuals. In the context of India, where commuting is grueling and work-life balance is often…
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Futures for Running Java Threads
1. Introduction to Futures in Java The Future interface in Java is a part of the java.util.concurrent package introduced in Java 5. It represents the result of an asynchronous computation. A Future acts as a placeholder for a result that may not be immediately available because the computation is still in progress. Here’s how the…
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Exploring OpenSearch and Its Latest Features
The demand for scalable, efficient, and flexible search solutions is constantly increasing as modern applications rely on enormous amounts of data. One of the most popular solutions for searching, analyzing, and visualizing data has been Elasticsearch. However, with the advent of OpenSearch—a community-driven, open-source fork of Elasticsearch—organizations now have access to a powerful search engine…
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REST vs GraphQL: Comparing and Contrasting Two API Architectures
When building applications that rely on external data, one of the most critical decisions developers face is choosing the right API architecture. Representational State Transfer (REST) and GraphQL are two of the most prominent architectures used to expose and consume APIs, each offering unique advantages and challenges. In this blog, we will delve into a…
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Anna Sebastian’s death – Who is responsible ?
The recent death of Anna Sebastian, a 26-year-old employee at Ernst & Young (EY) in Pune, has sparked widespread conversations about workplace culture, mental health, and the pressures of corporate life. Anna, a chartered accountant, joined the firm in March 2024 but tragically passed away in July 2024, just four months into her role. According…
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Elasticsearch going Open Source ? GPL vs AGPL
Introduction So this thought began from the news article I read about Elasticsearch being open source again. You can read about it here : https://www.elastic.co/blog/elasticsearch-is-open-source-again Open source software (OSS) is the backbone of modern technology, enabling developers to build upon the work of others without the constraints of proprietary software. Central to this philosophy are…
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Best Lightweight Linux Distros for 2024
As we step into 2024, the landscape of lightweight Linux distributions continues to evolve, offering a plethora of choices for those who need a fast, efficient, and resource-friendly operating system. Whether you’re reviving an old machine or just prefer a streamlined system, there’s a lightweight Linux distro that will suit your needs. Here’s a roundup…
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The Security Implications of Using spring-boot-starter-data-rest in Spring Boot Applications
Introduction Spring Boot’s spring-boot-starter-data-rest is a powerful tool that simplifies the creation of RESTful services by automatically exposing JPA repositories as REST endpoints. While this can significantly speed up development, it can also introduce serious security vulnerabilities if not handled with care. In this blog post, we’ll delve into why this auto-exposure occurs, why it’s…