Introduction HashiCorp Packer is one of the most popular open-source machine image builders. It helps engineers define infrastructure as code, installing software and layering security updates into AWS Machine Images, or AMIs. Packer is focused on image building. It has no capabilities around testing, scheduling, AWS notifications, or distribution. On the other hand, AWS EC2 […]
Welcome to our The Power of ARKit blog series! In this series, we’ll explore how to integrate ARKit into SwiftUI and unlock new possibilities for building immersive and innovative iOS applications. This first part will focus on the initial setup and configuration of ARKit within a SwiftUI project. We’ll also walk through how to track […]
Introduction With the evolution of React Native, the New Architecture brings significant performance and maintainability improvements through features like TurboModules, Fabric, and C++ shared logic. Upgrading to this architecture can seem intimidating—but with the right strategy, it’s achievable. In this blog, I’ll walk you through two practical approaches to upgrading your project to the New Architecture in React Native, […]
State management is one of the most important cogs of a React application. Developers can opt to work with built-in solutions, such as useContext or state management libraries like Jotai or Redux. This decision has a significant impact on the application’s performance and maintainability. I decided to look into Jotai, a modern atomic state management […]
What is AWS Cloudwatch synthetics?AWS synthetics is a tool powered by AWS Cloudwatch which allows you to create and manage canaries. It is a real time monitoring tool which helps you to detect problems by mimicking a real user behaviour. What are canaries? Canary in the context of AWS cloudwatch is a small script that […]
Introduction AWS System Manager (SSM) is a secure, end-to-end process to be used for managing servers on AWS, on-premises, and on any other cloud platform. We can manage our servers from one central point using the SSM. Prerequisites: You must have an AWS account with the Required IAM permissions: SSM (Systems Manager), EC2, and IAM […]
Introduction Smart TVs are no longer just entertainment devices—they’ve become a hub for personalized advertising and monetization. With platforms like Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Android TV, Fire TV, and Vizio, publishers are building apps that integrate ads to increase revenue streams. But Smart TV environments are very different from desktop or mobile browsers. Limited rendering […]
Introduction In Apple TV, the centre of user interaction is the focus engine. Apple TV does not use the touchscreen like iPhones and iPads, where one taps everything directly on the screen, but uses the remote control to navigate among the elements. This is to say that the usability of your app largely relies on […]