In this post, weβll discuss using database branching and the Neon API from a CI/CD pipeline.Β By the end of this post, youβll have a better understanding of how database branching can help you test your code and schema changes before deploying to production. What is a branch? A branch acts as an iso...
One unfortunate scenario you might run into is running a SQL query that accidentally results in data loss. To deal with this issue, you would typically need to have backups and then roll back your database to a previous state. Neonβs database branching feature enables you to create copies of your da...
Oscar the Grouch, a character from the popular childrenβs television show βSesame Street,β can be seen as a modern-day embodiment of the Hellenistic philosophical tradition of Diogenes the Cynic. Like Diogenes, Oscar rejects the trappings of mainstream society and embraces a simpler, more ascetic li...
In 2022 a consortium of companies ran an international competition, called the ZPrize, to advance the state of the art in βzero-knowledgeβ cryptography. We decided to have a go in our free time at submitting solutions to both the Multi-Scalar Multiplication (MSM) and Number Theoretic Transform (NTT)...
What do you do with a finite amount of time to deal with an infinite number of things that can go wrong? This post breaks down a high-level risk mitigation process into four questions that can be applied to nearly any scenario in order to help you make the best use of your time and resources availab...
ketteQ is a supply chain planning and automation platform built on Salesforce and AWS. Its scenario management framework allows its users to model capacity, forecast demand, plan operations, manage orders and handle disruptions by enabling them to model various scenarios in their business. For examp...
We are very excited to announce that Neon has dropped its invite gate and is releasing its database branching feature. You no longer need to wait for an invite code to try serverless Postgres with Neon β sign up with your Google or GitHub account, and you can be up and running with serverless Postgr...
Should I give nit comments in merge requests?What is a "nit"?In the context of a merge request, a "nit" is a type of comment. It is always a small thing. It probably doesn't matter. It's often stylistic.Often it's given with a good attitude of helpfulness. Occasionaly it's given because someone has ...
Never fear, HighScalability is here!1958: An engineer wiring an early IBM computer 2021: An engineer wiring an early IBM quantum computer. @enclanglementMy Stuff:I'm proud to announce a completely updated and expanded version of Explain the Cloud Like I'm 10! This version adds 2x
Never fear, HighScalability is here! Β Β 1958: An engineer wiring an early IBM computer 2021: An engineer wiring an early IBM quantum computer. @enclanglement Β My Stuff: I'm proud to announce a completely updated and expanded version of Explain the Cloud Like I'm 10! This version adds 2x more coverag...