Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Kubernetes is an open-source platform that automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. These applications are like lunchboxes for software. They pack everything the app needs (including dependencies and configurations) to run so it works the same no…
GitHub is a cloud-based platform that helps developers store, manage, and collaborate on code using the Git version control system. It allows teams to track changes, resolve conflicts, and streamline software development across geographies and time zones. The name GitHub…
What do wireless earbuds and Vikings have in common? Bluetooth, the wireless technology that connects devices over short distances, owes its name to a 10th-century Danish king. Harald “Bluetooth” Gormsson was known for uniting Denmark and parts of Norway, bringing…
Prometheus is an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit designed for reliability and scale. Originally developed at SoundCloud, it collects metrics from configured targets at regular intervals, stores them efficiently, and enables powerful queries and real-time alerts. It is widely used…
Jenkins is a widely used open-source automation server that streamlines software development by automating tasks such building, testing, and deploying code. It plays an important role in continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), helping teams identify issues early and deliver updates…
The “black box” in airplanes is actually two devices: the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR). These record vital flight parameters and crew conversations, helping investigators understand what happened during an accident. Each recorder has specific…
Snowflake is a cloud-based data platform that enables secure data storage, processing, and analytics at scale. Unlike traditional data warehouses, Snowflake decouples storage and compute, allowing users to scale each independently for better performance and cost efficiency. It supports diverse…
Grok is a generative AI chatbot developed by xAI, launched in November 2023 to deliver witty, insightful, and truthful answers. Its name comes from Robert A. Heinlein’s 1961 science fiction novel Stranger in a Strange Land, where “grok” means to understand…
If you’ve ever browsed IKEA, you might have spotted shelves labeled BILLY, sofas named KLIPPAN, and curtains called RITVA. Ever wondered why? These quirky names are not a branding gimmick; they’re the result of a unique system born from founder…