November 22, 2024

Explained - WebDrivers

WebDrivers: Automating the Web In the fast-evolving world of web development and testing, automating repetitive browser tasks is a necessity. WebDrivers play a pivotal role in browser automation, enabling developers and testers to interact with web applications programmatically. In this blog, we'll explore WebDrivers, their protocols, standards, and how you can leverage them for efficient browser automation. What is a WebDriver? A WebDriver is … Read More
by Phee Jay

November 14, 2024

Explained - Webhooks

Webhooks Executive Summary:   In today’s fast-paced digital ecosystem, real-time data transfer is essential for delivering responsive and interactive user experiences. Webhooks offer a powerful solution for real-time communication between systems, enabling applications to transmit data instantly without the need for constant polling. This paper explores the key advantages, use cases, security concerns, and best practices for webhooks, underscoring… Read More
by Phee Jay

November 10, 2024

Explained - IPSec VPN Tunnels

IPSec VPN Tunnels Introduction As businesses expand their digital infrastructure, securing data that travels over the internet has become essential. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) provides a reliable protocol for creating Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnels, enabling secure, encrypted connections over potentially insecure networks. This article aims to simplify the understanding of IPSec VPNs, highlighting their importance in protecting sens… Read More
by Phee Jay

October 28, 2024

Explained - Data Mesh

Data Mesh Introduction In today’s data-driven landscape, organizations face significant challenges with traditional centralized data architectures. These systems often lead to bottlenecks, scalability issues, and delayed insights. As data volumes and complexity grow, a more flexible and responsive approach becomes critical. Data mesh offers a paradigm shift in data management, promoting a decentralized approach that aligns with mod… Read More
by Phee Jay

October 28, 2024

Explained - Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT)

MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) Executive Summary Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) is a lightweight, low-bandwidth, publish-subscribe messaging protocol designed for communication in constrained environments. Initially developed for remote sensors and control devices on low-bandwidth, high-latency networks, MQTT has become one of the dominant protocols used in Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Its efficiency, … Read More
by Phee Jay

October 28, 2024

Explained - Distributed Storage Systems

Distributed Storage Systems Introduction As data generation grows exponentially across industries, traditional storage systems struggle to meet the demand for scalability, fault tolerance, and high availability. Distributed storage systems offer a solution to these challenges by spreading data across multiple machines or nodes, ensuring efficient data management and high performance in large-scale environments. This paper explores … Read More
by Phee Jay

December 09, 2022

Okta - PKCE Verification Failed while requesting token

Let me clear a few concepts before I dive into the resolution for " PKCE Verification Failed " " Authorization Code " flow is an OAuth 2.0 flow , wherein an authorization code is issued by the Authorization Server . This code is used for requesting access tokens, used for accessing the protected resources. Authorization code is exchanged through the front-channel and is susceptible to interception attacks. Read More
by Phee Jay

December 08, 2022

AWS - How to rename an AWS Lambda function?

As of writing this article, there is no support in AWS to rename a Lambda function. However, there is an option to set an alias . And you can create multiple of them. The actual purpose of an alias , though, is to act as a pointer to a specific version of the lambda function. It can also act as a router to route traffic between two versions of the function with weight assignment e.g. to test it as a canary. If alias does not meet your needs, then t… Read More
by Phee Jay