Since the series is getting quite lengthy I’m creating this post as a way to get access to the entire series. In addition – I’ve created a Gitter room to discuss the GitHub Repositories and these posts. Just click on the link and join. Posts in the Series: Part 1: The Setup Part 2: Device… Continue reading Serverless Architecture – Practical IoT Implementation
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The time for consolidation in the DB market has come; RethinkDB to shut down.
Too many databases with too little differentiation. The time has come for consolidation – including more news like RethinkDB shutting down: Document oriented databases will be first – but expect additional consolidation in other segments. To be clear – we are not heading back to the bad old days of one database (vendor) to rule… Continue reading The time for consolidation in the DB market has come; RethinkDB to shut down.
JustSignal – Turn down the noise and just get the signal.
On Friday, November 21st cosinity released JustSignal – a combined FriendFeed and Twitter application that allows you to turn down the noise and focus in on just those topics or users you find most interesting. As much as I love Twitter and FriendFeed, they can become a giant distraction. Too much noise, not enough signal.… Continue reading JustSignal – Turn down the noise and just get the signal.
Are you looking to hit a 5 run homer?
I love a good baseball metaphor. There is nothing better than using the lens of baseball to make a point simple, clear and biting. So let me tell you what I’ve been thinking today. You can’t hit a 5 run homer – it just can’t be done. Doesn’t matter how smart you are; doesn’t matter… Continue reading Are you looking to hit a 5 run homer?
Follow the Presidential Debate right here using FriendFeed’s new Real-Time view
FriendFeed just launched it’s new Real-Time view – check out the details in the FriendFeed blog. UPDATE: To not be a traffic hound I’m posting the direct link to the Debate 2008 Real-Time feed. Watch it there if you prefer. You can check it out right here and follow the debate in real time. http://friendfeed.com/rooms/2008-debates/realtime?embed=1&title=Debate%202008%20LIVE… Continue reading Follow the Presidential Debate right here using FriendFeed’s new Real-Time view
Can we please stop talking about monetization?
I can’t take it anymore – I just can’t. NOTE – this post was triggered by a fine post (and subsequent FriendFeed discussion) by Mark Evans – which you can find here. The idea that you can create a “cool” service, attract massive numbers of subscribers, and then monetize the subscriber base is insane. Always… Continue reading Can we please stop talking about monetization?