John Piela
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How Uber Optimizes JSON Payloads for API Performance
Uber processes data for millions of trips in over 400 cities in 60 different countries on a daily basis. Needless to say, that’s a lot of data, and finding a way to optimize their JSON payloads was an important goal for the Uber engineering team. → Read More
4 Application Security Vulnerabilities You Should Be Aware Of
Application security is often overlooked. Perhaps this is due to a lack of understanding, or perhaps a focus on features and aesthetics is more alluring for developers. A modest data breach can render valuable data vulnerable, and can cripple customer trust in your application. → Read More
Why Netflix Moved to a Microservices Architecture
In 2008 when Netflix announced plans to move to the cloud, most observers were dubious. Now Netflix has become one of the first major companies to exist completely in the public cloud and their architectural shift to cloud based microservices led to many successes in performance and scalability. → Read More
How BYU Will Use APIs to Give Students Control of Their Data
As we turn more to the Cloud, Big Data, and the Internet of Things to help run our lives, we’re seeing a rise in Cybercrime; colleges and universities are no exception. In February of this year, over 63,000 students at the University of Central Florida had their sensitive personal data exposed. → Read More
How Telize Decommissioned Their Free Public API
Telize, a free JSON IP and GeoIP service, was recently decommissioned prompting questions and concerns. Telize creator Frederic Cambus citied logistical and financial constraints as the impetus behind his actions, as well as the discovery that Telize was being used by malware and ransomware. → Read More
8 Ways the Google Maps API Can Improve Your Ridesharing App
If you’re in the market for a Web mapping API and you’ve chosen to use Google Maps, I think you’ve made a smart choice. If you’re looking for tips on how to optimally implement Google Maps API into your transportation app, such as a taxi or ridesharing service, then you’re in the right place. → Read More
What?! Zombie Apocalypse Explicitly Covered In Amazon's Terms of Service
The year is 2020 and the world has plunged into a zombie-infested apocalypse. Earth’s remaining developers have come together in a desperate attempt to create some sort of autonomous, zombie-killing machine. Luckily, there’s a platform they can use that won’t get them into legal trouble. → Read More
SendGrid Deprecates Several API Endpoints
SendGrid announced they are sunsetting two of their API endpoints this month. In an email sent to their API consumers, Sendgrid stated that all API calls must now use a new base URL. They also directed developers to reference SendGrid’s API documentation or contact them through their attached email. → Read More
How MYOB Has Implemented Their API Strategy
APIs are a great driver of business as has been shown many times over and the accounting industry is no exception. Accounting firm MYOB's Keran McKenzie shares his best practices for companies developing their API strategy including understanding their market and making the API easy to implement. → Read More