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TOON (Token-Oriented Object Notation) is a new data serialization format designed to be LLM-native. Users have reported a 20-40% reduction in token usage for AI applications. Is it the future or just another 'Yet Another Data Format' (YADF)?

The cost of turning an idea into an app is plummeting. As AI agents handle the heavy lifting, the value of human judgment and architectural oversight has never been higher.

API virtualization has replaced legacy service virtualization by focusing on contracts, not internals. This post talks how and why modern software development team virtualize APIs to beat dependency hell, SaaS limits, and costly sandboxes.

Seeing browser warnings for insecure requests when seting up JSON-server? Want to run json-server on HTTPS locally? This guide walks you through a clean setup that works well for modern frontend and API testing.

JSON-Server lets you spin up a fake REST API in minutes. You avoid backend wait time, keep frontend work moving, and test real API flows without setup overhead.

ULID is a lesser-known but highly practical identifier format for distributed systems. This article breaks down its internal structure, ordering guarantees, and trade-offs compared to UUID, with a system-design lens for architects.

When it comes to inspecting HTTP requests, having a reliable tool is essential. RequestBin has been a popular choice, but there are several alternatives available in 2024 that offer unique features and capabilities.

Git Squash vs Merge explained! 🚀 Clean history or detailed commits? Learn the pros, cons, and best practices for history, debugging, collaboration, CI/CD, and more. Find the right fit for your team!