Author: Arie

Modern e-commerce platforms must handle massive scale – from flash sales driving sudden traffic spikes to global user bases demanding low-latency experiences. Achieving this reliability and performance at scale requires robust distributed architectures. In this article, I’ll share three case studies of scalable e-commerce architectures that I’ve analyzed and worked with, each leveraging a different

Most developers don’t start their day thinking, “Is our internal directory secure?” They’ve got builds to run, bugs to squash, maybe a pull request or five to review. But internal directories (like Active Directory or Azure AD) aren’t just a concern for IT admins.  They’re the nervous system of any organization with more than, say,

With the release of the IBM® App Connect Operator version 12.1.0, you can now use your existing Keycloak instance to configure authentication and authorization for App Connect Dashboard and Designer Authoring. Building on top of the capability to use Keycloak, which was first available in IBM® App Connect Operator version 11.0.0, this feature extends the

As AI-powered development tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Windsurf revolutionize how we write code, I’ve been diving deep into the technology that makes these intelligent assistants possible. After exploring how Model Context Protocol is reshaping AI integration beyond traditional APIs, I want to continue sharing what I’ve learned about another foundational piece of the

In 2025, mobile applications are smarter, faster, and increasingly location-aware. From e-commerce personalization to regional compliance, knowing where a user is located adds critical context to the user experience. While GPS provides the most accurate location data, it isn’t always available — or preferred by users. That’s why many developers integrate IP API into their

In this blog, you will learn how to set up the OpenID Connect Authorization Code Flow using Keycloak. You will execute the flow yourself in order to get a better understanding of OIDC. Enjoy! Introduction Adding security to your application is almost always necessary. It is also something developers seem to find difficult to grasp.

As software continues to eat the world, and AI becomes a force multiplier for attackers, those of us tasked with defending our systems have to be more focused, deliberate, and proactive in our approaches. We have to rise up to meet this onslaught of new cyber threats. In this article, we’ll look at threat intelligence,

Your organization’s entire infrastructure moved to the cloud last year, but your security team is still thinking like it’s 2015. They’re applying traditional network security controls to cloud environments, creating bottlenecks that slow down your deployments and leave massive security gaps. Meanwhile, you’re getting blamed when security incidents happen, even though you never had input

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud automation and multi-cloud strategies, the secure handling of sensitive data, particularly credentials, has emerged as a paramount concern. Traditional methods of storing long-lived credentials, whether in configuration files, CI/CD pipelines, or dedicated secret managers, introduce significant operational overhead and, more critically, expose organizations to heightened security risks. Enter

GitHub Copilot is not just a new tool anymore. It’s becoming a code productivity accelerator tool. In regulated industries like fintech, where speed must match uncompromising security standards. AI-assisted coding can shift the developer workflow from reactive to proactive.  In fintech, where delays can mean failed transactions or regulatory breaches, building performant and secure APIs