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5 API Issues and Resolutions
APIs, or application programming interfaces, are the connective tissues that are driving business transformation and fueling product development lifecycles. APIs have changed how the digital world interacts by facilitating the exchange of data across systems and machines regardless of language or location. As more businesses…
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The 3 Top Challenges of a Design Engineer
Saving time and money is crucial for design engineers. We are seeing an increased number in companies having to redesign products during the recent supply chain shortage. When one critical component is no longer available, a redesign could be required of the engineer. Here are…
Product Updates | Thought Leadership
The Differences Between API and Web Service
Confused between the terms API and web service? You’re not alone. These terms seem to be used interchangeably but they are in fact two separate ways to transfer data between software applications. Let’s look at the key differences between the two. API v. Web Service,…
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4 Types of APIs and Common Architectures
How do APIs work? An API is a software interface that defines how different systems interact with each other through API calls; the process of making a request from one server to an API and returning the information or service to the originating server. Users…
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What is an API?
What is an API? The term API, or application programming interface, is a software middleman that allows both developers and non-developers to connect applications together, regardless of the platform or coding language. When you use an API, the API makes a call out to a…
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You Don’t Have to Be a Data Scientist for Data Driven Business Planning
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The 3 Must-Haves of Component Research
April 4, 2022 – Choosing the right parts for your design is complicated. It’s paramount that components meet functional requirements and perform how they’re supposed to. But how often do you really think about all the other factors that are likely to arise later and…
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The Three Most Important Attributes Of Component Research
There are a lot of factors to consider when placing the correct part in your design. Having a component that is capable of meeting functional requirements is a chief concern, but there are several elements that can subvert an otherwise functional design. One such attribute…
Join Peer to Peer Dialogue on December 15: Thriving In A Time of Chaos
And as counter-intuitive as it may be, today’s disruptors are accelerating innovation. Through a mix of human drive, expanded networks, real-time feedback and automation, and new intelligence – we are enabling resilience through digitization. Technology roadmaps are being delivered in months vs years. New-use products,…
Start with Reliable Components to Produce Reliable Products
Uncertainty can be very stressful. Over these last few months, forecasting what tomorrow will look like has been a losing proposition. It’s worse for engineers. Engineers spend their entire careers figuring out how things will work to avoid surprises. Uncertainty is to be avoided at…