Comparing the most popular open-source charting libraries

Here’s a breakdown of some of the most popular charting libraries to help you figure out which library could be best for your embedding project, as well as a discussion about when you should consider a more batteries-included solution. Chart.js Chart.js is an open-source JavaScript visualization library that started in…

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Keeping tabs on embedded analytics

Metabase offers a few different types of embedding: interactive, static, and public embedding. With usage analytics, you can track how your customers interact with your customer-facing analytics. The level of detail available in usage analytics depends on the embedding type. For example, interactive embedding gives you an additional capability to…

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LXC vs. Docker: Which One Should You Use?

In today’s evolving software development landscape, containerization technology has emerged as a key tool for developers aiming to enhance efficiency and ensure consistency across environments. Among the various container technologies available today, Linux Containers (LXC) and Docker are two of the most popular choices. Understanding the differences between these technologies…

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Automate sending new AITable.ai records as Slack messages in simple steps

For teams and individuals who simultaneously utilize AITable.ai for work management and Slack for communication, bridging the gap between the two platforms to achieve message synchronization is a method that can significantly enhance team efficiency. Take, for instance, businesses utilizing AITable.ai to build a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to…

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Real-time call detail record (CDR) ingestion with Redpanda and Spark

Call detail records (CDRs) are rich sources of information in the telecommunications sector. They contain various data points related to a call, such as caller ID, call date, duration, receiver ID, and other pertinent details. Examining CDRs can yield valuable insights for performance assessment, cost efficiency, gathering customer feedback, analyzing…

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OpenMeter: Real-time usage-based billing powered by ClickHouse Cloud

We had the pleasure of hearing Peter Marton, CEO and Co-Founder of OpenMeter, share his company’s data ingestion approach, focusing on their Kafka + ClickHouse architecture at a recent ClickHouse San Francisco meetup. OpenMeter helps AI and cloud companies adopt usage-based pricing models. To meet the demands of AI businesses…

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