August 07, 2024Ardan Labs
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Introduction: Welcome to Episode 12 of our Ultimate Software Design series! In this final installment, Bill guides us through the advanced implementation of transaction management in Go, ensuring robust and consistent data operations within applications. By focusing on middleware integration, Bill provides a comprehensive strategy for handling database transactions, committing successful operations, and rolling back when errors occur.
Learn to configure and log transaction middleware for tracking commits and rollbacks.’
Continue reading July 31, 2024Ardan Labs
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Introduction: Welcome to Episode 11 of our Ultimate Software Design series! In this episode, Bill delves into the intricacies of implementing robust application layer tests within Go projects, providing developers with essential strategies for creating scalable and maintainable software systems.
Implement application layer tests that ensure comprehensive coverage with minimal database instances.
Organize tests at the domain level using subtests for easier issue isolation and resilient code.
Manage dependencies, authentication tokens, and context for smooth information flow and consistent error handling.
Continue reading July 26, 2024Ardan Labs
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Introduction: Welcome to Episode 3 of our Intro to Generative AI series! In this episode, Daniel explores the critical aspect of prompt formatting when working with AI models, emphasizing how proper formatting can significantly enhance the quality of the AI’s responses and overall performance.
Prompt Formatting: Learn the importance of using specific prompt formats for AI models to enhance response quality. API Convenience: Discover how chat completions endpoints simplify prompt formatting and improve integration.
Continue reading July 24, 2024Ardan Labs
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Introduction: Welcome to Episode 10 of our Ultimate Software Design series! In this episode, Bill dives into the integration of authentication and authorization mechanisms within Go packages, providing developers with essential strategies for securing and maintaining their software systems.
Learn to configure and manage cryptographic keys using a KeyStore and integrate it into your Go applications.
Discover how to create middleware functions for token parsing, user ID extraction, and role-based access control.
Continue reading July 17, 2024Ardan Labs
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Introduction: Welcome to Episode 9 of our Ultimate Software Design series! In this episode, Bill delves into the intricacies of implementing robust authorization and API structure within Go packages, offering invaluable insights for developers aiming to build scalable and maintainable software systems.
Implement role-based authorization logic for secure and precise access control using Rego scripts.
Learn best practices for structuring exported and unexported APIs to maintain a clean, intuitive, and maintainable codebase.
Continue reading June 27, 2024Ardan Labs
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Introduction: Welcome to Episode 2 of our Intro to Generative AI series! In this segment, Daniel dives into the practical aspects of working with large language models (LLMs) using the Go programming language and the Prediction Guard API.
Accessing LLMs: Learn how to set up and connect to hosted models using the Go client for Prediction Guard. Prompt Engineering: Discover how to create effective prompts and configure parameters like max tokens and temperature.
Continue reading July 03, 2024Ardan Labs
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Introduction: In this segment, Bill delves into the fundamental aspects of authentication and authorization, equipping Go developers with essential knowledge and advanced tools to enhance the security of their applications. Through practical examples and detailed explanations, he unpacks the intricacies of these concepts, demonstrating their crucial role in protecting and managing access to your software systems.
Learn the distinct roles of verifying user identity and determining access levels.
Discover how to use JWTs for secure token generation, validation, and expiration management.
Continue reading June 26, 2024Ardan Labs
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Introduction: Going into more detail on error handling, Bill provides a comprehensive overview of effective strategies and best practices for Go developers. By exploring the nuances of error management, he equips developers with the tools needed to write more reliable and maintainable code.
Learn the three-step approach to logging errors, determining recovery, and preventing propagation.
Understand how treating errors as signals, similar to channels’ horizontal signaling, enhances error management.
Discover the importance of implementing trusted errors, shutdown signals, and data validation signals to maintain code integrity and reliability.
Continue reading June 21, 2024Ardan Labs
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Introduction: Welcome to the first episode of our “Intro to Generative A.I” series! In this episode, Daniel dives into the intriguing world of large language models (LLMs), providing a comprehensive understanding of how these powerful tools work and their practical applications.
Gain insights into the architecture and functionality of large language models like Llama 3, and how they process and generate language-based responses.
Learn how these models can be integrated into Go projects, enhancing capabilities like autocomplete, code generation, and more through practical examples and demonstrations.
Continue reading June 19, 2024Ardan Labs
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Introduction: Continue the dive into the complexities of Go’s concurrency model in this segment of the “Ultimate Software Design” series, where Bill shares essential techniques for managing GoRoutines. Here are three fresh takeaways:
Understand the critical role of maintaining proper parent-child relationships in GoRoutine operations to avoid unexpected behaviors and system failures.
Gain insights into structured techniques for terminating GoRoutines, ensuring that all child processes complete before their parent terminates, to maintain operational integrity.
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