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How to Compute Without Looking: A Sneak Peek into Secure Multi-Party Computation

This article shows how you can compute a function across multiple parties that do not trust each other without forcing them to share their individual inputs. This technique can be used to split secrets among parties, perform logical operations, or count votes in a way that ensures data privacy is preserved.

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Architecture & Design

Featured in Architecture & Design

OpenSearch Cluster Topologies for Cost Saving Autoscaling

Amitai Stern discusses cost-saving autoscaling topologies for OpenSearch. He explains the inherent challenges in autoscaling unstructured data systems like OpenSearch and Elasticsearch, using analogies to illustrate the complexities beyond simply adding nodes. He shares architectural patterns (burst indexes, burst clusters) to optimize resource utilization and handle fluctuating loads effectively.

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AI Infrastructure

Featured in AI, ML & Data Engineering

Navigating LLM Deployment: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques

Meryem Arik shares best practices for self-hosting LLMs in corporate environments, highlighting the importance of cost efficiency and performance optimization. She details quantized models, batching, and workload optimizations to improve LLM serving. Insights cover model selection and infrastructure consolidation, emphasizing the differences between enterprise and large-scale AI lab deployments.

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Culture & Methods

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Data, Drugs, and Disruption: Leading High-Performance Company in Drug Development

Olga Kubassova shares her journey from mathematician to CEO, detailing how engineering skills translate into business leadership. She discusses building a company, emphasizing team dynamics, strategic growth, and overcoming challenges. Learn how to leverage your technical background for entrepreneurship and navigate business complexities.

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DevOps

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Checklist for Kubernetes in Production: Best Practices for SREs

This article provides SREs with a checklist for managing Kubernetes in production environments. It identifies common challenges including resource management, workload placement, high availability, health probes, storage, monitoring, and cost optimization. By implementing consistent GitOps automation across these areas, teams can significantly reduce complexity, and prevent downtime.

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InfoQ Homepage Interviews Pragmatic Dave on Passion, Skill and 'Having A Blast'

Pragmatic Dave on Passion, Skill and 'Having A Blast'

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Dave Thomas is recognized internationally as an expert who develops high-quality software - accurate and highly flexible systems. He helped write the now-famous Agile Manifesto, and regularly speak on new ways of producing software. He is the author of six books, including the best selling The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master and Programming Ruby: A Pragmatic Programmer's Guide.

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