JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) has become the de facto standard for lightweight data exchange across applications, especially within modern web-based platforms. For Oracle APEX developers, JSON ...

In his 2023 book The Art Thief, author Michael Finkel crucially observed (my book review here) that “art is the result of facing almost no survival pressure of all.” So true, and it raises an exciting ...

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Abstract: JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) has gained prominence over Extensible Markup Language (XML) due to its lightweight and flexible nature. This has also made it a first-class citizen when it ...

The PostgreSQL Global Development Group has unveiled PostgreSQL 17, the latest iteration of what is widely-regarded as the world’s most advanced open-source database. This release marks a significant ...

One of the most anticipated new features in PostgreSQL 17 is native support for incremental backups. Previously, you had to use third-party programs for this; now, it's baked into the server. This ...

David Michael Salerno was concerned and tired. He was concerned about and tired of the animosity, discord and division occurring in America at every level — from politicians at the U.S. Capitol to ...

Here's what you need to know about table tennis at the 2024 Paris Olympics. When did table tennis become an Olympic sport? Debuting in 1988 when Seoul successfully bid for the Summer Games, table ...