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2023 Wrapped

In 2023, we published 48 articles for webapper.com, tackling topics based on our work in SaaS, Amazon (AWS) & the cloud, and a bit of ColdFusion. Although part of our purpose is driving search traffic, we really choose topics from our day-to-day work experiences to enlighten our audience. Here are the top 10 most-read articles in our Webapper 2023 Wrapped!

2023 Wrapped2023-12-20T16:11:55-08:00

Functions as a Service Use Cases

We started building serverless applications a couple of years ago. As part of that we've become quite familiar with the concept of Functions as a Service -- our CloudSee Drive product uses them extensively. Functions as a Service (FaaS) allow developers to run individual code functions in response to events, without managing any underlying infrastructure. We wanted to provide a look at FaaS use cases, including useful examples, business reasons, and potential drawbacks.

Functions as a Service Use Cases2023-11-15T14:51:36-08:00

Outsourcing Software Development

As a long-time technology partner, we understand that considering whether to use an outsourced software development partner is a significant decision. It's not for everyone and doesn't always work out. Webapper has had hundreds of engagements, some short term and some stretching over a decade. Based on our experience, let's explore the advantages and disadvantages outsourcing software development partnership.

Outsourcing Software Development2023-11-07T10:57:39-08:00

The Balancing Act of SaaS Security & User Experience

If you're a SaaS entrepreneur, we know that you're on a quest to build the next big thing. You've probably heard it a million times: "Security is paramount!" But guess what? User experience is increasingly important too. Let's dive into the high-wire act of balancing these two essential elements without losing your sanity (or your users).

The Balancing Act of SaaS Security & User Experience2023-10-09T13:35:14-07:00

Monitoring & Alerts with Amazon S3

Monitoring and alerts are critical for managing Amazon S3 in an enterprise environment. Effective monitoring and alerting systems in Amazon Web Services (AWS) help ensure the availability, security, and performance of S3 buckets while allowing timely responses to potential issues.We explore how you can more effectively manage monitoring and alerts with Amazon S3.

Monitoring & Alerts with Amazon S32023-10-02T11:37:18-07:00

10 Data Analytics Problems Your Team Faces

As sports fans, several of us at Webapper have read and appreciate Moneyball by Michael Lewis. This amazing expose from the early days of analytics changed sports forever. With baseball entering playoffs and football season kicking off, analytics tend to come to the forefront of broadcasting. It got us thinking about the common problems that data analytics teams face. Today we're going to look at those issues and talk about how to handle them.

10 Data Analytics Problems Your Team Faces2023-09-12T10:45:34-07:00

10 Newsworthy AWS Cost Horror Stories

We recently had a wake-up call on AWS costs. As much as we love AWS, you must keep an eye on your monthly bill. Our wake-up call motivated us to think about the ways things spin out of control, which led us to seek out some newsworthy AWS cost horror stories. And as habitual cloud problem solvers, we offer our prescription for managing AWS billing more effectively.

10 Newsworthy AWS Cost Horror Stories2023-09-07T09:40:32-07:00

Amazon S3 Backups

Having a smart backup strategy for Amazon S3 is important. A common failure of backups is not having a clear understanding around the potential disasters you must defend against. From simple things like accidentally overwriting a file to losing your entire AWS account, you must ensure the integrity and availability of your data.

Amazon S3 Backups2023-08-01T14:04:45-07:00
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