Previously, I tested how ChatGPT would answer questions from the Scrum Master Interview Guide; see below. Back in January 2023, I would not have taken the next step in the Scrum Master interview process, inviting ChatGPT to a full-size interview with several Scrum team members.
So, if the GPT 3.5 or 4.0 models still need to be better to pass the interview hurdle, what about their capability to create similar interview questions? Enjoy the following article on my excursion into creating Scrum Master interview questions with ChatGPT.
In my two decades of cybersecurity experience, I've witnessed several shifts in the landscape, none more significant than the migration to cloud computing. This shift, while providing immense benefits in terms of scalability, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility, has introduced unique security challenges that demand our attention. Let's delve into the future of cloud security, identify key trends, and make predictions for 2023.
Enhanced Balance Between Accessibility and Security
As the digitization of business processes accelerates, we see a broader range of users with varying levels of technical expertise accessing cloud platforms. Therefore, the need to strike an optimal balance between stringent security protocols and user accessibility is paramount. Biometric security measures, such as facial recognition and fingerprint scanning, can provide a level of security that's hard to breach yet easy to use for the end user. Moreover, predictive user behavior analytics can detect unusual user activities based on historical data, adding a layer of security without intruding on the user experience.
In the ever-evolving landscape of data management, the age-old rivalry between data warehouses and data lakes is finally being put to rest. It's no longer a matter of choosing one over the other; instead, it's about harnessing their combined power as a modern, integrated construct that benefits businesses and IT immensely. This blog post dives into data warehousing and sheds light on how it thrives as an undying titan of information storage.
First, we look at how data has become the driving force behind modern businesses. Understanding the significance and usage of the terms "data warehouse" and "data lake" forms the foundation of our exploration. By breaking down these concepts, we aim to bridge the gap between traditional and contemporary approaches, illustrating their symbiotic relationship in today's data-driven environment.
As an increasing number of organizations adopt cloud computing as a preferred method of data storage and access, the issue of cloud security has come to the forefront. The migration to the cloud has brought new challenges and opportunities, forcing businesses to rethink their approach to security. Traditional security measures are no longer sufficient in a world where cyberattacks have become more sophisticated and frequent.
This article will discuss the evolution of cloud security from zero trust to secure access. We will explore the inadequacy of traditional security methods and how they have given way to newer approaches, such as zero trust. We will also delve into implementing best practices for zero trust and the role of multi-factor authentication in enhancing cloud security. Finally, we'll look at what lies ahead for cloud computing in terms of machine learning and AI.
Do you want to display your Twitter followers count as text in WordPress?
By showing that many people follow you on social media, you can encourage visitors to trust your website. Even better, by displaying this information as text, you have the freedom to use it anywhere on your website, including inside your posts and pages.
In this article, we will show how to display your Twitter followers count as text in WordPress.
Why Display Twitter Followers Count as Text in WordPress?
You may have noticed that many popular blogs, influencers, and brands proudly show how many people follow them on social media.
If visitors see lots of people following you on social media, then they are more likely to trust your business and see you as an expert in your blogging niche.
Many of the best social media plugins allow you to show the total follower count in embedded feeds, buttons, banners, and more.
However, sometimes you may want to show the number as plain text. This gives you the freedom to add the follower count to your blog posts, footer, or anywhere else on your WordPress blog or website.
With that in mind, let’s see how you can display your Twitter follower count as text in WordPress.
Step 1: Get a Twitter API Key and Secret
To get your follower count, you will need to access the Twitter API by creating an API Key and Secret.
To get this information, head over to the Twitter Developers Portal and then click on ‘Sign up for Free Account.’
You can now type in some information about how you plan to use the Twitter API. It’s a good idea to provide as much detail as possible, as Twitter will review this information and may delete your account if they don’t understand how you are using their API.
After that, read the terms and conditions. If you are happy to continue, go ahead and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
You will now see the Developer Portal. In the left-hand menu, click to expand the ‘Projects & Apps’ section. Then, select ‘Overview.’
You can now go ahead and click on ‘Add App.’
After that, just type in the name you want to use for your Twitter app. This is just for your reference, so you can use anything you want.
With that done, click on the ‘Next’ button.
Twitter will now show an API key and API Secret. This is the only time you will see this information, so make a note of it somewhere safe.
We recommend adding the key and secret to a password manager for extra security.
Step 2: Add Custom Code to Your WordPress Website
The easiest way to add the Twitter follower count to your site is by using PHP code.
For security reasons, WordPress doesn’t allow you to add PHP code directly to your pages and posts, but it does allow shortcodes. This means you can create a custom shortcode and then link it to your PHP code.
The easiest way to add custom shortcodes in WordPress is by using WPCode. This plugin allows you to create as many shortcodes as you want and then link them to different sections of PHP code.
Upon activation, head over to Code Snippets »Add Snippet.
Here, you will see all the ready-made snippets you can add to your website. These include snippets that allow you to completely disable WordPress comments, upload files that WordPress doesn’t support by default, and more.
Since you are creating a new snippet, hover your mouse over ‘Add Your Custom Code.’ Then, just click on ‘Use snippet.’
To start, type in a title for the custom code snippet. This can be anything that helps you identify the snippet in the WordPress dashboard.
After that, you need to open the ‘Code Type’ dropdown and select ‘PHP Snippet.’
In the code editor, simply paste the following PHP code:
function getTwitterFollowers($screenName = 'wpbeginner')
{
// some variables
$consumerKey = 'YOUR_CONSUMER_KEY';
$consumerSecret = 'YOUR_CONSUMER_SECRET';
$token = get_option('cfTwitterToken');
// get follower count from cache
$numberOfFollowers = get_transient('cfTwitterFollowers');
// cache version does not exist or expired
if (false === $numberOfFollowers) {
// getting new auth bearer only if we don't have one
if(!$token) {
// preparing credentials
$credentials = $consumerKey . ':' . $consumerSecret;
$toSend = base64_encode($credentials);
// http post arguments
$args = array(
'method' => 'POST',
'httpversion' => '1.1',
'blocking' => true,
'headers' => array(
'Authorization' => 'Basic ' . $toSend,
'Content-Type' => 'application/x-www-form-urlencoded;charset=UTF-8'
),
'body' => array( 'grant_type' => 'client_credentials' )
);
add_filter('https_ssl_verify', '__return_false');
$response = wp_remote_post('https://api.twitter.com/oauth2/token', $args);
$keys = json_decode(wp_remote_retrieve_body($response));
if($keys) {
// saving token to wp_options table
update_option('cfTwitterToken', $keys->access_token);
$token = $keys->access_token;
}
}
// we have bearer token wether we obtained it from API or from options
$args = array(
'httpversion' => '1.1',
'blocking' => true,
'headers' => array(
'Authorization' => "Bearer $token"
)
);
add_filter('https_ssl_verify', '__return_false');
$api_url = "https://api.twitter.com/1.1/users/show.json?screen_name=$screenName";
$response = wp_remote_get($api_url, $args);
if (!is_wp_error($response)) {
$followers = json_decode(wp_remote_retrieve_body($response));
$numberOfFollowers = $followers->followers_count;
} else {
// get old value and break
$numberOfFollowers = get_option('cfNumberOfFollowers');
// uncomment below to debug
//die($response->get_error_message());
}
// cache for an hour
set_transient('cfTwitterFollowers', $numberOfFollowers, 1*60*60);
update_option('cfNumberOfFollowers', $numberOfFollowers);
}
return $numberOfFollowers;
}
echo getTwitterFollowers(); ?>
In the code above, make sure you replace the following placeholders with your own API key and API secret:
You will also need to replace ‘wpbeginner’ with the Twitter account that you want to use. This can be any Twitter account, including accounts that you don’t own:
function getTwitterFollowers($screenName = 'wpbeginner')
To get the Twitter username, simply open the Twitter profile in a new tab. You will find the username in the URL and in the profile header:
With that done, switch back to the WordPress dashboard. Here, simply click on the ‘Inactive’ toggle so that it changes to ‘Active.’
You can then go ahead and click on the ‘Save snippet’ button.
With that done, scroll to the ‘Insertion’ section.
WPCode can automatically add your code to different locations, such as after every post, front end only, or admin only. To get the shortcode, simply click on the ‘Shortcode’ button.
You can now use the shortcode to add social proof to any page or post.
In the block editor, simply click on the ‘+’ button and type in ‘Shortcode.’ When it appears, select the Shortcode block to add it to the page or post.
You can now add the shortcode to the block.
Just be aware that the shortcode simply shows the total follower count, so you will typically want to add some text explaining what the number means.
When it comes to web development, choosing the right platform is crucial. PHP and ASP.NET are two of the most popular options, but which one is the best fit for your project? In this article, we'll explore the strengths and weaknesses of both platforms to help you make an informed decision.
But before we dive into the details, let's start with a brief introduction. PHP is an open-source scripting language that is widely used for web development. It's known for its flexibility, ease of use, and extensive community support. On the other hand, ASP.NET is a web application framework developed by Microsoft. It's based on the .NET framework and supports multiple programming languages, including C# and Visual Basic.
What guarantees system stability in large data query tasks? It is an effective memory allocation and monitoring mechanism. It is how you speed up computation, avoid memory hotspots, promptly respond to insufficient memory, and minimize OOM errors.
From a database user's perspective, how do they suffer from bad memory management? This is a list of things that used to bother our users:
In the fast-paced world of technology, the tools and techniques we use to navigate its ever-changing landscape constantly evolve. Emerging from this whirlwind of innovation is an exciting concept called exploratory programming.
This dynamic and inventive approach invites developers to step outside the traditional confines of software development to explore a landscape where code isn't just written — it evolves.
GeneratePress is one of the most popular themes in the WordPress marketplace. It’s lightweight, flexible, and free. However, it's not the right theme for everyone, which is why you might be looking for a GeneratePress alternative. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of top contenders. Exploring the features offered by these themes should help you find a GeneratePress alternative that meets your needs.
Gaining insights into what your app is doing in production is a key requirement for modern dev teams. The days of platform and operations teams doing all the troubleshooting are long gone.
Whether you’re trying to understand user behavior or fix things that broke under load, you need to get to the bottom of things fast. That leads you into the world of logs, traces, and metrics, aka the Holy Trinity of Observability.
In today's data-driven world, the ability to efficiently process and analyze real-time data streams is becoming increasingly crucial for building modern applications. Redpanda, a streaming platform built on the Apache Kafka protocol, offers developers a powerful and scalable solution for handling high-volume streaming data.
As a Developer Advocate at Redpanda, I often get questions from developers asking,
Engineers make great entrepreneurs. So a startup that has two engineers as its founders must be twice as good, right? Not exactly.
On this week's episode of Dev Interrupted, we talk to Jake Lumetta, founder and CEO of ButterCMS. A serial entrepreneur, Jake found success (and failure) with numerous startups before striking it big with ButterCMS.
In today's digital era, having the right expertise and qualifications is essential to stay competitive in the job market. As technology continues to shape various industries, IT certifications have become a crucial asset for professionals looking to advance their careers in the digital age. Such certifications not only certify your expertise in specific IT domains but also prove your commitment to constant learning and professional growth.
Given the abundance of IT certifications available, it can be quite daunting to identify the ones that are truly worth pursuing. To help you navigate through the sea of options, we have compiled a list of the top 10 must-have IT certifications for 2023. By obtaining these certifications, you not only validate your expertise and proficiency in specific IT domains but also showcase your dedication to continuous learning and professional growth.
As more applications move to the cloud, it is essential to understand the different data storage options available on Amazon Web Services (AWS). With AWS data stores, organizations can store and manage their data with ease, whether it is simple object storage or complex database management. AWS offers a wide range of data storage options, including object storage, block storage, file storage, and database management. Each option has its own unique features and benefits, making it suitable for different use cases. AWS data stores are scalable, secure, and reliable, making them a popular choice for companies of all sizes. In this post, we will explore seven AWS data stores, their features, and benefits for data storage and management.
1. S3: Simple Storage Service
Amazon S3 is a simple object storage service used to store and retrieve any amount of data from anywhere on the web. S3 objects can be up to 5 TB in size and are stored in buckets. The S3 API is used to access the data in these buckets using HTTP or HTTPS protocols. S3 provides high durability, availability, and scalability, making it an ideal choice for storing unstructured data like images, videos, and backups.
So, you’re a day one Scrum Master, and you’ve landed your first job! Congratulations, that’s really exciting! This is an exciting time, but it can also be a bit daunting. There are a lot of things to learn in your first month on the job. In this blog post, we will provide you with a guide to help you hit the ground running. We will discuss essential tips for setting up your environment, getting started with sprints, and building relationships with your team. Let's get started!
Starting a new job as a Scrum Master can be overwhelming. There's so much to learn and absorb before you can start making changes. The key to establishing yourself as a trusted member of the team is to listen and learn during your first sprint. It's important to get to know your team members and what motivates them, to understand how they work together and where there may be challenges. By taking the time to soak up all this information, you'll be better positioned to suggest changes that will be both productive and well-received. Remember, the first few weeks are about learning, not changing.
Unlike normal reporting, A/B testing collects data from a different combination of dimensions every time. It is also a complicated kind of analysis of immense data. In our case, we have a real-time data volume of millions of OPS (Operations Per Second), with each operation involving around 20 data tags and over a dozen dimensions.
For effective A/B testing, as data engineers, we must ensure quick computation as well as high data integrity (which means no duplication and no data loss). I'm sure I'm not the only one to say this: it is hard!
I see the new class of large language model (LLM) based conversational AI tools as third-generation chatbots. The likes of ChatGPT, Bard, and their OSS alternatives are boosting automation and transforming businesses — from internal operations to banking and healthcare. Furthermore, fine-tuned LLM-based chatbots can be used to significantly improve the efficiency, accuracy, and transparency of governmental operations. This article will discuss some of the issues with current citizen experiences related to governance and how chatbots can address the shortcomings.
Anyone who dealt with a DMV to schedule and get a driver’s license would know how frustrating the entire endeavor can be. While scheduling a DMV has become a nightmare post-COVID, what’s even more frustrating is the difficulty in gathering accurate information about the required documentation. For legal immigrants, the difficulty is further exacerbated. Part of the problem is that DMV websites are typically hard to search and navigate. And the information that one finds tends to be pretty vague and generic. A good solution to this problem would be to provide a public-facing chatbot that is built and fine-tuned on relevant Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), state and local government regulations, and other government databases. Such a chatbot would enable the citizen/resident to converse in natural language, specify their unique situation and get accurate guidance to easily apply for a driver’s license. In fact, the chatbot could even schedule an appointment on the user’s behalf at their local DMV.
Queue, for example, is a sequence of people who are standing for buying a metro ticket or ordering food at a store. The first person entering the queue leaves first. Similarly, the last person entering the queue leaves at the last. These queues help in managing the flow of customers and lower the chances of rush while buying.
In this blog, we further discuss queue implementation, how it is related to data structures, and its real-time applications.
GeneratePress is one of the most popular themes in the WordPress marketplace. It’s lightweight, flexible, and free. However, it's not the right theme for everyone, which is why you might be looking for a GeneratePress alternative. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of top contenders. Exploring the features offered by these themes should help you find a GeneratePress alternative that meets your needs.