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How To Introduce a New API Quickly Using Spring Boot and Gradle

The article discusses the importance of quickly implementing ideas, focusing on an API creation project for a fitness application.
It highlights the need for rapid development to prevent missed opportunities and competitors getting ahead in the market.
The article outlines the creation of a Motivational Quotes API using Java 17, Spring Boot 3, and Gradle for build automation.
An OpenAPI specification for the API is generated using ChatGPT, and the service development follows an API-First approach.
Spring Boot CLI is used to create the project, and business logic is added to interact with a static data repository.
The process includes generating API stubs and model objects, implementing QuotesRepository and QuotesService classes, and integrating the QuotesApi.
Additional features like Swagger Docs UI integration and deployment to Heroku are described, emphasizing quick deployment and validation.
Curl commands are used to test the Motivational Quotes API functionalities, showcasing successful implementation and usage.
The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of time to market, showcasing how frameworks like Spring Boot, services like ChatGPT, and platforms like Heroku enable quick idea realization.
The author's personal mission statement towards feature delivery and leveraging frameworks is also shared, highlighting the efficiency achieved through focused development.

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Google Drive is now available on Snapdragon-based Windows PCs

Google Drive is now available on Snapdragon-based Windows PCs.
The Drive app for Windows is now generally available for Snapdragon X chipsets.
Users can access their accounts through the Windows File Explorer app.
The native app is available for all Google Workspace customers and users with personal Google accounts.

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5 OneNote for Windows 10 replacements worth using in 2025

Microsoft plans to reduce the performance of its legacy OneNote app and encourages users to switch to the Windows 11 version
Microsoft is transferring features from the legacy app to the latest version, which offers faster performance and Microsoft Information Protection
As OneNote syncing will get slower on Windows 10, users may consider alternative note-taking apps
Here are five note-taking apps worth using as replacements for OneNote: Evernote, Google Keep, Simplenote, Obsidian, and Joplin

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AWS Weekly Roundup: Omdia recognition, Amazon Bedrock RAG evaluation, International Women’s Day events, and more (March 24, 2025)

The Women in Tech User Group meetup in Shenzhen discussed AI ethics and strategies to reduce gender bias in AI systems, showcasing the importance of diverse perspectives in technology exploration.
The Kubernetes Community Day (KCD) Beijing 2025 witnessed strong interest in container technologies, with AWS being recognized as a Leader in container management solutions by Omdia Universe.
AWS introduced upgrades to the Amazon Q Business browser extension and announced the availability of Amazon Bedrock RAG evaluation, enhancing retrieval quality and generation metrics.
Amazon Nova's expanded Tool Choice options for the Converse API and Amazon Bedrock Guardrails' policy-based enforcement for responsible AI aim to offer developers more flexibility and ensure AI safety standards.
The next generation of Amazon Connect offers AI-powered interactions for improved customer relationships, while Amazon Redshift Serverless introduces Current and Trailing release tracks for control over update cadence.
AWS WAF now supports URI fragment field matching for more precise security controls, and AWS is reducing prices for high-memory U7i instances.
AWS Gen AI Lofts provide resources for developers to build generative AI skills, and a technical article details AWS Lambda's architecture for handling billions of asynchronous invocations.
AWS introduced a Builder ID for access to tools and resources, and community.aws features posts on topics like Model Context Protocol and automating code reviews with Amazon Q and GitHub actions.
Upcoming AWS events include 'Empowering Futures - Women Leading the Way in Tech and Non-Tech Careers' and 'AWS at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon London 2025'.
AWS continues to innovate, improve services, and engage with the community through events and initiatives, showcasing dedication to technology advancements and inclusivity.

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AI’s Invisible Touch: Customer Service Shifts to Revenue Driver

Enterprises are utilizing AI in customer experience to improve the process and make customers feel heard and understood.
AI-powered CX is shifting from a cost center to a revenue driver by driving ROI through increased engagement, loyalty, and sales.
AI in customer experience is becoming seamless, personalized, and efficient, providing a positive customer experience.
Google Cloud identifies AI trends for 2025, including seamless AI-powered customer experience, the use of multimodal AI, and AI adoption in security and privacy best practices.

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Xbox + .NET Aspire: Transforming Local Development Practices

Xbox services rely on HTTP-based microservices primarily running on Azure compute and .NET.
The transition to the latest versions of .NET and adoption of modern orchestration platforms like Azure Kubernetes Service.
.NET Aspire facilitates local development and testing by enabling validation without full deployment.
Automated emulator usage for Azure dependencies in .NET Aspire simplifies developer workflows.
Setting up .NET Aspire involves using a project in Visual Studio with deep Azure and .NET integration.
Local development with .NET Aspire allows for emulated Azure resources, reducing risks and enhancing repeatability.
Observability features of .NET Aspire ensure proper metrics, logs, and traces alignment locally.
Enhanced local debugging experience and streamlined service initialization enabled by .NET Aspire.
Third-party integration capabilities of .NET Aspire, like Wiremock, enhance testing of various scenarios and integrations.
.NET Aspire provides a unified view of telemetry data, simplifying service integration and observation.

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Gemini’s rumored video generation could be here soon

Gemini's generative video capabilities are expected to be released soon
Google app beta 16.11 suggests Veo 2 as the latest video generation model
Users can describe their vision and get an eight-second video in about two minutes
Gemini users may have usage limits for generative videos, with the possibility to purchase additional credits

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Microsoft at 50: The journey and future of the partner ecosystem

Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary and reflects on the journey with partners, employees, and customers, focusing on using technology for positive impact and innovation.
The company started with the vision that technology could change the world, now embracing cloud innovation and AI, with a strong partner ecosystem of over 500,000.
Partners play a crucial role, with IDC showing that for every $1 of Microsoft revenue, services partners earn $8.45 and software partners earn $10.93, indicating significant opportunities for growth.
The focus on generative AI (GenAI) presents exponential growth potential, with partners deriving revenue from AI solutions experiencing higher margins and growth.
Microsoft emphasizes continuous reinvention, thanking partners for driving transformation and customer success across industries.
The article highlights testimonies and collaborations with key partners like Intel, PwC, Snowflake, and Lenovo, underlining the impactful partnerships.
The Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program (MAICPP) aims to empower partners worldwide with tools and resources to excel in a rapidly evolving market landscape.
Partners are encouraged to pursue designations and specializations to access tailored benefits, go-to-market resources, and incentives for enhanced growth and market presence.
Azure partners are offered additional incentives through Azure Migrate and Modernize programs, focusing on supporting customers from migration to innovation.
Marketplaces, skilling opportunities, and events are key focus areas for partners, with Microsoft actively engaging and empowering partners to leverage new opportunities for growth.

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Samsung expands monitor line with Odyssey 3D, OLED G8 and new ultrawide Odyssey G9

Samsung expands its monitor line with the Odyssey 3D, OLED G8, and new ultrawide Odyssey G9.
The Odyssey 3D (G90XF) offers a glasses-free viewing experience and features a 27-inch flat IPS panel with a 16:9 aspect ratio. It supports 165Hz refresh rates, 4K resolution, AMD FreeSync Premium, and Nvidia G-Sync.
The Odyssey OLED G8 (G81SF) is a popular gaming monitor, available in 27 and 32-inch sizes. It offers 4K resolution, OLED panel, and a 240Hz refresh rate. The prices for the 27-inch and 32-inch models are expected to be around $1,000 and $1,200 respectively.
The Odyssey G9 (G91F) is an ultrawide display with a 49-inch diagonal measurement. It features a 32:9 aspect ratio, 1000R curve, and a VA LCD display with a resolution of 5120 x 1440 pixels. The new model is priced at approximately $900.

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NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, March 25 (game #387)

Today's NYT Strands theme is… For starters
Spangram has 9 letters
First side of today's spangram: left, 4th row
Last side of today's spangram: right, 5th row

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Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, March 25 (game #1156)

Quordle puzzle game continues to provide challenging word play over 1,100 games in.
Hints and answers for Quordle game #1156 are provided for players seeking guidance.
Today's hints include information about vowels, repeated letters, uncommon letters, and starting letters.
Answers for game #1156 are revealed as SNEER, WATCH, FLORA, STAIN.
Players reflect on their strategies and choices to achieve correct answers, with a mix of skill and luck involved.
Additionally, Daily Sequence answers for game #1156 feature CROWN, ANGRY, RATIO, and CLONE.
Past Quordle answers are listed for reference, showcasing previous word combinations from recent games.

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ChatGPT is down for many – here's what's going on

ChatGPT is experiencing an outage, especially in the US, with prompt errors reported across multiple models.
The outage was first noticed on ChatGPT queries and confirmed by Downdetector.
The issue seems to affect ChatGPT's ability to respond to prompts, but the exact cause is yet to be acknowledged by OpenAI.
While the recovery is underway, response times are still slow, and OpenAI is working on implementing mitigation.

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It looks like Microsoft might have thought better about banishing Copilot AI shortcut from Windows 11

Windows 11 may reinstate the 'Windows key + C' shortcut to summon Copilot that was removed last year.
Microsoft is rumored to be experimenting with bringing back this keyboard combination for users who don't have a dedicated Copilot key.
The functionality can be customized in settings like the Copilot key, offering flexibility to users' preferences.
Originally, 'Windows key + C' was used for Cortana, then switched to Copilot when Cortana was removed in 2023.
Microsoft removed the shortcut connection to Copilot in mid-2024, but now seems to reconsider its decision.
The reasoning behind the removal remains unclear, with speculations on its impact on Copilot+ laptops.
Windows Latest pointed out that the Windows key in combination with a number is promoted for accessing Copilot pinned to the taskbar.
The ability to redefine the shortcut to a different action provides users with more flexibility and utility.
While awaiting official testing of the shortcut's reintroduction, users can anticipate a potentially useful feature.
Customizable shortcuts may come with limitations similar to remapping the dedicated Copilot key, based on app compatibility.

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Amazon warns customers about the Surface Laptop – and it’s not just bad news for Microsoft

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite-powered Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 has been deemed 'frequently returned' on Amazon due to user reviews citing Arm-based incompatibilities.
Verified buyers have praised the Microsoft Surface 7 for its battery life but complained that many programs do not work with Arm.
Another possible reason for frequent returns is the competition and availability of computers with competitor chips, specifically AMD Ryzen AI processors.
Pricing could also be a factor, with the Surface Laptop 7 being discounted to $1,544.83 on Amazon, compared to similarly priced options like the Arm-based MacBook Pro.

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SteamOS is about to change handheld gaming PCs as HP finally considers ditching Windows 11

HP is considering making a handheld gaming PC powered by Valve's SteamOS.
HP has not made a handheld gaming PC due to Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system.
Valve's SteamOS will be available on other handhelds, making HP open to the idea of a handheld gaming PC.
Windows 11 is not suitable for handheld gaming PCs, and Microsoft should consider improving it for such devices.

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