Databases are of one of the most common features of a tech project, but for non-techies it can seem a little overwhelming. There are literally hundreds of databases – but why? Aren’t they just a place to store data? Why so many types, with so many silly names (I mean, MongoDB? Really?) Why does it … Read more
You may have heard the terms “clean room”, “data room” (or even “clean data room”) being bandied about, and it’s often clear from the conversation that they are some sort of “safe space” for personal data – a neutral Switzerland maybe – but how exactly does this work? The Short Version A data clean room … Read more
“Calling the API” is a common phrase you’ll hear developers using. It’s actually a pretty simple concept, though of course the details can get complicated if you dig in a bit. The short version: An API (that’s Application Programming Interface) is a way for one piece of software to call another and request that an … Read more