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 Landauer achieved global search capability through application modernization with AWS Lambda and AWS API Gateway About Landauer LANDAUER is the leading global provider of technical and analytical services to determine occupational and environmental radiation exposure and the leading domestic provider of outsourced medical physics services. The company provides dosimetry services to about 1.8 million individuals globally and is used by 78% of United States hospitals. The company offers tools and support for organizations with potential exposure to ionizing radiation, helping them achieve their radiation safety goals. LANDAUER’s innovations in radiation safety continue to shape the industry in dosimetry and medical physics. The Challenge User-Friendly Radiation Management Portal LANDAUER offers a wide range of dosimetry services and readers, as well as reporting tools for both routine and special monitoring applications. The company wanted to build a user-friendly radiation manageme...

 Web development has been changing quickly, and developers often need to balance user experience, performance, and productivity. React Router has been a trusted tool for React developers for over a decade, helping manage client-side routing. But as apps became more complex, developers needed more features like server-side rendering (SSR) and better data handling. Remix initially stepped in to address these needs, building on React Router. However, with the release of React Router v7, many of Remix’s features are now part of React Router itself. This has made it important for developers to understand how these tools have evolved and what they offer today. What is Remix? Remix is a full-stack web framework created by the team behind React Router. It builds on React Router’s nested routing and adds features like SSR, improved data loading, and tools for building modern web apps. It focuses on performance, reliability, and creating smooth user experiences. Originally, Remix filled gap...

 Navigation menus are super important in any app or website. They help users find their way around easily. ShadCN makes it easy to create menus that look amazing and work perfectly. This blog will show you how ShadCN simplifies menu creation. Let’s explore the key design ideas behind ShadCN and provide practical examples to help you build menus that are both user-friendly and visually appealing. Why ShadCN for Navigation Menus? ShadCN is a special toolkit that brings together the power of Tailwind CSS and the flexibility of Radix UI. This unique combination makes it the perfect choice for building stunning and user-friendly navigation menus. Here’s why: Effortless Style: ShadCN seamlessly integrates with your existing Tailwind CSS design system. This means your menus will automatically look and feel consistent with the rest of your application, saving you time and effort. Accessibility Built-In: ShadCN components like dropdowns, sidebars, and tabs are designed with accessibility i...

 Today, with real-time data at your fingertips, waiting for hours for insights equals losing business opportunities. Businesses need real-time data analysis to decide on the fly. But how do you go from batch processing to real-time analytics? In my podcast episode on AntStack TV (watch here) I have explored the essentials of real-time data processing, including Change Data Capture (CDC) and Apache Spark. The blog will dive into these details and more. What is Real-Time Data Analysis and Why is it Important? Real-time data analysis involves gathering insights from data as it is collected. To break it down: Data Analysis: Extracting insights from gathered data for the purpose of powering business decisions. Real-Time: Adding a time-sensitive dimension to the analysis, enabling businesses to derive actionable insights immediately as data is generated. How Can Businesses Start with Real-Time Data? Businesses traditionally relied on batch processing, where data was collected and proces...

 Handling customer emails efficiently is critical for any organization. Common queries like complaints, refunds, inquiries, or feedback often consume a significant portion of customer service resources. Introducing the intelligent email responder—a system designed to streamline email processing using the power of AWS services and Generative AI. In this blog post, we will walk you through the design of an intelligent email responder that leverages Amazon Bedrock, AWS Lambda, and other serverless technologies to provide automated and context-aware responses while accommodating manual intervention when necessary. Organizations often deal with a high volume of emails that span various categories such as refunds, support queries, and feedback. Manually handling these emails can be inefficient, leading to slower response times and higher operational costs. The proposed architecture integrates Amazon Bedrock into the workflow, enabling seamless use of LLMs for more sophisticated processi...

 Beyond the Buzzword We don’t talk about the invention of the light bulb every time we turn on a light. Similarly, the evolution of serverless architecture has become less visible as it becomes more foundational. This ubiquity is already evident. Managed services like Amazon S3 or SQS have operated as “ serverless service ” for years, long before the term became a tech jargon. As Sheen observes, “Serverless is no longer just a buzzword… it will exist without boldly stating it” Today, serverless technologies are so embedded in cloud services that they don’t need to proclaim their existence. The shift shows how technology has become a natural part of how people consume technology and how tools often become invisible in their effectiveness. Getting Started with Serverless For teams considering serverless adoption, start with these practical steps: Identify stateless processes in your architecture that can be converted to functions Begin with simple use cases like API endpoints or sch...

  We have seen an intriguing evolution in the technological landscape from containers to Gen AI. The most significant shift is the rise of serverless architecture, which bridges the containerized environment and the field of Generative AI. Before  serverless computing , developers relied on containers to manage and deploy applications. Now, with serverless computing, developers focus on innovation over infrastructure, reshaping the Gen AI industry. But this raises the question, as  Jeevan Dongre , CEO of AntStack, frames it:  “Where do we see serverless getting along with GenAI? How does it drive GenAI adoption?” Gen AI applications don’t typically run within traditional infrastructure but rather interact externally. This makes serverless highly relevant for Gen AI applications precisely because of its flexibility. Why Serverless & Gen AI Are An Ideal Pair Serverless is a practical and reliable solution for deploying GenAI applications because most developers don...

  Navigation menus are super important in any app or website. They help users find their way around easily. ShadCN makes it easy to create menus that look amazing and work perfectly. This blog will show you how ShadCN simplifies menu creation. Let’s explore the key design ideas behind ShadCN and provide practical examples to help you build menus that are both user-friendly and visually appealing. Why ShadCN for Navigation Menus? ShadCN is a special toolkit that brings together the power of Tailwind CSS and the flexibility of  Radix UI . This unique combination makes it the perfect choice for building stunning and user-friendly navigation menus. Here's why: Effortless Style:  ShadCN seamlessly integrates with your existing  Tailwind CSS  design system. This means your menus will automatically look and feel consistent with the rest of your application, saving you time and effort. Accessibility Built-In:  ShadCN components like dropdowns, sidebars, and tabs ar...