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In this final installment of our frontend technology series, we explore the latest developments in web development, focusing on artificial intelligence integration, the impact of open source, and emerging trends that are shaping the future of frontend development. The AI Revolution in Frontend Development The integration of artificial intelligence into frontend development marks a new era in web technology. Key developments include: AI-powered code completion Automated testing and debugging Design generation and optimization Performance prediction and optimization Accessibility improvements The Rise of Low-Code and No-Code The democratization of web development through low-code and no-code platforms represents a significant shift:...

Building upon our exploration of frontend technology’s early days, this second article in our series focuses on the JavaScript revolution that transformed web development. Through insights from industry experts and practitioners, we’ll examine how JavaScript evolved from a simple scripting language to the backbone of modern web applications. The Rise of Modern JavaScript The introduction of ECMAScript 6 (ES6) in 2015 marked a watershed moment in JavaScript’s history. This major update brought significant improvements to the language, including class-based object-oriented programming, arrow functions for cleaner syntax, promises for better asynchronous programming, modules for code organization, and template literals for string manipulation....

In this series, we’ll explore the evolution of frontend technology. Through the perspectives of industry experts, we’ll delve into the transformation from early static web pages to modern dynamic web applications. This article, as the first part of the series, focuses on the early stages of frontend development and the rise of JavaScript. The Birth of Web Technology In 1989, Tim Berners-Lee proposed the World Wide Web concept at CERN, marking the beginning of modern web technology....

In this final installment of our cloud computing history series, we explore the future of cloud technology through the insights of Zhang Xia and Ren Xianghui, focusing on artificial intelligence integration and emerging trends that are reshaping the industry. The AI Revolution in Cloud Computing “This stage is very early, and no company in the industry has yet taken the lead in this area,” observes Zhang Xia. However, the integration of artificial intelligence with cloud computing is rapidly accelerating....

Building upon our exploration of cloud computing’s early days, we delve deeper into the evolution of the cloud ecosystem through the perspectives of Zhang Xia and Ren Xianghui. Their insights reveal how cloud computing has transformed from a technical innovation into a comprehensive business ecosystem. The Global Cloud Ecosystem The vibrancy of the global cloud ecosystem is perhaps best exemplified by Amazon’s annual cloud technology conference in Las Vegas. As Zhang Xia describes, “The conference gathered a complete ecosystem of partners....

Through insights from Zhang Xia, Chief Cloud Computing Enterprise Strategy Advisor at Amazon Web Services, and Ren Xianghui, founder of MingDao Cloud, we explore the transformative journey of cloud computing from its inception to its current state as a fundamental technology driving digital innovation. The Birth of Cloud Computing “Amazon can be seen as one of the earliest suppliers of public cloud services globally,” explains Zhang Xia. The journey began around 2002 when Amazon’s e-commerce operations led to extensive experience with large-scale network applications....

The role of database technology in supporting modern information systems is becoming increasingly important. We invited several experts in the field of database technology to have an extensive and in-depth discussion about the historical development and future prospects of database technology. Guest Introductions: Gai Guoqiang Founder of Cloud and Clay Ink Kunpeng MVP Founder of Iron Ink Community China’s first Oracle ACE and ACE Director Author of technical books including “Data Security Warning Records” and “Oracle In-Depth Analysis” Chen Liren Risk Partner at Panlin Capital Member of CSRC Technology Supervision Expert Advisory Committee Chief Scientist at Wuzhen Think Tank Over 20 years of Internet R&D and management experience Co-founded companies including Hubat, Vivisimo, Cloud Network, and Pingshi Technology Former Technical Director at Google (USA) Dual Master’s degrees from Tsinghua University and Carnegie Mellon University Luo Yun Vice General Manager of Tencent Cloud Database Overall Business Leader of Tencent Cloud NoSQL and SaaS Teams Founding Member of Tencent Cloud Cloud Computing Expert with over 10 years of experience Led WeChat Mini Program Cloud Development Platform Led multiple database SaaS ecosystem service launches Key Historical Milestones The Foundation (1970)...

In Part 1 of our series, we explored the historical evolution of database technology. Now, let’s dive into how cloud computing has revolutionized database management and examine the emergence of specialized database solutions. The Cloud Computing Impact Cloud computing has fundamentally transformed how we approach database management. This transformation is evident in several key areas: 1. Simplified Management Automated deployment and configuration Managed backup and recovery Seamless scaling capabilities Reduced operational overhead 2....

In this final installment of our backend architecture evolution series, we explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies through the expert insights of Zhang Lei and Zhang Huan. Their perspectives illuminate the future direction of backend development. The AI Revolution in Backend Development Zhang Lei observes: “This stage is very early, and no company in the industry has yet taken the lead in this area. However, in two to three years, we may see operators launch many new products where you only need to simply describe your needs, and the system can generate a corresponding resource supply program for you....

Building upon the foundational era discussed in Part 1, we continue our exploration of backend architecture evolution through the insights of Zhang Lei and Zhang Huan. This article focuses on the transformative shift to distributed systems and microservices architecture. The Internet Revolution “The emergence of numerous software aimed at individuals has had a significant impact on backend architecture,” explains Zhang Lei. “Many systems have evolved from single-machine to distributed systems, fundamentally changing how we approach backend development....