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Implementing Rate Limiting for AutoSync Jobs

Introduction

Our application relies on the AutoSyncGeneratePostJob to synchronize data. Recently, we encountered issues with exceeding the rate limits imposed by Azure, leading to job failures and data inconsistencies. To address this, we implemented rate-limiting middleware specifically for this job.

The Problem

The AutoSyncGeneratePostJob frequently triggered requests to Azure services.

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Handling Video Playback Compatibility in Web Applications

Introduction

Ensuring video playback across different browsers can be a tricky endeavor. Modern web applications often face challenges related to codec support and browser compatibility. This post will explore a common issue related to video format support and a pragmatic approach to resolving it.

The Problem: Inconsistent Codec Support

Different browsers support different video codecs.

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Implementing Localized Promo Videos for Global Audiences

The Challenge

Our application needed to support multiple languages for promo videos, ensuring a localized experience for users across different regions. This included translating video content and optimizing video formats for efficient delivery.

The Solution

We implemented a solution involving content localization, component updates for internationalization (i18n), and video format

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Enhancing Data Retrieval Robustness in Data Processing Services

Introduction

This article outlines an approach to enhance the resilience of data processing components when interacting with database tables, specifically addressing scenarios where tables might be temporarily unavailable or not yet provisioned in certain environments.

The Challenge

In dynamic environments, data processing tasks sometimes encounter situations where expected database

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Adding Full-Text Search to Your Portfolio with PostgreSQL

Implementing full-text search can significantly enhance the user experience of your portfolio or blog. This post details how to add PostgreSQL-powered full-text search to a Laravel application, focusing on accent-insensitive prefix searching across multiple fields.

The Problem: Basic Search Limitations

Simple LIKE queries in SQL often fall short when dealing with complex search

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Fixing Silent GitHub Scope Update Failures

When integrating with GitHub, users sometimes encounter issues when updating the granted permissions (scopes). A recent update addresses a scenario where these updates would silently fail, leaving users confused.

The Problem

When a user attempted to update their GitHub scope (e.g., from public-only access to all repositories) via the integrations page, a failure in the Socialite OAuth

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Refactoring Filament Account Settings for Improved Clarity

Introduction

The original account settings page had become unwieldy, making it difficult for users to find and adjust specific settings. This post outlines the refactoring process to improve the user experience and code maintainability.

The Challenge

The monolithic AccountSettings page contained a large number of fields and configurations, leading to:

  • Difficulty in navigating the
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Enhancements to Portfolio Settings and Automation

Portfolio Badges Visibility

The "Show Badges on Portfolio" toggle has been relocated from the Automation Settings to the Portfolio Settings page. This move aligns the feature with its conceptual location, placing portfolio customization options in a more intuitive and accessible area.

// Filament\Pages\PortfolioSettings.php
Toggle::make('visibility_badges')
    ->label(__('filament.
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Code Formatting and Database Schema Updates

Overview

Recent development activity focused on code style consistency and updates to the database schema.

Code Formatting

Applied automated formatting fixes using php-cs-fixer. This ensures consistent code style across the project, improving readability and maintainability. The tool automatically adjusts spacing, indentation, and other stylistic elements according to predefined rules.

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Improved Retry Handling for AutoSyncGeneratePostJob

Introduction

The AutoSyncGeneratePostJob is crucial for automatically generating posts. Recently, we encountered an issue where rate limits were causing the job to exhaust its retry budget prematurely, leading to job failures even when the underlying issue was temporary.

The Challenge

The original job configuration used a $tries property to define the maximum number of attempts.

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