Technology at the Rio Paralympics 2016
Technology advances will be a part of the Rio Paralympics 2016 from September 7 through to September 18. We describe three highlights.
Technology advances will be a part of the Rio Paralympics 2016 from September 7 through to September 18. We describe three highlights.
Determining the limitations of the infrastructure and bringing the API code to the last stage of refinement may be essential actions for a tool not to be knocked down by attacks or by its own popularity.
Instant messaging applications such as Telegram, Facebook Messenger or Slack all contain bots, that is, automated virtual assistants with which one can talk in order to request services – such as asking for a taxi, or purchasing a plane ticket – or organising a meeting in one’s company.
The Netflix API makes it possible for its content library to be available in about a thousand different devices. Thanks to the exemplary architecture of its programming interface, users can enjoy their favourite films and TV series in whatever manner and place they desire.
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The characteristics of this repository hosting platform have made it the favourite tool for API creators and for developers in general.
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