Database vs Data Warehouse vs Data Lake vs Lakehouse: Comparing Data Storage Types

 This post aims to compare the main data storage types side-by-side, explain each one's capabilities and limitations, and help you understand which best suits your goals. For more in-depth information on each type, you’re welcome to follow the links in the text. To make things easier to understand, 

Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) Explained with Examples

 Let’s explore object-relational mapping (ORM), how it works, its advantages and drawbacks, plus the most popular ORM tools. We will also compare ORM with its alternatives and explain the ideal ORM application. What is ORM? ORM, or object-relational mapping, is a programming method used to bridge 

The Good and the Bad of Express.js Web Framework

 Digital interactions like submitting online forms, creating accounts on social media platforms, and checking out items in your shopping cart are all powered by the back end, an app’s hidden side that handles everything from data storage to user authentication. At the heart of many invisible 

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Product Requirements Document: PRD Templates and Examples

 Whenever you’re building a new product or a feature, there are ultimately two big questions you’ll need to answer: What should the product be like and how are we going to build it? Your features is the answer to the first question. In software development, we call them functional requirements. It 

Data Migration: Process, Strategy, Examples

 The article explain s data migration, its challenges , and its main types. We will also delve into the data migration process and strategies and share some best practices. What is data migration? In general terms, data migration is the transfer of existing historical data to a new storage, system, 

MICE Tourism Overview: Key Players, Destinations, Trends, and Economic Impact

 The MICE tourism market is a dynamic segment of the travel industry. It was valued at $782.80 billion in 2023, and given a CAGR of 5.5 percent, its value in 2033 is expected to reach $1,337.14 billion. Since the entire travel market is estimated to be valued at around $11.39 trillion, MICE 

LLM APIs for Integrating Large Language Models

 This article explores the most popular large language models and their integration capabilities for building chatbots, natural language search, and other LLM-based products. We’ll explain how to choose the right LLM for your business goals and look into real-world use cases, including AltexSoft's 

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Offer & Order Management for Airlines Explained

 When shopping on platforms like Amazon, eBay, or Wayfair, people enjoy personalized offers, customized discounts, tailored recommendations, and other perks of modern retailing. Travelers have a similarly rich experience with an airline website. But things are different when purchasing a flight via 

RevPAR, Occupancy Rate, ADR, and Other Hotel Metrics: How to Evaluate Your Property’s Performance

 In the hospitality industry, choosing the right metrics and carefully tracking them can help you as the hotelier or hotel manager to understand how your hotel is performing, compare it with your competitors, and possibly find the weak points and opportunities for improvement. So, the aim of this 

Interlining and Codeshares in Airlines: Challenges and Innovations

 Connecting flights are almost as old as commercial aviation itself. Starting from 1947, when IATA introduced the concept, airlines began teaming up to expand their networks and provide passengers with better service. Over the last few decades, the system noticeably transformed to fit the changing 

The Good and Bad of NumPy Scientific Computing Python Library

 It's widely accepted that data is the new oil. Businesses, academic bodies, and others are leveraging machine learning, data science, scientific computing, and other data-related processes to understand data properly. One popular tool for powering data-related tasks is NumPy, a mathematical Python 

What is a DevOps Engineer? Role, Responsibilities, Skills, Tools

 DevOps originated as a solution to a common software development challenge: the divide between development (dev) and IT operations (ops) teams. In traditional setups, developers focused solely on feature development, while operations teams managed the software's stability and infrastructure. This 

Databricks vs Snowflake: Key Tools, Use Cases, and Pricing

 The competition between Databricks and Snowflake, the titans in the big data analytics space, has become as dramatic as it used to be between Apple and Microsoft. They even came up with new marketing terms to distinguish themselves: Databricks promotes itself as a " data lakehouse ," and Snowflake 

Hotel Property Management Systems Products and Features

Hotel Property Management Systems: Products and Features

 In this article, we’ll talk about property management systems (PMSs) that handle reservations, front- and back-office operations, channel management, and more. You’ll learn about the main functions of PMSs, compare products available from different providers, and receive recommendations on how to 

Hotel Dynamic Pricing: Types, Risks, How to Approach

 There exists a common consensus that if you’re not using dynamic pricing, you’re leaving money on the table. If you’re reading this, you probably think the same. Truly, one of the main principles of revenue growth is selling your product for the highest possible price people will buy it. For the 

Flight booking process: Structure, Steps, and Key Systems

 When a person books a flight, less than 15 minutes pass between their starting to fill in the search form and a booking confirmation appearing in their mailbox. From the airline side, it involves many events and systems to issue a ticket and make sure that the right person will board the plane. In 

The Good and the Bad of Snowflake Data Warehouse

 Not long ago, setting up a data warehouse — a central information repository enabling business intelligence and analytics — meant purchasing expensive, purpose-built hardware appliances and running a local data center. With the consistent rise in data volume, variety, and velocity, organizations 

What is Semi-Structured Data? Examples, Formats, and Characteristics

 In an ideal world, data would be neatly organized, perfectly structured, and ready for analysis. But reality, as we know, is far from ideal. Data in the real world is messy, scattered across various sources and formats, and often doesn’t fit into the rigid structures of traditional databases. On 

BSP: IATA's Billing and Settlement Plan Explained

 Whether you’re a leisure travel agent or a corporate TMC that deals with air tickets, you almost can’t avoid working with IATA’s Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP). In this post, we delve into the nuts and bolts of the BSP, unraveling everything you need to know – in plain English. What is BSP? The 

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Strangler Fig Pattern and Other Methods for Legacy Travel System Migration: Hands-on Experience

 This article will clarify the difference between the three methods of legacy system migration—strangler fig pattern, incremental updates, and rewriting from scratch. We’ll cover best practices, use cases, and the pros and cons of each approach, along with insights from our personal experience 

Test Strategy: Does It Make Sense and How to Document It

 In this article, we’ll break down test strategy types, how a test strategy differs from a test plan, and what you should include in a test strategy document. The overview will help you understand which test strategy might be best for your needs and why. What is a test strategy? A test strategy is 

Data Warehouse Architecture Types, Components, and Schemas

Data Warehouse Architecture: Layers, Components, and Schemas

 Over 64.2 zettabytes of data are created yearly, which is equivalent to about 15.4 billion movies of ultra-HD quality—something you could hardly watch even if you lived hundreds of lives. Businesses are racing to collect as much of this data as possible. However, gathering the data is only the 

AltexSoft and Kharkiv IT Cluster to Equip 65 Schools with Digital Labs in the Region

AltexSoft Lands The Financial Times List of the Americas’ 300 Fastest Growing Companies 2025

Amex GBT’s Adaptation Story: Change or Die

While American Express didn’t invent the concept of prepaid notes, they revolutionized the industry by leveraging their sheer scale. They issued so many cheques that they became widely accepted – at banks, hotels, and stores across the globe. This innovation, along with the peace of mind it offered travelers, laid the foundation for modern travel payment methods like digital wallets and corporate cards.

Unlocking Local Payment Methods for Travel

Local payment methods are transforming the travel industry! From real-time transfers to mobile money services, these solutions offer lower fees, faster settlements, and a better customer experience. Discover how businesses can tap into this growing trend and attract more global travelers.

Investment Opportunities in the Middle East's Travel Tech Sector

The Middle East's travel sector is booming. It’s mainly due to its strategic location, world-class infrastructure, and a growing appetite for cultural and adventure tourism. But besides planning the next vacation – or workation? – what opportunities are there for us as travel tech investors?

This time Alex Medovoi, Founder and CEO of AltexSoft discusses the investment potential of the Middle East’s travel tech sector.

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