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How to Identify High-Growth Stocks: Key Metrics and Analysis

Identifying high-growth stocks can significantly enhance your investment portfolio's performance. By analyzing key financial metrics, growth indicators, and market opportunities, you can pinpoint companies with the potential for exceptional returns. This blog outlines the critical factors to consider when selecting high-growth stocks. Key Metrics for High-Growth Stocks 1. Earnings Growth Consistent earnings growth is a hallmark of high-growth stocks. Look for companies with a double-digit EPS (Earnings Per Share) growth rate over several years, indicating strong profitability. 2. Revenue Growth Revenue growth shows the company’s ability to expand its market share or increase sales. Look for annual revenue growth rates above 15-20% . 3. Return on Equity (ROE) ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholders' equity to generate profit. A high ROE (above 15-20% ) is ideal for high-growth companies. 4. Profit Margins Gross...

Mastering Java Logging: A Guide to Debug, Info, Warn, and Error Levels

Comprehensive Guide to Java Logging Levels: Trace, Debug, Info, Warn, Error, and Fatal Comprehensive Guide to Java Logging Levels: Trace, Debug, Info, Warn, Error, and Fatal Logging is an essential aspect of application development and maintenance. It helps developers track application behavior and troubleshoot issues effectively. Java provides various logging levels to categorize messages based on their severity and purpose. This article covers all major logging levels: Trace , Debug , Info , Warn , Error , and Fatal , along with how these levels impact log printing. 1. Trace The Trace level is the most detailed logging level. It is typically used for granular debugging, such as tracking every method call or step in a complex computation. Use this level sparingly, as it can generate a large volume of log data. 2. Debug The Debug level provides detailed information useful during dev...

Dynamic Configuration Loading in Spring Boot: Handling Multiple Variants with a Primary Configuration

Shop Christmas Products Now In this post, we'll discuss how to dynamically load and manage configurations in a Spring Boot application based on various variants or profiles . This approach is especially useful in scenarios like A/B testing, where each variant may have distinct configuration requirements, but there's also a need for a primary or default configuration. We’ll demonstrate the solution using a generalized example while outlining the key concepts. Use Case Imagine you have a Spring Boot application that needs to load different configurations for various feature variants dynamically, while also maintaining a default configuration as the fallback. The system should: Dynamically load configuration properties from multiple sources. Register variant-specific configurations as Spring beans. Ensure the default configuration is marked as primary for injection wherever no variant is specified. Provide a mechanism to retrieve a specific configuration based on the variant ...

Writing Unit Tests in Groovy with Spock Framework

The Spock Framework is an excellent tool for writing unit tests in Groovy and Java. It's highly expressive, making it easier to write and read tests. In this post, we'll provide a basic example of how to use Spock to write unit tests, along with a simple demonstration of the Given/When/Then structure. What is Spock? Spock is a Groovy-based testing framework that allows you to write tests in a natural and readable way. Its syntax is concise and expressive, which makes writing and understanding tests easier. It’s also capable of testing Java applications and can be used to write tests for both functional and unit testing scenarios. Basic Example: Unit Testing with Spock Let’s consider a basic example: a service that calculates the total price of items in a shopping cart. Class to be Tested class ShoppingCart {     // Method to calculate the total price of items in the cart     BigDecimal calculateTotal(List<BigDecimal> items) {         // Ret...

Choosing Between Envoy and NGINX Ingress Controllers for Kubernetes

As Kubernetes has become the standard for deploying containerized applications, ingress controllers play a critical role in managing how external traffic is routed to services within the cluster. Envoy and NGINX are two of the most popular options for ingress controllers, and each has its strengths, weaknesses, and ideal use cases. In this blog, we’ll explore: How both ingress controllers work. A detailed comparison of their features. When to use Envoy vs. NGINX for ingress management. What is an Ingress Controller? An ingress controller is a specialized load balancer that: Manages incoming HTTP/HTTPS traffic. Routes traffic to appropriate services based on rules defined in Kubernetes ingress resources. Provides features like TLS termination, path-based routing, and host-based routing. How Envoy Ingress Controller Works Envoy , initially built by Lyft, is a high-performance, modern service proxy and ingress solution. Here's how it operates in Kubernetes: Ingress Resource : You d...

Distributed Transactions in Microservices: Implementing the Saga Pattern

Managing distributed transactions is one of the most critical challenges in microservices architecture. Since microservices operate with decentralized data storage, traditional ACID transactions across services are not feasible. The Saga Pattern is a proven solution for ensuring data consistency in such distributed systems. In this blog, we’ll discuss: What is the Saga Pattern? Types of Saga Patterns : Orchestration vs. Choreography How to Choose Between Them Implementing Orchestration-Based Saga with Spring Boot An Approach to Event-Driven Saga with Kafka 1. What is the Saga Pattern? The Saga Pattern breaks a long-running distributed transaction into a series of smaller atomic transactions , each managed by a microservice. If any step fails, compensating actions are performed to roll back the preceding operations. Example: In an e-commerce system , a customer places an order: Payment is processed. Inventory is reserved. Shipping is scheduled. If inventory reservation fails, the paym...

Dynamically Loading YAML Files in Spring Boot with Java

In modern applications, configuration plays a crucial role in maintaining flexibility and modularity. Often, we need to load properties from multiple YAML files, organized across nested directories, to ensure scalability and modular configuration. In this blog, we’ll explore how to dynamically load all YAML files from a specific directory structure and merge their properties into a single configuration object. Use Case Imagine we have a configuration directory like this: src/main/resources ├── application.yml ├── configs │   ├── environment │   │   ├── dev.yml │   │   ├── qa.yml │   ├── features │   │   ├── feature1.yml │   │   ├── feature2.yml We want to load all YAML files under the configs directory (including subdirectories), merge them, and make the properties available for use in our Spring Boot application. Implementation 1. Dynamic YAML Loader We will create a utility class to dy...

Generate Java POJOs from JSON Schemas with jsonschema2pojo

  Steps to Generate POJOs Add Dependency Add the jsonschema2pojo plugin to your pom.xml :   <plugin>     <groupId>org.jsonschema2pojo</groupId>     <artifactId>jsonschema2pojo-maven-plugin</artifactId>     <version>1.1.2</version>     <executions>         <execution>             <goals>                 <goal>generate</goal>             </goals>         </execution>     </executions>     <configuration>         <sourceDirectory>${basedir}/src/main/resources/schemas</sourceDirectory>         <targetPackage>com.example.pojo</targetPackage>     </configuration> </plugin> Prepare JSON Schemas Save your s...

Performance Testing a Spring Boot Application with Gatling

In this blog, we’ll explore using Gatling , a powerful load-testing tool, to test a simple Spring Boot application. We'll set up a performance test for a sample REST API endpoint, demonstrate step-by-step how Gatling integrates with the project, and configure a scenario similar to the example discussed earlier. What is Gatling? Gatling is a highly performant open-source load-testing tool. It helps simulate high-traffic scenarios for your APIs, ensuring your application can handle the expected (or unexpected) load efficiently. 1. Setting Up the Spring Boot Project We'll create a Spring Boot REST API with a simple /search endpoint that accepts query parameters: query and category . @RestController @RequestMapping("/api") public class SearchController {     @GetMapping("/search")     public ResponseEntity<String> search(             @RequestParam String query,             @RequestParam String category)...

Top 10 Flavorful Combinations Using Ajwain, Ginger, Tea, and Black Pepper for a Bold, Invigorating Drink

When it comes to exploring unique flavors, there’s a lot of magic in mixing spices and herbs that are both warming and aromatic. Ajwain (carom seeds), ginger, tea, and black pepper are each powerful in their own right but even better together. Whether you’re looking for a soothing, immunity-boosting drink or a bold experiment in flavor, these combinations bring a range of tastes and benefits. Let’s dive into the top 10 best combinations of these ingredients, ranked for flavor and experience. 1. Ginger + Black Pepper + Tea This is a classic combination, bringing together ginger's warmth, black pepper’s spiciness, and the depth of tea. This drink is not only satisfying but also great for boosting immunity and relieving congestion. How to Make It : Boil sliced ginger and a pinch of black pepper in water. Add tea leaves, simmer for a minute, strain, and serve. Add honey for sweetness if you like. 2. Ajwain + Ginger + Tea Combining the earthy pungency of ajwain with fresh ginger and tea...

Monitoring Spring WebFlux Microservices with New Relic

 In this guide, we’ll go over how to monitor a reactive Spring Boot application using WebFlux, with New Relic’s @Trace annotation for detailed transaction tracking, custom parameters, and distributed tracing for complex service chains. Prerequisites A Spring Boot WebFlux application. The New Relic Java agent configured in your application. Enable distributed tracing in newrelic.yml : distributed_tracing:   enabled: true Step 1: Instrument the Main Endpoint Our main entry point is the processRequest endpoint, which handles validation, external API calls, and data processing. Here’s how we add @Trace with dispatcher = true to make it a main transaction. @RestController public class SampleController {     private static final Logger logger = LoggerFactory.getLogger(SampleController.class);     private final SampleService sampleService;     private final WebClient webClient;     public SampleController(SampleService sampleService, WebClient...

How Encryption Happens Between Client and Server: A Step-by-Step Guide

In the modern web, securing the communication between a client (like a browser) and a server is crucial. Every time you visit a website with "HTTPS" in the URL, encryption is happening behind the scenes. But how does this encryption process actually work? In this blog, we'll break down the encryption process step by step, focusing on the TLS/SSL handshake , which is the protocol used to establish a secure connection. We'll also include a flow diagram to make it easier to understand! What is TLS/SSL? Transport Layer Security (TLS) and its predecessor Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) are protocols that provide encryption between a client and a server. They ensure that any data transmitted between the two parties remains confidential and cannot be intercepted or tampered with by third parties. Here’s how the process works: Step-by-Step: How Encryption Happens Between Client and Server 1. Client Hello The encryption process begins when the client (typically a web browser) wa...

Understanding the Advertisement Domain: A Comprehensive Overview Part 2

 The advertisement domain is a complex and dynamic ecosystem that involves various technologies and platforms working together to deliver ads to users in a targeted and efficient manner. The primary goal is to connect advertisers with their target audience, increasing brand visibility, user engagement, and revenue generation. In this blog, we will delve into the different components of the advertisement ecosystem, key concepts like programmatic advertising and real-time bidding (RTB), and provide a practical example to illustrate how it all works. Key Components of the Advertisement Domain The advertisement domain broadly consists of the following components: Advertisers : These are brands or companies that want to promote their products or services through advertisements. They set up ad campaigns targeting specific user segments. Publishers : These are websites, mobile apps, or digital platforms that display ads to users. Publishers monetize their content by selling ad space to ad...