collaborative development Archives

AppWizard

April 14, 2025

‘Trust continues to be tampered with’: A thread about SBMM in the upcoming Battlefield game is the final straw as an EA community manager lets loose on leakers

Electronic Arts (EA) has launched a community testing program called Battlefield Labs for the upcoming Battlefield game, allowing players to test potential features and collaborate on development. However, participants have leaked gameplay footage, causing frustration for EA. A controversial topic among players is the rumored introduction of skill-based matchmaking (SBMM), which many believe could negatively impact gameplay enjoyment. David Sirland, the lead producer, reassured the community that the testing phase is temporary. Community manager T0TALfps emphasized that not all features tested will make it to the final game and warned against sharing out-of-context information, which could damage trust. The next Battlefield game is set in a modern-day environment and will return to traditional classes and focused maps. T0TALfps urged players to be patient and supportive during the development process, stating that official information will only be shared when EA is ready.

AppWizard

February 21, 2025

“If we can do it… This will be something groundbreaking”: PUBG creator Brendan Greene is five years into making a 10,000km “realistic Minecraft” – but there’s still a decade to go

Brendan Greene, known for creating PUBG, is working on a new project called Prologue, which tests innovative terrain generation technology for his larger vision, Project Artemis. Prologue aims to refine machine learning algorithms that can produce over 4 billion unique map configurations. Greene acknowledges past leadership challenges but credits CTO Laurent Gorga for fostering a collaborative development approach. He estimates that achieving Project Artemis could take up to a decade and emphasizes the importance of Prologue's commercial success for securing resources. Greene envisions Project Artemis as a vast, player-driven universe, inspired by games like Minecraft and No Man's Sky, with a world measuring 10,000 square kilometers. He aims to create an environment where players can craft diverse experiences and distances himself from commercial interpretations of the Metaverse, focusing instead on genuine user-generated experiences.

Tech Optimizer

February 11, 2025

Instant AI Databases

Postgres.new is an in-browser PostgreSQL sandbox designed for developers and data analysts, providing a straightforward environment that simplifies interactions with PostgreSQL. It features integrated AI assistance for generating SQL queries, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing performance. Users can experiment with database schemas and execute queries on sample datasets in a secure, rapid environment. The platform allows instant access from anywhere, supports collaborative development, streamlines workflows with AI guidance, and enhances productivity in data-driven projects. It caters to both experienced professionals and newcomers in database management.

Tech Optimizer

February 4, 2025

Modern PostgreSQL Deployment: 3 Cloud Native Approaches You Should Know

PostgreSQL is currently the fourth most popular database globally, according to Statista, with increasing adoption highlighted in the 2023 State of PostgreSQL Survey. It has evolved significantly since its inception in 1990, leading to innovative cloud-native deployment approaches. Kubernetes Deployment with CloudNativePG: Deploying PostgreSQL on Kubernetes is preferred in cloud-native environments. Helm charts simplify initial deployment but struggle with day-two operations. CloudNativePG, an open-source Kubernetes operator developed by EDB and now community-driven, focuses on simplicity and data safety, supporting synchronous replication and automated failover. It was recently submitted as a CNCF Sandbox project. Self-Service with Cloud Foundry Marketplace for Korifi: Platform engineering has increased the demand for self-service capabilities. Korifi, utilizing Kubernetes, offers a developer-centric experience by abstracting Kubernetes complexities. The Cloud Foundry Marketplace allows users to deploy pre-built applications, including PostgreSQL, with a simple command. Separating Compute and Storage with Neon: Neon offers a serverless approach that decouples storage from computing, addressing scalability and resource utilization challenges in traditional PostgreSQL deployments. It features a distributed architecture and allows for instant cloning and branching of databases, similar to Git.