We have "database APIs" such as abstraction layers over multiple SQL databases and ORMs. But why not take it to the next step and make it a REST API like any other network call that we can make? Advantages would be: The sharing of database ORM models across multiple programming languages will be seamless. Making … Continue reading [Tech] Why is “Database Layer as a REST API” not common?
Month: April 2013
[Travel] Hiking around Lake Chabot
Last Sunday, we hiked the 10-mile (15-16 km) Lake Chabot Loop with friends. It was amazing fun because of some new people we met, a beautiful lake and trail and it had been a long time since I had walked so much! (My legs informed me about that the next day ;-)
[Travel] Monterey Bay
Last Saturday, we were hanging out with A R Karthick who was gracious to take us exploring the Monterey Bay - the three highlights for the day were: Mystery Spot was interesting and the strange phenomenon there could only be explained by some kind of magnetic force, we would literally stand at an angle in … Continue reading [Travel] Monterey Bay