Enrique Melendez

Why Integration Is Essential for Business Efficiency in Today's Tech Landscape

One of the biggest challenges businesses face is managing all these disparate systems in a way that makes them work together

eBonding: Connecting Platforms for Data Sync

eBonding is all about connecting two or more systems electronically to exchange data and automate workflows.

Race Conditions in Computer Programming

Originating from concurrent programming, race conditions are a challenge in multi-threaded and distributed systems.

From Developer to Architect: The Mindset Shift

As a developer, one focuses on solving immediate technical challenges within a defined scope, typically centered around building a single module or feature. However, as an architect, the perspective broadens.

Automated Incident Resolution with Virtual Agent to Reduce load on IT teams

This automation not only reduces load on IT teams but can also enhances the end-user experience by providing faster resolutions through chat using virtual agents.

Understanding OAuth for ServiceNow integrations with Third-Party Systems

Understanding its components and workflow is crucial for ServiceNow developers and architects working on integrations

Understanding Load Balancers for ServiceNow Service Mapping and Discovery

In the world of computer servers and networks, a load balancer is like a traffic controller for incoming web traffic.

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Remaining Relevant as a ServiceNow Developer

Embracing the Dynamics of ServiceNow

Understanding the Lifecycle of Attachments in ServiceNow

An attachment is a computer file sent along with an electronic message.

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My Go-to Books for ServiceNow Development

ServiceNow books to keep handy

WeChat: More Than Just a Chat App

A social network, a messaging service and much more.

5 Must-Follow Engineering blogs on Medium

If you're interested in software, solution, or enterprise architecture, these Medium engineering blogs are worth exploring. They cover a wide range of topics, from microservices and cloud-native design to system patterns. Whether you're an experienced architect or new to the field, these blogs offer valuable insights

Is COBOL Still Relevant?

While COBOL continues to persist, Java has emerged as the contemporary counterpart, taking on a role similar to that of COBOL in its days.

Understanding GlideAjax in ServiceNow: Asynchronous Client-Server Interaction

Understanding GlideAjax in ServiceNow: Asynchronous Client-Server Interaction

Troubleshooting MID Server Issues in ServiceNow: Key Things to Check

Understanding MID (Management, Integration, and Discovery Server) servers

Benefits of Retiring vs. Deleting Configuration Items in the CMDB

Reasons why retiring CIs should be the approach to take rather than deleting CIs.

The Use of Floppy Disks in Japan

A tangible example of how certain practices resist the tide of modernization.

Essential Knowledge for ServiceNow Developers

Seven years ago, I posted a question on the ServiceNow community.

From Physical Shelves to Digital Archives: How Books Can Inspire and Foster Connections

How some books I left back home ended up sparking the curiosity of my nephew to learn more about computers.

Why You Need a Deployment Checklist

Checklists can be valuable to help you to get things done and avoid rework

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Determining whether a record was created from a desktop or mobile device in ServiceNow

Using isMobile() method to check if record created from a mobile device.

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Checking if a String starts with specific characters in Client Scripts in ServiceNow

Two alternative methods to JavaScript String startWith() for ServiceNow Client Scripts.

Scripting Languages vs Programming Languages

Although scripting languages ​​are programming languages, not all programming languages ​​are scripting languages.

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Prototypical Inheritance in JavaScript: A Look at Prototype JS in ServiceNow

Prototype JS takes the complexity out of client-side web programming with shortcuts.

Creating an Array with Affected CIs in ServiceNow

Adding a list of CI names into an array using the JavaScript push() method.