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The “good enough” principle for software is a rule of design intended to meet basic requirements. When those basic requirements are exceeded in actual use, a “good enough” level causes …

Wikipedia defines transactionality as “the degree to which a database or other system is transactional”. A subtle concept that this definition implies is that there is an entire spectrum between …

As the new year gets underway, I find myself thinking about what lies next over the horizon. NETCONF & YANG has been the key enabler for standards-based network programmability. In …

We are happy to announce the release of ConfD 7.7 with several exciting new features. This blog post highlights the most important enhancements, changes, and deprecations. These, however, are just …

When writing YANG modules for use with ConfD, it is necessary to use Tail-f YANG extension statements to provide for items such as backend instrumentation and CLI rendering guidance. Examples …

It’s that time of year again when my thoughts reflect back over what has been and contemplate what might be ahead in the coming year. Normally, I think back a …

We often talk about the importance of programmability driven by NETCONF & YANG. When the topic arises, most people will think about the issues involved with the development and integration …

We are excited to announce the release of version 4 of the NETCONF & YANG Automation Testing (NYAT) User Guide. The NYAT program enables the testing of NETCONF-enabled network elements …

Ghoulish Greetings to All! As we approach the October harvest festivals and the spooky mischief of Halloween, consider these questions as a network equipment provider. Are you creating devices that …