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How to Send Transactional Emails Using SendGrid with Notification Infrastructure

Transactional emails are automated emails triggered by a user (or group of users) taking action on your web or mobile application. Some examples include password reset emails, confirmation emails for purchases or reservations, welcome and onboarding emails, and shipping notifications.

Iteration: The foundation of a sustainable workplace strategy

A refrain that I hear often these days is that the pandemic forever changed the way we work. And yet, just three years later, it’s not uncommon to see companies requiring their workforces to be in-person full time, in large part because it’s easier for business leaders to revert to the circumstances with which they’re most comfortable and familiar.

Zulip 7.0: Threaded open-source team chat

We’re excited to announce the release of Zulip Server 7.0, containing hundreds of new features and bug fixes! Zulip is an open-source team chat application designed to help people collaborate to solve any challenge. With conversations organized by topic, Zulip is ideal for both live and asynchronous communication. Fortune 500 companies, leading open-source projects, and thousands of other organizations use Zulip every day.

WhatsApp for employee communication? 6 reasons why that's a bad idea

With over 2 billion users, WhatsApp appears to be an easy way to get in touch with anyone, including your co-workers. However, using WhatsApp for employee communication can come with a host of security threats to your organization and the lack of appropriate features for collaboration amongst teams and performance tracking. For example, accessing an employee’s phone and stealing sensitive organization data is fairly easy, as WhatsApp does not have essential security features.

Mattermost Pro Tips: How to get the most from group notifications in Mattermost

One of the great things about channel-based collaboration is the ability to reach multiple team members all at once. Group notifications are an essential tool in your Mattermost communication toolkit, and are a great way to amplify your messages and ensure that they reach the right audience. Learn how to use group notifications more effectively in this installment of the Mattermost Pro Tips series!

How to Send Password Resets via SMS and email using Node.js and Next.js

When you’re building a web application, there’s an immediate decision to make about how to handle Users and Authentication. There are lots of services (Auth0, Clerk) and libraries (Passport.js) to choose from, and the right choice will depend on the requirements of the application that you’re building.

How Interpersonal Communication Can Benefit a Company's Bottom Line

Have you ever worked in a team where interpersonal communication was lacking, and it felt like everyone was working against each other? It can be frustrating and lead to a decrease in productivity. On the other hand, have you ever worked in a team where communication was effortless and everyone worked towards a common goal? It's a major game-changer!