From custom-made to plug-and-play forms of authentication, Ruby developers have plenty to choose from these days. Yet, as you may know, building your own solution can be costly and dangerous. If Devise is the de facto standard for most teams, an alternative might simplify the lives of most. This article will cover the setup and use of Auth0 in a Ruby on Rails application, including everything you need to get going properly, from handling roles to relying on multiple providers to authenticate users.

Choreo, WSO2’s internal developer platform as a service, helps thousands of developers and organizations around the world to deliver exceptional digital experiences for their customers, faster, securely, and more seamlessly than ever before. We’re excited to announce our partnership with Aiven, a leading data and AI platform provider. Aiven’s platform runs on all major cloud providers and serves as the data and AI infrastructure backbone of 1000+ customers globally.

Test data management (TDM) is a time and resource-intensive process for numerous big corporations. To illustrate, at one American insurance company, test data collection accounted for 16% of all testing activities, translating into $3 million spent on TDM for a project costing $20 million. By introducing sophisticated TDM processes, the company managed to cut testing expenses by $450,000.

Before diving into template selection, it's crucial to grasp the essence of a test plan. It's a blueprint outlining the testing strategy, objectives, scope, resources, and schedule for a software project. A well-crafted test plan ensures efficient testing, reduces defects, and improves product quality.

The inclusion of a stable test runner in Node.js(version 18+) has generated significant debate in the community, given the abundance of established third-party testing frameworks. While its arrival naturally sparks comparisons to existing tools, this article won't focus on justifying its place in the ecosystem. Instead, we'll embark on a hands-on exploration of the test runner's core capabilities, from writing and executing tests to organization and customization features.

We’re happy to announce that Data Apps, which have been in Public beta since September 2023, are finally here for everyone. We received great feedback from the Beta users, and we are excited to roll out Data Apps to general availability. There is also few updates, see "What's new" below. Data Apps is a functionality that allows Keboola users to create interactive web applications that can be infused with your company’s data. It’s quick and easy and only requires knowledge of Python.

Digitalization is revolutionizing every aspect of our lives, and understanding the concepts of open source and open standards is crucial. But these aren't just geeky tech concepts, they represent a whole philosophy of collaboration and sharing that's fueling innovation. And open standards? Think of them as the great enablers of interconnectivity. These guidelines ensure different technologies can talk to each other and share data seamlessly across platforms.

Let’s start with a statement everyone can agree on: AI coding is now a permanent fixture of the software development lifecycle. Even if your team hasn’t introduced it officially yet, it’s only a matter of time before one of your peers kicks off the discussion or pushes a PR that, perhaps even unbeknownst to you, is entirely AI-generated. Now, let’s rub some folks the wrong way: AI coding in a microservices architecture is a recipe for disaster.

Last month at our Qlik Connect conference, I outlined a vision for combining the best of Qlik Data Integration, Talend, and Stitch to deliver market-leading data integration and quality solutions for your AI, analytics, and operational initiatives. The reception was overwhelmingly positive, and the live demonstrations generated huge excitement. Therefore, I am happy to share the news that Qlik Talend Cloud is now generally available (GA)!