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Oracle Cloud's 25B release is coming: Here's how it will affect your testing strategy

Oracle recently published the release notes for Oracle Cloud’s 25B release, which will be available in late April. That means you only have a few weeks to get your test plan in place to ensure new features don’t impact your existing customizations or integrations. This release introduces several significant updates that will benefit your Oracle users, including Project Cost Distribution using available award funding and managing roles in Custom OAuth Apps.

Test sharding: elevate code quality without slowing down your team

Sometimes teams avoid introducing more tests (particularly UI tests) because they fear slowing down their CI pipeline. Should you have to sacrifice software quality for the sake of fast cycle times? Absolutely not. So, how can you introduce more tests without slowing down your CI pipeline? The answer: employ test sharding. In this post, we’ll dive into what test sharding is and why you should consider it.

New Enhancements to Konnect to Fuel API-Driven Innovation

APIs are the lifeblood of disruption. . . when leveraged correctly. The best, most disruptive businesses are able to harness API growth as a strategic opportunity. But how? With an API platform that drives innovation, faster delivery, and top-tier customer experiences alongside a top-notch developer experience. To that end, the Kong Konnect team has been busy executing against these goals in the new year.

Simplifying Regulatory Compliance with Xray Enterprise

In highly regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, and aerospace, compliance is a critical component of risk management and operational integrity. Regulatory bodies impose strict standards to ensure software reliability, data security, and transparency. Whether it's FDA regulations for medical devices, GDPR for data protection, or ISO standards for quality management, organizations must demonstrate that their software testing processes meet these stringent requirements.

Performance Benchmark Report Q1 2025 for Shopware 6

How does your Shopware 6 store’s PHP backend performance compare to other operators of Shopware in general? To answer this question, we have aggregated and anonymized performance data from over 150 Shopware 6 stores over the last quarter and computed benchmark numbers to compare to for the most important page types: Product details, Category, Search, and Homepage.

Best Browser For Mac In 2025: Top Picks For Speed, Privacy & Features

Selecting the best Mac browser in 2025 isn’t as easy anymore. As Apple’s hardware technology is improving at lightning speeds with its M-series chips and macOs updates, the browser that you opt for can literally influence your Mac’s performance, battery life, and overall experience.

Designing with purpose: How the Qlik design team shapes the future

As a design leader at Qlik, I have the privilege of working with an incredibly talented team of designers dedicated to creating thoughtful, intuitive, and impactful user experiences. We see design as more than aesthetics—it’s about problem-solving, innovation, and ensuring that every interaction adds value. Our mission is to craft experiences that are not just functional but also delightful, trustworthy, and consistent across our products.

GDPR Compliance in Headless CMS Environments: What You Need to Know

Headless Content Management Systems (CMS) have taken the digital world by storm, providing developers and marketers with amazing flexibility and scalability options. But when it comes to GDPR compliance in a headless CMS, the extended complexities are troubling. This information is useful for any company concerned with GDPR or companies of intent that do business in Europe, as failure to comply with GDPR can lead to severe penalties and adverse consumer relationships.
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Modernize Test Data Management with Traffic Replay

In software testing or platform engineering, having realistic data is crucial. For years, teams have relied on Test Data Management (TDM) to copy entire production databases, scrub any sensitive information, and then spin up test environments from these sanitized data sets. While TDM gets the job done, it can be costly, time-consuming, and can quickly become outdated. The issue of outdated data becomes more pronounced as deployment velocity increases and back end dependencies become more diverse (think: microservices).