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Accessibility Testing is Catching and Improving Outdated Habits

Code and human connection go hand-in-hand. In this episode, we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of accessibility testing in web and software development. Whether you're a seasoned dev or just getting started, accessibility is your guide to creating inclusive spaces for global collaboration. But where do you start? And why does it even matter? Rachael Yomtoob, Product Owner of axe DevTools Mobile at Deque Systems, Inc., shares how to weave accessibility into your development process.

Will AI coding create more monoliths?

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.

3 mindset shifts to succeed in Exploratory Testing

Exploratory testing is highly effective in uncovering hidden issues, but many teams need help when used to manual testing. Teams, products, and users constantly evolve, meaning risks impacting quality are not static or entirely predictable. This dynamic environment requires a flexible approach to identify and address potential issues. This blog post explains how to enhance your overall testing strategy by blending exploratory testing with your team's manual testing routines.

G2 Recognizes Katalon As The Enterprise Market Leader For Software Testing

We are thrilled to announce that G2, the world's largest and most trusted tech marketplace, has once again recognized Katalon as a leader across SMB, Mid-market, and Enterprise segments of the software testing solution market. The badges we received show our commitment to excellence. Katalon’s diverse range of products empowers teams of all sizes to efficiently deliver software that excels in quality to their users.

Confluent Cloud for Apache Flink | Interactive Tables for Flink SQL Workspaces

When developing or debugging a stream processing pipeline with Flink SQL, it’s common to inspect each processing step's output to ensure data is being transformed properly. However, comprehending the resulting data stream's structure, distribution, and characteristics entails executing multiple ad-hoc SQL queries, which can be time-consuming and tedious. Additionally, isolating specific subsets of the stream for analysis or debugging often involves even more queries, adding to the complexity and time required.

Measuring and minimizing latency in a Kafka Sink Connector

Kafka is often chosen as a solution for realtime data streaming because it is highly scalable, fault-tolerant, and can operate with low latency even under high load. This has made it popular for companies in the fan engagement space, and where transactional data is used (e.g. betting) as low latency ensures that actions and responses happen quickly, maintaining the fluidity and immediacy of the experience.

How to Unlock & Transform Quality Engineering | Joe Colantonio | Rajesh Sarangapani

"As I see it, the future of quality is a harmonious blend of human expertise and AI innovation, driving towards a future where quality is not tested but built into every phase of the software development process," says Joe Colantonio, founder of TestGuild. ✓ The Current State of the Market: Discover challenges organizations face in achieving successful digital delivery and quality engineering. ✓ Transformational Strategies: Learn how BlueSwan accelerates digital delivery, improves software quality, reduces costs, and enhances customer experiences.

Mastering Python with REST API: Your Essential Guide to Building Robust Web Services

If you’re looking to integrate web services using Python, mastering REST APIs is crucial. This article delivers a clear, step-by-step guide to leveraging Python with REST API’s straightforward syntax and libraries to build and connect with RESTful services. From environment setup to security and beyond, expect practical advice that will elevate your Python with REST API projects seamlessly within the world of REST APIs.