Systems | Development | Analytics | API | Testing

%term

Ably's four pillars: no scale ceiling

This is one of a series of posts that explain Ably’s four pillars of dependability. The four pillars project at Ably is about making concrete, objectively verifiable, statements about the technical characteristics of the service. We aim to ensure that our claims about service performance are expressed clearly in terms of explicit metrics, and we explain in technical terms how those performance levels are met.

Introducing the New DreamFactory Chrome Extension API Tool!

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new DreamFactory API Tools Chrome Extension, designed to make API development faster and more efficient than ever before. This powerful tool brings all your favorite API testing capabilities right to your browser, allowing you to easily generate cURL commands, manage HTTP headers, and test endpoints on the fly. Whether you're working with REST APIs or handling JSON payloads, our extension streamlines your workflow, saving you time and effort.

Avoiding False Positives in Node.js Tests

When running tests, it's a great feeling to see dozens of green check marks indicating that a test suite is passing. It's especially gratifying after tackling a tricky bug or slogging through a tough feature. But those passing tests may be giving you a false sense of security. Often, bugs lurk in passing tests, undermining trust in the test suite and your application. Such tests can cause more harm than good, giving you a hearty pat on the back while hiding broken functionality.

Docker Containers: Enabling Ssl For Secure Databases

Security is critical for any application, especially when dealing with sensitive data like financial records or user information. Databases such as MongoDB and PostgreSQL communicate over the network, making them vulnerable to interception. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encrypts the communication between the client and the database server to prevent data exposure. This encryption ensures that: 1. Data Integrity: No third party can modify the data in transit. 2.

Accelerating Software Quality through Rapid Feedback with Titus Fortner

What’s the secret to optimizing your test suite without sacrificing quality? In this episode of Test Case Scenario, Jason Baum and Evelyn Coleman are joined by Titus Fortner, Senior Developer Experience Engineer at Sauce Labs, to discuss strategies for improving CI pipelines, tackling test flakiness, and using analytics to streamline the testing process. Get insights on how Sauce Labs prioritizes speed, coverage, and reliability in large-scale testing across multiple environments. You’ll also learn real-world solutions to help teams stay agile while ensuring software quality.

What's New: New Apache Iceberg Features Ease the Pain Of Managing Your Data Lake

Are you struggling with the challenges of managing your data lake as you strive to address issues ranging from security headaches to troubleshooting complex pipelines? This BUILD 2024 session addresses those challenges with a look at how Snowflake makes it easier to onboard Apache Iceberg into your data lake. The session dives into new features that simplify security, streamline data ingestion and transformation, and enhance integration with your existing tools. You’ll also see how Snowflake provides enterprise-grade redundancy to the data lakehouse architecture, making it easier for teams to work together globally.

BCU Financial: Empowering Ukrainian-Canadian Communities with Financial Services

BCU Financial has provided BCU Financial services to the Ukrainian diaspora in Canada for many years. Due to the war in Ukraine and the arrival of many refugees in Canada, the Ukrainian credit union has increased its assistance for fellow Ukrainians who have found asylum.

Boosting Developer Productivity: Specific Metrics to Measure and Improve

As we close out 2024, developer productivity and happiness continue to be a focus for many organizations. Platform engineering can play a pivotal role in shaping the developer experience. With the growing complexity of distributed systems and the ever-pressing need for faster delivery cycles, platform engineers are uniquely positioned to enable developers to focus on what they do best: shipping high-quality code.