Modern applications store a lot of data, yet databases continue to be the primary source of data that these applications need to function. This is where database APIs come in, making it easier for applications and services to retrieve and manipulate data. A database API’s biggest advantage is that it eliminates database operations’ dependence on proprietary methods and provides a unified interface, streamlining data operations. Here’s everything you need to know about database APIs.

Spring Boot is an open source Java framework designed to facilitate the creation of stand-alone, production-grade Spring applications. Whether you’re developing a RESTful API, a microservice, or a batch task, Spring Boot simplifies the process. While platforms like Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) offer cloud deployment options for Spring Boot applications, Choreo provides specialized features and tools tailored specifically for Spring Boot, streamlining deployment and management.

A balanced combination of manual and automated testing is the way to go if you want to achieve higher test coverage and efficiency. They cover for each other. Manual testing is easy to learn and do, but it is highly likely to create inconsistent test results, and sometimes it takes a lot of time and effort. On the other hand, automation testing requires a lot of technical expertise to create and maintain scripts, but it checks bugs much faster with higher consistency.

Tips for writing natural language prompts to generate SQL and charts using BigQuery data canvas’ NL2SQL and NL2Chart capabilities.

Here’s a look at how we scored and our key takeaways from the report We're thrilled to be recognized as a Leader in The Forrester WaveTM: API Management Software, Q3 2024! We believe this recognition validates our commitment to empowering businesses with the tools they need to unlock the full potential of their APIs.

Building APIs is a fact of life for most modern developers. When we aren’t building them, we integrate them within our applications. Regardless of how you look at it, modern businesses are built on top of the foundation that APIs have built. They’re the bridges that allow different software systems to talk, share data, and work together seamlessly. But with great power comes great responsibility.

We're excited to unveil the first of many AI-driven features for the Ballerina Copilot platform. With the introduction of the Ballerina AI Data Mapper, we are bringing a new level of smart and seamless integration capabilities powered by cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology.