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September 2023

Boost Data Streaming Performance, Uptime, and Scalability | Data Streaming Systems

Operate the data streaming platform efficiently by focusing on prevention, monitoring, and mitigation for maximum uptime. Handle potential data loss risks like software bugs, operator errors, and misconfigurations proactively. Leverage GitOps for real-time alerts and remediation. Adjust capacity to meet demand and monitor costs with Confluent Cloud's pay-as-you-go model. Prepare for growth with documentation and minimal governance.

Mission-critical data flows with the open-source Lenses Kafka Connector for Amazon S3

An effective data platform thrives on solid data integration, and for Kafka, S3 data flows are paramount. Data engineers often grapple with diverse data requests related to S3. Enter Lenses. By partnering with major enterprises, we've levelled up our S3 connector, making it the market's leading choice. We've also incorporated it into our Lenses 5.3 release, boosting Kafka topic backup/restore.

A single-click Kafka topic backup experience

We like to reduce the most mundane, complex and time-consuming work associated with managing a Kafka platform. One such task is backing up topic data. With a growing reliance on Kafka for various workloads, having a solid backup strategy is not just a nice-to-have, but a necessity. If you haven’t backed up your Kafka and you live in fear of disaster striking, worry no more.

Lenses 5.3: Robust Kafka with single click topic backup/restore

Navigating the intricacies of Apache Kafka just got a lot more intuitive. With Lenses 5.3 we bring you peace of mind, regardless of where you are in your Kafka journey. Our newest release is all about smoothing out the bumps, and making sure you're equipped to handle Kafka's challenges with confidence. Here's a sprinkle of what's in store, ahead of our big 6.0 release later this year.

How to Get Started with DevSecOps 101 for Embedded Software

DevOps has helped bring software development and IT from the more rigid Waterfall methodology to a more flexible Agile approach, enabling development teams to resolve issues faster, reduce code complexity, and accelerate product delivery. With so many benefits to DevOps, it's natural that a focus on security, using a similar approach, would be the next step for development teams wanting to secure the software development process.

How to Use SFTP to Securely Transfer Files

Transferring files securely between machines is a fundamental part of the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process, which involves extracting data from one source, transforming it for analysis, and loading it into a data warehouse. The challenge? Ensuring these files are both sent and received without interception by malicious entities. For years, FTP (File Transfer Protocol) served as the go-to method to transfer files between a client and server on a network.

Intro to Speedscale

Speedscale is a Y-Combinator backed startup that helps Kubernetes engineering teams build resilient and performant containerized apps. Our production traffic replication platform is a more reliable, cost-effective, and scalable way to test and deliver cloud-native software applications. Unlike other tools, we use agents/sidecars to record and playback sanitized traffic that you see in prod. With Speedscale, engineers can generate load, simulate production conditions, and mock third party backends modeled after real traffic patterns.

Marcus's Inside Info on QA and Selenium | Test Case Scenario #short

Welcome to Test Case Scenario! In this episode, host Jason Baum is joined by our expert panelists, Nikolay Advolodkin, Sr. Developer Advocate, and Evelyn Coleman, Implementation Engineering Manager, both from Sauce Labs. Together, they explore thought-provoking questions such as whether testing serves as a viable gateway to a career in tech, the importance of QA in the tech industry, and invaluable advice for breaking into the world of technology. Get ready for an insightful discussion that will shed light on key aspects of the tech landscape.

How To Setup Selenium From Scratch Using ChatGPT | Sidharth Shukla | #seleniumtraining #chatgpt

In this informative video, Sidharth Shukla guides viewers through the process of setting up Selenium from scratch using the power of ChatGPT. Sidharth provides step-by-step instructions and practical tips on how to configure Selenium for web automation, all with the assistance of ChatGPT. Whether you're new to Selenium or looking to refine your automation skills, this video offers valuable insights to help you get started on your Selenium journey.

From Analytics to Outreach

Not all heroes in the tech world write code. Some wield the power of data analytics and SEO to create compelling stories and foster brand growth. This week, our Monday Member Spotlight features Jose, TestQuality’s Marketing Assistant with years of specialized experience in Google Analytics and SEO. Let's explore how he takes a data-driven approach to spread the word about TestQuality.

React Hooks now part of Ably's JavaScript SDK

React is one of the most popular JavaScript libraries in the world, and is known for its performance, scalability, and flexibility. Whether it’s single-page apps, high fidelity frontends, or even in some cases static sites, there's a high chance React is being used to build them. Today, we are pleased to announce that we have now baked in support for React Hooks within our Ably JavaScript SDK.

Driving Data Discovery and Reliability for Better Business Decision Making

Enterprises are drowning in data. Structured, semi-structured or unstructured data for the modern, data-driven enterprise is everything, everywhere, all at once. But that’s also a challenge for enterprises looking to transform their data into usable information for business success. The sheer volume of data is challenging the ability of enterprises to find trustworthy, reliable data to drive their business decisions. Traditional data catalogs offer only structured data discovery.