In this tutorial, we will build a simple Flask app that is primed and ready to deploy to Heroku. Once the bare bones of the app are built, we will guide you through the setup process on GitHub and Heroku so that you can start making automatic deploys in no time. But before we dive straight into the code, why choose Flask and Heroku in the first place?

Snowflake is a powerful cloud data warehouse platform that can help businesses of all sizes manage and analyze their data. However, as the volume and complexity of data grows, it can become increasingly challenging to manually manage Snowflake workloads. Snowflake automation can help businesses overcome these challenges in data engineering by automating repetitive tasks and workflows.

Regression testing is a must-have testing activity. A quite common best practice is to build a regression test suite consisting of many related test cases for a particular feature. This test suite is scheduled to run automatically after a code update to check if that particular feature is affected by the update. The real question is not about how to build a regression test suite, but rather, on what criteria we should categorize our test cases.

The State of Developer Ecosystem 2022 report revealed that 65% of developers are using JavaScript, making it the most popular language. JavaScript also claims the spot of most popular primary language with 34%. Of all the JavaScript developers 80% use at least one JavaScript framework. Though there are thousands of JavaScript frameworks available, only a small subset of them is being used by developers.

Apache Kafka® has become the de-facto standard for streaming data, helping companies deliver exceptional customer experiences, automate operations, and become software. As companies increase their use of real-time data, we have seen the proliferation of Kafka clusters within many enterprises. Often, siloed application and infrastructure teams set up and manage new clusters to solve new use cases as they arise.

When considering some of the latest statistics related to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) violations and consequences, ensuring compliance is more critical than ever. For example, healthcare data breaches are increasing year-over-year, yet 75% of healthcare organizations say their infrastructure is not prepared to respond to cybersecurity threats effectively. HIPAA is a U.S. federal law.

As the year comes to an end, we at SmartBear are thrilled to share some exciting news and milestones we have achieved in 2023. From being recognized as a Visionary in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for API Management to launching our integrated tools, we’ve been dedicated to delivering industry-leading solutions for developers and organizations. In this end-of-year blog, we will highlight our accomplishments, discuss our commitment to innovation, and look forward to what lies ahead.

Ephemeral Environments are disposable pre-production environments that are used by various members of the development team to test software under specific conditions. Ephemeral environments are an essential part of a modern DevOps process and integral to the development and efficient release of resilient software.

Reporting tools solve a key problem for businesses by enabling them to communicate data in a way that is accessible, easy-to-understand, and useful for both frontline staff and management teams. These tools take raw data and turn it into tables, charts, and graphs ready for consumption, turning complicated data into visuals that better enable users to spot patterns and trends.

When it comes to the high-stake world of online commerce, every click, every transaction matters – especially during the holiday season frenzy. And therefore, QA testing acts as the backbone ensuring your customers experience a seamless and delightful journey on your website. As the holiday rush approaches, ensuring your online business is primed for the surge is non-negotiable.