Unit testing is a software testing method in which individual components or units of code are tested in isolation to confirm they function as intended.

Learn about the challenges of natural language to SQL (NL2SQL), and how to implement it on Google Cloud with BigQuery and Gemini.

Software projects often fail to meet their initial requirements, resulting in expensive post-release fixes and dissatisfied users.

On October 29, 2024,* Node.js v22 officially transitioned into *Long Term Support (LTS) with the codename 'Jod'. For developers and organizations relying on the stability of Node.js for production environments, this transition marks a key milestone for Node.js 22.x, ensuring it will receive critical updates and security support for years to come. Let’s take a closer look at what this means, along with a refresher on the Node.js release lifecycle .

When it comes to developing and building websites and web applications, a certain amount of technical debt is expected. In fact, some even argue that it can be a good thing if used strategically. Still, it’s important to stay on top of tech debt before it can overwhelm your business and cause problems that have long-term consequences. Too much technical debt can throw a wrench in business operations and slow down development, stealing hours of valuable time from your dev team.

Authorization is essential in APIs to ensure secure access to data and services. It validates that the client making a request has the correct permissions to access or manipulate data, providing an added layer of security in web services. Whether you’re managing user credentials, making requests to a cloud service, or handling sensitive data like payments, proper authorization ensures that only verified entities can access the API.

Modern organizations generate and collect vast amounts of log data each day from an ever-increasing number of sources that includes IT infrastructure, networking devices, applications, cloud services, security tools, and more. This data is essential for powering use cases from security operations and threat hunting to application performance monitoring, but tapping into the full potential of log data can be challenging for organizations without the right tools and capabilities.

Push notifications play an important role in user engagement and retention in your mobile app, keeping users up to date and creating a sense of urgency that leads to purchases. And in Android, we get the added benefit of Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) notification service, which acts as a middleman between the app server and the user’s Android device. It helps the delivery of push notifications, even if the app is not active or the user is using a different app on their device.

They say with great power comes great responsibility. As GenAI and machine learning technologies gain prominence, the need for AI governance – structures and policies that ensure AI is used ethically, responsibly, and transparently – has become critical to long-term success. The stakes are high, and in today’s tech ecosystem, the absence of responsible AI governance could be a company’s undoing.

It’s here! The Kong Gateway Operator release we teased at API Summit is now available for you all to use. KGO 1.4 allows you to configure Kong Konnect using CRDs, attach your DataPlane resources to Konnect with minimal configuration, and even manage the deployment of custom plugins using Kubernetes CRDs. Keep reading to find out more.