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Java Logging Frameworks: log4j vs logback vs log4j2

If you ever had to analyze an issue in production, I’m sure you know how important it is to have good logging. Good logging requires three things: While you still need to decide yourself which log messages you should write for each use case, you don’t need to worry about requirement 2 and 3. Various logging frameworks already solved these technical requirements. You only need to choose one of them and use it to write your log messages.

What are CRUD Operations: How CRUD Operations Work, Examples, Tutorials & More

If you’ve ever worked with a database, you’ve likely worked with CRUD operations. CRUD operations are often used with SQL, a topic we’ve covered in depth (see this article, this one, and this one for some of our recent SQL tips and tricks). Since SQL is pretty prominent in the development community, it’s crucial for developers to understand how CRUD operations work. So, this article is meant to bring you up to speed (if you’re not already) on CRUD operations.

The Complete Guide to Handling Web Elements in Selenium

Are you looking to automate your cross browser tests using the Selenium web automation framework? If so, you must understand Web Elements and how to handle them in Selenium. Whether it’s locating Web Elements in Selenium or performing actions on them, interacting with Web Elements is a key part of any automated test script. In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about Web Element handling in Selenium.

Comparing Loadero and testRTC for WebRTC testing

When it comes to WebRTC testing, there aren’t many feature-rich tools on the market. Loadero is one of those, testRTC is another widely known option, so we get questions about how those two compare frequently. To give a detailed answer to that question, we published this blog post in which we attempted to make a comprehensive comparison of the two tools.

OOP Concept for Beginners: What is Abstraction?

Abstraction is one of the key concepts of object-oriented programming (OOP) languages. Its main goal is to handle complexity by hiding unnecessary details from the user. That enables the user to implement more complex logic on top of the provided abstraction without understanding or even thinking about all the hidden complexity. That’s a very generic concept that’s not limited to object-oriented programming. You can find it everywhere in the real world.

Business Metric Strategies: How To Choose the Right Framework To Measure Success

Business metrics provide a quantifiable way to measure the success of a business. They help organizations to track their progress internally while also serving as a way to communicate the performance of a business to stakeholders and external parties. There are hundreds of metrics that could be factored into these calculations, but they need to be specific to an organization to be effective.

The 7 Best Airflow Alternatives in 2023

Who doesn’t love Apache Airflow? The Python-based open-source tool allows us to schedule and automate workflows with DAGs (Directed Acyclic Graphs). Data teams use Airflow for a myriad of use cases: from building ETL data pipelines to launching machine learning apps. The open-source tool makes workflow management easy: it is extensible, easy to monitor from the intuitive user interface in real time, and it allows you to build dependencies between jobs.

Guide to Using Break and Continue Statements in Python

Do you find yourself frustrated with loops that never seem to end? Do you find yourself wishing you could skip certain iterations or exit a loop prematurely? Python's break and continue statements are here to save you! One of the key features of Python is its ability to control the flow of code using control flow statements. Two of the most commonly used control flow statements in Python are break and continue.

February 2023 Product Updates & News

In this continuation, Allen Loew, a Principal Quality Engineer and Sauce Labs advocate, explains how saucectl has transformed his team's test efficiency. We’re excited that Sauce Labs new fellowship program is in full swing. Over the next several weeks, we’d like to introduce you to the five fellows who are working hard to improve and open source Elemental Selenium. Learn about our new brand identity, migrating to Appium 2.0, our enhanced cross-browser testing experience, and more.