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OctoPerf 11.9 - Azure on Demand, New JMeter, Setup/Teardown Threadgroups and More

Here we are for yet another new release of OctoPerf. We’ve actually released two minor versions since the last update post, but this time we will also release a long awaited feature, Microsoft Azure on demand load generators!

Taming Legacy Code With Characterization Tests

Developers make fun of legacy systems because we're scared of them. We're afraid that the tiniest change will cause the app to break in unexpected ways. We're afraid we won't realize it until a customer complains. One way to combat this fear is through testing. In this article, José Manuel shows us how to retrofit legacy systems with acceptance test suites so we can maintain them with less fear and more confidence.

Hyper Growth At a Time of Uncertainty: Part 1

Most companies strive to achieve periods of hypergrowth and when they’re in it, their goal is to remain there, riding those waves up as far as they possibly can. ‘Hyper growth’ is a term first coined by Alexander V. Izosimov. The World Economic Forum, taking it a step further, explained it as a company’s “need to have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of greater than 40%.”.

Enterprise Data Platforms - Should Organizations Build or Buy?

“Build vs Buy” is an important decision every technology strategist has to make. With the rise of open source and the wealth of freely available software, organizations have the flexibility to build custom solutions when off-the-shelf solutions don’t directly address their needs. In the domain of enterprise data platforms, many organizations have leveraged the open-source ecosystem to build tailored solutions, expending a lot of resources in the process.

Answer Data-Driven Digital Business Wake-Up Call With QlikWorld

If “necessity is the mother of invention,” COVID-19 forced many businesses around the world to rethink their digital transformation, data and analytics strategies. Out of every crisis, there will be opportunities. Although the current pandemic has certainly acted as a black swan event in some cases impeding progress, it has, nonetheless, accelerated several of the trends already pushing toward a digital future.

Native Windows Recorder - Accelerate Desktop Application Testing with Katalon

Katalon Studio has released its latest version 7.5 that comes with the new Native Windows Recorder feature. The testing tool provides its users with a comprehensive Recorder utility, helping them to generate test cases quickly and accurately, with minimal effort. This article will look into the nature of desktop application testing, its relevance in today’s age, and how you can best utilize the tool for all types of application testing, cross-functional, and robustly executed.

Kong HQ vs. DreamFactory

The rise in demand for microservices-based applications that rely on APIs for connectivity has triggered an equal rise in demand for API gateway solutions. However, API gateways differ considerably in their features and underlying technology, so it’s important to investigate your selection to ensure it fits your needs. In this guide, we take an in-depth look at Kong and DreamFactory – two of the most advanced API gateway solutions on the market.