In our last post, we looked at the basics of RSpec and explored how well it works with Behavior Driven Development in Ruby. Now, we will look at specific types of RSpec tests for different parts of a Ruby on Rails application. Let's dive straight in!

In the face of Canada’s housing crisis, the University of British Columbia’s Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) set out to make government census data more accessible. By developing more intuitive tools and offering valuable resources, HART plays a key role in providing essential information for governments, housing developers, and the public to make informed, data-driven decisions.

Fivetran is recognized for its strength in data transformation and data quality.

How enterprise-grade data management creates better and more efficient care. In the last few years, the acceptance of telehealth has become more widespread as patients and providers found they could maintain continuity through phone and video collaboration, instead of in-person visits. In many cases, a level of care that once required a drive to the clinic or hospital could be delivered over a mobile phone or laptop, with no travel and no waiting room.

A data lake is a main storage repository that can hold vast amounts of raw, unstructured data. A data lake is not the same as a data warehouse, which maintains data in structured files. Five key takeaways about data lake tools: A data warehouse uses a hierarchical structure, whereas the architecture of a data lake is flat.

Earlier this year at Snowflake Summit, we announced the public launch of the Snowflake Performance Index (SPI), an aggregate index for measuring real-world improvements in Snowflake performance experienced by customers over time. In this post, we provide our biannual update to showcase the latest improvements.

Application programming interfaces (APIs) have become necessities in business operations, driving innovation and allowing for business agility. Embarking on digital transformation is no longer just a choice for businesses, it is a must for any company that wants to compete in the digital economy. Don’t just take our word for it, though. A recent study shows that 97% of enterprise leaders agree with the statement that APIs are essential for business survival.

In an iconic Top Gun scene, Charlie tells Maverick that a maneuver is impossible. Maverick replies, “The data on the MIG is inaccurate.” In the more recent sequel, despite his extensive, firsthand knowledge, Maverick is told “the future’s coming and you’re not in it.” While flying may be more automated now, the importance of accurate and diverse data for aviation safety remains — and is likely even more critical.

Understanding your personal finances involves knowing some important organizations in the financial world, especially credit bureaus. These bureaus, like Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, gather financial data from various sources, such as banks and credit card companies. They then compile this information into individual digital credit reports. This article will take a closer look at how these credit bureaus work.

We've all been involved in automated processes in companies, governments, or schools that might have made sense in theory—but fell apart when they were rolled out. That’s because automating a process is different from automating a process well. Developing a process automation strategy helps you automate effectively—but only if it includes these three often-overlooked elements.