The Q2 2024 Confluent Cloud launch introduces a suite of enhancements across the four key pillars of a Data Streaming Platform - Stream, Connect, Process, and Govern – alongside some significant work we have been doing with our partner ecosystem to help customers unlock new possibilities. Confluent has helped over 4,900+ global enterprises start their data streaming journey and was recently named a Leader by Forrester Research in The Forrester Wave: Streaming Data Platforms, Q4 2023.

Introduction Automation is the key to efficiency and accuracy in today's fast-paced development cycles. The API test case generator (beta) in Katalon Studio is an AI-powered feature that streamlines the creation of test cases from OpenAPI/Swagger specifications. By automating this process, the generator significantly reduces the time and effort required for manual test case creation, paving the way for faster and more efficient API testing.

In today's fast-paced software development environment, ensuring the quality and security of code is paramount. Static Code Analysis has emerged as a vital practice in this realm, offering a systematic method to examine code without the need to execute it. In this blog, you will delve into the essence of Static Code Analysis, its applicability, and the significant benefits it offers, particularly in the context of testing code.

The Choreo extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) enables developers to manage cloud applications without leaving VS Code. This seamless integration enhances the overall development workflow, offering everything from component creation to monitoring. With the release of version 2.0, the Choreo extension is now better aligned with typical development workflows and offers an experience that's more familiar to users of the Choreo console.

‍Our commitment has always been to ensure that our developers enjoy a seamless experience on Bitrise. However, with every major tool or version update, there is always a potential for disruptions, especially for workflows that have grown reliant on the specifics of an older stack.

Bug bashes are time-boxed events where participants (developers, testers, product managers, and customers) come together to identify and report as many bugs as possible, providing a fresh perspective on the software. They encourage cross-functional interaction, accelerate the bug discovery process, uncover critical issues, improve the overall quality of the software, and enhance product reliability before release. To organize one, you need to consider.

While continuous integration is a common practice for most software development teams, the stateful nature of WordPress makes it more challenging to set up. For our open source WordPress plugin, we wanted to integrate our standard build and test process for every pull request using CircleCI. CircleCI is a cloud-based CI/CD platform that streamlines the development process for creating, testing, and deploying code changes.

API versioning is key to updating your API without breaking clients’ integrations. It ensures smooth transitions and maintains compatibility. This guide explains the best strategies and practices for effective API versioning. API versioning is not just about the technicalities of managing different versions; it also involves a strategic approach to communication, documentation, and support.

Per the trends suggested by Red Hat, modernization is among the topmost funding priorities (45%) for global businesses - all thanks to the promises of better digital experience, cloud-native, and quicker time to market. Generative AI can fulfill these promises by automating legacy system updates, enhancing user interfaces, facilitating cloud migration, and expediting software delivery.

More than 200 flights were grounded across the US on a fine Tuesday in September 2023. The airlines later clarified that the culprit was a “software update” that slowed down their technology systems. Such issues are enough to trigger massive anxieties, especially if air travel is involved.