A development environment is a crucial setup of tools, configurations, and processes that developers use to build, test, and deploy software. Whether it’s a local setup on a developer’s local machine or a remote cloud-based solution, a development environment’s primary goal is to provide a seamless space where code can be written, tested, and executed efficiently. It’s never been more important to have a streamlined setup of cloud and development environments.

Picture this: a customer reaches out with a seemingly simple request—convert a date field to a different format in their API responses. The catch? They only have read-only access to their database, which means no schema updates, no new columns, just pure data transformation. This intriguing challenge led us down the rabbit hole to rediscover one of DreamFactory's most powerful yet underutilized features: enhancing API calls with SQL functions.

Both Cypress vs Playwright provide powerful solutions for end-to-end testing, but understanding their unique strengths will help you select the best tool for your web application testing needs. Choosing between Cypress and Playwright depends on the specific needs of your project.

In today’s digital environment, many organizations find themselves grappling with the challenges posed by modern technology. If your organization is finding it challenging to stay ahead in this digital age, you are not alone. Cigniti’s white paper on “Business Transformation through Application Modernization” serves as a crucial resource, offering a comprehensive roadmap for CIOs to navigate these challenges successfully.

The X12 format is a fundamental part of electronic data interchange (EDI). Businesses rely on digital communication, so using standardized formats like X12 to communicate internally and with your business partners is more important than ever.