Quality assurance (QA) activities are often seen as a necessary yet time-consuming and expensive process. This outlook can often limit the potential and impact of good QA. In reality, QA is not just about finding and fixing bugs; it’s a strategic value-add that can drive innovation, improve product stickiness, accelerate time-to-market, and enhance overall product quality. Yet, finding the balance between a necessary task and strategic impact can be challenging for many organizations.

Over the past two and a half decades, Java has consistently been ranked as one of the top 3 most popular programming languages in the world . As a compiled language, any source code written in Java needs to be translated (i.e., compiled) into machine code before it can be executed.

An IllegalStateException is a runtime exception in Java that is thrown to indicate that a method has been invoked at an illegal or inappropriate time. To use an analogy, invoking a method in Java when the system is not in the appropriate state is like trying to start a car while it is in "Drive". Just as the car will not start because it is unsafe, a method call results in an IllegalStateException when the internal conditions necessary for its execution are not met.

In this latest entry of our captivating interview series that focuses on major players in the global tech arena, we welcome Software Engineer Shaman Bhat. We will explore his career development, provide tips for aspiring software engineers, and discuss the key lessons he has learned in his software engineering journey.

Started in 2009 as a research project at UC Berkeley, Apache Spark transformed how data scientists and engineers work with large data sets, empowering countless organizations to accelerate time-to-value for their analytics activities. Apache Spark is now the most popular engine for distributed data processing at scale, with thousands of companies (including 80% of the Fortune 500) using Spark to support their big data analytics initiatives.

An API allows communication between different systems, and like any other software, it requires clear instructions so developers can use them effectively. Clear and comprehensive API documentation helps developers understand how to use APIs in their applications. API documentation tools simplify creating detailed reference docs, tutorials, and API documentation. These tools assist in documenting REST, SOAP, or GraphQL APIs effectively. They produce comprehensive API docs that support developers.

Spring Boot is an open source Java framework designed to facilitate the creation of stand-alone, production-grade Spring applications. Whether you’re developing a RESTful API, a microservice, or a batch task, Spring Boot simplifies the process. While platforms like Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) offer cloud deployment options for Spring Boot applications, Choreo provides specialized features and tools tailored specifically for Spring Boot, streamlining deployment and management.

Here’s a look at how we scored and our key takeaways from the report We're thrilled to be recognized as a Leader in The Forrester WaveTM: API Management Software, Q3 2024! We believe this recognition validates our commitment to empowering businesses with the tools they need to unlock the full potential of their APIs.

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Up to 50% of medical errors in primary care stem from administrative issues. There is a projected shortfall of 10 million health workers by 2030. Given the statistics highlighting device errors and a shortage of maintenance professionals exacerbate healthcare challenges, Generative AI in medical devices offers diversified solutions.