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AI Agents & MCP: The New Architecture of Scalable Test Automation

The domain of software quality engineering is undergoing an architectural transformation. The established paradigm of imperative, scripted test automation services, while foundational, is reaching its operational limits against the backdrop of exponentially complex, distributed systems. Frameworks like Selenium and Playwright, though powerful executors, are fundamentally script-followers, lacking the cognitive capabilities to adapt to dynamic UIs or reason about system-wide failures.

Improve Query Performance Using Python Django QuerySets

When developing web applications with Django, your interaction with the database impacts overall application performance. Django's Object-Relational Mapper (ORM) is a powerful ally that offers an intuitive way to work with your data through abstractions called QuerySets. These are your primary tools for fetching, filtering, creating, and managing data. In this article, we'll explore fundamental — yet highly effective — techniques to optimize your Django QuerySets.

Crafting Immersive Audio in Cyberpunk 2077 and Next-Gen Open Worlds with Colin Walder CD PROJEKT RED

In this episode, Colin Walder, Engineering Director at CD PROJEKT RED, joins Jase Lindgren to delve into the intricate role of creating an immersive sound world for Cyberpunk 2077. Colin and Jase dive into the technical and creative challenges of building immersive audio experiences in AAA games, including.

Java Virtual Threads 101 | Virtual Threads in Tomcat 11

Tomcat 11 introduces support for Java Virtual Threads, bringing a major shift in how high-concurrency web applications can be built and scaled. In this video, we break down what virtual threads are, how Tomcat 11 uses them, and what this means for performance, thread management, and application design. Whether you're a Spring Boot developer, a Tomcat admin, or just exploring Java’s Project Loom features, this overview will give you a clear understanding of the benefits — and the caveats — of adopting virtual threads in production.

Tomcat 11 Virtual Threads Demos

Virtual threads are now supported in Tomcat 11. In this video, Senior Enterprise Architect Bill Crowell walks through demos that show exactly how Java Virtual Threads behave in real applications — including how they perform under load, how they simplify concurrency, and how they integrate with Tomcat 11. This video is from the webinar "Taming Tomcat 11: Tips and Tricks for Java Teams" which took place in July 2025.

Tomcat 11 Migration & What to Expect in Future Tomcat Releases

Get practical advice on migrating to Apache Tomcat 11 and Jakarta EE 11. This video, featuring Java experts from Perforce OpenLogic, highlights what to consider as you plan your Tomcat migration, as well as available tools and steps for checking your source code. Plus, get insights into what may be coming in future Tomcat releases. This video is from the webinar "Taming Tomcat 11: Tips and Tricks for Java Teams" which took place in July 2025.

Ep 51 | Unlocking Healthcare's Data Potential With MDClone's Luz Erez

Turning complex, siloed medical data into accessible, actionable insight isn’t just a technical challenge; it’s a human one. In this episode of The AI Forecast, Luz Erez, physicist-turned-entrepreneur and CTO of MDClone, explores how synthetic data is transforming the way we use medical information for research, innovation, and patient care. Erez explains how MDClone’s platform manages tens of millions of patient records across hospitals worldwide—safely turning real data into synthetic datasets that preserve statistical accuracy while protecting privacy.

What is an AI Gateway? Key Benefits and Examples

Applications and systems using AI have exploded in popularity, with every company looking to integrate AI anywhere they can. This move toward AI-assisted and AI-powered products appears to be the future. However, early adoption is great, but gaps form quickly at scale. For example, in 2023 OWASP began to publish the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications (updated again in 2025), which outlined ten common security flaws found in LLM-based applications.

Get more from your Python integration testing with Honeybadger

Integration testing is an essential part of development, ensuring applications can survive the rigors of deployment and function in the real world. Getting the most out of them is key. It’s about making sure you write meaningful tests that ensure your code works as expected. If you’re running integration tests in Python, you may appreciate better visibility and deeper insights into application errors.