New apps and products enter the market daily, each undergoing rigorous testing before release. As automated processes advance across various industries, software development is no exception. Many quality assurance (QA) teams heavily invest in automation to handle most of their tests. This ensures repeatable tests are efficiently executed while quality assurance professionals focus on other tasks. With all these advancements, one might wonder: Is manual testing still important? The answer is yes!

Do you have a ton of data sources and do not know how to expose them? Do you know you need a REST API to expose your Snowflake data but don’t know where to begin to build it? Look no further, DreamFactory can take any database and build a fully documented and secure REST API faster than making a sandwich. All you need is your Snowflake credentials and DreamFactory will handle the rest, instantly generating OpenAPI documentation and securing your API by way of API keys. Follow along with the blog!

In the world of computer science and data transmission, encoding and decoding are fundamental concepts. One of the most commonly used encoding schemes is Base64. This encoding method is widely used in various applications, from email encoding and web data transfer to encoding binary data for storage. So let’s explore more in detail about Base64 decoding, exploring its purpose, how it works, with some practical real life examples.

Is there a formula or approach to estimate how much you should spend on your quality engineering (QE) efforts? Our CEO, Steve Semelsberger, is frequently asked that question in discussions with other leaders. In part II of his quality engineering for CEOs series, Steve guides us through various scenarios and offers a unique approach to calculating your QE spend based on your specific business needs. Read the article now! If you missed part I, you can catch up on it here.

According to Statista, the market for legacy modernization tools might reach $36.86 billion by 2027. This growth signifies an increasing demand for modernization in organizations worldwide. However, the journey towards modernization isn’t always successful. In fact, nearly three out of four organizations fail to modernize legacy systems effectively. The best legacy modernization tools can help your organization overcome these challenges.

Modern software development requires applications to interact with databases to retrieve and modify data. According to Statista, MySQL ranks among the most popular open-source Database Management System (DBMS). With such widespread usage, there’s a need to ensure smoother and faster interactions between applications and MySQL databases. Enter MySQL APIs. MySQL APIs eliminate the effort involved in coding or using other database management tools.