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The Bank of Things (BoT): What IoT Brings to Fintech Software Development

IoT is driving the digital metamorphosis in the banking industry. The surge in internet-enabled devices, like smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches, signifies an increase in opportunities for fintech software development to scale their business through the Bank of Things (BoT). IoT technologies are enabling real-time connections, making banking more efficient and customer-centric.

Static Analysis 2024.2 Release Provides CI/CD Integration and Analysis Options for Modern Development

The latest release of Helix QAC and Klocwork features significant improvements to the static analysis tools, empowering development teams to shift left by fixing errors early, reducing development costs and releasing faster. Here, we provide an overview of the new features and functionality of the 2024.2 release.

The Quick QA Tester Guide to Using XPath Selectors [+ Free CSS to XPath Conversion Sheet]

Here’s a scenario: You’re a QA tester building automated tests for a new online email app. One test case requires you to confirm that the email reply button is working correctly. The challenge is that the email thread updates dynamically without changing its web address URL, complicating the process by limiting the effectiveness of using CSS selectors alone. So what else can you do? The answer: It’s time to bring in XPath selectors.

From Manual To Automated Testing: Myths, Challenges, and Strategies

In the ever-evolving landscape of software testing, the transition from manual to automated testing is a journey filled with misconceptions, challenges, and significant rewards. Recently, I had the privilege of hosting a conversation with two industry experts, David DiCocco and Alex Martins, who shared their personal experiences and insights on this topic.

Top 5 ways to avoid the next global outage

Skipping thorough testing? Here's why it's a risk you can't afford to take. On July 19, the world experienced what would be the largest tech outage worldwide. If you’re a software developer or tester, you've likely faced the frustration of a system failing right when it’s most critical. Did you know the complexity of today’s software is a significant reason behind these issues? It’s not just an occasional problem; it's a global challenge.

Navigating the Hype Cycle for Managed IT Services in 2024

The managed IT services is evolving at a breakneck pace, driven by complexity and constant change. As highlighted in Gartner’s 2024 Hype Cycle for Managed IT Services, several emerging trends and innovations are set to transform the landscape. For leaders in sourcing, procurement, and vendor management, understanding these developments is crucial for strategic planning. This blog post explores key innovations in managed IT services, providing examples and insights relevant to our work at Testhouse.

Bitbucket Self-Hosting : Running Ebpf/Privileged Programs

Bitbucket is a robust tool for source code management and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD). It offers flexibility in setting up pipelines, but there are limitations, particularly around root privileges and mounting volumes. This blog explores these limitations and provides detailed solutions using Docker-in-Docker (DinD) and Linux shell scripts.

How to Set Up Domain Expiration Monitoring: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Hey there, website owners and tech enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into something crucial for your online presence – how to set up domain expiration monitoring. Imagine your website going offline just because you missed the renewal date of your domain. Scary, right? That’s where domain expiration monitoring comes in handy. It keeps an eye on your domain’s expiration date and alerts you well in advance, so you never have to worry about losing your domain.