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Performance engineering for retail and e-commerce applications

When you ask customers what key features they want in a software system, you’ll receive many answers. Most of them will be specific technical features like viewing, order history, or the ability to easily save favorites. Yet when given a system that contains everything they asked for, the customers’ first responses are often along the lines of “It feels a little slow.” Nowhere is the impact of poor performance felt so keenly than in the retail application space.

Safeguarding continuous delivery and guaranteeing success in your S/4HANA-enabled program

This blog was developed and published in collaboration with our partner, Capgemini. Organizations must move away from outdated methods of SAP delivery as they transition to S/4HANA and the cloud environment. The old school SAP approaches are no longer adequate for today’s requirements. They stem from the time in the 1990s and early 2000s when the enterprise resource planning (ERP) estate remained somewhat stagnant.

Hansoft is Now Helix Plan

Today, I’m excited to announce Hansoft is now named Helix Plan! This name change has been a long time coming, and I believe it not only better reflects where our product stands today, but it also helps us align with the future direction of Perforce. Having worked with Hansoft for over a decade, I’ve had a front row seat to the incredible journey our team and product has been on.

What is API Automation Testing | See if API Automation is For You

Application programming interface (API) automation testing is a type of automated testing that focuses on the performance and functionality of APIs. This process can test APIs for correctness, compatibility, and efficiency. API automation testing can ensure that APIs function properly and meet consumers’ expectations. Here’s the key things to know about API automation testing: Table of Contents.

Don't Forget to Regression Test Your APIs!

Here at SmartBear, our motto is that quality isn’t just the goal, it’s the whole point. The software development process is intricate and dynamic, with constant changes being made to meet evolving user requirements and address defects. However, with these changes come potential risks. One of the most significant challenges in software development is ensuring that making modifications to an application does not inadvertently break existing functionality.

Understanding GitHub Actions: Step by Step Guide for Beginners

Diving into the world of GitHub Actions can be like opening a treasure chest for your projects. Imagine having a magic wand that automates all the tedious bits of software development, from testing to deployment, all within GitHub’s cozy ecosystem. Let’s embark on this adventure together, shall we?

Transparency and Trust Through Kong Gateway Performance Benchmarks and Open Source Test Suites

In the rapidly evolving landscape of API management, understanding the raw performance and reliability of your API gateway is not just an expectation — it's a necessity. At Kong, we're dedicated to ensuring our users have access to concrete, actionable data to guide their operational and development strategies.

The Ultimate Testing Toolkit - 11 Essential Tools for Website Security Testing

Today, an extensive range of websites and web applications significantly impact our daily lives and businesses. From online shopping and banking to social networks and news portals, they have become essential tools for communication, entertainment, and productivity. They streamline tasks like paying bills, booking travel, collaborating with colleagues, and even ordering groceries.

Visual Testing with Percy in Selenium | Nodejs

Welcome to the ultimate guide on enhancing your visual testing skills using Percy in Selenium with Nodejs!, explains how visual testing with Percy helps you review visual changes across hundreds of pages with every release. In this quick demo, we explore: Watch as we demonstrate how to leverage Percy for visual testing using Node.js and Selenium.