The cloud-based GitLab CI/CD platform allows development teams to streamline their Continuous integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) pipelines and accelerate their Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Adding strict, compliance-based static analysis — as provided by Helix QAC — as new stages to existing GitLab CI/CD pipelines will enhance the SDLC still further, and move your DevOps workflows from Continuous Integration to Continuous Compliance.

Developer productivity is not just about writing code faster—it’s about creating efficient, self-service environments that minimize friction and reduce the time from development to deployment. In the context of Kubernetes clusters, enhancing productivity means leveraging the right tools and workflows to streamline development, reduce errors, and speed up feature releases. This guide explores the key strategies and tools that can significantly boost productivity in Kubernetes environments.

If you’ve ever struggled with the complexities of traditional testing frameworks like Selenium—setting up drivers, dealing with flaky tests, and waiting forever for things to load—Cypress will feel like a lifesaver. Why? Because Cypress simplifies your testing process in ways that save both time and energy.

Hashing is a crucial concept in cybersecurity for maintaining data integrity and security. Unlike encryption, which allows data to be encrypted and decrypted, hashing is a one-way function that converts input data into a fixed-length, seemingly random string.

Jest and Vitest are two well-known JavaScript testing frameworks, each with its own strengths. Jest, created by Facebook, is especially popular for React applications. It provides a "zero-config" setup, built-in code coverage reporting, and snapshot testing, making it a complete solution for many JavaScript projects. Vitest, a newer framework in the Vite ecosystem, is known for its speed and lightweight design. Using Vite’s dev server, Vitest performs very well, especially in larger projects.

In the dynamic world of software testing, clear communication and meticulous planning are paramount. Two crucial documents are essential in this process: the test plan and the test strategy. In our previous blog post, How To Create A Test Plan (Steps, Examples, & Template), we explored the essential components of a test plan and provided a step-by-step guide to creating one. Now, let's delve deeper into the relationship between test plans and test strategies.

In today’s digital age, Software as a Service (SaaS) has revolutionized how businesses operate, offering cloud-based applications without the need for local installation. As the global SaaS market is expected to grow to more than $462 billion by 2028, it becomes clear that this model is a major player in the technology sector. Platforms like Salesforce, Zoom, and Netflix exemplify the SaaS trend, providing user-friendly, scalable solutions that charge based on usage.

Many businesses depend on seasonal products, offerings, and campaigns. Seasonal traffic usually refers to high traffic levels because of festival seasons like Thanksgiving and Christmas and sales events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Boxing Day. These impact a wide range of industries, such as travel, hospitality, social activities, and, most prominently, e-commerce.

Accessibility is important to all users of digital products as it helps them use the product without becoming disabled by code that doesn’t consider accessibility requirements. More people are becoming aware of the need for accessibility, and varying laws are being set. One is the European Accessibility Act (EAA), which will come into effect in June 2025, and another is the US Department of Justice revising Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in April 2024.