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API Observability: What I Learned While Debugging APIs In Production

APIs rarely fail loudly. Most of the time, they break quietly while dashboards stay green. These silent failures are often the hardest to detect and the most damaging for users. I learned this while dealing with real production traffic. Everything looked normal until users started complaining. Let’s explore more about how this works.

Mock vs Stub: Essential Differences

When discussing the process of testing an API, one of the most common sets of terms you might encounter are “mocks” and “stubs.” These terms are quite ubiquitous, but understanding exactly how they differ from one another - and when each is the correct method for software testing - is critical to building an appropriate test and validation framework. In this blog, we’re going to talk about the differences and similarities between mocks and stubs.

The 7 Best Regression Testing Tools in 2026

QA engineers and developers constantly worry that new updates will hinder the functionality of their applications. Regression testing tools prevent this and ensure that applications run smoothly after a code update. Most QA teams use automated regression testing software to save time and money while speeding up the release cycle. However, these benefits only apply when you use a web testing tool that suits your use cases.

The CES Hangover: 3 Expensive Hardware Fails That Were Actually Software Problems

The dust has settled on Las Vegas. We saw transparent TVs, cars that drive sideways, and enough “AI-powered” toothbrushes to confuse a dentist. CES is incredible at selling the dream of hardware. The demos are slick, the lighting is perfect, and everything works on the showroom floor. But as engineers, we know the dirty secret of CES: The hardware is the easy part.

Global Healthcare Outlook 2026: Key Trends in Digital Health, AI, and Patient Safety

‍ Healthcare in 2026 is defined by two hard truths: systems are spending more but not always getting better value, and patients expect care that works as fast as the rest of their digital lives. In 2024, OECD countries spent an average of 9.3% of their GDP on health, higher than pre-pandemic levels, even as economies slowed, underscoring the persistent financial strain on public systems worldwide.

How to Build Hospital Inventory Management Software: Key Modules, Costs & Best Practices

‍ The global healthcare landscape is undergoing a digital shift, focusing on value-based care, which expects hospitals to reduce waste while maintaining high standards of service. One of the most significant leaks in hospital revenue occurs in the supply chain. From expired medications to "stock-outs" of critical surgical tools, the costs of poor management are staggering. Building a custom Hospital Inventory Management Software helps healthcare providers stay in control.

What You Need to Know About PHP Certifications

In this video, Adam Culp, Manager of Professional Services at Perforce Zend, explains why validating your skills via a PHP certification can be an essential investment for modern developers and organizations. Earning a PHP certification (such as the Zend PHP Certification) can help ensure that you and your team are aligned with industry standards and capable of delivering reliable, high-quality code. The exam covers critical topics through PHP 8.4, including object-oriented programming, security, and error handling.

Zephyr walkthrough: Test management & automation for Jira teams

Discover how Zephyr transforms test management in Jira with this comprehensive walkthrough covering test automation, CI/CD integration, and scaling QA workflows. Struggling with fragmented testing tools, manual processes, and limited visibility into your QA pipeline? This complete Zephyr tutorial shows developers and QA teams how to build a unified, high-performance test management system directly in Jira – without compromising speed or collaboration.

Katalon Product Roundup | December 2025

In December, we doubled visibility, control, and confidence across your quality lifecycle. In TestOps, a comprehensive set of new stability metrics and test case health reports brings far richer insight into why tests fail and what to do next. Rounding things out, new license utilization reports, expanded deletion options, and EU-region deployment give admins the governance and flexibility they need to scale. Let’s take a closer look at what’s new.