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What's New in Kong Ingress Controller 3.1?

Kong Ingress Controller 3.1 provides brand-new capabilities for keeping your secrets secure. We’ve introduced new KongVault and KongLicense CRDs, and added a way to keep sensitive information in your cluster when using KIC in Konnect. Finally, there’s a quality-of-life improvement that allows you to use a Kubernetes secret to populate a single field in a KongPlugin configuration.

The Power of Reusability: Scale Your Test Management in Jira

In today's dynamic software development landscape, efficient and scalable test management is crucial for ensuring the quality and reliability of software products. Jira, a popular project management tool, offers a robust solution for test management through its integration with Zephyr Scale. In this blog post, we’ll explore the high-level importance of reusability features in test management and how they contribute to scaling your testing efforts.

REST APIs for Government

REST APIs are emerging as a simple and secure way to access sensitive government data, serving as conduits that enable seamless access and manipulation of data across various government systems. Government agencies face the pressing need to modernize their IT infrastructure to improve service delivery, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure the security of data exchanges.

Virtual Private Cloud vs On Premises | Key Differences & How to Choose

Wondering which is the best way to host your business applications and IT infrastructure? Many enterprises are transitioning from on-premises software to cloud computing. On the other hand, several established companies are investing their capital in on-premises software. Both of these deployment models have advantages and drawbacks, and you can zero in on the right option by considering your specific requirements.

Streamlining Cloud Native App Development in Kubernetes with Prioritized API Management

For years, we've witnessed how applications have shifted to the cloud, driven by cost savings, flexibility, on-demand access, scalability, and faster deployment times. During that time, new architectural best practices for building cloud native applications have emerged. (For more insights, refer to this whitepaper.) Yet despite these advances, it remains difficult to build cloud native applications that fully take advantage of Kubernetes, the platform of choice for most cloud deployments.

Avoid These Common Mocking Mistakes in API Testing

API testing is a bit like putting together a puzzle. You need all the pieces to fit perfectly to see the big picture, and sometimes, you have to simulate a piece or two with mocking. Mocking in API testing lets you imitate a component or system’s behavior to test your application more efficiently. It’s like having a stunt double for your API when the real actor is unavailable. This approach can save time, reduce costs, and increase the reliability of your testing process.

What is Snowflake | A Comprehensive Overview with Pros and Cons

Snowflake is a technology company offering a cloud-based data warehouse for data storage and analytics. Snowflake has been making headlines lately, having reported $1.1 billion in revenue for the fiscal year ending Jan. 31, 2022—that’s 106% growth year-on-year.

A Complete Guide to API Generation

Application programming interfaces (APIs) have become necessities in business operations, driving innovation and allowing for business agility. Embarking on digital transformation is no longer just a choice for businesses, it is a must for any company that wants to compete in the digital economy. Don’t just take our word for it, though. A recent study shows that 97% of enterprise leaders agree with the statement that APIs are essential for business survival.