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15 Best API Monitoring Tools

Application programming interfaces (APIs) power countless applications and services in today’s world. However, the complexity and scale of modern API ecosystems often create a blind spot for developers and operations teams. API monitoring can solve a lot of these challenges. In this article, we discuss some core concepts and the benefits of API monitoring, along with key API metrics you should track.

Assert in Python: A Very Cool Guide

Have you ever wanted to make sure your assumptions about your code are correct? That’s where assertions come in. In programming, an assertion is a simple way to verify that certain conditions hold true in your code, helping you catch potential errors early before they snowball into bigger problems. Imagine building a house—you wouldn’t start putting up walls without first making sure the foundation is solid, right? Assertions work the same way in your code.

Transforming the Insurance Industry with Process Intelligence: Key Trends and Insights

Insurance companies have long relied on data to assess risk, underwrite policies, and handle claims. However, as the volume of data grows, so does the need for sophisticated tools to turn that information into actionable insights. Simply having access to data is no longer enough. To succeed, insurers must be able to harness the power of their data—transforming it into a strategic asset that drives both operational efficiency and improved customer outcomes.

The Ultimate Guide to a Smooth Dev Environment Setup: Tips and Best Practices

Setting up a development environment can be challenging, especially for new developers or those adapting to new developer tools. A well-configured environment is crucial for efficient coding, testing, and debugging, enhancing productivity and minimizing errors. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from the basics to advanced customizations for different operating systems.

How to Use Azure Blob Storage with Ruby on Rails

Azure Blob Storage is an object storage service that is very similar to AWS S3. ActiveStorage from Rails has built-in support for both ActiveStorage and S3 for file storage, making it easy to integrate and even swap out providers. The Honeybadger Blog has already explored using S3 for file storage in Rails, and in this article, we'll explore using Azure to allow users to upload files in a Rails application. You can find the final code here on Github.

API Summit 2024: Kong News and Announcements Recap

API Summit 2024 is underway! The seventh-annual Kong event kicked off today with 7 tracks and 60+ sessions from industry trailblazers. And, of course, the two-day event is packed with Kong-related news and product updates. Looking for a quick rundown of all the big Kong news? Here's a round-up of the Kong announcements dropped today.

Success story: Brickeye Platform Enhancement

Introducing our partner Brickeye, who delivers advanced monitoring and management solutions in construction, ranging from water mitigation to concrete monitoring and environmental risk management. Brickeye teamed up with ORIL to streamline interfaces across its apps. By creating a cohesive design system, we ensured that Brickeye’s future products would maintain consistency and benefit from accelerated deployment timelines.

A CIAM Strategy to Improve Digital Experiences in Healthcare #WordsUnplugged

Customer identity and access management (CIAM) encompasses the systems and processes that handle consumer identities and their access to services. In healthcare, CIAM applies not only to patients but also to healthcare providers, administrative staff, and other stakeholders involved in care delivery. Given the complexities of healthcare, including patient data privacy and the integration of diverse systems, CIAM is vital for effective digital transformation.

A New Dawn: Kong Unleashes API Technologies for the AI Era

The main fundamental question of every business today: Are you on the right side of AI? Many businesses and investors are facing the big question: will they get AI-fied and die slowly or will they be propelled by AI and grow faster? Kong API tools and the Konnect API platform will bring our customers on to the right side of AI. Every platform shift from mainframes onward has created demand for more APIs.