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What is WebTransport and can it replace WebSockets?

WebTransport is a new specification offering an alternative to WebSockets. For applications that need low-latency, event-driven communication between endpoints, WebSockets has been the go-to choice, but WebTransport may change that. WebSockets is a technology that enables bidirectional, full-duplex communication between client and server over a persistent, single-socket connection. This allows for low-latency, realtime updates, and the creation of richer communication and gaming applications.

DORA metrics with the Humanitec IDP

We are happy to announce our latest addition of out-of-the-box analytics support for software lifecycle DevOps tools: Welcome to the Humanitec Insights connector! Humanitec is the Internal Developer Platform (IDP) that does the heavy lifting of Role-based access control (RBAC), Infrastructure Orchestration, Configuration Management and more. Humanitec’s API platform enables everyone to self-serve infrastructure and operate apps independently.

12 Best Referral Platforms for E-Commerce

Do you need a way to increase your website traffic? Is running your Facebook ads too expensive for you? If so, then we’ve got the perfect solution! Referrals are the best way to get new customers, and they don’t cost anything. Learn how you can use referrals on your own or combine them with other marketing methods to take your business to the next level. Do you want more customers but are not sure where to start? Have no fear!

An Introduction to the ViewComponent Gem

Modern web UIs are complex. Traditional layout/template/partial techniques are not always the best fit. ViewComponent seeks to provide a better way. It's a framework for creating reusable, testable & encapsulated view components that integrate seamlessly with Rails. In this article, Abiodun Olowode shows us how to use ViewComponent to make our Rails views more manageable.

How manual testing is done on mobile?

Manual testing isn’t going to fade away. Yes, automated tests help save time by running a large number of tests in a short time. Yet, certain tests are still best done manually as trying to automate them is difficult and not cost-effective. The discussion, therefore, shouldn't be about automated testing vs. manual testing. Instead, it should be about how to utilize and balance both in a way suited to your organization's size and development cycle demands to maximize return on investment.