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What Is Automotive SPICE (ASPICE)?

Automotive Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination (Automotive SPICE®, or ASPICE) is a process assessment model that helps OEMs and suppliers assess the current performance — and maturity level — of software development processes within an organization. Complying with this standard helps automotive suppliers ensure the quality of their software meets key customer requirements.

Pricing Strategies for API Products

APIs and their integrations are paramount for the inner and outer workings of SaaS organizations. As such, pricing strategies for API products have taken center stage for businesses as a crucial determinant of success. APIs have become the linchpin of modern software development, enabling applications to communicate, share data, and provide enhanced functionality.

Secure Your Ruby App with JSON Web Tokens

If a web application involves users, as a matter of course, their data should be protected and secured. Securing a web application can mean several things. In this post, we'll discuss a subset of web security that involves authentication using JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) and the Ruby on Rails web application framework. Let's get started!

Backend Development: A Comprehensive Guide to Server-Side Programming Languages

We are living in an era where innovation reigns supreme, so choosing the right tools to bring your applications to life is important. As developers, understanding the thrill of crafting robust and seamless applications behind the scenes is quite necessary. Therefore, the art of backend development requires careful selection of the perfect server-side programming language. From the elegant versatility of Python to the ubiquitous scalability of JavaScript, each language has its own unique strengths.

Hyperautomation Definition: 5 Ways to Explain It

Hyperautomation is more than a buzzword. It’s the new gold standard for business processes. And to get your organization’s leadership on board, you need to be able to explain why. According to experts at Gartner, "by 2024, hyperautomation functionality will be the dominant competitive differentiator among low-code development tools." This change is raising the bar for basic tech stack expectations, breaking old rules, and opening up a world of exciting possibilities.

Asynchronous APIs: What Are the Benefits?

If you have worked mainly with REST APIs, there’s a chance you might not be acquainted with asynchronous APIs and their protocols, such as WebSockets, Kafka, and AMQP. Asynchronous APIs enable you to manage multiple requests simultaneously to communicate between services effectively. Many similar tasks can be performed using both these APIs; however, some use cases can be managed better with a particular API. Let’s delve deeper into the difference between synchronous and asynchronous APIs.

6 Key Updates for Developers in Appian 23.3

The days of back-to-school jitters might be behind you, but the new updates in Appian 23.3 will give you those warm and fuzzy feelings of anticipation all over again. These six updates in the Appian 23.3 release are so good you won’t want to wait to try them out. Ever wish that you could pass off tasks that require a lot of copy-paste and endless formatting? Thankfully, with AI, now you can. Read the 23.3 release notes on Appian AI Copilot.

Appian 23.3: Supercharge AI with a Platform Approach

AI is a top action item on the priority list of every leading organization. And as the AI frenzy unfolds, some of the promises about what AI could deliver have become less clear, complicated by matters of security, data, and ultimately, business value. Appian 23.3 builds on Appian’s existing AI capabilities and makes it easier than ever to operationalize AI within your enterprise.

WebAssembly in Kong Gateway 3.4

Perhaps the most exciting feature introduced in Kong Gateway in recent years is the addition of WebAssembly support. WebAssembly (or Wasm) was originally developed to bring additional languages beyond JavaScript into the browser. However, nothing stops it from being used in the backend as well! With WebAssembly in Kong Gateway, you’ll be able to build and deploy Wasm filters using languages such as Rust and Go, and configure filter chains to operate on your Kong routes and services.

The Future of API Gateways on Kubernetes #WordsUnplugged

In this #WordsUnplugged video, we examine how API gateways have evolved, how traditional API gateways fall short in supporting Kubernetes cloud native environments, today's API gateway requirements, why Envoy is the best standard on which to build next-generation API gateways, and the future of API management on #kubernetes.