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Automate data pipelines with BigQuery's new data engineering agent

For years, data teams have relied on the BigQuery platform to power their analytics and unlock critical business insights. But building, managing, and troubleshooting the data pipelines that feed those insights can be a complex, time-consuming process, requiring specialized expertise and a lot of manual effort. Today, we're excited to announce our vision, a major step forward in simplifying and accelerating data engineering with BigQuery data engineering agent.

Effective Configuration of JMeter Ramp Up Period for Reliable Test Results

Performance testing is essential for ensuring that web applications can handle real-world user loads. A critical part of setting up a reliable test is configuring the ramp-up period correctly in JMeter. Whether you’re a business owner, product owner, developer, or DevOps professional, understanding and configuring this parameter can mean the difference between a test that reflects true performance and one that misses crucial performance problems.

Getting Started with gRPC: A Developer's Guide

Within the realms of microservices and distributed systems, gRPC has emerged as a cornerstone technology. Its adoption by tech giants like Google, Netflix, and Square underscores its capability to facilitate high-performance, scalable inter-service communication. Built as a modern take on the traditional Remote Procedure Call (RPC) paradigm, gRPC enables services, potentially written in different languages, to communicate efficiently and reliably across networks.

How to Use Playwright Trace Viewer for Faster Debugging?

Three years ago, I discovered Playwright Trace Viewer while helping our team debug a complex audio processing application. What started as curiosity became a game-changer that now saves us hours every week. We had this complex flow where users could upload audio files, apply effects, and export them. Screenshots were our go-to debugging tool, until they weren't. One day, a test kept failing in CI. The screenshot showed everything looked perfect.

Boost public sector efficiency with modern Oracle testing solutions

Federal civilian agencies have a long history with Oracle. For decades, Oracle databases and enterprise applications have been the backbone of government operations, powering financial systems, human resources, case management, and public safety platforms. Oracle is even more intricately woven into the U.S. Department of Defense, with systems supporting logistics, intelligence data, and enterprise resource planning across military branches. But change is here.

SaaS in 60 - The New Learn Page

This week we give you the power to unlock the full potential of Qlik with smarter, outcome-driven learning. The new Learn page provides personalized learning paths designed to fit your needs—whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro. Follow clear, structured steps to achieve your goals faster, track progress, and stay motivated as you master new skills. Explore engaging content like interactive demos, guided tours, courses and videos —all tailored to your learning style.