Node.js is a powerful runtime environment that allows you to handle asynchronous I/O operations efficiently using its event-driven architecture. Asynchronous operations in Node.js rely heavily on the event loop, and understanding how certain functions like process.nextTick() and setImmediate() interact with the event loop is essential for building fast, responsive applications.

As we close out 2024, developer productivity and happiness continue to be a focus for many organizations. Platform engineering can play a pivotal role in shaping the developer experience. With the growing complexity of distributed systems and the ever-pressing need for faster delivery cycles, platform engineers are uniquely positioned to enable developers to focus on what they do best: shipping high-quality code.

In today's data-driven world, staying ahead means acting on the most up-to-date information. That's where change data capture (CDC) comes in. CDC is a design pattern that tracks your database tables, capturing every row-level insert, update, and delete as it happens. This real-time monitoring allows downstream systems to react to changes instantly, without batch-based updates and resource-intensive full scans.

As Tricentis continues to lead the world of test automation, our latest release of Tosca’s cloud deployment option, available now, brings a wave of new capabilities designed to support the ever-evolving needs of modern enterprises.

The close of 2024 is near, and that also means a new version of PHP is about to be released: 8.4! There has already been some discussion regarding the latest features and modifications affecting developers, for example on either stitcher.io or php.watch. We wrote this post with a totally different angle, highlighting the performance, debugging, and operations-related changes in PHP 8.4 that are usually less publicized. Several of these changes were even contributed by Tideways.

No AI without APIs — as we say here at Kong. I’m excited to officially share our oversubscribed Kong Series E financing at a $2 billion valuation! We raised $175 million in both primary and secondary, led again by Tiger Global and co-led by new investor Balderton as well as new strong participation from long-only Teachers’ Venture Growth (the late-stage growth investment arm of Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan).

The introduction of ChatGPT and other AI chatbots is altering how businesses interact with their customers. By 2027, one-quarter of all firms are predicted to adopt them as their primary customer service channel, potentially saving 30% on support costs. However, one essential component is required for this efficiency: reliable AI testing services.

We're excited to announce the open beta of a new feature within Bitrise Insights: Bitrise Build Cache Insights. This enhancement expands on our existing Build, Test, and Git Insights, enabling you to monitor and optimize your remote Bitrise Build Cache performance if you're leveraging Bitrise Build Cache for Bazel or Gradle to speed up your builds and tests. Our mission is to empower you with actionable data, alerts, and customizable dashboards to get even more value from your Bitrise experience.

Tracking standard metrics isn’t enough – while many businesses monitor page views, bounce rates, and similar metrics, only a few are really taking advantage of these insights to acquire new customers. You should understand what’s bringing people in, what’s driving them away, and—most importantly—how to get them to stay and convert So, what metrics should you actually pay attention to? And how can you leverage those insights to consistently bring in new customers?