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How Generative AI is Transforming Application Modernization

Per the trends suggested by Red Hat, modernization is among the topmost funding priorities (45%) for global businesses - all thanks to the promises of better digital experience, cloud-native, and quicker time to market. Generative AI can fulfill these promises by automating legacy system updates, enhancing user interfaces, facilitating cloud migration, and expediting software delivery.

Special Episode: Data lakes drive next-gen AI infrastructure | MotherDuck

Get ready to think differently about modern data architectures as we sit down with George Fraser, CEO of Fivetran, and Jordan Tagani, CEO of MotherDuck, to explore recent evolutions of data management. They discuss MotherDuck’s innovative new connector built with Fivetran’s Partner SDK, reveal why local data processing on modern laptops is disrupting cloud-based processing and share insights on deploying AI workloads on data lakes.

S1.E12: From Agile to Holistic Testing | QA Therapy Podcast

Testing has undergone a significant evolution, encompassing a broader range of quality attributes and adopting a more holistic perspective. But what exactly does this entail? We're thrilled to welcome our special guest, Janet Gregory, a renowned conference speaker and prolific author in the topic of agile testing. Collaborate seamlessly throughout the testing process with Xray - from planning and execution to debriefing and reporting - using the tools you're already familiar with, all within Jira.

Top API Versioning Strategies for Seamless Integration

API versioning is key to updating your API without breaking clients’ integrations. It ensures smooth transitions and maintains compatibility. This guide explains the best strategies and practices for effective API versioning. API versioning is not just about the technicalities of managing different versions; it also involves a strategic approach to communication, documentation, and support.

Continuous Integration for WordPress: Best Practices for Testing and Deployment

While continuous integration is a common practice for most software development teams, the stateful nature of WordPress makes it more challenging to set up. For our open source WordPress plugin, we wanted to integrate our standard build and test process for every pull request using CircleCI. CircleCI is a cloud-based CI/CD platform that streamlines the development process for creating, testing, and deploying code changes.

The Load on Developers Is Increasing

Pushing your code to production without testing? You might want to think twice. In this episode, Bobby Dorlus, founder and CEO of #TheTechHustle, shares the importance of test automation, site reliability engineering, and his advocacy of diversity within the industry. Tune in as Jason and Bobby analyze the stats and real-life debacles that happen when testing gets skipped, as well as those who should be responsible for testing. Spoiler alert—it’s not just the developers.

Breaking Down Data Silos With Cloud-Based Architecture: A Conversation With Kallol Dutta, Spark NZ

In this episode of "The Data Cloud Podcast," Kallol Dutta, Head of Transformation at Spark NZ, talks about the idea of the minimum viable data concept, Spark New Zealand’s vision for becoming a cloud software company, and why he considers himself a techno-optimist.

How to Perform a Delta Analysis with Helix QAC

Helix QAC allows you to use qacli and project Baselines in the Validate platform to view delta analysis results from merge requests, pull requests, or feature branch commits in CI/CD pipelines. Watch this short demo to see how easy it is to do a delta analysis with Helix QAC, which can be implemented into your continuous integration system.

How to Capture Logs for a Simba ODBC Driver in Windows, macOS, or Linux

This video provides a step-by-step guide on capturing logs for a Simba ODBC driver across different operating systems: Windows, macOS, and Linux. Whether you’re configuring your driver on a personal computer or in a server environment, this tutorial will help you effectively monitor and troubleshoot any potential problems.

How to organize a bug bash

Bug bashes are time-boxed events where participants (developers, testers, product managers, and customers) come together to identify and report as many bugs as possible, providing a fresh perspective on the software. They encourage cross-functional interaction, accelerate the bug discovery process, uncover critical issues, improve the overall quality of the software, and enhance product reliability before release. To organize one, you need to consider.