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Test-driven development: an introduction for mobile app developers

Test-driven development, or TDD, is a testing method where you first convert the feature requirements to tests and then write code to make the tests pass. In this article, we take an objective look at test-driven development, its benefits, downsides, and best use cases.

An Introduction to Polymorphism in Ruby on Rails

If you have ever spent time building an Object-Oriented Program (OOP), you have likely used polymorphism in your application or, at the very least, heard the term. It’s the kind of word you’d expect to see in a science or computer science textbook. You may have spent time researching polymorphism and even implemented it in your application without clearly understanding the concept. This article will give you a greater understanding of polymorphism, specifically in Ruby on Rails.

Top five ways to use self-service analytics for demand generation marketing

As the Director of Demand Gen at ThoughtSpot, I’m responsible for optimizing our campaigns and every customer touchpoint. No biggie, right? I’m part of a lean marketing team at a high-growth company. We’re not in the business of generating leads – we’re about creating real demand for our products.

Yext Relies on Snowflake to Create User-Friendly Search Experiences

Historically, the search functionality on company websites have left much to be desired, forcing users to turn to sites like Google or Bing to find answers to their questions. But the Yext Answers Platform has changed the game. In this episode of “Powered by Snowflake,” Michael Peralta, Product Lead of Analytics at Yext explains how the Yext platform makes it possible for companies to deliver a cutting-edge search experience right on their own websites. The AI-powered platform uses natural language processing that understands the context of a search query, enabling the search engine to deliver meaningful results to people, not just links.

Rank Tracker - an Effective Tool for Keyword Research

Every SEO specialist is well aware that the focus is on two critical factors, such as getting quality backlinks as well as creating useful content. The success of published content depends on the quantity and quality of keywords. In this regard, experts conduct a thorough search for keywords. This work takes into account such factors as the frequency of use, competition, the amount of potential traffic attracted, and others.

How to Transition to a Cloud ERP Without Disrupting Financial Reporting Processes

More and more companies are migrating their enterprise resource planning (ERP) to the cloud. It relieves them of the burdens typically associated with installing and maintaining complex software systems, and it’s arguably more secure because it’s monitored 24/7 by dedicated experts. There is no question that cloud-based ERPs like NetSuite, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, and Oracle Cloud are gaining steam. Rolling out a new ERP system can be highly disruptive to your organization, though.

Sauce Labs Contract Testing Overview

Start using Sauce Labs Contract Testing with Mocking in only minutes with this easy technical overview. See how quickly you can generate contract tests from OpenAPI spec files to check for contract compliance between the API consumer and producer. Sauce Labs also lets you easily extend contract tests into functional, integration and load tests!