Systems | Development | Analytics | API | Testing

Introducing Versioned State Store in Kafka Streams

Since the introduction of stream processing, there have been three certainties in life: death, taxes, and out-of-order data. As a stream processing library built for Apache Kafka, Kafka Streams processes data in offset order. When out-of-order data is present, offset order differs from timestamp order and care must be taken to ensure that processing results respect timestamp order where appropriate.

10 codeless test automation tools and what you should know

If you and your team are ready to transition from the slog of manual testing to faster automated tests, codeless test automation tools might hold a lot of appeal. Chances are, you don’t have and don’t want to hire (expensive) QA engineers to wrangle complex, open source testing solutions like Selenium. You want your front-end developers focused on shipping code, not getting mired in test suite maintenance in Cypress.

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!

Advice: Why Developers need to work with QA

Welcome back to Test Case Scenario! Stress plagues us all, and it is no different for those working in software development. In this mental health-focused episode, we look at the many layers that cause anxiety and stress any why these software-related stress stories are so common across various companies. Join host Jason Baum and our panel Evelyn Coleman and Marcus Merrell as they discuss dealing with anxiety and how to best navigate stress in your professional life.

The Future of Open Source - A Conversation with Diego Molina

Welcome to Test Case Scenario! In this episode, join our host Jason Baum and panelists from Sauce Labs as they dive deep into the thrilling world of open source. Nikolay Advolodkin, Principal Developer Advocate, Marcus Merrell, VP Technology Strategy, and Diego Molina, Open Source Program Lead, share insights on the future of open source, discuss exciting projects, and offer valuable lessons for those venturing into the realm of open source. Get ready for an engaging conversation on the latest open-source trends, developments, and expert advice.

Optimize Productivity with These Microsoft Office Suite Tips & Tricks

Microsoft Office Suite is one of the most popular productivity applications on the market, but it also has some hidden features that make it even better. If you’re not using these features, you’re missing out on some serious time-saving opportunities. In this post, we’ll explore eight ways to use these hidden gems and become more productive when working with Excel, Word and PowerPoint files.