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Exploring the Synergy Between Testing and Monitoring in Software Development

The roles of testing and monitoring often intersect, yet they maintain distinct identities. In my near-decade in the tech sector I've observed how end-to-end (E2E) tests and synthetic monitoring, despite common frameworks and requirements, often fail to benefit from collaboration and synergy.

Outsourcing SaaS Development: Key Strategies for Success

Outsourcing software as a service (SaaS) development is a strategic approach adopted by businesses aiming to enhance growth, reduce operational costs, and streamline product delivery. In an era where swift market entry and technological efficiency are pivotal, outsourcing offers companies the leverage to focus on core competencies while delegating the complex task of SaaS development to specialized service providers. The process involves partnering with an external organization that possesses the technical expertise, experience, and resources to build and maintain SaaS solutions, effectively bridging gaps in a company's in-house capabilities.
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Ensuring software quality with integration testing

Before the Raygun API limited release last year, we'd been consistently receiving requests for a public API for a long time, to provide a way for our customers to access their Raygun data programmatically. We're now proud to say we're providing a public API with a range of endpoints, but it took us a lot of planning and development to get here! In this post, I'd like to take you back to the beginning of development on our big API project. Specifically, I want to walk through the pivotal decisions we made around testing when we started development on the project, and how (and why) these have paid off.

Kubernetes Tutorial for Developers

Welcome to our hands-on tutorial on Kubernetes, the powerful open-source platform often abbreviated as k8s. In this tutorial, we are diving into the world of container orchestration, simplifying the complexities, and making Kubernetes accessible for developers. Whether you are just starting out or looking to enhance your existing skills in Kubernetes, this guide is designed to walk you through the process step-by-step.

What Is Kubernetes? What You Need To Know As A Developer

Building containerized applications opens doors to efficiency and scalability, especially for developers looking to streamline their workflows. Kubernetes, a game-changer in container orchestration, makes it easier for developers to manage these applications. This article will discuss in great detail on what Kubernetes is, why it matters, and how it simplifies container orchestration, paving the way for robust and flexible applications.

Real Production Readiness with Internal Developer Portals

In cultures of continuous improvement, the criteria by which teams define a release's fitness for production is flexible by definition. Engineering organizations strive to balance risk and velocity, aiming for high quality releases on a cadence that doesn’t impede overall business throughput.

Challenges & limitations of LLM fine-tuning

Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-3 have revolutionized the field of artificial intelligence, offering unprecedented capabilities in natural language processing. Fine-tuning these models to specific tasks or datasets can enhance their performance. However, this process presents unique challenges and limitations that must be addressed. This article explores the intricacies of LLM fine-tuning, shedding light on the obstacles and constraints faced in this advanced AI domain.

Why Kubernetes For Developers is the Next Big Thing

Let's face it! Kubernetes is the standard for container orchestration, reshaping how we deploy and manage applications for the last 8 years - do you even remember when you run "docker run " on an application server? 😁. However, it's crucial to recognize that Kubernetes was never initially designed with the everyday developer in mind.

JS Toolbox 2024: Essential picks for modern developers (Overview)

Staying ahead of the curve in JavaScript development requires keeping on top of the ever-evolving landscape of tools and technologies. As we head into 2024, the sprawling world of JavaScript development tools will continue to transform, offering more refined, efficient, and user-friendly options. This ‘JS Toolbox 2024’ series is your one-stop for a comprehensive overview of the latest and most impactful tools in the JavaScript ecosystem.

Choosing the Right Observability Tools for Developers

This is the third and final blog post in a series about shifting Observability left. If you have not yet read the first two, you can find the first post here and the second post here. Observability is fundamental to modern software development, enabling developers to gain deep insights into their application’s behavior and performance.