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Make Failure Boring with Mocks

Sep 2, 2026 By Matt LeRay In Speedscale
Every codebase has a failure path nobody has run. Not through laziness, but because reproducing it requires a backend dependency to misbehave on cue. In the package notifier, the carrier must refuse, stall, or return nonsense at the exact moment the test runs. So the retry logic ships unverified and everyone hopes. The seam from post 2 already gives the test control. A seam is a place where you can change what code does without editing that code.
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Did It Actually Send?

Sep 2, 2026 By Matt LeRay In Speedscale
The notifier has returned a message throughout this series, which made testing almost suspiciously easy. Assert on the return value and you are done. Real notifiers do more than build strings: they send them. Once a message goes to an email provider or SMS gateway, the function may return nothing useful. When that change lands, every existing test loses the value it asserted on. This is part 4 of a ten-part series. The code is in Java, Node.js, Go and Python.
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MCP Servers 1.1.0 Add Flexible HTTP Routing and CLI Connection Management

Sep 2, 2026 By dotConnect Team In Devart
We are pleased to announce the release of MCP Servers 1.1.0, bringing new configuration options for HTTP-based deployments and expanded command-line capabilities for managing database connections. The new version makes it easier to control how MCP Servers are exposed over HTTP, host multiple MCP Servers under a single hostname, and configure connections directly from the command line.
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Hot Takes: Controversial Opinions in IT Leadership

Sep 2, 2026 By NinjaOne In NinjaOne
Have some controversial takes about IT leadership? Do you have some opinions that miiiiight not be shared by others? And, despite going against the grain, are they beliefs that you refuse to budge on? In this stream, we talked with some IT leaders on to discuss some of their hottest takes when it comes to IT and IT leadership. Not only will we be sharing some of these hot takes, but we’ll be talking about why, and the details that may just change your mind.
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Outrun the Threat Window: AI-accelerated Vulnerability and Patch Management

Sep 2, 2026 By N-able In N-able
The gap between vulnerability disclosure and active exploitation is shrinking—often from weeks to mere hours. Traditional patching cycles no longer cut it. In this session, discover how AI-accelerated solutions can help you: Identify exposed assets faster Prioritize vulnerabilities by real-world risk Remediate across Windows, macOS, Linux, and hundreds of apps Verify success with a connected workflow Learn how our approach, powered by AI-driven insights and automation, can help you close the gap before attackers strike. Watch now and take control of your patch management.
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