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All of Netflix’s HDR video streaming is now dynamically optimized

The Netflix TechBlog

A vital aspect of such development is subjective testing with HDR encodes in order to generate training data. The pandemic, however, posed unique challenges in conducting a conventional in-lab subjective test with HDR encodes. As noted in an earlier blog post , we began developing an HDR variant of VMAF; let’s call it HDR-VMAF.

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Native Frame Rate Playback

The Netflix TechBlog

In this article we explain our journey towards productizing a better viewing experience for our members by utilizing features and capabilities in consumer streaming devices. Problem Netflix’s content catalog is composed of video captured and encoded in one of various frame rates ranging from 23.97 to 60 frames per second (fps).

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Master MySQL Point in Time Recovery

Scalegrid

This article delivers a practical roadmap for using backups and binary logs to achieve accurate MySQL recovery, detailed steps for setting up your server, and tips for managing recovery and backups effectively without overwhelming you with complexity. Each caters to specific needs.

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How To Use Google CrUX To Analyze And Compare The Performance Of JS Frameworks

Smashing Magazine

How To Use Google CrUX To Analyze And Compare The Performance Of JS Frameworks. How To Use Google CrUX To Analyze And Compare The Performance Of JS Frameworks. In recent years, frameworks have taken over web development, and React is leading the charge. I highly recommend checking out these articles. Dan Shappir.

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Seamlessly Swapping the API backend of the Netflix Android app

The Netflix TechBlog

As an example, to render the screen shown here, the app sends a query that looks like this: paths: ["videos", 80154610, "detail"] A path starts from a root object , and is followed by a sequence of keys that we want to retrieve the data for.

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It’s A (Front-End Testing) Trap! Six Common Testing Pitfalls And How To Solve Them

Smashing Magazine

It’s A (Front-End Testing) Trap! Six Common Testing Pitfalls And How To Solve Them. It’s A (Front-End Testing) Trap! Six Common Testing Pitfalls And How To Solve Them. All right, but what does this have to do with testing? Well, it’s simply an apt allegory when it comes to dealing with tests in a code base.

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Configuration Testing – An Introduction

Testlodge

A software tester’s work life includes making sure that systems that have been designed to achieve specific results behave exactly as they should. Configuration testing is performed to discover the optimum combinations of software and hardware specifications that allow the system to work without flaws. An Example.

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