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Monitoring Web Servers Should Never Be Complex

DZone

Introduction. If you run several web servers in your organization or even public web servers on the internet, you need some kind of monitoring. If your servers go down for some reason, this may not be funny for your colleagues, customer, and even for yourself. For that reason, we use monitoring tools. And there are a lot of monitoring tools available providing all kinds of features and concepts.

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How We Build Micro Frontends With Lattice

The Netflix TechBlog

Written by Michael Possumato , Nick Tomlin , Jordan Andree , Andrew Shim , and Rahul Pilani. As we continue to grow here at Netflix, the needs of Revenue and Growth Engineering are rapidly evolving; and our tools must also evolve just as rapidly. The Revenue and Growth Tools (RGT) team decided to set off on a journey to build tools in an abstract manner to have solutions readily available within our organization.

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Monitor your technology stack with Dynatrace and Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus

Dynatrace

Dynatrace news. What is Prometheus and how does it work? Prometheus is an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit for services and applications that run in containers. Developed first at SoundCloud, the project became part of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and has steadily become the industry standard for both containerized infrastructure and classic implementation scenarios , especially within Kubernetes clusters.

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Building Uber’s Fulfillment Platform for Planet-Scale using Google Cloud Spanner

Uber Engineering

Introduction. The Fulfillment Platform is a foundational Uber domain that enables the rapid scaling of new verticals. The platform handles billions of database transactions each day, ranging from user actions (e.g., a driver starting a trip) and system actions … The post Building Uber’s Fulfillment Platform for Planet-Scale using Google Cloud Spanner appeared first on Uber Engineering Blog.

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Reliable Automated Solutions for POS Testing

DZone

There was a time when we lined up on a Friday to draw enough cash from over the bank counter to see us through until Monday. Now it is quite possible to go entire weeks without using cash at all. The digital transformation of business has raised consumer expectations such that they expect to be able to pay for everything—from pizzas to plane tickets—without having to open their wallets.

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Don’t Chase Perfect Scores

Gtmetrix

We explain why you shouldn’t chase perfect scores on GTmetrix (or any performance tool). Overview GTmetrix grades your website on both Performance (i.e., how fast it loaded for a user), and Structure (i.e., how well your site is built for performance). However, that doesn’t mean every website is equal, and should aspire to achieve […].

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Carving an AWS certification path

Dynatrace

Dynatrace news. Recently, 53 Dynatracers convened in a Zoom room for 5 action-packed hours to take on our first AWS GameDay challenge, an event we participated in to help our developers accelerate their AWS certification path. Hosted and moderated by Amazon, AWS GameDay is a hands-on, collaborative, gamified learning exercise for applying AWS services and cloud skills to real-world scenarios.

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Predictions of Future Trends in Accessibility Tests

DZone

The mobile app is projected to account for a great market share as a result of the increasing penetration of mobile gadgets around the world. Therefore, along with the rising growth of smartphones, technology providers are concentrating on executing enhanced accessibility software for disabled persons. The higher demand for accessibility tests is expected to observe very strong growth in the upcoming years.

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How To Implement Search Functionality In Your Nuxt App Using Algolia InstantSearch

Smashing Magazine

How To Implement Search Functionality In Your Nuxt App Using Algolia InstantSearch. How To Implement Search Functionality In Your Nuxt App Using Algolia InstantSearch. Miracle Onyemna. 2021-10-01T10:00:00+00:00. 2021-10-01T10:09:29+00:00. Giving users the ability to quickly search through and navigate our content easily comes with great benefits. This not only improves the user experience, but also increases user retention and boosts conversion as users can now explore beyond what brought them t

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Part 2: How Dynatrace and GitHub help you deliver better software faster

Dynatrace

Dynatrace news. In part one of this series , I talked through the common pain points software delivery teams face as they’re asked to support cloud adoption and modernization initiatives. Part one also provided an overview of Dynatrace’s Cloud Automation solution, Microsoft’s GitHub Actions , and open-source examples you can use and extend related to deployment and release monitoring.

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8 Most Popular Web App Frameworks to Use in 2021

Simform

Web frameworks are crucial to make your web product a success. But, finding the right framework for your web development need is the most painful job. Here, we have curated a list of the top eight frameworks you can use in 2021 to build web applications. The post 8 Most Popular Web App Frameworks to Use in 2021 appeared first on Insights on Latest Technologies - Simform Blog.

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Slack Outage Impacts a Subset of Users Worldwide Due to DNS Issue

DZone

DNS observability is an essential part of any Ops team’s strategy. Looking for proof? It’s happening right now. It has been a busy week for Ops teams across the globe. Many were forced to urgently rotate SSL certificates after one of Lets Encrypt’s root certificates expired.

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What software testing looks like in 2021: 3 key elements

TechBeacon Testing

Ask any seasoned tester about the state of testing today, and you will get an earful of opinions. That certainly was the case during my recent panel discussion on the state of testing in 2021 with James Bach and Michael Bolton.

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9 key DevOps metrics for success

Dynatrace

Dynatrace news. Congratulations! You have set up a DevOps practice. Now, with the hard work done, you can sit back, relax, and witness the collaboration between your Dev and Ops teams as they deliver better quality software faster. If only it were that easy. As we look at today’s applications, microservices, and DevOps teams, we see leaders are tasked with supporting complex distributed applications using new technologies spread across systems in multiple locations.

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VSMC Launches First Value Stream Management (VSM) Course

Tasktop

As a founding member of the Value Stream Management Consortium (VSMC) , Tasktop is always seeking to support the industry and the growth of Value Stream Management (VSM) in as many ways as we can. We believe that VSM is critical for companies to not just survive but thrive in the Age of Software. After publishing our first State of Value Stream Management Report and receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback from the industry, we are happy to share that the VSMC is launching its first educationa

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What Is the Difference Between Selenium and TestNG?

DZone

The platform of automation testing has taken the software testing domain to an all-new level of increased productivity. The major benefit of Selenium automation testing is that it is not only revered for its exceptional performance worldwide but is open-source as well. This means there is less cost involved and the output it generates is quite rewarding and profitable.

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A Time Of Transition (October 2021 Desktop Wallpapers Edition)

Smashing Magazine

A Time Of Transition (October 2021 Desktop Wallpapers Edition). A Time Of Transition (October 2021 Desktop Wallpapers Edition). Cosima Mielke. 2021-09-30T08:00:00+00:00. 2021-09-30T11:38:58+00:00. Inspiration lies everywhere. In the fall leaves shining in the most beautiful colors these days, in the misty mornings and golden afternoons that October might bring along, or taking a walk on a windy day.

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What is cloud migration?

Dynatrace

Dynatrace news. More organizations than ever are undertaking cloud migration as digital transformation continues to gain momentum across every industry in every region. Cloud services platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP are reshaping how organizations deliver value to their customers, making cloud migration an increasingly attractive option for running applications.

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Top 8 Most Popular Web Frameworks to Use in 2021

Simform

Web frameworks are crucial to make your web product a success. But, finding the right framework for your web development need is the most painful job. Here, we have curated a list of the top eight frameworks you can use in 2021 to build web applications. The post Top 8 Most Popular Web Frameworks to Use in 2021 appeared first on Insights on Latest Technologies - Simform Blog.

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Ten Things You Should Learn Before Learning About Performance Testing

DZone

So, you want to learn about performance testing and progress towards performance engineering or DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering. I get it. Jumping directly into performance testing might be overwhelming. I was directed to learn the tool, then the performance concepts. It is like, learning to swim by directly jumping into the pool. Either someone needs to save you from drowning if things go south, or if you are smart enough, you can manage.

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DTU and vCore based models for Azure SQL Databases

SQL Shack

Azure SQL Database is a popular choice for migrating your database from on-premises to cloud infrastructure. It enables you to move to a fully managed Platform as a Service (PaaS) with desired performance and cost-effectiveness. Azure SQL Databases has two pricing models – DTUs and vCores. DTUs based purchasing model The Database Transaction Unit (DTU) […].

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World Quality Report 2021-22: 8 key takeaways for your software team

TechBeacon Testing

For its annual World Quality Report, Capgemini and Sogeti interviewed thousands of technologists and technology leaders to learn the state of software quality practice. The World Quality Report 2021-22, sponsored by Micro Focus, is Capgemini and Sogeti's 13th such effort, giving the authors over a decade of data to show not just the state of software quality, but how trends—and the culture of quality—have been changing.

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Why is Testsigma a perfect solution for automating your cross-browser testing on the cloud?

Testsigma

Today, there are 1.88 billion websites on the internet and the number is rapidly increasing. There are 3.8 billion people in the world that own smartphones today – which amounts to 48.16% of the world population. The internet traffic from mobile (as compared to that from desktops) has also been increasing, and now stands at 56%. The point I am trying to make is that if you have a website – it can be accessed from a web browser or a mobile browser.

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How to Deploy TiDB on Google Cloud Platform—Part 2

DZone

Overview Welcome to the second of a two-part blog series on getting a simple TiDB cluster up and running on the Google Cloud Platform. The goal is to let you quickly set up TiDB and become familiar with its benefits. In Part 1, we created a GCP instance. Here in Part 2, we will install, configure, and run TiDB on that instance.

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HTML Validation Testing: An Introduction plus Tools & Tips

Testlodge

Table of Contents What is HTML Validation Testing? Benefits of HTML Validation Testing How to Validate HTML CSS and JavaScript Validation Challenges Tips Conclusion. What is HTML Validation Testing? Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) uses tags and attributes to control how the text in the front end of a website is displayed. HTML validation testing ensures that HTML code appears with the correct syntax and format.

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Refreshing SQL Server Tables With Less Interruption Using Partition Switching

SQL Performance

A common requirement in ETL and various reporting scenarios is to quietly load a SQL Server staging table in the background, so users querying the data aren’t impacted by the writes and vice-versa. The trick is how and when you point users at the new, refreshed version of the data. Simplified Example of a Staging Table: A Farmer’s Market Analogy. So, what is a staging table in SQL?

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The Manager-Leader versus the Manager-Administrator

The Agile Manager

We saw last month that just because somebody is the manager of an Agile team does not make that person an Agile manager. The Agile manager does specific things: advances the understanding of the domain, has a symbiotic relationship with the do-ers, creates and adjusts the processes and social systems, and protects the team’s execution. By virtue of doing these things, the Agile manager is a leader, whereas the traditional manager is just an administrator.

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Kubernetes vs Docker: What’s the difference?

Dynatrace

Dynatrace news. If cloud-native technologies and containers are on your radar, you’ve likely encountered Docker and Kubernetes and might be wondering how they relate to each other. In a nutshell, they are complementary and, in part, overlapping technologies to create, manage, and operate containers. Here are the main differences between Kubernetes vs.

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Let’s Dive Into Cypress For End-to-End Testing

Smashing Magazine

Let’s Dive Into Cypress For End-to-End Testing. Let’s Dive Into Cypress For End-to-End Testing. Ramona Schwering. 2021-09-27T11:30:00+00:00. 2021-09-27T14:10:09+00:00. Software development without automated testing is hard to imagine today. A good variety of different test procedures will ensure a high level of quality. As a foundation for testing, we can use a number of unit tests.

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The Speed of Time

Brendan Gregg

How long does it take to read the time? How would you _time_ time? These strange questions came to the fore back in 2014 when Netflix was switching services from CentOS Linux to Ubuntu, and I helped debug several weird performance issues including one I'll describe here. While you're unlikely to run into this specific issue anymore, what is interesting is this type of issue and the simple method of debugging it: a pragmatic mix of observability and experimentation tools.

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Testsigma as a mobile testing tool – how can it help me achieve ROI faster?

Testsigma

Let’s start this post with a situation. An organization working in the logistic business has started to gather positive reviews and millions of users are now opting for their services through their mobile app. In other words, the organization is scaling very fast. Even though they were managing quite well with manual testers and in-house test automation setup, they know this arrangement cannot work for long.

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Measure SLOs with Nobl9 and Dynatrace

Dynatrace

Dynatrace news. Companies are evolving to become customer-centric by adopting service level objectives (SLOs) to understand customer needs better. Teams are using concepts from site reliability engineering to create SLO metrics that measure the impact to their customers and leverage error budgets to balance innovation and reliability. It can be challenging to cut through the massive volume of telemetry data and quickly understand the impact on your business and customers.

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The best React JS Alternatives: Top 6 Frameworks You Can Use (As a replacement for React)

Enprowess

Alternatives to ReactJS. React JS is one of the most common web app frameworks favoured by many developers due to its easy learning curve and reusability. Since it’s an open-source JavaScript library, developers can access plenty of tools and resources for developing an excellent web app. React JS is used to develop single-page applications (SPAs).

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The Speed of Time

Brendan Gregg

How long does it take to read the time? How would you time time? These strange questions came to the fore back in 2014 when Netflix was switching services from CentOS Linux to Ubuntu, and I helped debug several weird performance issues including one I'll describe here. While you're unlikely to run into this specific issue anymore, what is interesting is this type of issue and the simple method of debugging it: a pragmatic mix of observability and experimentation tools.

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Improving The Accessibility Of Your Markdown

Smashing Magazine

Improving The Accessibility Of Your Markdown. Improving The Accessibility Of Your Markdown. Eric Bailey. 2021-09-28T09:00:00+00:00. 2021-09-28T11:06:58+00:00. Markdown is a small text to HTML conversion language. It was created by John Gruber in 2004 with the goal of making writing formatted text in a plain text editor easier. You can find Markdown in many places on the internet, especially in locations where developers are present.

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What is observability? Not just logs, metrics and traces

Dynatrace

Dynatrace news. As dynamic systems architectures increase in complexity and scale, IT teams face mounting pressure to track and respond to conditions and issues across their multi-cloud environments. As a result, IT operations, DevOps , and SRE teams are all looking for greater observability into these increasingly diverse and complex computing environments.

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What types of test cases should be automated for efficient cross-browser testing?

Testsigma

Today, according to w3c , the most frequently used browsers are Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari & Opera. It is always advisable to run cross-browser test cases at least on these. However, the process of analyzing and selecting the thousands of device, OS, and browser combinations requires time, expertise, and effort too. Additionally, deciding which cross-browser test cases are ideal for automation requires proper analysis and expertise.