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Understanding the Importance of API Testing and Why You Should Be Doing It

So what is API testing exactly and why is it important part of your app development process? First of all, let’s first define what API (Application Programming Interface) is. Put simply, an API is a set of functions, procedures, and other points of access which applications or operating systems make available to programmers that allows it to interact with other software. It’s somewhat similar to a user interface, but acts as a direct software connection to lower-level functions and operations. APIs are more complex in that usually only trained, knowledgeable programmers deal with them. With that out of the way, the next question is: what’s API testing? API testing focuses on the business logic layer of the application, which works on a much deeper level than other types of testing. This is different from GUI testing, which is able to test the look and feel of an application. Instead of using user inputs and outputs, you use software to send calls to the API. You then receive an output and note down the system’s response. Depending on the testing environment, you’ll most likely be writing your own code to test the API. Programmers should consider using an API testing tool…

Why could computer science be the career for you?

Deciding what you want to do in life has always been tricky for many; while some people know what they want to do from a very young age, others often are not sure where they fit in with regards to career paths. In a world of infinite opportunities, this shouldn’t come as a surprise. After all, why stick to one career when something else might take your fancy a few months or years down the line? As it takes years to study and train to qualify for any specific job, you have to be sure it’s right for you. An area that could be the answer to any conflict in your mind is computer science, as it covers many industries, is constantly changing and offers a variety many industries lack. Why computer science? An industry that’s continuously growing, and expected to continue to grow and grow, you’re almost guaranteed to not only find jobs with a computer science degree but a career with extended longevity. This isn’t surprising; it’s already been noted that technology is changing how we live, and is destined to change how we’ll work one day too. This is because the technology itself is accelerating at an…

Why is SAFe® Popular and Why Should Organizations Bet On It?

Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) is a methodology for an Agile team to work on massive projects in a flexible way. It is one of the leading Agile systems globally. It is considered as the current industry standard for valuable projects to impress clients. It is a complete solution for a perfect project closure with minimal risk of errors and rejections. Four benefits of using SAFe For any methodology to be implemented in a development process, it is important to know its benefits. So how does SAFe Benefit Organizations? Here are 4 benefits: Employee Engagement: In a software development company there are numerous reasons for employees to keep changing jobs. While working with SAFe®, they are 50% more likely to stay put with their organization, probably because of the flexibility SAFe® gives to work with a project. Time to Market: Lean-Agile Frameworks take lesser time to enter into the market. They add value to the project and hence enter the market quickly. Software developers who practice Agile management are sure to gain first-mover advantages which will, in turn, bring high margin profits to the company. SAFe® enabled projects are known to witness 30-75 % improvement in marketing time. Quality: A project with…

What is a Ransomware Attack?

Ransomware has been around for almost as long as consumer use of the Internet. This type of malicious software can be deployed to attack businesses as well as individuals. In some cases, there is more than one reason behind the attack. In order to properly prepare yourself for a potential ransomware attack, it pays to understand a bit about the nature of this type of malware, what it can do, and how you can protect yourself from becoming a victim. Understanding the Nature of Ransomware Ransomware is an infection that either limits or completely blocks access to your operating system or the programs running on that system. The malware is designed to circumvent the protections that you have on the drive and essentially take over the system. It’s only after you comply with any demands issued by the originator that you are able to regain control of the system. What’s the Purpose of a Ransomware Attack? The most common purpose of any ransomware attack is to extort money from the victim. In exchange for remitting whatever sum the originator demands, you are supplied with a code or other resource supposed to remove the block and restore full access to your system…

Powerful open source SQLite manager for Raspberry Pi

SQLite is a lightweight but powerful database management tool. It occupies a little space on the device – a bit more than 500KB, but offers most of the features implemented on other SQL database tools. SQLite is a serverless engine, meaning that the whole database is stored in a single file, and all transactions are reads and write from the file. There are no initial server configurations required – all you need is to create a .db file and start writing queries. This is why SQLite is preferred on small devices like mobile phones, embedded devices, and Raspberry Pi. Previously, we have installed an SQLite into Raspberry Pi, created a database and table with only a few lines of script. We performed all the tasks from the command-line tool. Eventually, you will want to have full control of the database and see the whole picture. Therefore, you should also consider installing SQLite manager, which brings a graphical user interface to work with SQL databases. To run the SQLite manager, you will need to work from the Raspberry Pi desktop. You may want to connect a monitor or use a VNC client to access the Raspberry Pi desktop like me. VNC…

How to Protect Your Business’s Computer Network

Your business needs a computer that is connected to a network, or in other words, the internet. Think, for a moment, about all of the benefits that you would obtain from doing this. You would be able to communicate with your clients, customers, and prospective employees daily. Not to mention, it allows you to have a presence on the world wide web, improving your credibility as a company. So, you decided to set up a computer network, but have you thought about what you need to do to protect it? To safeguard yourself against cybersecurity attacks and to keep your connection secure, you must adhere to the following steps. Monitor by installing a firewall A firewall is a software that people use to protect their private network security. It is precisely for this reason that it should be one of the first steps people take to safeguard their networks, which they must have turned private, to begin with. You don’t want unauthorized users to access your internet, right? That is why a firewall can act as a defense against this, as it can monitor and prevent security breaches at the same time.

What exactly is a Laboratory Information Management System?

Simply put, a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is software that allows the effective management of test results, and samples (and their associated data) to improve lab productivity. By adopting the use of a LIMS, your lab can integrate instruments, automate workflows, and manage samples and associated information. Plus, as well as producing reliable results more quickly, you can also track data from sequencing runs over time (and across experiments) to improve efficiency. This kind of software helps standardize tests, workflows, and procedures. At the same time, it allows the provision of accurate controls (such as test limits) of the process itself. You can also integrate instruments into the LIMS to automate the collection of test data. This eliminates the need to manually transfer results between the instrument and the LIMS solution, eliminating typographical errors. Entering numbers by hand typically results in a 1-3% error rate, and forces all results to be manually validated and approved, taking additional time and resources. The LIMS can be set up to ensure that only results from calibrated instruments may be recorded in the system and, via unique login, to check that the person, entering the results, is adequately trained in the operating procedures to…

How The Blockchain Will Impact UX and UI Design

Over time, the blockchain has become an integral part of the new and upcoming technologies. Every kind of industry is now looking at ways in which it can adopt blockchain as part of its future growth. The benefits that come with the infrastructure include speed, data transparency, increased functionality, and many others. Despite these advantages, the design of the infrastructure is still basic. The near future will thus see a lot of improvements in the infrastructure, particularly in the design realm. The blockchain will definitely have a huge impact on the platform that depends on it as it grows. Stakeholders in the industry who want to create their products with the blockchain in mind must think of ways in which they can change their designs in order to find consonance with the blockchain. Among the issues that designers will have to consider in terms of UI/UX design, the following are the most critical:

Five benefits of using a CMMS

Managing a production plant can be very challenging, complicated, and time-consuming for those who still use paper and manual repositories to control inventories and maintenance actions. In this article, we will discuss the advantages of having a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). There are many problems in those companies that still carry everything according to old methods of pencil and paper: – Uncountable possibilities of human errors.– Difficulty sharing information with many people.– Following the trail of compliance with tasks is very difficult.– The writing can be confusing when several professionals work in the same job.– When several collaborators exist, the papers may go astray.– Without technology, coordinating activities in large maintenance projects can be very disorganized and inaccurate.Having a Computerized Maintenance Management System or CMMS optimizes the work, allows effective monitoring, solves problems that occur in the day-to-day, organizes activities appropriately, and more. Here are five ways in which this system can help you automate your documentation and achieve goals in the shortest possible time:

Retrieve Your Deleted Files & Folders from Hard Drive

Most of the time in our life, we come across the situation in which we lost our important files or folder. If you got yourself in such trouble by losing some important data on PC hard drive, memory card or USB devices. Read the page’s content, and you will get to learn many ways to recover those deleted files. First, we need to learn some direct and easy ways to help you retrieve those deleted files. Easiest Method to Retrieve your deleted Files First, delete a file by Right-Clicking it and pressing the delete button, by doing so the system hides the data by just removing its file directory and mark the space assigned to data as free for use. So now you can easily get your file back by reconstructing your file directory because the system hides the data rather deleting it. But if you keep on using the device, it will completely erase the old deleted files’ contents to write some new data. Due to this, the chances to retrieve your data is negligible. The situation becomes disastrous when you got limited free space in your hard drive, memory card or USB drive Three Possible ways to restore your…