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Web applications are increasingly transforming browsers into the primary interface for our digital lives. As we rely more on web applications for everything from work to entertainment, the responsiveness of these applications becomes paramount. Rich Harris, a former journalist and the mind behind Svelte, shares his insights into web development technologies and trends.
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In this new episode of Technical Tips, Tommy explains how Continuous Integration (CI) helps developers merge code changes frequently, with automated builds and fast feedback loops. Learn how CI keeps your main branch stable and ready for faster releases, all while making your coding life easier.
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Open-source software is the building materials of the vast majority of digital technology as we know it. Anyone can access and contribute to it, which is great for flexibility and cost, but also means there's a risk of hidden flaws.
In this episode, Kubernetes Co-founder and Stacklok’s CEO Craig McLuckie shares his tools to check the quality and security of open-source software production. Working together as a community, we can make open-source software safer and more reliable for everyone.
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We are continuing our series of episodes - Technical Tips - to give you bite-sized advice on the best practices of software engineering so your coding life is easier and more efficient.
In this episode, Tommy breaks down the essential question: What makes a good test? While there is no single answer, he explores six key principles that can guide you toward writing tests that add the most value to your software development process.Listen to the full episode or read the transcript on the Semaphore blog.
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In terms of creativity, diversity, and evolution pace, generative AI seems boundless. However, its enterprise implementation remains significantly limited. Businesses are uncertain about making the right choices around AI and struggle to familiarize themselves with the potential of this technology amid cutting through the fragmented offerings from major tech companies.
In this episode, Arun Gupta, VP and GM for Open Ecosystem at Intel, tells us about the company’s contributions to the open-source community and shares his experience at the Open Platform for Enterprise AI (OPEA) developing open-platform AI solutions for businesses.Listen to the full episode or read the transcript on the Semaphore blog.
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We are continuing our series of episodes - Technical Tips - to give you bite-sized advice on the best practices of software engineering so your coding life is easier and more efficient.
In this episode, Olga explores the best ways to deploy microservices, covering options like single vs. multiple machines, containers, orchestrators like Kubernetes, and serverless functions. She provides insights to help you choose the right deployment strategy for your software architecture.
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As organizations increasingly rely on cloud technologies, open-source software, and explore the potential of AI, the importance of robust security practices has never been greater. Still, each of these technologies has its own distinct domain, and it is easy to overlook best practices.
In this episode, ControlPlane CEO Andrew Martin helps us connect the dots between securing these critical technologies to build more secure, resilient systems.
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We are continuing our series of episodes - Technical Tips - to give you bite-sized advice on the best practices of software engineering so your coding life is easier and more efficient.
In this episode, Olga discusses canary deployment, explaining its benefits like real-world feedback and no-downtime upgrades, planning tips, user migration strategies, and potential downsides, comparing it to blue-green deployments.
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Flaky tests—those intermittent failures that undermine confidence in test suites—are a persistent thorn in the side of development teams. As software complexity grows, so does the challenge of ensuring test reliability.
In this episode, Srivishnu Ayyagari, a senior product manager at LambdaTest, offers valuable insights into the root causes of flaky tests and strategies to overcome them.
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We are continuing our series of episodes - Technical Tips - to give you bite-sized advice on the best practices of software engineering so your coding life is easier and more efficient.
In this episode, Tommy will discuss LocalAI as an Open-Source replacement for the OpenAI API, covering its cost-effectiveness, privacy benefits, customizable models, features, setup, and live demos with Chatbot-UI.
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Testing remains a critical yet often misunderstood and undervalued component of software development. What's more, as artificial intelligence threatens to reshape the role of testers, questions of job security and demonstrating value become increasingly pressing.
From the struggle for recognition and early involvement in the development process to the delicate balance between automation and human insight, testers navigate a minefield of technical and organizational hurdles.
Michael Larsen, a veteran with over three decades of experience in the field, sheds light on the complex challenges facing the software testing industry today.
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We are continuing our series of episodes - Technical Tips - to give you bite-sized advice on the best practices of software engineering so your coding life is easier and more efficient. In this episode, Tommy will discuss how replacing ChatGPT or Bard with open-source models enhances privacy and enables their use with sensitive or proprietary data.
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The rise of microservices, cloud platforms, containerization, and distributed systems has made computer systems incredibly powerful, but also increasingly intricate. Ensuring high availability in these complex environments requires innovative solutions.
Enter Coroot, an open-source observability tool designed to simplify monitoring and prevent chaos in production. Coroot co-founders Peter Zaitsev and Nikolay Sivko shed light on their vision: empowering engineers to manage this complexity, maintain system uptime, and swiftly resolve issues.
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We are continuing our series of episodes - Technical Tips - to give you bite-sized advice on the best practices of software engineering so your coding life is easier and more efficient. Today, Olga will explain what a CI/CD pipeline is, how to set one up, and the benefits it brings to your software development process. Let’s dive in!
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Forget fancy titles and complex frameworks. The secret to an organization’s success might lie in a surprisingly simple act: two people moving a couch. This seemingly mundane task, according to Gene Kim (Author, Researcher, and Multiple award-winning CTO), holds profound lessons about communication, problem-solving, and creating a frictionless work environment.
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We are continuing our series of episodes - Technical Tips - to give you bite-sized advice on the best practices of software engineering so your coding life is easier and more efficient. Today, we'll learn how to apply TDD (Test-Driven Development) to Large Language Models (LLMs) powered applications. Tommy, our technical writer, will be guiding us through today's topic.
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By challenging assumptions and embracing experimentation, individuals and teams can unlock fresh ideas. To this end, collaboration fueled by diverse perspectives further strengthens this innovation cycle.
In this episode, Kelsey Hightower shares his experiences, from challenging the status quo in large organizations to embracing the collaborative spirit of open-source communities. Discover how Kelsey's contributions to Puppet and his role in the development of Kubernetes shaped the landscape of modern infrastructure.Listen to the full episode or read the transcript on the Semaphore blog.
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We are kicking off a new series of episodes - Technical Tips - to give you bit-sized advice on the best practices of software engineering so your coding life is easier and more efficient.
Today, we''ll answer 30 most popular questions about CI/CD.
How many can you answer?
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Testing safeguards the quality and reliability of products. And while there might be occasional misunderstandings, as in any collaborative environment, developers and testers are not inherently at odds. On this subject, veteran tester Maaret Pyhäjärvi believes in delivering feedback constructively.
In this episode, she will share her thoughts on the role of testers, how they can provide "the right kind of feedback" to developers, and how to navigate the nuances of different architectures and documentation practices.Listen to the full episode or read the transcript on the Semaphore blog.
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Speed and agility reign supreme in software development. However, this drive can sideline the role of testing: Bugs slip through the cracks, security vulnerabilities go unnoticed, and user frustrations mount.
Amidst this turmoil, James Bach stands as the voice of reason—and dissent. From his unconventional beginnings as a computer salesman to his rise as an authority in the testing field, James shares his journey in the industry and the necessity for testers to challenge the norm.
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