Category: technology
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Streamlining Deployments: How to Master GitOps with FluxCD
Kubernetes (or K8s) is inherently complex, making it challenging to grasp and even harder to implement in deployments—especially for developers new to the technology.In addition to that, managing code changes in a Kubernetes cluster can be complex, especially when multiple applications are involved, as keeping track of changes, versions, and dependencies can be challenging, leading…
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Mastering NYC: Enhance JavaScript & TypeScript Test Coverage
NYC, often referred to as Istanbul’s command-line interface (CLI), is a powerful code coverage tool designed specifically for JavaScript testing. It works seamlessly with testing frameworks like Mocha, Jest, and Ava, making it an invaluable resource for developers looking to measure and improve the coverage of their tests. NYC not only tracks how much of…
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Efficient TCP Server Connection Management
TCP connections, they are everywhere, almost every online interaction you make, whether it’s streaming your favourite video, sending an important email, or just casually browsing through different websites. They are like the foundational building blocks of the internet and so it’s important for them to be consistent and reliable. As you can see TCP servers…
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Playwright Alternative for API Testing
If you’re an SDET who’s been using Playwright for API testing, you might be all too familiar with the frustrations of dealing with database dependencies, data management, and the endless need for cleanup. Let’s face it – Playwright, while fantastic for UI testing, can be cumbersome when it comes to API testing. But what if…
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How to Test Traffic with a Custom Kubernetes Controller
K8s controllers and operators In k8s world every resource created via controller. Like there are inbuilt controllers for pods, deployments , replica set etc. So basically, Controllers are nothing but a control loop that continuously monitor the state of the cluster and take actions to bring the cluster into the desired state. The resources have…
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Docker Containers: Enabling SSL for Secure Databases
Why Enable SSL for Databases? Security is critical for any application, especially when dealing with sensitive data like financial records or user information. Databases such as MongoDB and PostgreSQL communicate over the network, making them vulnerable to interception. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encrypts the communication between the client and the database server to prevent data…
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Migration Guide: From RestAssured to Keploy
If you’re tired of writing endless lines of repetitive code in RestAssured just to test your APIs, you’re not alone. API testing shouldn’t feel like pulling teeth, but let’s face it—REST Assured can make the process boring and unnecessarily time-consuming. But what if you could leave that grind behind? In this guide, we’ll show you…
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How to handle Node.js Code Coverage with NYC in Docker Containers
There are particular difficulties in getting NYC coverage from Node.js operating in Docker containers. This blog discusses the procedures needed to operate Node.js clusters in Docker and produce reliable code coverage reports. How to Get Coverage nativally? Running NYC locally is straightforward with a simple command: "start": "nyc node ./dist/main.js", However, there are more stages…
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BitBucket Self-Hosting : Running ebpf/Privileged programs
Bitbucket is a robust tool for source code management and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD). It offers flexibility in setting up pipelines, but there are limitations, particularly around root privileges and mounting volumes. This blog explores these limitations and provides detailed solutions using Docker-in-Docker (DinD) and Linux shell scripts. What is Bitbucket? Bitbucket is a Git…
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Efficient DOM Manipulation with the Virtual DOM and Refs
The Secret to Fast and Responsive Websites Ever wondered why your favorite websites are so fast and responsive? It all boils down to how they handle DOM manipulation. The Document Object Model (DOM) represents your web page as a structured tree. Traditionally, we used JavaScript methods like getElementById or removeChild to make changes. But as websites get more complex,…