TechnologyTesting

Domain Knowledge: A Must to Kick Off QA Process

Erstwhile, anyone with a ground understanding of testing concepts can start testing an application. With fast-paced software industry evolution, demand for technical expertise coupled with domain familiarity is gradually increasing. Quoting an example for better context, suppose a renowned chef well versed in culinary arts working with a new ingredient. Before start cooking with it, […]

Automation TestingJava/JVMTechnology

Automation Testing Using Cucumber Tool

Cucumber is an automation tool based on Behavior Driven Development (BDD) framework which is used to write tests for a web application. It allows users such as Business Analysts, Developers, Testers, etc. to automate the functionality in an easily readable and understandable format (like plain English). Let us explore more about this automation tool. Requirement […]

AndroidExperience DesignFront End Development

UI Patterns: Navigation (Part 1)

A design pattern is a formal way of documenting a solution to a common design problem. The idea was introduced by an architect Christopher Alexander for use in urban planning and building architecture. This has been adapted for various other disciplines, including teaching and pedagogy, development organization and process, as well as for software architecture […]

Java/JVMTechnology

Type Inference in Lambda Expressions : Java 8

Type Inference means that the data type of any expression (e.g. method return type or parameter type) can be deduced automatically by the compiler. Groovy language is a good example of programming languages supporting Type Inference. Similarly, Java 8 Lambda expressions also support Type inference. Let’s understand how it works with a few examples. Suppose […]

Java/JVMSoftware developmentTechnology

Generic Functional Interfaces and Functional Interface API for Lambda Expressions: Java 8

Lambda expressions come with a standard rule that they can only be assigned to a reference variable which is a Functional Interface i.e. an interface having one and only one abstract method. Besides, a Lambda expression does not care about the name of a function and/ or any access specifier as it tries to infer […]

Application SecurityTechnology

Deadliest Web Attacks and How to Shield from Them

Do you think your web application is sheltered and safe? Think again! 2016 was a year which saw a portion of the most exceedingly awful digital assaults whether it be the 32 lakh Indian bank debit/credit cards data traded off or Mark Zuckerberg himself getting his Twitter and Pinterest accounts hacked. Cyber Attacks are continuously […]

Big DataJava/JVMTechnology

When you take your Machine Learning Models to Production for Real Time Predictions

Problem We had a use case where we needed to use machine learning to make predictions in real time. To give an estimate of what we consider real time – latency less than 10 milliseconds for our predictions. In this blog, we would discuss what is needed to have the kind of latency for machine […]

AngularJSExperience DesignFront End Development

Optimization of AngularJS Single-Page Applications for Web Crawlers

I am assuming that you’ve seen websites developed on AngularJS. If not, here are a few sites using AngularJS you would be familiar with: Youtube Netflix Weather IStockPhoto AngularJS is taking over the robust development around the world. There’s a good reason for that React-style framework that makes better developer and user experience on a website. […]

Automation TestingExperience DesignSoftware development

Infographic: 8 Complex Mobile App Testing Challenges and Ways to Overcome Them!

Consumer habits keep on changing. This change in their behaviour has compelled brands to leverage digital technologies and provide a superior user experience. A recent survey by eMarketer shows that Mobile App usage accounts for approximately 85% of total time spent on mobile Internet.  Companies need to ensure that their applications perform seamlessly across multiple […]