Digest #22: February 2024
Top picks from february: expert articles and write-ups, comprehensive cheklist and must-read glossary terms.
The most engaging reads from our blog
Graphical User Interface Testing Best Practices
Discover the essentials of user interface (UI) testing and learn how to create seamless digital experiences for your users. Dive into the comprehensive guide and explore the best practices, techniques, and tools for effective UI testing.
Protocol Buffers vs JSON
Explore the power of data serialization with our comparison of Protocol Buffers and JSON. Learn how performance, compatibility, and efficiency play a role in your choice between these two formats.
Technical write-ups from Mad Devs' communities
This month, we bring you two write-ups from our DevOps and Cybersecurity communities. Explore how to set up OpenID Connect in AWS and how to pass the CTF "Under Construction" challenge.
When setting up CI/CD, it is not recommended to authenticate to your cloud provider using access keys. Instead, use AWS OpenID Connect to securely access resources without storing long-lived credentials. Learn how to configure OpenID Connect for GitHub Actions and GitLab CI, two popular CI/CD services, and take your pipeline security to the next level!
Dive into the heart of cyber challenges with Google CTF! Join us in "Under Construction," a unique challenge highlighting web app vulnerabilities through Flask and PHP. Sharpen your skills in real-world scenarios.
Essential steps for a seamless remote developer onboarding experience
Remote workers are now integral to the workforce, but onboarding them can still be challenging. This issue unveils battle-tested best practices and a comprehensive checklist to integrate your remote warriors seamlessly. Boost productivity, foster engagement, and unlock their full potential from day one.
Tech Glossary: February popular terms that are worth your attention
This month's edition of our tech glossary delves into three terms that have captured the attention of our tech communities: Foundation models for AI, LLMNR poisoning attack, and an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC.)
Mad Devs' trusted sources
State of FinOps ’24: Top priorities shift to reducing waste and managing commitments
The FinOps Foundation, representing practitioners who leverage spending observability to empower engineering teams, recently published its 2024 State of FinOps survey report. The report provides guidance on creating guardrails to ensure financial visibility into AI projects, and highlights the value of FinOps data for sustainability initiatives.
DevEx in Action: A study of its tangible impacts
In an era of fiscal prudence and groundbreaking AI, the spotlight is on DevEx. Software leaders are now recognizing its critical role in streamlining delivery and boosting developer morale. However, securing stakeholder support for DevEx initiatives remains a challenge. Learn more about it in the report.