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AWS Glue is a powerful serverless ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) service designed to simplify big data processing and integration. However, in production workflows, job failures can cause critical delays or data inconsistencies. To maintain data reliability and quickly respond to issues, real-time error notifications for failed Glue jobs are essential. This blog explains how to set up real-time error alerts for failed AWS Glue jobs using Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon SNS (Simple Notification Service), and optionally AWS Lambda for more customized handling. Why Real-time Notifications Matter When an AWS Glue job fails, it might be due to issues like schema changes, invalid input data, network errors, or permission problems. Detecting and resolving these failures quickly is critical for: Ensuring data pipelines remain reliable Avoiding downstream process failures Minimizing manual monitoring Enabling DevOps and data teams to respond quickly Instead of relying on periodic checks or manual log...

In the world of automated testing, accurately identifying and interacting with user interface (UI) elements is critical to building reliable and maintainable test cases. Tricentis Tosca, a popular test automation tool, offers a unique and powerful feature for this purpose: Tosca XScan. XScan stands for "eXtended Scanner," and it enables testers to scan applications and create reusable modules by identifying UI objects efficiently. In this blog, we will explore how to use Tosca XScan for object identification, discuss its key features, and outline best practices for working with it. What Is Tosca XScan? Tosca XScan is a component of the Tosca Commander that allows testers to scan the interface of applications under test (AUT) and identify UI elements such as buttons, input fields, checkboxes, and tables. These identified objects are then converted into modules, which serve as reusable building blocks for automated test cases. XScan supports a wide range of technologies, includ...

When automating web applications using Selenium in Python, dealing with cookies is often essential. Cookies store session data, user preferences, authentication tokens, and other information that can help in navigating a site without repeating the same steps every time—like logging in. Understanding how to read and write cookies in Selenium gives you control over the browser session and enables smarter automation. In this blog post, we’ll cover how to handle cookies in Selenium Python—reading, adding, saving, and loading cookies—with practical examples and tips. What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files stored in the browser by websites. They typically hold data such as: Session IDs (for keeping users logged in) Preferences (e.g., language, theme) Tracking data (analytics or ad targeting) In automation, cookies allow you to maintain session state or simulate specific scenarios without redoing every step. Setting Up Selenium in Python To get started, install Selenium (if not alread...

 Cookies are an essential part of modern web applications. They store user preferences, session information, and track user behavior. When automating web applications using Selenium in Java, managing cookies becomes crucial, especially when dealing with login sessions, user tracking, and cross-page navigation. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to work with cookies in Selenium Java automation, including reading, adding, deleting, and verifying cookies. What Are Cookies? Cookies are small pieces of data stored by the browser to remember information between requests. They can be used for: Session management (e.g., user logins) Personalization (e.g., language or theme preferences) Tracking (e.g., analytics and advertising) In automation, managing cookies helps in skipping repetitive login steps, simulating user behavior, or validating cookie-based features. Setting Up Selenium in Java Before diving into cookie operations, make sure your Selenium setup is ready. Here’s a quick Maven ...

Game development has always been a blend of art, storytelling, and engineering. As games become larger and more immersive, developers face increasing pressure to produce vast amounts of content—environments, characters, dialogues, missions, and more. This is where AI-powered content creation is revolutionizing the industry. From generating procedural levels to crafting dynamic dialogues, AI is enabling game developers to scale creativity like never before. In this blog post, we’ll explore how AI is transforming game design, the tools enabling this shift, and best practices for integrating AI into the development pipeline. What Is AI-Powered Content Creation? AI-powered content creation refers to the use of machine learning algorithms, natural language processing (NLP), and procedural generation techniques to create game assets or in-game experiences automatically or semi-automatically. Common applications include: Procedural world generation (e.g., Minecraft, No Man’s Sky) NPC behavior...

In modern fullstack Java development, building search functionality that is fast, scalable, and flexible is a critical requirement for many applications. Traditional relational databases often struggle with full-text search and filtering across large datasets. Elasticsearch, a distributed, RESTful search engine, provides a robust solution to this problem. Combined with Spring Boot, Elasticsearch can be integrated seamlessly into your Java application. In this blog, we’ll walk through the benefits of using Elasticsearch, how to integrate it with a Spring Boot application, and best practices for building effective search features. Why Use Elasticsearch? Elasticsearch is built on top of Apache Lucene and is designed for horizontal scalability, near real-time search, and high performance. It is widely used for log analytics, e-commerce product search, auto-complete suggestions, and more. Key features: Full-text search Advanced filtering and aggregations Real-time indexing and querying Supp...

Microservices architecture promotes building systems as a suite of independently deployable services. While this approach improves scalability and maintainability, it introduces significant complexity in testing. Services often depend on each other, and testing them in isolation or during integration becomes challenging. This is where WireMock, a powerful HTTP mock server, proves invaluable. In this blog post, we’ll explore how WireMock can be used to effectively test microservices by simulating external dependencies and controlling their behavior. Why Use WireMock? In a microservices setup, each service typically communicates over HTTP with other services. During testing, relying on real services can lead to issues such as: Unstable or unavailable services Slow response times Difficulty simulating edge cases and failures Non-deterministic test behavior WireMock allows you to mock these external services, giving you full control over request-response behavior. This leads to more reliab...

When developing RESTful APIs with Flask, maintaining backward compatibility is a critical concern, especially as your API evolves and gains more consumers. Breaking changes can disrupt client applications and lead to poor developer experience. API versioning is a key strategy to ensure smooth evolution of your service while minimizing disruption. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of versioning, common strategies used in Flask REST APIs, and best practices to maintain backward compatibility. Why API Versioning Matters API versioning allows developers to introduce changes to an API without breaking existing client integrations. As business needs change, APIs often require updates such as new features, changes to data structures, or deprecated functionality. Without versioning, any change has the potential to break existing applications relying on the old behavior. By versioning your API, you give clients the flexibility to migrate on their own timeline, while continuing to ...

In modern cloud applications, integrating with external services through APIs is almost inevitable—whether you're pulling weather data, currency exchange rates, or customer analytics. AWS Lambda, with its serverless architecture, provides an ideal way to create lightweight, scalable, and cost-effective integrations with third-party APIs. In this blog, we’ll walk through how to connect third-party APIs from an AWS Lambda function, best practices for handling requests and responses, and tips for managing API limits and failures. Why Use AWS Lambda? AWS Lambda is a serverless compute service that runs code in response to events and automatically manages the compute resources. It's ideal for: Periodic polling of APIs (using Amazon CloudWatch Events) On-demand data retrieval (triggered by API Gateway) Data transformation or processing pipelines When combined with third-party APIs, Lambda can act as a powerful glue layer between your data source and application logic. Use Case Exampl...

Tricentis Tosca is a powerful test automation tool used for functional, regression, and end-to-end testing across a wide range of applications. While Tosca’s intuitive model-based testing makes automation accessible, understanding and interpreting execution logs is essential for efficient debugging and maintenance of your test cases. In this blog, we’ll break down Tosca execution logs, how to navigate them, and tips for debugging common issues during test execution. What Are Tosca Execution Logs? Tosca execution logs are generated after running test cases, test folders, or test sets. They record detailed step-by-step execution information, including: Test case names and hierarchy Execution statuses (Passed, Failed, Warning, Error, etc.) Actions performed on the system under test (SUT) Values used in test steps Failure messages or screenshots (if enabled) These logs are stored in Tosca’s ExecutionList and can be accessed from the Execution tab or via the Execution View. How to Access Ex...

Automating file uploads is a key part of end-to-end testing for many web applications, especially those involving form submissions, document uploads, or media management. Using Selenium with Python, testers can automate file uploads efficiently and reliably—eliminating the need for manual intervention during repetitive testing. In this blog, we’ll walk through how to handle file uploads using Selenium in Python, including standard and custom HTML file inputs, and provide practical tips for robust automation. Understanding File Upload Elements The most common way to handle file uploads in a web form is with an HTML input tag like this: html <input type="file" id="file-upload"> This element triggers the operating system’s file picker dialog when clicked. However, Selenium can't interact with OS-level dialogs directly. Fortunately, you can bypass the dialog completely by sending the file path directly to the input element using .send_keys(). Basic File Upload...

Automating file uploads and downloads is a common requirement in end-to-end UI testing. With Selenium WebDriver, Java developers can automate these workflows efficiently. However, file operations often involve handling native OS dialogs or browser-specific behaviors, which makes them slightly more complex than standard form automation. In this blog, we’ll cover how to automate file uploads and downloads using Selenium in Java, along with useful libraries and best practices. File Upload Automation Automating file uploads is straightforward if the HTML element uses the standard <input type="file"> tag. Instead of interacting with the OS file picker, Selenium sends the file path directly to the input element. Example: java WebDriver driver = new ChromeDriver(); driver.get("https://example.com/upload"); // Locate the file input element WebElement uploadInput = driver.findElement(By.id("file-upload")); // Provide the absolute path of the file to upload up...

In machine learning, data quality and quantity are just as important as model architecture. However, acquiring large, well-labeled datasets can be expensive, time-consuming, or even impossible—especially in domains like healthcare, finance, or natural language processing. That’s where Generative AI comes in. By using models like GANs, VAEs, or transformers, developers can generate synthetic data that mimics real-world samples and improve model performance through data augmentation. In this blog, we’ll explore how generative AI works in data augmentation, its benefits, and practical ways to implement it in your projects. What is Data Augmentation? Data augmentation refers to techniques that artificially expand your dataset by creating new data points from existing ones. Traditionally, this involved simple transformations like rotation, flipping, or cropping (especially in image data). But now, generative AI enables smarter, context-aware augmentation that goes far beyond these basic met...

In the world of modern application development, fullstack development is more than just knowing both frontend and backend. It’s about creating seamless, scalable, and maintainable systems. For Java developers, Spring Boot has become the go-to framework for building robust backend services. When combined with PostgreSQL, a powerful open-source relational database, you have a rock-solid foundation for any fullstack Java application. In this blog, we'll explore how Spring Boot and PostgreSQL fit together to support the backend of a fullstack application and how to set up a simple project. Why Spring Boot? Spring Boot simplifies the process of setting up and developing Spring applications. It provides: Auto-configuration to reduce boilerplate Embedded servers (like Tomcat) to simplify deployment Built-in support for REST APIs, security, and more Easy integration with databases like PostgreSQL It's perfect for backend APIs that serve modern front-end frameworks like React, Angular, ...

Testing APIs is a critical part of software development, especially as applications increasingly rely on web services for data exchange and integration. One powerful and widely used tool for API testing—particularly for SOAP and REST services—is SoapUI. It’s a free, open-source tool (with a commercial version called ReadyAPI) designed specifically for functional, regression, and load testing of APIs. Whether you're working with legacy SOAP services or modern REST APIs, SoapUI provides an intuitive interface to design, execute, and automate test cases. What is SoapUI? SoapUI is a cross-platform API testing tool that supports: SOAP and RESTful web services Functional and load testing Test automation and scripting Security testing SoapUI can validate both request/response structure and content. It also allows assertions, test suites, test cases, and even data-driven testing with property transfers and scripting support (Groovy/JavaScript). Getting Started with SoapUI Step 1: Install S...

Building fullstack applications today means creating seamless communication between front-end interfaces and back-end services. To ensure this communication is smooth, consistent, and well-documented, developers often turn to API documentation tools like Swagger, now part of the OpenAPI Specification (OAS). When paired with a lightweight framework like Flask, Swagger helps developers design and expose clean, versioned APIs that work effortlessly across teams and platforms. Why OpenAPI and Swagger? The OpenAPI Specification provides a standardized way to describe RESTful APIs. Swagger is a suite of tools built around OAS, offering auto-generated, interactive documentation, client SDK generation, and more. In fullstack development, well-documented APIs improve collaboration between front-end and back-end teams. With Swagger, front-end developers can understand and even mock API responses before the backend is fully implemented. This leads to faster development cycles, better testing, and...