This post is part of a series on functional testing using the test pyramid. API testing checks the external interface of one or more…
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Unit Testing in the test pyramid
This post is part of a series on functional testing using the test pyramid. Purposes of unit testing Documentation: Defines the behavior of the…
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Structure of the Test Automation Pyramid
This post is part of a series on functional testing using the test pyramid. I’ve been engaged by five different companies to help them…
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The Test Pyramid: A Functional Test Automation Strategy
In this blog series, I’ll show you a test strategy that I’ve used with several different companies to achieve high quality and productivity. Test…
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Will This Scale–Part 1–Evaluating Software Architecture for Scalability
Perhaps the most common question we get at Crosslake when performing technical due diligence on a company is, “Will this thing scale?” After all,…
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Comparing 3 Major Modernization Strategies for Legacy Code
Having helped many clients on their journey to next generation technology, we often tackle the issue of modernization strategies for legacy code and platforms.…
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Why Innovative Businesses Are Migrating to Microservices
To keep pace with changing market demands and competitor landscapes, as well as innovations from industry leaders like Amazon, Google, and Netflix, businesses of…
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How To Build a Business Case for Legacy System Modernization
The continuous evolution of technology has made it challenging for newer applications to function correctly on legacy platforms, particularly when it comes to data…
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How PaaS Facilitates Data Migration: A Path to Implementation Success
Recently, a SaaS company within the Financial Technology industry acquired a competitor and launched an initiative to merge both companies’ critical customer-facing applications and…
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Maximizing Value Using PaaS
Many companies are looking to platform-as-a-service (PaaS) infrastructure, to enable faster, standardized, and more cost-efficient software development across their organization. Yet, some organizations get…