Java/JVM

Report Generation Using Jxls v2

What is Jxls?  Jxls is a Java library developed as a wrapper around existing open source projects known by the name of Apache POI and Java Excel API, to generated Excel reports quickly.  Why Jxls, if Apache POI is already there? We often come across a general scenario where we want a report to be highly presentable […]

Technology

Google Dorking : Advanced Way of Searching

Google Dorking is a technique of finding information on Google which cannot be returned using simple search queries. You can even search for information which is not intended for public view with the help of this technique. Let’s do some Dorking! If you want to search for a blog on a particular topic, say “Software Testing”. A […]

AWSDevOps

Setting AWS SES Bounce Notification

Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) is an email platform which provides a cost-effective way to send and receive emails using your own email addresses and domains. It is used for sending a large number of emails. However, it is equally important to handle email bounce and complaints as your account may get blocked if the […]

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 […]