How to Run Integration Tests Using Docker Compose and .NET 5

Writing automated tests is an essential part of the development process, but it's not unusual to find codebases with little or no test coverage. Compared to unit tests, integration tests bring even more challenges since they get the same results running in different OSs (different developer machines and CI pipelines), but they are necessary in evaluating the effectiveness of different software modules when they are interconnected.

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Why is Mentoring Important?

When I joined the Avenue Code team as an intern, I was introduced to mentoring: a guidance system where seasoned developers share their knowledge, skills, and experience to assist their colleagues toward successful development. In this post, I will talk about my experience as a mentee, as well as what I learned along the way.

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Spring WebFlux: A Quick Start

A common problem with the traditional blocking API style is what we call backpressure. Simply put, backpressure is when clients or consumers overwhelm the server's capacity to process requests. This creates the need for efficient hardware and software scaling. Fortunately, Spring WebFlux offers a solution. 

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