Last weekend on the second time the team simply left the applications and databases up instead of shutting them down for the test. The listener’s feed is already on blackout, so leaving the database available should not be a problem. They will reconnect as soon as the maintenance page goes down.
When the team does these late night tests, the lead shares his spreadsheet window so that the entire team is able to view what is going on, what steps have cleared, and what actions are coming up next.
There any risk that some of the bit processing may start if the server is down, but the team is in agreement that leaving the applications and databases running at the same time. Not all programs have a pause button, so it is either a matter of shutting everything down or leaving everything up. If it works as planned, it will save the team 30 minutes at the end of the testing, and there is no cost.
Saturday night tests are not really any fun for anyone involved, so it makes sense to try to eliminate some of the end of the test steps that can only add to the frustration. With the right amount of checks in place before the test begins, many late night testing teams attempt to lessen the chance of failure and limit the amount of time that the test will take.
When the team runs the initial test for a session it is important to make sure that as many obstacles as possible are eliminated. When, for instance, you are running an upgrade for an application programming interface (API), it is important to make sure that all of the testing preparations are completed ahead of time. Fortunately, the latest API management tools allow for testing teams to shut off specific applications when needed, and to keep them running when that is more beneficial.
API Management Teams Work with a Variety of Hybrid Integration Platforms
Behind the scene of all the financial transactions that we make on a daily basis are score of API management teams working to make sure that both consumers and retailers are protected. One layer behind those transactions, of course, are API management teams working on behalf of the banks, credit card companies, and other financial institutions that rely on secure and instantaneous updates.
In an effort to build micro services that are specifically tailored to individual clients, entire API management team write code, test code, and run mock updates to see how the entire process will be affected. In a world where everyone relies on the 24/7 access to financial information, it can be a challenge for the API teams to make improvements and updates. As a result, many of these tests must be run in the middle of night, often on a weekend. It is at these times when the transactions coming across are slower, and in some cases, non existent.
In short, API platforms allow software applications to exchange information with other applications. This means, of course, that any time one of the involved applications has an upgrade, the API platform needs to at least be tested, and sometimes upgraded. By establishing usage policies, for instance, an API team can monitor for signs that a future problem may be coming down the line. From controlling access to nurturing the subscriber community, API platform providers allow many teams to avoid bigger problems at a later date. In their roles of collecting and analyzing usage statistics and reporting on performance standards, these teams allow the platform’s parameters to serve as a gatekeeper. When outliers occur, however, the API team is altered and are prompted to work through a predesignated set of protocols.
Most consumers simply swipe a card when they need to make a purchase, and check their online accounts to monitor activities. Behind this basic usage, however, is a complex of system of coding, testing, and upgrading teams who are working to make sure that consumers do not need to worry about these kinds of details. Every indication is that these platforms will continue to serve future generations with the needed and necessary updates.
