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Article: Spotting Image Differences in Visual Software Testing with AI

Current AI, including multimodal models, fails at robust visual regression testing, missing structural changes that pixel-based tools flag as false positives. This article proposes a CNN-based solution to compare image segments, tolerating minor displacements. For larger distortions, a multi-scale algorithm realigns the images before comparison, isolating the true differences.

By Stefan Dirnstorfer

GitLab 17.11 Enhances DevSecOps with Custom Compliance Frameworks and Expanded Controls

On April 17, 2025, GitLab released version 17.11, introducing significant advancements in compliance management and DevSecOps integration. A standout feature of this release is the introduction of Custom Compliance Frameworks, designed to embed regulatory compliance directly into the software development lifecycle.

By Craig Risi

Presentation: Platform Engineering: Evolution, Trends, and Future Impact on Software Delivery

Paula Kennedy discusses the evolution, current trends, and future impact of platform engineering on software delivery. She explains paradigm shifts, shares insights from the DORA State of DevOps Report, and explores the principles of platform as a product and platform maturity models for driving organizational performance.

By Paula Kennedy

AWS Launches EKS Dashboard to Tackle Multi-Cloud Kubernetes Complexity

Introducing the Amazon EKS Dashboard: a centralized management tool delivering unified visibility across multiple Kubernetes clusters in AWS. Simplifying operational oversight, it offers insights on resource distribution, health metrics, and cost forecasting. Designed for ease, it enhances compliance checks and empowers strategic planning with data-driven insights.

By Matt Saunders

Article: Using Traffic Mirroring to Debug and Test Microservices in Production-Like Environments

Traffic mirroring has evolved from a network security tool to a robust method for debugging and testing microservices using real-world data. By safely duplicating production traffic to a shadow environment, teams can replicate elusive bugs, profile performance under actual load, validate new features, and detect regressions, ensuring that production remains isolated and user experiences intact.

By Apoorv Mittal

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