Cloudsmith now supports upstream proxying and caching for CRAN's R packages. That means simpler, more reliable integration of third-party packages into your organization's development process. Better software, faster!

For Android developers, test automation on CI/CD platforms such as CircleCI has become an indispensable part of the development workflow. But merely implementing automated testing is no longer enough to remain competitive and continue to develop at speed. Developers must also work to continuously monitor, maintain, and improve their test automation. As an application grows in complexity, the scale of development grows, as does the number of automated tests.

At JFrog, we believe in practicing what we preach by “drinking our own champagne.” This means that we not only develop and deliver market-leading products but also utilize our own solutions in our development processes. When it comes to managing development environments, we aim to implement the best-in-class approaches.

The simplest way to manage and organize your Docker images is with a Docker registry. You need reliable, secure, consistent and efficient access to your Docker images that’s shared across your team in a central location, including a place to set up multiple registries that work transparently with the Docker client. There are three different repository types in JFrog Artifactory that you will use regularly for all of your package types, including Docker container images.

Learn about Cloudsmith's recent ISO 27001:2013 recertification, highlighting the team's unwavering commitment to security excellence and customer trust.

The security and storage of secrets is one of the most controversial subjects when it comes to GitOps deployments. Some teams want to go “by the book” and use Git as the storage medium (in an encrypted form of course) while others accept the fact that secrets must be handled in a different way (outside of GitOps). There is no right or wrong answer here and depending on the organization requirements, either solution might be a great fit.

Software development, where agility and collaboration are paramount, DevOps has emerged as a transformative force. By breaking down traditional silos between development and operations teams, DevOps fosters a culture of efficiency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the power of DevOps and how it unlocks new levels of efficiency and collaboration within organizations.

Traditional development methodologies are being replaced by more efficient and collaborative approaches like DevOps. By integrating development (Dev) and operations (Ops) teams, DevOps streamlines the software delivery process, leading to faster time-to-market, improved product quality, and increased customer satisfaction.