Automation

Articles, guides and tutorials on software automation, covering CI/CD pipelines, test automation and workflow automation for development teams.

Third-Party API Integration: Costs and Failure Modes

What third-party API integration really costs, why webhooks fail silently, and how to build connections that survive a vendor's outage.

OpenAI API integration done properly: how to add GPT to an existing application without leaking company data or losing control of your spend.

Build reliable CI/CD pipelines in 2026. Practical guidance on stages, platform choice, security scanning, and deployment strategies for UK teams.

How AI code review works in practice, which tools lead in 2026, what it reliably catches, what it misses, and how to wire it into your CI pipeline.