Author: Rajasekhar Reddy

  • What is Code Coverage and How SonarQube Helps You Get It Right

    When you’re developing software, writing clean, reliable, and maintainable code is just as important as getting the app to run. That’s where code coverage comes into play—a vital metric that tells you how much of your code is being tested. But it’s not just about hitting high percentages; it’s about making sure your tests actually…

  • Understanding Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

    As security continues to take center stage in the software development lifecycle, developers and organizations alike are integrating security checks earlier in the process. This shift is known as “shifting left”, and one of the best tools in that arsenal is Static Application Security Testing (SAST). In this blog post, we’ll break down the fundamentals…

  • Complete Guide to Installing SonarQube on Windows with External PostgreSQL Database

    In this blog I will be showcasing the SonarQube server installation and setting-up an external PostgreSQL Database to it. There are some pre-requisites for installing SonarQube Server and you can follow the below documentation link for the same. https://docs.sonarsource.com/sonarqube-server/latest/setup-and-upgrade/installation-requirements/server-host You can download the SonarQube server from the below link. https://www.sonarsource.com/products/sonarqube/downloads/?_gl=1*9fb3el*_gcl_au*OTQ0MzM2Nzc2LjE3NDQwMTg4NTc.*_ga*OTk2NDQ3NDUzLjE3NDQwMTg4NTg.*_ga_9JZ0GZ5TC6*MTc0NDE3NTc2Ny4zLjEuMTc0NDE4MTg5NC41MS4wLjA. Once you click on the…

  • From Zero to SonarQube with Docker Desktop in Under 10 Minutes

    In this blog I will be showcasing how to easily setup SonarQube server using docker. Here I will be using docker desktop version with WSL 2 backend. Firstly, I will be creating a network for sonar, which will be a isolated network and can be used for sonar related services. Here I will be running-…

  • DevSecOps
    Made Simple

    In today’s fast-paced digital world, organizations are racing to develop, deploy, and scale software rapidly. DevOps has become the go-to methodology for accelerating this process. But speed without security is risky — and that’s where DevSecOps comes in. What is DevSecOps? DevSecOps stands for Development, Security, and Operations. It’s the practice of integrating security at…

  • How to Set Up Self-Hosted Bitbucket Runners: A Complete Guide

    In-order to create a runner you need to be a Repository Admin and admin to the server where you are going to install runner. Navigate to the repository where you want to create the Self-Hosted runner. Under Repository, scroll on the left side to navigate to “Repository Settings” Under repository settings, navigate to the pipelines,…

  • How to Modify Existing Workflows in Jira: A Step-by-Step Guide

    To modify the workflows in a Project you need to have Admin permission. To assign a workflow to project, go to the project settings where you want to add the workflow. Under project settings, you will see workflows and once you click on workflows. You will see Add Workflow option as shown below. Once you…

  • How to Design and Implement Custom Workflows in Jira?

    To create custom workflows in Jira you need to have Administrator permissions. Over the Jira home screen, you need to click over the cog wheel and look for Issues as shown below. Once you click over Issues, you will be redirect to below screen. On the lefthand side of the screen you can see workflows,…

  • A Beginner’s Guide to Creating SLAs in Jira Service Management

    To create SLAs in Jira Service Management, you need to be a Project Admin. Firstly, go to the Project where you want to setup SLAs and click over Project Settings as shown below. Under project settings, locate Request Management. Under request management you will see SLAs. Once you click over SLAs, you will see option…

  • Azure DevOps vs Jira Software

    Comparison as individual tools  Azure DevOps  Jira  Azure DevOps is a Microsoft product that provides end-to-end application management from planning till deployment everything can be done under one tool   Jira is a Atlassian product which is a powerful project management tool  Key features include Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Test plans, Artifacts  Key features include Project Management,…