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FastAPI error handling: types, methods, and best practices

Errors and exceptions are inevitable in any software, and FastAPI applications are no exception. Errors can disrupt the normal flow of execution, expose sensitive information, and lead to a poor user experience. Hence, it is important to implement robust error-handling mechanisms in FastAPI applications. In this article, we will discuss the different types of FastAPI errors to help you understand their causes and effects.

Retail App Development Guide 2026

Wondering why your retail business isn't scaling the way you'd hoped? In a world where 76% of consumers say convenience is their top priority, building a smart, user-friendly retail app is essential. The retail landscape is changing faster than ever. Are your customers ghosting you at checkout? Are your in-store efforts falling short despite decent foot traffic? These are signs that traditional methods may no longer be enough.

Introducing Agent-Flavored Markdown (AFM): No Code, Portable AI Agents

Advances in large language models (LLMs) and their widespread accessibility have transformed both what software can do and how we build it. The use of LLMs has quickly evolved from simple single-turn interactions to AI agents that reason, use tools, manage state, and operate autonomously.

Top 23 Test Automation Frameworks in 2026

There was a time when software teams shipped code hoping nothing would break, relying on slow manual testing and last-minute sanity checks. Those teams that failed to adapt were quickly left behind as release cycles shortened and user expectations skyrocketed. Today’s high-performing engineering teams use a top automation testing framework to deliver rapid feedback, reliable regression coverage, and continuous validation at scale.

Tracking testing progress with reports | Zephyr

SmartBear Zephyr is the Jira-native test management and automation platform that empowers your team to deliver better software, faster. Its reporting and dashboard capabilities provide real-time visibility into your quality metrics, so you always know the status of your release. This short demo video shows you how to navigate the Zephyr Reports tab and build customized Jira Dashboards. Whether it’s via high-level execution summaries or deep-dive traceability reports, you can track coverage and identify testing bottlenecks instantly.

How to create a test cycle | Zephyr

SmartBear Zephyr is the Jira-native test management and automation platform that empowers your team to deliver better software, faster. Organizing your testing into Test Cycles is the best way to align your QA efforts with specific sprints, releases, and versions, ensuring your team stays focused and on schedule. This short demo video guides you through the process of setting up and populating your Test Cycles. You’ll learn how to define execution windows, link cycles to specific release versions, and pull in test cases from across different Jira projects to create a unified testing effort.

Xcode 26.3 coding intelligence: First impressions

Senior & Staff engineers Ben Boral and Oliver Falvai from Bitrise discuss the initial impressions of the new coding intelligence features in the Xcode 26.3 Release Candidate. They have been experimenting with the new features - see what they think! Bitrise provides a full-stack, vertically integrated mobile DevOps solution that unites the tools, processes and testing frameworks engineering teams need to build best-in-class mobile experiences. Over 400,000 developers use Bitrise’s products: Bitrise CI, Build Cache, Release Management, and Insights.