In a world of microservices, we often have to pass information between applications. We serialize data into a format that can be retrieved by both sides. One of the serialization solutions is Protocol Buffers (Protobuf) – Google’s language-neutral mechanism. Messages can be interpreted by a receiver using the same or […]
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Transport in Cities of the Future – Grape Up
Cities of the future are spaces that are comfortable to live in, eco-friendly, safe, and intelligently managed. It’s hard to imagine such a futuristic scenario without the use of advanced technology. Preferably one that combines various elements within one coherent data processing system. Especially great potential lies in solutions at […]
Developing Apps for Android Automotive OS – Grape Up
Quite a new droid around. The operating system has been in the market for a while, still missing a lot, but it is out, already implemented in cars, and coming for more. Polestar and Volvo were the first to bring Android Automotive OS to their Polestar 2 and XC40 Recharge. […]
How to Set Up Kafka Integration Test – Grape Up
Do you consider unit testing as not enough solution for keeping the application’s reliability and stability? Are you afraid that somehow or somewhere there is a potential bug hiding in the assumption that unit tests should cover all cases? And also is mocking Kafka not enough for project requirements? If […]
Setting Up a Testing Project in Protractor with Cucumber and Page Object Model – Grape Up
For many years, when it came to automating web UI testing, Selenium was the king. And it is safe to say it still is! As a widely known and proven automation testing tool, it is often a default choice for many software projects. But does it mean one shouldn’t explore […]
How Can Smart Cities Use Data from Connected Vehicles? – Grape Up
There are many indications that the future lies in technology. Specifically, it belongs to connected and autonomous vehicles(CAVs), which, combined with 5G, AI, and machine learning, will form the backbone of the smart cities of the future. How will data from vehicles revolutionize city life as we’ve known it so […]
gRPC Remote Procedure Call (with Protobuf) – Grape Up
One of the most crucial technical decisions during designing API is to choose the proper protocol for interchanging data. It is not an easy task. You have to answer at least a few important questions – which will integrate with API, if you have any network limitations, what is the […]
Software-Defined Vehicle and Fleet Management – Grape Up
With the development of artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and cloud solutions, the amount of data we can retrieve from a vehicle is expanding every year. Manufacturers improve efficiency in converting this data into new services and enhance their own offerings based on the information received from connected car […]
What’s New in the Truck Industry – Grape Up
64% of truck industry CEOs say the future success of their organization hinges upon the digital revolution. This should come as no surprise, as transportation as we knew it a decade or two ago is slowly fading into obscurity. Operating standards in the industry are improving, and values such as […]
What Needs to Be Done to Accelerate the Implementation – Grape Up
Technology that allows vehicles to communicate wirelessly with other vehicles and road infrastructure is the go-to solution of the future. Regrettably, for the time being, the business justification for V2X roll-out by most OEMs remains beyond reach. What are the prospects for the coming years and what can be done […]
How Connected Vehicles Will Impact the Insurance Industry – Grape Up
By 2023, there will be over 350 million connected cars on the road. What can the insurance industry do about it? It turns out that quite a bit, as automotive companies, introducing the latest technological advances, are enabling new ways to mix driver behavior. This is of great importance in […]
How Automotive Open Source Improve Software Development – Grape Up
The driving properties or the external appearance of cars, which used to serve as a differentiator between manufacturers, no longer play a key marketing role today. It is the car’s software that has become the new growth engine for the automotive industry. Yet, the question remains where this software should […]