No stand-ups. No deploys. Just downtime. 🎄 Happy Holidays from all of us at Nearform.

LLMs are only as smart as their context, something most teams realise too late. We break down the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a proven way to: - Structure data for LLMs at scale - Improve reliability and explainability - Avoid costly mistakes in production 📖 >> nearform.com/digital-comm...

For developers, using AI has moved beyond mere speed, it’s now about strategic planning. That’s why Alfonso Graziano tested Plan Mode in Cursor and GitHub Copilot, not just to see if they could 'vibe-code' a feature, but to determine: could they actually plan it?" 📖 Find out more >> nf.ie/44GZ4aQ

Cloud LLMs have their place, but on-device GenAI is fast, private and cost-free to scale. We built a working mobile demo that runs locally. No cloud, no API, full AI functionality. Explore the article + repo >> nf.ie/4rrhUws

AI is transforming design. But if we forget the human, we lose what matters most. Empathy isn’t optional. It’s the foundation of trust, relevance, and genuine innovation. Our Head of CX, Samantha Sherman, shares how to design for human connection in an AI-driven world. Read more below 👇

Most teams say they’re “doing AI.” Few can show business impact. Our AI Native Engineering Field Manual was written by engineers, for engineers. Practical. Proven. Ready to use. Download your copy today. Find your first AI win. 📥 >> nf.ie/3Jdk9lS

If you’ve been wondering whether it’s worth switching from #Terraform, or just curious how #Pulumi handles at scale, read on here >> nf.ie/4ozlD9a 👇 Catch up on the whole series: Part 1 – Landscape analysis >> nf.ie/4osaK9K Part 2 – From chaos to clarity >> nf.ie/4giVSqx

The AI Native Engineering Field Manual is here. A practical guide for teams ready to go beyond AI pilots and build systems that learn, adapt, and scale. 🧭 Start your expedition into AI-native delivery. Free download here >> nf.ie/3Jdk9lS

Most #JS text chunkers are too heavy, too rigid, or too limited. So we built a small, fast, and smart alternative: llm splitter — designed for performance, extensibility, and storage efficiency. #Opensource and ready to use! 📖 Read the latest from @ryan-roemer.bsky.social >> nf.ie/439Lvjt

Testing can’t be an afterthought when models drive decisions. As AI becomes an integral part of critical infrastructure, testing needs to evolve accordingly. Our latest article examines how to test AI/ML systems that adapt and evolve without compromising safety or speed 👇 ➡️ nf.ie/4pYBu2G

Testing AI requires a new mindset. At #WMF2025 we shared how Nearform approaches LLM testing: - 5 levels of testing - Metrics & tools that work - Why hallucinations are bugs, not features Read the full article >> nf.ie/3VCqn1m

Meet Chekhov - our new #opensource tool that lets you chat with AI personas trained on real user data. → Clearer insight → Better product-market fit → Smarter decisions, sooner Read more ↓ nearform.com/digital-comm... #AI #product #LLMs #ux #devtools

Part 2 of our series is now live and explores how Pulumi performs in real-world scenarios. 📖 Read the full article → nf.ie/4giVSqx Part 1 here → nf.ie/4osaK9K for context on why we chose Pulumi and how it compares to alternatives in 2025.

Our many years of experience in building production-ready systems with #opensource technologies mean we can help: ✔️ Select and tailor the right models for your business objectives ✔️ Deploy with secure, reliable pipelines ✔️ Keep costs and long-term maintainability at the forefront nf.ie/4fwyeGM

AI can’t fix broken systems, it can just scale them faster. James Malone explains why role-based AI agents and solid engineering matter more than ever. 👉 nf.ie/41UZRUb

OpenAI’s #opensource reasoning models aren’t just about using tools, they’re about improving them. Colm Harte & Sarah Egan share why contribution matters: ✔️ Improving docs & sharing test cases ✔️ Building new tooling & modules ✔️ Strengthening the #OpenAI ecosystem Learn more → nf.ie/4fwyeGM

Most product teams skip personas not because they don’t care, but because they don’t have time. So we built Chekhov. ✔️ Upload product docs ✔️ Chat with dynamic, AI-generated personas ✔️ Built with #OpenAI + Replit See it in action → nf.ie/41R7aMC #AI #ProductDesign #UX #Nearform #LLMTools

Open source AI gives you control but it also gives you responsibility. Nearform’s Colm Harte & Sarah Egan explain: ✔️ Security, scalability, and monitoring requirements ✔️ The DevOps and governance work you’ll own ✔️ Why the right partner can make all the difference Full article >> nf.ie/4fwyeGM

Part 1 of our new series dives into how Pulumi stacks up against Terraform and why developers are taking notice. 💡 Learn how Pulumi: Uses general-purpose languages for infrastructure Offers flexibility across cloud environments Shifts developer experience in the IaC landscape → nf.ie/4osaK9K

OpenAI’s new #opensource reasoning models could shift #AI adoption in regulated industries. Nearform's Colm Harte & Sarah Egan share: - Why transparency matters for enterprise AI - The trade-offs between open source & proprietary models - How control over data could unlock new innovation

Our experts at Nearform explore how this shift impacts enterprises and how you can leverage open source #AI for your business 👇 Read the full article here >> nf.ie/4fwyeGM #OpenSource #EnterpriseAI

Tired of sharing AG Grid views via screenshots? We open sourced ag-grid-url-sync—a 3KB utility to: - Share filtered views via clean URLs - Restore filter state on reload - Support all 26 native filters - Works with React, Angular, Vue, JS Learn more >> nf.ie/4oaAIyF #AGGrid #DevTools #OSS

With @groq.com’s ultra-fast infrastructure and Nearform’s delivery expertise, we’re unlocking capabilities that weren’t practical before. Discover how our collaboration with #groq will transform how enterprises leverage #AI >> bit.ly/46vfPaI

Figma’s Grid auto-layout update aims to streamline complex design systems. But is it ready for real-world application? Nearform’s Barret Anspach dives deep into the feature’s current capabilities - where it succeeds, where it struggles, and how it might evolve. nearform.com/digital-comm...

Proud to sponsor the #AIHot100 Summit in #NYC this week 🗽 100 AI startups. 100 AI execs. The who's who of AI all in one room. See you there! 🔗 aifurnace.co #AI #TechEvents #Nearform

Ever wondered why bugs and security issues always crop up too late? Our article breaks down the “shift‑left” approach—moving testing, security & compliance earlier in the #SDLC for faster, safer, higher-quality releases. Read here >> nearform.com/digital-comm... #testing #security

Can your app resolve 70% of queries in-app? We improved DPD’s customer experience by transforming the chat technology of its app. This substantially cut the number of support calls that require a live advisor — a powerful example of mobile made better. 📖 Discover how >> nf.ie/440tAfT

At Nearform, we don’t just talk about AI — we use it to change how we work. From accelerating bids with Wilde, our internal knowledge assistant, to turning Slack conversations into sales intelligence with Beckett, our #AI tools are helping teams move faster and deliver more value. >> nf.ie/44cQocy

Would you like to slash your enterprise’s deployment time by over 99%? We unified PUMA's regional platforms under a single web app and mobile app increasing speed, flexibility and scalability — a real example of mobile made better. 📖 Discover how >> nf.ie/458Axgc

Welcoming some of the new faces that have recently joined the Nearform team, each bringing fresh perspectives and deep expertise. 🌐 Explore how you can be part of what’s next >> buff.ly/89etFzG #Nearform #WelcometoTheTeam

Join Claudio Masolo at #CloudNativeDaysItaly2025 where he will demonstrate how GitHub Actions empowers teams to streamline workflows, enhance reliability, and foster a culture of continuous delivery. Learn more >> cloudnativedaysitaly.org #DevOps #Kubernetes

🚀 Supercharge your Playwright testing! Discover how Model Context Protocol (MCP) in #VSCode + #Copilot helps you test smarter, debug faster, and close coverage gaps with AI-powered context. 📖 Read more: nearform.com/digital-comm...

No one misses the admin side of content creation. @sanity.io AI Assist takes care of: ✔️ Tidying up raw copy ✔️ Generating translations ✔️ Writing visual alt text All right inside your CMS. 📖 We show you how → nearform.com/digital-comm... #AI #ContentOps #SanityAIAssist

Join at Ludovico Besana at #WMF2025 to explore strategies and tools for testing LLM-based applications, from designing robust prompts to handling non-deterministic output to validating bias and silent failures. An essential toolkit for those who want to put reliability back at the heart of AI ✨

Still relying on outdated systems to wow your customers? Learn how modern architecture and #AI unlock seamless, relevant service at every touchpoint. 👉 Read our guide to see how it’s done! nearform.aflip.in/future-of-te...

What really matters when selecting an LLM for your enterprise? We break down the hidden costs, real benefits, and open source myths that tech leaders must understand. 📖 Read the full article >> nearform.com/digital-comm... #AIArchitecture #ModelSelection #OpenSourceAI

#Cloudnative SonarQube, fully automated. From secure provisioning to robust monitoring, our #Terraform modules handle it all. ✔️ #AWS & #Azure support ✔️ Built for enterprise teams More in Marco Antonio’s new article 👇 📖 >> nearform.com/digital-comm...

We're delighted to be taking part in @grafana.bsky.social Observability Sessions in Boston today! Nearform's Joseph G Szodfridt alongside Richard Lupo from Grafana Labs and David Frankel from CarGurus will cover the wins, challenges, and future focus areas shaping modern observability strategies.

Is your #QA process keeping pace with modern development cycles? Discover how #GenerativeAI can streamline testing and boost coverage at every stage of the SDLC. 🔗 nearform.com/digital-comm... #SoftwareTesting #AI #DevOps

🎉Temporal_tables v1.1.0 is here! Now with auto-migration support, updated docs, and smoother use on managed PostgreSQL services. Ideal for teams who can’t use C extensions. Learn more 👇 github.com/nearform/tem... #PostgreSQL #OpenSource #TemporalTables #DevTools

In a landscape crowded with AI tools focused on code generation, Midscene.js stands out by doing something different: executing tests through natural language. Could Midscene.js be the #AI tool that transforms your testing workflow? Read the full article here below 👇 nearform.com/digital-comm...

AI agents are 2025’s hot topic, but how well do they perform on real-world coding tasks? We investigate the agentic powers of two of the most talked-about tools, Cursor and GitHub Copilot. Same codebase. Same prompts. Same AI model. Who won? 📖 Find out the results >> nearform.com/digital-comm...

What if you could automate processes, personalise workflows, and bring smart decision-making into your apps? Join Alfonso as he breaks down how to build a custom Workflow Engine in #TypeScript, starting from scratch. Learn more >> www.jsday.it/talks_speake... #JSDay25 #WebDev #Nearform

In our latest post, we show how hand-written SQL outperformed Prisma in both speed and efficiency 🚀 📖 Read the full article here >> www.nearform.com/digital-comm... #Backend #PostgreSQL #API #WebPerformance #Fastify

Join Luca Del Puppo in Bologna at jsDay for a deep dive into real-world TypeScript strategies that help teams write cleaner, safer, and more adaptable code, turning type safety into a business advantage. 💡 Learn more about Luca's session here >> www.jsday.it/talks_speake... #TypeScript #JSDay

Join Alfonso Graziano in Bologna at jsDay, as he breaks down how to build a custom Workflow Engine in TypeScript, starting from scratch. 💡 Learn more about Alfonso's session here >> www.jsday.it/talks_speake... #WebDevelopment #JsDay25

Bug backlogs slow teams down and drive up costs, not just in engineering effort, but in lost context and momentum. Discover how a zero-defect backlog approach can reduce waste, boost velocity and free teams to focus on what really matters. www.nearform.com/digital-comm... #SoftwareDev #Agile

Join Luca Del Puppo at jsDay 2025 for a deep dive into real-world TypeScript strategies that help teams write cleaner, safer, and more adaptable code, turning type safety into a business advantage. >> www.jsday.it/talks_speake... #TypeScript #SoftwareEngineering #WebDevelopment #JsDay25

For #Kafka workloads, lag-based autoscaling can lead to over-scaling and frequent rebalancing, disrupting performance. How do you optimise it? We explore advanced strategies to fine-tune Kubernetes HPA with KEDA, reduce Kafka rebalancing, and improve stability. >> www.nearform.com/digital-comm...

Open source isn’t just about code, it’s a strategic advantage for enterprises. Here's how businesses can leverage #opensource for innovation, speed, and long-term success. 🧵👇 (1/8)