Making sense of testing is one of the biggest challenges our customers face in their day-to-day work. We’re excited to announce that the new Data Export capability in Tricentis qTest makes it easier for QA and engineering leaders to bring their teams’ work into context with data from across the business. Data Export makes your historical data available for download via API, seeded first by an initial download of historical data, then followed by a daily update.

With demands on software development teams to work faster than ever before, efficiency is King. Many teams are implementing test automation to boost productivity, as manual testing can be time-consuming and error prone. Test automation revolutionizes the testing process. It enables you to automatically publish test results from various automation frameworks directly into your test management environment.

In the rapidly evolving business technology landscape, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have emerged as essential tools for organizations looking to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and elevate decision-making processes. An ERP system integrates various business processes, such as finance, human resources, sales, and inventory, into a unified platform, fostering cohesion and productivity.

Do you ever feel stuck following the same scripts and testing routines? Automated and manual regression testing can save time, but they often miss the more profound issues hidden beyond the happy paths. If you wish to bring more flexibility to your testing and take a more central spot in the testing process, consider including exploratory testing into your software testing life cycle (STCL).

In the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of software development, the ability to make swift, well-informed decisions can be the dividing line between success and missed opportunity. As development cycles shrink and user demands grow, navigating the waters of software testing requires not just precision, but also clarity. This is where Katalon TestOps steps in with its game-changing feature: Virtual Data Analyst (VDA), powered by GPT technology.

API documentation is the cornerstone of any successful API-driven project. It serves as a critical reference point for developers and consumers to understand how an API works, its endpoints, request/response formats, and more. While having comprehensive documentation is essential, what truly sets developers apart is the ability to seamlessly explore and test these APIs within the context of their documentation.

We live in a highly interconnected world, and that interconnectedness couldn’t have existed without the tremendous contributions from the telecommunications industry. With 5G technology finally becoming mainstream, IoT growing at a rapid rate, and AI tech gaining prominence, the telecom industry is surely up for an exciting future. This faster-than-ever growth comes with the need for robust, continuous telecom testing to always maintain a high standard of service quality.

Application programming interfaces (APIs) serve as the backbone of today’s digital economy. They connect applications and web services with each other to exchange information and deliver thousands of digital experiences to users every day. With such significance, APIs can’t afford to be buggy, and software testers must frequently test them to identify and address potential issues. However, there’s a catch. Sometimes an API is not fully developed, or is simply too expensive to access.

Excellent performance is key for any application, regardless of the framework or language. Today’s digital consumers demand speed and precision, and will quickly quit a sluggish app. That's why performance monitoring, especially Real User Monitoring (RUM), is important for every developer to implement. We recently launched RUM for BugSnag, providing developers the visibility they need to ensure great application performance.

In the ever-evolving world of banking technology, the traditional core banking systems have long been the backbone of financial institutions. However, the limitations and challenges associated with these systems have paved the way for a paradigm shift towards coreless banking. Let us delve into the concept of coreless banking and explore how it is reshaping the banking industry.

At Ghost Inspector, we are passionate about empowering our users with testing solutions that ensure everything on your website or app works and looks the way it should. Our Command Line Interface (CLI) is one of those solutions, allowing you to simplify the process of scripting interactions with the Ghost Inspector API.

API integration allows different software systems to connect with each other and exchange data seamlessly, and this process is literally the backbone of our digital world. While it is entirely possible to perform API integration manually, using dedicated API integration tools offer so many advantages to make this process more efficient, reliable, and manageable.

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, where uptime, performance, and user experience are paramount, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) has emerged as a crucial bridge between development and operations within organizations. SRE goes beyond traditional IT roles by emphasizing the fusion of software engineering practices with IT operations to ensure systems are functional, highly reliable, and scalable.

If you and your team are ready to transition from the slog of manual testing to faster automated tests, codeless test automation tools might hold a lot of appeal. Chances are, you don’t have and don’t want to hire (expensive) QA engineers to wrangle complex, open source testing solutions like Selenium. You want your front-end developers focused on shipping code, not getting mired in test suite maintenance in Cypress.

BDD (Behavior Driven Development) strives to communicate clearly whenever any stakeholder's understanding of the desired system changes and attempts to have stakeholders in diverse positions interacting smoothly in parallel to maintain a near-constant grasp of the intended system behavior. If that understanding has been misaligned, it should be updated, or it should be synthesized with a new understanding of the intended system. This ensures that all stakeholders are pulling in the same direction.

In the 21st century, data has become an invaluable asset that drives innovation, decision-making, and progress across various domains. Its importance stems from the fact that we are living in a digital age where almost every aspect of our lives generates, consumes, and relies on data. When it comes to software testing, data plays a crucial role to replicate positive/negative cases and identify corner or edge cases that might remain untested without conducting testing on various data values.

SmartBear has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Stoplight, a global API design-first company. Together, we can deliver an unparalleled API platform on a global scale.

SmartBear has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Stoplight, a leader in API design and documentation, along with its collaborative and innovative open source tools, Spectral, Prism, and Elements.

In the fast-paced world of performance testing, every moment counts. LoadFocus is dedicated to ensuring that our users can hit the ground running, without getting bogged down by lengthy tutorials or complex instruction manuals. Enter contextual documentation: our solution for streamlining your learning curve and maximizing productivity.

Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) is an automated technology that permits interaction with a customer (end user/caller) with the support of a DTMF (Dual-Tone multi-frequency) keypad and voice input. IVR mechanism is the perfect way to route customer calls. It helps customers resolve their queries/issues 24/7*365 days with the menu options and. also it will help customers route their calls to the live agents if they are not satisfied with the predefined menu options.

Robotic process automation (RPA) is a software system automation approach that employs pre-programmed “bots” to automate manual tasks, typically through a user interface (UI). RPA tools are primarily used to automate business processes that once depended on human resources and were highly repetitive and operational in nature. Many of these business processes are rooted in legacy technology, which often acts as a bottleneck due to its outdated nature.

IFRS 17, an International Financial Reporting Standard promulgated by the International Accounting Standards Board, supersedes IFRS 4 regarding insurance contract accounting. Its effective date is January 1, 2023. IFRS 17 introduces a comprehensive revamp of the treatment of insurance contracts, entailing novel prerequisites for data, systems, and procedures that impact various departments within the organization, such as Investment, Actuarial, Accounting, Finance, and IT.

Automation testing has become a fundamental part of web development, and Playwright has emerged as one of the most powerful end-to-end testing tools. Thanks to its robust API and multi-browser support, it's easy to test sites and web apps. At the same time, Playwright can present some challenges if not approached correctly. Several pitfalls can compromise the effectiveness and performance of your tests, potentially leading to inaccurate results.

We don't need to tell you that test automation will increase quality and save your software development company time and money spent on doing manual regression testing. It's known that many businesses begin at the user interface layer, which has the lowest ROI (return in investment) and perform automated tests that take a fraction of time by running regression tests with each build, rather than investing weeks near the end of the development cycle.

According to the most recent statistics, on a global scale, approximately 1 in 31 organizations encountered a ransomware attack each week during the initial quarter of 2023. Additionally, there is a daily identification of over 560,000 new instances of malware, contributing to a staggering total of more than 1 billion malware programs currently in circulation.

Front-end testing is a form of black box software testing in that it requires no behind-the-scenes understanding of how a software application works. It’s solely concerned with evaluating the user experience of an app. A front-end test is only effective if it tests both the functionality and visual appearance of an app, where “appearance” includes things like the layout of a page and the size, shape, color, and legibility of visual elements like buttons, form fields, and text.

What device should be used to run the tests? What operating system version, manufacturer and model to use? How to get these devices? These are some of the questions we ask ourselves when planning a mobile application testing strategy. If we consider automating these tests, other questions will surely come to mind.

Azure Web Apps are like the best pizza delivery in town – fast, consistent, and always there when you need them. But like any good pizzeria, they need to be load tested to handle the maximum user load, especially during peak times like the big Saturday night rush.

Organizations nowadays are constantly being disrupted by new technology, disruptive startups, geopolitical issues, and economic changes. As organizations face a fast-changing world, the risks of geopolitical instability, surging inflation, and economic insecurity have become increasingly common. Cybercrime, supply chain disruptions, and climatic catastrophes have also arisen as severe and unpredictable concerns.

Discover the art of software testing in Python! Uncover software testing fundamentals, explore diverse testing methodologies, and master essential best practices. Dive into a comprehensive tutorial on leveraging the power of the unittest module to conduct efficient and effective unit testing in Python.

In today's highly regulated industries, such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, aerospace, finance, and more, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and accuracy in the testing process is crucial. Test case versioning plays a pivotal role in achieving these goals by providing a structured approach to managing changes in test cases and maintaining their integrity over time.

In the fast-paced and highly regulated world of financial services, software quality is arguably of utmost importance. To ensure financial products meet complex requirements and deliver seamless user experiences, robust testing methods are crucial. One such approach that has gained significant traction in the financial industry is Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) testing.

The DevOps lifecycle is a set of continuous and collaborative practices that bridge the gap between software development and IT operations, promoting seamless integration, automation, and faster delivery of software. The DevOps lifecycle phases include.

Banking, financial service, and insurance (BFSI) applications are complex due to their heavily regulated nature. Beyond the commonly known test cases, QA teams must also consider industry-specific test scenarios to do BFSI testing well. This means that testers must equip themselves with two skill sets: testing knowledge and BFSI domain knowledge.

In the Age of the Consumer, loyalty often equals the absence of something better. To sustain loyalty, we must continuously earn it in every interaction. That means today’s winning Retailers must provide: Clearly, this is easier said than done. Delivering the compelling experiences that consumers expect is a tall order, and it requires a consumer-obsessed culture of quality focused on the Consumer Journey.

Quality Assurance testers play an important role in verifying that company software maintains its functionality and reliability. Because the world of software testing is an expansive one, QA testers should equip themselves with an understanding of which types of software testing will be most relevant to their daily tasks. With so many different types of software testing, it can be overwhelming knowing where to start.

Just conducting one type of testing is generally not enough. For example, let’s say you decide to perform unit testing only. However, unit tests only verify business logic. Many other types of tests exist to verify the integration between components, such as integration tests. But what if you want to measure the maximum performance of your application? Or what if you want to know how the application behaves under extreme stress?

Traditional testing methodologies have long served as the backbone of QA but have limitations. As the industry evolves, so do the challenges developers face, making it evident that a new approach is needed to address the emerging demands of the ever-evolving mobile landscape. The solution lies in harnessing the power of crowdsourced testing. Mobile applications have become an indispensable part of our daily lives in the fast-paced digital era.

Most developers are familiar with running Selenium or Appium tests on their local machine (or sending them to a local Appium server). While these capabilities are essential early on, many organizations need help scaling this approach. Building and maintaining internal device labs and infrastructure can quickly become a nightmare. Here, you'll learn about the differences between client-side and cloud-side tests and how to choose the right option for your project.

Design thinking gained importance and popularity over the years due to several factors and shifts in the business landscape. As markets became more competitive and saturated, businesses recognized the need to differentiate themselves by offering products and services that truly address customer needs. Design thinking’s emphasis on understanding and empathizing with users provided a robust framework for creating customer-centric solutions.

WebdriverIO stands as a robust automation testing framework, offering a simplified approach to test web applications. With its user-friendly interface and support for multiple programming languages, WebdriverIO proves to be an excellent choice, particularly for beginners in the realm of test automation. In this comprehensive tutorial, we will delve into the core elements of WebdriverIO, guiding you through the seamless process of installation, setup, and utilization.

Dear Testers, Happy Tester’s day! First of all, a quick question, previous to the posts since morning, how many of us knew such a day even existed? But for some reason, it exists and we thought it’s a good time to reflect on ourselves, the Testers, and the amazing work we do.

Mobile devices permeate almost every facet of our lives. With the number of mobile users currently at 5.1 billion and growing, mobile commerce growth will not stop anytime soon. To capitalize on this market, it’s critical to deIiver a high-quality user experience through robust mobile testing. Unfortunately, most companies have been slow to adopt mobile testing. Part of the complexity lies in setting up and configuring various iOS and Android devices.

Whether you’re developing mobile apps for business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-consumer (B2C) purposes, delivering a seamless mobile experience is critical for survival in today’s complex, fiercely competitive digital business landscape. In line with this demand, we’re thrilled to introduce Tricentis Device Cloud.

RabbitMQ is one of the most popular open source message brokers. It is designed to provide high availability, scalability and reliability for enterprise level messaging applications. RabbitMQ basically navigates exchanges between a client (producer) and a consumer, who receives these processed messages. Messages are bundled into queues based on their characteristics and adequately processed. This segregation helps organize data much easier and makes alloting similar functions to a single queue.

After a quiet June, we again have multiple functionality updates as well as fixes to share with you!

Regardless of industry, companies have been undergoing significant financial struggles. It’s led to supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and increased operational costs. The strain of inflationary pressures, rising interest rates, and geopolitical uncertainties haven’t helped corporate balance sheets, either. As businesses strive to adapt to rapidly evolving consumer demands and digital transformation, they also face fierce competition, which has compressed profit margins.

AI has reshaped the landscape of almost every industry around the world, and the software testing industry is no exception. The emergence of AI-powered tools for test automation has changed the way QA teams approach their testing activities. This article walks you through the new ways that you can leverage AI testing tools and lists the top 7 best AI testing tools that can bring your testing game to the next level.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the way we do quality assurance (QA). The immense value that AI brings to optimizing testing processes and enhancing efficiency simply can’t be ignored. Organizations that know how to incorporate AI into their testing will gain a strong competitive edge against their competitors.

End-to-end (E2E) testing is an important part of the software development process, serving as a comprehensive way to verify that applications and systems work properly in real-life scenarios. It provides a level of assurance that your application will correctly exhibit behavior from start to finish.

In the fast-paced world of software development, identifying and reporting defects is the core responsibility of testers. It's common to become familiar with the application you are testing and develop blindspots that hinder your ability to identify and investigate defects. One of the reasons for this to happen is that you rely on scripted testing only.

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, APIs are the backbone of seamless integration and innovation across various software platforms. As businesses and developers strive to create interconnected and efficient applications, having comprehensive and value-driven API documentation and API exploration tools within the same platform is indispensable.

SmartBear is excited to announce the release of SwaggerHub Portal, a feature of SwaggerHub allowing you to customize consumer-facing documentation for your APIs to maximize API discoverability. With its intuitive interface, you can easily create onboarding guides, reference documentation, and other materials that help developers both understand and integrate your APIs into their applications. With Portal, you can easily sync your API designs from SwaggerHub with zero context switching.