Banking is a critical but highly complex industry. It is a highly regulated environment, and banking applications must be developed in compliance with privacy and security standards of the region the bank operates. Credibility is an invaluable asset to any financial institution, so they can’t afford to let any bugs, even the most minor, slip into production and impact the user experience.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have become the backbone of modern businesses, streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency. However, an ERP system’s successful implementation and operation require meticulous testing to ensure it aligns seamlessly with your business needs. This comprehensive guide will explore what ERP is, the types of ERP testing, and its benefits that ensure your ERP system functions flawlessly.

Search functionality is an interesting but complex area when it comes to testing. A search functionality is by definition a search engine, which deals with vast amounts of data and an underlying search algorithm built on complex statistical models. That’s not to mention the ever-increasing user expectations for the search feature to understand nuances in human language, capable of handling misspellings, synonyms, and natural language queries.

For the past 30 years, Eyefinity has been a leader in cloud-based software and technology tailored to the vision care industry. Eyefinity offers reliable patient care solutions for ophthalmologists and optometrists, with a client base in over 20,000 offices across the US. As a company dedicated to providing the most seamless customer experience for doctor and client, Eyefinity knows that Quality Assurance is paramount to maintaining.

We are thrilled to announce that Tricentis Test Automation has been named a winner in the Best SaaS Product for Web and App Development category of the 2023 SaaS awards! The annual awards are considered the Oscars of the business software world and celebrate outstanding SaaS innovators across the globe. Best SaaS Product for Web and App Development is a highly competitive category recognizing an innovation that clearly meets a developer’s need.

Nowadays technology is an inevitable and essential part of our life. A life without internet, smart applications and electronic devices can not imagined any more. In such an environment, there are several software apps running on different platforms. Delivering those applications to users is a compelling process with numerous disciplines. Along with development, software testing is one of the most critical ones.

Smartphones literally dominate the world. There are 6.92 billion smartphone users in the world today, which is 85.88% of the world population. That figure is only 49.40% in 2016. Such ubiquity of smartphones demands mobile app developers to deliver high-quality applications at all times to remain competitive and relevant through effective mobile application testing.

In the fast-paced world of banking and finance, acquisitions and mergers continuously shape industry dynamics. Amid these transformations, ensuring data integrity becomes paramount for financial institutions. The ever-changing regulatory environment, data migrations, and the need for data-driven risk management demand a robust solution to address these challenges.

In today’s dynamic business landscape, where digital transformation is no longer an option but a necessity, organizations often grapple with the complexities of digital delivery and quality engineering. In our recent webinar, we explored the challenges organizations face on their journey to successful digital delivery and quality engineering.

E-commerce websites are growing faster than ever, and they are also the most challenging when it comes to testing. With thousands, sometimes millions of pages with complex features, complex search functionality, and security requirements, E-commerce websites require testers to have in-depth knowledge of the field. In this article, we will list out the most common and essential test cases for E-commerce websites and categorize them in groups.

Not all heroes in the tech world write code. Some wield the power of data analytics and SEO to create compelling stories and foster brand growth. This week, our Monday Member Spotlight features Jose, TestQuality’s Marketing Assistant with years of specialized experience in Google Analytics and SEO. Let's explore how he takes a data-driven approach to spread the word about TestQuality.

While AI and machine learning have been industry buzzwords for a while, they are now becoming fundamental to software testing. Machine learning algorithms are making it easier to sift through logs, identify patterns, and even predict where bugs are most likely to occur. As these technologies mature, the role of AI in software testing will undoubtedly expand.

In today’s fast-changing digital world, software testing has become a crucial part of the software development life cycle (SDLC), in which the product’s quality, functionality, and performance are assured. Over the years, there have been various software testers who have made substantial contributions to the trends in the software industry through their expertise, online presence and advocacy for best practices.

We've said it before and we'll say it again: Visible APIs get reused, not reinvented. Ensuring that developers can easily work with APIs is essential. To make this happen, we need to provide them with clear documentation and helpful resources. That's where SwaggerHub Portal comes in, simplifying the process and making it easier for developers to get the job done.

Android is the most popular operating system in the world, with over 2.5 billion active users across over 190 countries. As a result, the Android ecosystem consists of more than 3.5 million apps – more than double the 1.6 million apps available on iOS. This means fast and seamless app performance has become critical for success.

The retail sector is in a paradigm shift of digital transformation, with an anticipated 25% of global retail poised to migrate online by 2025. APIs facilitate digital-first shopping experiences in this evolving landscape, allowing retailers to swiftly adapt and enhance their systems. They empower retailers to extend services like online orders with in-store pickups, curbside delivery, and personalized online shopping recommendations, catering to remote customers’ preferences.

Many questions arise whenever adopting exploratory testing (ET), primarily due to misunderstandings about what it means. The fact that exploratory testing is mainly unstructured, especially compared to the traditional scripted testing approach that is highly detailed and restrictive, makes it harder to connect it to the word “plan.” Sometimes, users call it ad hoc. Does all this mean that we can’t prepare ourselves for exploratory testing and establish some level of plan for it?

First published on the BSA site along with DXC Technology Data analytics and generative AI are revolutionizing the approach organizations take to software development, testing, and delivery, enabling standardization and scalability across the board, including test automation and management. Like other sectors, financial institutions struggle to match the rate of transformation necessary to maintain a competitive edge.

Mobile test automation has become a crucial aspect of software testing due to the increasing popularity of mobile devices. However, the lack of simple and focused toolsets has resulted in a gap in the availability of effective mobile test automation skills in the industry.

A Registration page is more than just a place for users to create their account. It is a process designed to protect the backend, ensure compliance with privacy and security standards, as well as verify the users before granting them certain access to the digital services. If you are trying to test your Registration page and don’t know where to start, read on and discover 60 test cases for Registration Page that you can use for references.

Application Programming Interface (API) is the backbone of the modern world. A lot of the activities you do on digital platforms leverage APIs, and testing those APIs is key to delivering good User Experience in software and applications. If you are trying to test APIs and don’t know where to start, read on and discover 60 test cases for API testing that you can use for references.

Gartner predicts that by 2026, 75% of organizations will adopt a digital transformation model predicated on the cloud as the fundamental underlying platform. Every organization has a cloud strategy and vision with annual goals, yet the business risky cloud migrations have aged in backlogs or implemented with straying budgets & timelines. ‘Assurance’ is the most critical factor in business readiness, scoping, budgeting, and concluding the cloud migration.

This year, we’ve witnessed a significant shift in the tech landscape. Industry giants like Amazon (AWS), Facebook, Twitter, GitHub, and others are embracing GraphQL APIs, both for their internal operations and external interactions. GraphQL, hailed as the SQL for APIs, is more than a query language – It's a runtime that efficiently retrieves data from databases.

If you’re just getting started with software testing, or you’re looking to switch from manual testing to automation, the idea of a free test automation tool can be pretty appealing. Theoretically, a free tool means you can start producing automated test coverage with little or no financial risk. But that’s not how it shakes out in reality. Almost all “free” automated testing tools come with (sometimes substantial) hidden costs.

Welcome to our latest Product Roundup featuring Katalon software! This roundup will cover updates and new features released in July and August. This is the blog companion to our Product Roundup Webinar. Read on or if you prefer you can view the webinar here: This roundup includes an AI reporting analyst, QoL updates for managing your Test cases/suites, and TestCloud updates that allow you to test your private server URLs or locally hosted web-apps or websites more comprehensively.

By now, those working in software development know what functional tests and end-to-end tests are. They also know test automation is the key to speeding up their development process without compromising software quality. However, visual testing, a set of tests designed to make sure that your app “looks” as intended, is an often-forgotten facet of testing. The good news here is it is easy to start visual testing, especially if you have some pre-existing functional/e2e test scripts.

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, staying competitive is more challenging than ever before. Companies across various industries continually seek innovative ways to gain a competitive edge, and one of the most effective strategies is leveraging digital product engineering. Digital product engineering combines technology, design, and engineering to create products and services that meet customer needs and surpass their expectations.

Today’s topic revolves around “UI Automation Testing with Playwright.” As we delve deeper into Playwright, we quickly realize that its utility extends beyond just UI automation testing; it encompasses a wide range of automation capabilities. So, let’s explore why Playwright is a unique and compelling automation tool worth considering. We will also delve into creating frameworks using Playwright and more.

Cristian laughs when we call him a software developer with a ‘testing mindset.’“Well, I see software testing as an integral part of development. We build; therefore, we test. Simple as that,” he says. This seems straightforward, but in his eyes, it's a philosophy that too many skip over.

Numbers don’t lie, and it’s Geckoboard’s mission to equip data-driven companies with high-quality, real-time KPIs that help motivate teams, gauge performance, and assist in important decision-making. Because of its user-friendly interface and far-reaching data accessibility, Geckoboard boasts a client list in the thousands, including Ticketmaster, Airtable, Loom, and StanleyBlack&Decker.

API testing is easier said than done. When trying to do API testing we often find ourselves in the land of “what-ifs”—what if the third-party services we rely on are down? What if the APIs we need are still under construction? The solution, a Mock API. While this is a powerful approach, to unleash its full potential it is important to implement it correctly. That’s where Katalon steps in.

Having a good test case template comes with tons of benefits. Not having to re-invent the wheel is one of them. Drawing from years of experience in the software testing industry, we have created a detailed template for you to note down your test case in the most organized manner, so that you can dedicate your time and effort to other high-value tasks. Scroll down and download your template, and if you want to get some tips on how to best write a test case, read on, we got you covered!

Large language models (LLMs) have recently garnered immense popularity and global attention due to their versatile applications across various industries. The advent of ChatGPT in late 2022, particularly resonating with Gen Z, exemplifies their impressive capabilities. Nowadays, the cumbersome process of navigating automated phone menus (pressing 1 or 2) for customer support is becoming less desirable, with chatbots like Siri and Alexa offering a more user-friendly alternative.

Success. We all seek it. However, what defines success? It all depends on the goals we have established. We often hear that testing is about ensuring there are no bugs. That's wrong in many ways. First, testing doesn't assure; testing gives information about quality so the team can decide what to do next, hopefully using it to improve its current status.

Cigniti is a global digital assurance and engineering company that manages and implements enterprise digital transformation projects. One of its premier clients, a large cruise line headquartered in Florida, rolled out a fleet of the three most modern ships in the world. The cruise line commissioned Cigniti to develop web, mobile, and tablet automation supporting the back office, onboard staff, and customers.

Today, we are pleased to announce the availability of Tricentis Test Automation (TTA) for SAP integrated with SAP Cloud ALM. This release is the result of three years of close collaboration between Tricentis and SAP, and the result brings the best of application lifecycle management and test automation to SAP customers.

Database testing is the process of evaluating the accuracy, reliability, and performance of a database system. Its purpose is to ensure that the data stored there is consistent, valid, and can be correctly manipulated for business needs. The components to be tested are usually database schema, tables, and database triggers. Testers leverage SQL queries, data comparison tools, automation frameworks, or load testing tools to examine the data integrity, validity, security, performance, and structure.

There is no doubt about it: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) has changed the way we think about software testing. Ever since the introduction of the disruptive AI-powered language model ChatGPT, a wide range of AI-augmented technologies have also emerged, and the benefits they brought surely can’t be ignored. In this article, we will guide you to leverage AI/ML in software testing to bring your QA game to the next level.

We’ve got something truly special in store for you. We reached out to our expansive testing community, consisting of 40,000 testers, and posed a question about leveraging GPT prompts for various software testing scenarios and tips for effective prompting. The response was nothing short of astounding, and today, we’re thrilled to bring you the incredible insights we gathered. Prepare to be amazed as we unveil 15+ best ChatGPT prompts for software testing enthusiasts like you.

If you’re interested in automating the testing of your web application, there are three categories of tools to understand: The best automated testing solution for your web application will depend largely on the resources you have and the tradeoffs you’re willing to make. In this piece, I’m going to help you understand the strengths and shortcomings that come with each of these types of testing tools, as well as who they’re each best-suited for.

Strap in for a lengthy updates post, as we have yet another slew of improvements and new features for you!

The rapid advancement of communication technologies has paved the way for the deployment of 5G networks, promising unprecedented speeds, low latency, and enhanced reliability. As 5G technology becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, ensuring its robustness and security has never been more critical. Digital assurance, a comprehensive testing and verification approach, plays a vital role in safeguarding the performance, stability, and overall quality of 5G networks.

Agile was once the high school cool kid that everyone either wanted to be or be with. Now, it’s the valedictorian leading the software development class. DevOps didn’t just join the party; it became the DJ, setting the tempo for developers and testers alike. The good ol' days of ‘Us vs. Them’ are so yesteryear.

Agile Pod is a small, custom agile team with about four to eight members, responsible for a single task, path, or area of the product backlog. This organizational system gives complete ownership and freedom to the team and is a step forward towards completely responsible, self-disciplined, and self-sufficient teams. Agile Pods aim to realize the full potential of the brilliant agile teams we have and set the stage for the best quality output.

Ever felt that frustration of waiting for a web page to load? Yeah, me too. And guess what? Your users feel the same. If you’re noticing a decline in user engagement, page speed might be the culprit. But don’t fret! We’ve got you covered with some nifty tips. Let’s dive into the world of site speed with some practical advice, whether you’re a business owner or a techie!

In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, creating robust and responsive applications is more crucial than ever. Enter ReadyAPI Virtualization. This cutting-edge solution enables developers to simulate and test their applications' performance in a controlled environment, ensuring a seamless user experience. With recent advancements in virtual services, including the integration of transaction history tracking, ReadyAPI is once again revolutionizing the way developers approach testing.