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May 2024

Introduction to Automation Testing Services: What You Need to Know

Quality can feel elusive in this rapidly changing world of software development where applications are in constant flux. Quality can feel elusive in this rapidly changing world of software development where applications are in constant flux. Automation testing services make their way into the scene- a radical innovation that rationalizes the entire testing process: time and resources saved result in a better product delivered ultimately.

The Streaming Edge: Staying Ahead in the Digital Age with Comprehensive Testing

Streaming refers to any media content—live or recorded—delivered to computers, TVs, and Mobile devices via the internet and played back in real-time. Streaming services often require fees, either per view or subscription. Streaming continuously transmits audio or video files from a server to a client. In simpler terms, streaming happens when consumers watch TV or listen to podcasts on Internet-connected devices. We have two types of streaming – audio and video.

What is Live Testing? Guide To Do Live Testing In-depth

Live testing is to test software in real-world situations with real users instead of simulated data. This approach allows testers to check software quality in actual usage scenarios and real-world conditions. They do have their own risks to take into consideration, since we are interacting with real users and live systems here. In this article, we will explore the concept of live testing in-depth, and how you can better do live testing with the right tools and approach.

10 Best CI/CD Tools in 2024

Modern development strategies require implementing a continuous integration and delivery/deployment (CI/CD) pipeline to consistently deliver high-quality software and updates. To achieve this, development teams must create a CI/CD pipeline that effectively automates and accelerates the software development lifecycle. This enables developers to build and deploy better code faster. But, to create a well-functioning CI/CD pipeline, they need to use the right CI/CD tools.

Securing the Future: The Impact of PSD3 on Payment Security and Fraud Prevention

In the digital age of modernizing payment services and opening financial services, data is a pivotal step in transitioning the payment industry from Open Banking to Open Finance. Through Open Banking, third-party service providers have secured and permissioned access to users’ bank account information. Through Open Finance, customers can securely share non-banking data like mortgages, pensions, insurance, taxes, savings, etc. via APIs.

Jenkins Continuous Integration With Katalon: A Complete Guide

DevOps significantly changed the software industry. From a siloed process where the focus was entirely placed on development, leaving little to no time to properly test it, to a combination of the two, simultaneously developing testing to shorten the cycle. CI/CD is the key to that innovation, and Jenkins is one of the most popular CI tools on the market. We’ll learn how to do Continuous Integration with Jenkins in this step-by-step guide.

With AI Writing Code, Will AI Replace Software Engineers?

Software developers have plenty to keep them awake at night. Their top concern is no longer how to express the latest algorithm in their favorite language (C, C++, Erlang, Java, etc.). Instead, it’s being replaced by artificial intelligence (AI). Here we take a look at the process for AI writing code and answer the question: Will AI replace programmers? Read along or jump ahead to the section that interests you the most.

Introducing Keploy | Your Automated API Testing Platform: AI-Driven Edge Cases, No Hallucinations

Looking for an automated test solution that offers unparalleled accuracy? Meet Keploy, your AI-driven API test engineer. Here's a description for "Introducing Keploy | Your Automated API Test Engineer: AI-Driven Edge Cases & No Hallucinations ".

Exploring the Future of User Experience in Banking and Fintech

It’s Monday morning, and Sam woke up to a gentle sound on his phone. It’s not an alarm but his new financial pal—a voice-activated AI assistant. This friendly voice, tailored to his financial goals, provides a personalized morning briefing of his accounts, highlights upcoming bills, and even suggests budget-friendly options for his breakfast. After a busy workday, Sam stared at his evening coffee.

Targeting Robot at a Specific Window: A Deep Dive into Katalon Studio

Hello, Katalon users and software testing enthusiasts! Today, we’re going to delve into a topic that has been buzzing in our community forum: How to target a robot at a specific window in Katalon Studio. This blog post is aimed at experienced software testing professionals who are familiar with Katalon, or those looking to switch to the Katalon Platform.

Xray continues to excel in Customer Service with the new Stevie Awards in 2024

With the Silver and Bronze Stevie Awards, Xray reaffirms its commitment to outstanding customer support and service excellence. Xray, a leader in software testing solutions, is proud to announce its recent awards in the 2024 Stevie Awards. It secured a Silver Stevie for Front-Line Customer Service Team of the Year and a Bronze Stevie in the Customer Service Department of the Year category for Computer Software companies with up to 100 employees.

The 16 Best Automation Testing Tools to Use in 2024

It’s hard to know who to trust for automated testing tools. With so many options, deciding which one will fit your specific needs can be tough. That’s why we’re breaking down the top tools in the industry, their advantages and disadvantages, the tests they’re used for, their price points, and more. We’ll also share user reviews and give you our recommendations to help you find the perfect fit for your business needs.

Deploy applications with confidence with Tricentis NeoLoad and DataDog

In today’s digital landscape, ensuring the optimal performance of your applications is paramount for delivering seamless user experiences. However, identifying potential bottlenecks is not easy. This analysis is one of the single most important activities in performance testing, but it’s often the most difficult one, and a misstep can cause significant setbacks.

Maintaining Mobile App Quality at Scale with Mobile App Testing

The success of your mobile app depends not just on how well the application is working at first, but also on its consistent delivery of excellent user experience. Customers today have an extensive range of alternatives in this rapidly evolving & competitive mobile market. Any problem with the application's performance and user experience can lead to users being discontent with the mobile app. This results in users abandoning the application.

Introducing Keploy | Your automated API Test Engineer: AI-Driven Edge Cases & No Hallucinations

Looking for an automated test solution that offers unparalleled accuracy? Meet Keploy, your AI-driven API test engineer. Here's a description for "Introducing Keploy | Your Automated API Test Engineer: AI-Driven Edge Cases & No Hallucinations ".

A Comprehensive Guide to Crowdsourced Beta Testing for Video Games

In the video game development industry, releasing a well-polished and critically acclaimed title is crucial to success. However, even experienced development teams may face unexpected challenges in identifying and resolving issues before the official release. This is why beta testing is so important; it helps developers catch and fix any remaining problems before the game is released to the public.

From Performance Tests to Sanity Tests with JMeter

In this blog post we are going to look at how we can use our performance tests to act as Sanity Test. We have touched upon the subject in one of our blog posts on the hidden benefits or performance testing. This post will however look to provide more detail on the subject and provide guidance on how you can accomplish this. We are not suggesting that you write a set of JMeter tests to act as sanity tests for our application under test as that would not be that beneficial.

Why automated testing is the fastest and safest path to digital transformation

Companies are moving to the cloud faster than ever. Currently, organizations deploy an average of 130 SaaS apps per organization — and this number is growing. According to Gartner, 95% of new apps are expected to be built in the cloud by 2025.

Best Practices and Benefits of Data Migration in Oracle Cloud

Data migration refers to the process of moving data from one location to another. In the context of Oracle Cloud, data is transferred from on-premises systems or other cloud platforms to Oracle’s cloud infrastructure. Whether you’re migrating databases, applications, or entire systems, a complete approach is critical to a successful migration.

Test Execution: How To Do It Properly

To execute locally, remote, or on-cloud? That is the question. But test execution is more than just “hitting Enter and seeing if it passed or not.” If you are doing it manually, test execution is about performing every single test step as outlined in the test case. For automation testing, test execution takes on another layer of complexity: In which environment should you run the test? Which test cases should you prioritize for execution?

Geolocation Testing: All You Need To Know

You open your Uber app and book a ride. Upon successful booking, a map pops up and shows you the whereabouts of your driver. While in the Uber, you open Zillow, a real estate app, to check out the apartment you want to rent that is located a few kilometers away from your location. The weather app, knowing your location, then sends you a notification to expect rain tomorrow. All of these are examples of the power of geolocation-based app features.

GitTogether | GenAI & Open Source | Kunal Deo

The resurgence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recent years owes much to a pivotal moment: the publication of a groundbreaking paper by Google. This event underscores the significant role of Open Source in advancing AI technologies. In this presentation, we delve into how Open Source is not just influencing but also shaping the landscape of Generative AI (GenAI). However, our focus extends beyond the traditional dichotomy of Open Source versus proprietary technologies. Instead, we explore the complementary nature of both realms in fostering the development of the AI ecosystem.

Top 7 Selenium Alternatives for Test Automation

You’re searching for “Selenium alternatives” because, while Selenium is a popular open-source test automation tool, it has certain limitations. Its slow execution speed can be problematic when dealing with large test suites or complex applications. The basic reporting and analytics features make finding problems and testing results difficult. It also lacks a mobile app testing focus — an essential feature for most organizations.

QonfX 2024 Rewind: Testing, AI, and the Future

We did a sort of time travel on 20th April at QonfX. If you are not one of the 3000+ people who registered for this event, it is a unique software testing conference that keeps its focus on the Future of Testing. This year was the second edition of QonfX and received even more love than the last time. Feedback like the above filled our social feeds during and post QonfX. We cannot keep a count of the number of times attendees used the words ‘eye-opening’ for the talks given by the speakers.

Mission to Mars: Building NASA's Digital Twin with Helix Core and Unreal Engine

Did you know that digital twins – built with the help of Perforce Helix Core and Unreal Engine – help propel astronauts to space? In this webinar, Ryan Maffesoli, Senior Solutions engineer at Perforce, Greg Porter, Senior Systems Architect at Sev1Tech, and Marc Aubanel, Director of Digital Media Arts & Engineering at LSU, explore this exciting process.

Effective Testing in JavaScript

Kernighan & Pike, The Practice of Programming, 1999 Despite constantly changing technologies and the needs of customers, some wisdom seems eternal. Programmers need to test their code. But thorough testing takes time. When we do it well, everything works, and a massive testing effort feels like a waste. However, when we do it badly, our code is often broken, and we wish that we had done better testing. I have some good news for you.

What is a Test Report? A Comprehensive Guide To Build One

At the end of every testing project, a test report is usually created to summarize the results. This report provides insights into how the test project was executed if it aligned with the initial plan, and what areas need further optimization. In this article, we’ll explore in-depth what needs to be included in a test report, as well as the key metrics that QA teams need to look at if they want to gauge their testing efficiency.

How To Build A Good Test Infrastructure?

Any (functioning) system is built upon an infrastructure. This infrastructure supports all of the functions and activities of the system. Testing is no exception. With a good test infrastructure, QA teams can speed up their testing efforts and drastically improve efficiency. In this article, we will explore the concept of test infrastructure, and how you can effectively build one.

[Women in Test] Ep.04 | Navigating the Path to Recognition

Join Nicola on a journey through the world of software testing as she shares her personal experiences and insights. From overcoming industry uncertainties to empowering women in tech, this video covers essential topics such as career control, recognition, networking strategies, and battling imposter syndrome. Packed with valuable advice and reflections, Nicola's story is a must-watch for anyone navigating the dynamic landscape of software testing.

The Real-World Impact of Shift-Left

To shift or not to shift – that is the question. If you’ve been around the software development world lately, you’ve likely heard of shift-left – the practice of integrating testing, security, and operations early in the software development lifecycle to detect issues early. This approach is meant to be a win-win-win – saving time, money, and headaches. But is it as great in practice as it sounds in theory? In this episode, we debate the real-world benefits of shift-left and get to the heart of the issue: testing well.

The Five Pillars of Regulatory Compliance: Essential Frameworks Under the Digital Operational Resiliency Act (DORA)

Businesses increasingly rely on digital technologies to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and stay competitive. However, with the advantages of digitization come inherent risks and challenges that can disrupt business operations. Recognizing the need for a comprehensive framework to address digital operational resilience, governments worldwide have introduced legislative measures to safeguard businesses and consumers.

The 7 Best Regression Testing Tools in 2024

QA engineers and developers constantly worry that new updates will hinder the functionality of their applications. Regression testing tools prevent this and ensure that applications run smoothly after a code update. Most QA teams use automated regression testing software to save time and money while speeding up the release cycle. However, these benefits only apply when you use a web testing tool that suits your use cases.

Navigating Dynamics 365: Adapting Testing Strategies in the Wake of April 2024 Updates

The world of Dynamics 365 is constantly changing, and staying on top of those changes is crucial for any organization that uses it. The arrival of April 2024 brings with it a significant update, including the much-anticipated one-version rule. This has sent a wave through the Dynamics 365 community, with businesses scrambling to update and ensure compliance. While the one-version rule is a major change, some stakeholders may not yet fully grasp the impact it will have.

What's New In Loadero (April 2024)

Brace yourself for a two-month special of all things new in Loadero that were introduced in the months of March and April! Deprecation warning for Loadero API: after 01.07.2024. participant and run_participant responses will no longer contain a “media_type” field. If your usage of Loadero is dependent on the expectation that this field will be present, then we suggest removing this dependency in the near future.

Observability Meets AI: Unlocking New Frontiers in Data Collection, Analysis, and Predictions

As software systems become increasingly complex, observability — the ability to understand a system's internal state based on its external outputs — has become a critical practice for developers and operations teams. Traditional observability approaches struggle to keep up with the scale and complexity of modern applications. As the amount of telemetry data grows, it becomes expensive and complex to navigate. Enter AI and its promise to revolutionize observability.

Power Up Your Testing with Pro Test Plans (Templates Included)

This blog post is designed as a guide to illuminate the critical importance of software testing plans—a cornerstone in ensuring the delivery of reliable and high-quality software products as we described in a previous post when we described the process of creating a complete Test Plan. For QA professionals and testers, as well as for those developers that are getting initiated on a journey into the world of testing, this post serves as a reaffirmation of our principles.

Decoding Network Traffic: Telemetry With Network Activity

Network Telemetry, in simple terms, is like having a conversation with machines or systems located far away. It’s about collecting data from these distant sources to better understand how they’re performing. Think of it as a health check-up, but for machines or systems instead of people. This technology plays a crucial role in a variety of fields.

Create Stunning Parallax Animations On Your Website

Have you ever come across a website that made you scroll over it again just to see the motions and transitions and made you GASP, thinking how hard it must be to create these amazing animations, One such animation I saw on keploy website, the parallax effect which made me go through there Developer section twice!

Rainforest QA vs. hiring a QA engineer

When you’re ready to make the transition from manual testing to test automation, it’s natural to consider hiring. A QA engineer — who has the technical skills to write and maintain automated tests in an open-source framework — can take the burden of end-to-end test management off of your development team, allowing them to ship more code, faster. But hiring a good QA engineer is — often prohibitively — expensive.

Impact of AI on #SoftwareTesting: Are Testers Ready? | #QonfX 2024

Join industry experts Rahul Verma, Navin Nair, Nagabhushan Ramappa, and our amazing host Balaji Ponnada in an insightful panel discussion on "AI's Impact on Testing, Tester Roles, and Tester Readiness." In this session, the panelists discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized software testing, sharing the complexities and opportunities of AI-driven testing environments. Through real-world examples and interactive discussion, they explore the changing role of testers in the AI era and provide valuable insights into the future of software testing.

GitTogether | GitOps Dynamics: Navigating the new era of DevOps! | Megha Kaur

GitOps enhances the DevOps experience/process. My talk is based on GitOps. I will be explaining GitOps workflow, its use cases and how companies can incorporate GitOps in their organization. I will share my experience on how I started using GitOps and what problems it is solving. I will be giving a small demo on GitOps concept to show how deployment can be done with the use of GitOps in Kubernetes. This will help developers, organization and each individual.

Navigating the Nexus: Geopolitics, Cyber Threat Landscape, and Defensive Strategies

Geopolitical Instability Raises Threat of ‘Catastrophic Cyberattack in Next Two Years’- Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2023 – World Economic Forum As the world’s attention remains fixated on the unfolding events in Taiwan, Ukraine & Iran, it’s crucial to recognize that the theater of battle extends far beyond physical borders into the shadowy area of cybersecurity.

How to Achieve Enterprise Continuous Testing With Perforce

In the age of digital transformation, enterprise continuous testing has become critical for agile and efficient software development. But enterprises often spend too much time managing a multitude of solutions and integrations with zero cohesion between solutions and an inability to gain clear insights. It takes so much time to manage the areas around testing that there is little time for the most important part — the testing itself.

What The Future of #Blockchain Testing Looks Like? | Gomathi Ramalingam | #QonfX 2024

In this session, Gomathi Ramalingam explores the future of blockchain testing in her enlightening talk, "Beyond the Block: Pioneering the Future of Blockchain Testing." Discover the necessity for testing approaches to evolve alongside blockchain technology as it gains broader acceptance across industries.

Using Tc-Bpf Program To Redirect Dns Traffic In Docker Containers

The adoption of eBPF (Extended Berkeley Packet Filter) has revolutionized high-performance applications, tracing, security, and packet filtering within the Linux kernel. Specifically, TC-BPF, a type of eBPF program attached to the Traffic Control (TC) layer, has emerged as a powerful tool for packet manipulation in both ingress and egress. This blog delves into the practical application of TC-BPF to redirect DNS queries in a Docker environment.

Cypress vs Selenium: Features, Pricing and More Compared

Cypress and Selenium are two of the most popular website testing tools. Each has advantages, so it can be tough to know which is the best fit for you. That’s why we’ve compared and contrasted the two, so you know which is best for specific use cases. As makers of our own web testing tool, we’re very familiar with what makes one work well. In this article, we’ll give you a complete, unbiased breakdown of Cypress vs Selenium.

White Box, Gray Box, and Black Box Testing - Unpacking The Trio

Functional testing is important in the software development process and is employed by around 90% of development teams, according to Huttle Research. It ensures software performs as intended through different methodologies such as white box, black box, and gray box testing. However, choosing the right approach can be complex, involving considerations like project requirements, team expertise, and specific software characteristics.

Adding Colour To The Log Output Of Logging Libraries In Go

Logging is an integral part of software development, providing developers with valuable insights into the behaviour and performance of their applications. In the Go programming language, various logging libraries, such as the standard library’s log package or third-party options like logrus , zap and zerolog, facilitate the generation of log output.

The Benefits of Exploratory Testing in Agile Environments

Agile software development places significant value on faster processes and better-quality outcomes, but there are a lot of different techniques that teams can leverage to achieve these goals. For many, automation integration has become a major priority, but there are several benefits to be seen from manual operations like exploratory testing. Let's take a look at what advantages exploratory testing can bring to agile environments.

GitTogether | Combine and Rule | Gunesh Patil

Combinatorial testing is a crucial technique for ensuring software reliability by efficiently testing various combinations of input parameters. However, manual creation and execution of test cases for all possible combinations can be time-consuming and impractical. To address this challenge, this talk introduces an open-source tool designed to streamline combinatorial testing processes, maximizing test coverage while minimizing effort.

Scram Authentication: Overcoming Mock Testing Challenges

In the vast landscape of cybersecurity, authentication stands as the guardian of digital fortresses, ensuring that only the right individuals gain access to sensitive information and services. Imagine you’re at the entrance of a top-secret facility, and you need to prove your identity to the security personnel. In the digital realm, this is precisely what authentication mechanisms do – they verify your identity before granting access.

How the Future of #AutomationTesting & SDETs Look like | Subhash Kotra | #QonfX 2024

In this session, Subhash Kotra delves into the future of automation and Software Development Engineers in Test (SDETs) in an AI-driven world. Discover how AI-powered automation tools are revolutionizing testing methodologies, enhancing efficiency, and scalability. Learn about the evolving role of SDETs in integrating AI into the software development lifecycle, designing robust testing frameworks, and ensuring responsible AI deployment.

Build Games Like Gearbox: Developing a CI/CD Pipeline with Helix Core & JetBrains TeamCity

Curious how Gearbox Software, the AAA game studio behind hit games like Borderlands and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, builds their games? In this webinar, learn how Gearbox 🛠️ Want to Build Like Gearbox? Get Started with Perforce Helix Core Accelerate development with the version control system 19/20 top AAAs like Gearbox rely on: Perforce Helix Core.

Best Practices for End-to-End Testing for Better User Experience

Developers test their code in chunks as it is written. Error monitoring during the development cycle alerts engineers when conflicts arise and helps them identify the root cause. So, you may wonder then, in the age of DevOps and continuous delivery, is end-to-end testing still needed? Not only is it viable, but it is also essential to validate requirements, configurations, and functionality.

Decoding Mobile App Testing: 7 Crucial Benefits of On-Premise Physical Devices versus Real Device Cloud Environments

In the dynamic space of mobile app development, testing methodologies play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and functionality of applications across diverse devices and platforms. Traditionally, on-premise physical device testing has been the norm, offering unparalleled insights into real-world scenarios. However, real device cloud testing has revolutionized the landscape, providing newfound agility and scalability.

Four considerations for enhancing citizen experience with continuous automated testing

In today’s digital age, citizens expect seamless interactions with government agencies, mirroring the efficiency and user-friendliness they encounter in the private sector. However, achieving exceptional citizen experience (CX) requires routine testing and close attention to software quality and performance. As agencies navigate the complexities of delivering digitized services, continuous automated testing (CAT) is a game-changer in enhancing CX while maintaining speed and reliability.