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Flaky Tests in Software Testing: Causes, Identification, and Best Practices

Flaky tests are one of the most common and frustrating issues in software testing. These are tests that pass or fail sporadically, even if the code being tested has not changed. This can cause confusion and wasted time for developers who are trying to fix issues that may not even exist.

How to Load Code in Ruby

There are many ways to load code and access file-related constants in Ruby. We can create a clear architecture by separating and handling concerns into classes and pulling in only the classes we depend on. Many full-stack frameworks like Rails and Hanami offer a built-in method to access the classes we want, as long as we stick with a certain convention. How does this work? In this post, we will explore three different options for loading code: using load, require, and autoload.

How to Scale Your Test Automation with BitBar

Software testing has evolved from an inconvenient ad-hoc process to an integral part of the software development lifecycle. However, while many teams have caught on to the benefits of test automation frameworks, some organizations have yet to scale up and expand their test coverage with cloud-based devices for integration tests.

6 Process Bottleneck Examples and How to Fix Them

If you asked anyone at your organization, there’s no question they could name at least one business process that needs streamlining—probably they could name several. That’s the hard truth for leaders looking to gain digital transformation speed in pursuit of critical business goals, like faster customer onboarding and faster time to market.

Contemporary Exploratory Testing with Maaret Pyhäjärvi

Didn’t you have the chance to listen to our podcast? Don’t worry. With this article series, you can read the highlights of each episode. In this episode, Maaret Pyhäjärvi is our QA therapist and helps us diagnose and prescribe the symptoms of exploratory testing. Maaret has several significant awards in the testing space. She has delivered hundreds of talks and is a frequent keynote speaker. She lives testing from the inside out and has contributed to the industry for years.

Sets & Maps in JavaScript

When it comes to picking the right data structure, developers often invest significant time in choosing what should be implemented. A good data structure can simplify data operations, save time, and make code more comprehensive. Collections of data are commonly stored using Objects and Arrays. For storing keys/value pairs, developers use Objects, and for storing indexed lists, they use Arrays. Iterable objects in ECMAScript 2015 presented two new types: Maps and Sets in JavaScript.