As the month of May comes to a close, we’re excited to give you an overview of all the new features, improvements, and enhancements we’ve added to the Katalon platform this past month. Let’s dive right into it!

We are thrilled to announce the first of many upcoming GPT-enabled features: manual test generation in Atlassian Jira, powered by Generative AI and Katalon TestOps’ integration. This new feature enables Jira users to generate test steps from a single button click within Jira issues.

End to end and integration testing are both critical in creating comprehensive test automation, yet they offer different focuses and scopes. In this article, we’ll guide you through the fundamentals and key differences of these two types of testing.

In software testing, a test plan is a must-have. A well-defined and comprehensive test plan provides all stakeholders involved with necessary information of the testing roadmap. Through it all members gain a shared vision for the testing approaches, strategies, objectives, resources, and timelines. In this article, we will deep-dive into what a test plan is, why it is so important, and how to create a good test plan that truly improves the overall efficiency of your testing activities.

Synthetic monitoring is a form of application monitoring that uses synthetic automated test scripts to simulate user behavior and interactions with applications and services. Synthetic monitoring involves creating scripts that simulate user actions such as page loads, form submissions, and button clicks. These scripts can then be run continuously or at scheduled intervals to monitor the performance and availability of applications and services.

Digital transformation revolutionized the way we approach our daily lives. Many businesses have embraced the many possibilities digital transformation brings. P&C insurance digital transformation is a particularly unique case due to the industry's highly regulated nature. According to a survey conducted in 2022 by Publicis Sapient on 250 policyholders from the US and Canada, 36% reported that they switched to providers with a better digital experience.

Software testing is an essential part of software development, and test data management (TDM) plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality of a software product. As testing becomes more complex and data-intensive, managing test data effectively is becoming increasingly challenging. In this article, we will explore the importance of test data management and how it can be streamlined with the help of Katalon.

The rapid growth in software delivery as a solution for all business needs for organizations has intensified the demand for efficient and comprehensive software testing processes. Ensuring the quality, reliability, and security of software products is of paramount importance as they become increasingly integrated into various aspects of our lives.

Katalon and OctoPerf play a critical role in the continuous performance testing process, where OctoPerf helps to build the performance activity, and Katalon triggers the build activity and pushes performance reports into the Katalon platform. By integrating Katalon into OctoPerf, you can ensure that you have comprehensive end-to-end test coverage in a fully automated way. The integration between these two solutions will help you automate the build, test, and deployment of your applications.

The insurance industry was once deemed reluctant to change due to its outdated, heavily regulated system. However,the expectations for insurance software have changed. We are witnessing a digital transformation in the industry. Insurance companies now improve customer experience and stay competitive through top-notch insurance software quality. The adoption of these new tech brings in the need for rigorous insurance application testing.