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Event-Driven Architecture: Understanding its Significance for Software Development

The concept of Event-driven Architecture (EDA) has gained increasing attention in recent years. EDA is a style of software architecture that emphasizes the communication between software components via events, rather than direct invocation or method calls. In this blog post, we will delve into the concept of EDA and explore its significance in modern software development.

Why You Shouldn't Skimp on Both Functional and Visual UI Testing

There are many components to a successful web testing strategy, but one of the most often overlooked is the importance of visual UI testing in addition to functional testing. Most teams will focus on one over the other, but to truly catch as many bugs as possible, you’ll need to incorporate both. First, you need to understand what the difference is and why they’re both needed.

You don't need to be an expert to automate your UI tests

Comprehensive test suites are hard to build out, especially when it comes to UI testing. QA teams have to strike a balance between running enough tests to cover essential cases, and giving each test the attention necessary to ensure quality results. With increasing demand for more releases, testers have a lot on their plate, and so automation becomes essential for keeping up. The challenge? End-to-end tests are notoriously difficult to automate without the right tools. The solution?

Your Content Changes; Your Layout Doesn't. Make Sure it Always Looks Good.

Visual tests are essential for making sure your website looks good, but they also can be challenging to run if your website has a lot of dynamic elements. In a typical visual regression test, your goal is to compare new website versions against previously set baselines to check that unnecessary changes don’t accidentally get loaded to production.