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What is Test Case Management? A Complete Guide

Testing is not just writing test scripts and executing them. While not usually considered as an official step in the software testing life cycle, test case management is a crucial activity whose presence can be found in almost any stage of the testing process. The simple act of choosing which test case to execute is already test case management. Done right, test case management can make a real difference.

5 Automation Trends to Watch in 2024

The latest automation trends are paving the way for what Gartner defines as "hyperautomation"—the philosophy that everything that can and should be automated will eventually be automated. However, many businesses seeking to harness the latest automation technology don’t know where to start. This blog highlights five timely trends in automation that should be on your digital transformation roadmap in 2024.

A Stitch in Time: How Jet Analytics Boosts Microsoft Fabric Time-to-Value

Microsoft recently introduced a comprehensive analytics solution for its enterprise customers, Microsoft Fabric. The solution offers data movement, data science, real-time analytics, and business intelligence within a single platform. Microsoft Fabric offers a unified platform for data engineering, science, and analytics, integrating data from Power BI, Azure Synapse, and Azure Data Factory, and using open storage for accessibility and portability.

Watch now: Generative AI automatically heals tests in Rainforest

We consistently hear from engineering leaders that automated test maintenance is a painful, mindless exercise that takes too much time away shipping code — the main goal of any startup software team. Our vision is to deliver end-to-end test automation that requires no maintenance from your team. With that in mind, we’ve designed Rainforest as an intuitive, no-code platform that anyone can quickly use with no training. This has been an important — but insufficient! — step.

Managing the Lifecycle of Gateways in Kubernetes Using Gateway API

Managing your Gateways on Kubernetes has historically been a very manual process, usually involving the use of Helm for operations like upgrades. At Kong we've been working on the Kong Gateway Operator (KGO) to revolutionize the experience of operating Gateways in production. Say goodbye to the cumbersome, manual processes of managing Gateways. Our operator transforms the configuration and lifecycle management experience, automating the tedious and complex operations that used to bog you down.

How to perform exploratory testing as a team

Exploratory testing marks the connection where creativity meets discovery. This method isn’t just about ticking off a list; it's about venturing into the unknown, armed with curiosity and a keen eye for detail. It's a journey that's best embarked upon as a team, where each member's unique perspective and expertise illuminate different facets of the software, uncovering insights that might otherwise remain hidden.

4 Key Types of Event-Driven Architecture

Adam Bellemare compares four main types of Event-Driven Architecture (EDA): Application Internal, Ephemeral Messaging, Queues, and Publish/Subscribe. Event-Driven Architectures have a long and storied history, and for good reason. They offer a powerful way to build scalable and decoupled architectures. But thanks to its long history, people often have different ideas of what EDA means depending on when they first encountered this architecture.

OctoPerf v14.4.1 - Playwright, JMES Path and improved reporting

OctoPerf v14.4.1 is out, which the perfect occasion to list the features highlights from these last months. You might have already noticed some of those features in OctoPerf a while ago, but we wanted to improve them until they are on par with our quality requirements before releasing them.

API Management Tools: Harnessing Efficiency and Innovation in 2024

Selecting the right API manager is critical for effective API lifecycle management. These tools, known as API managers, not only streamline the entire process from design to deployment but also bolster security and performance. This guide cuts through the noise to help you understand the essentials of API management and introduces you to the top tools excelling in the field in 2024, to equip you with the knowledge to choose the optimal solution for your business.