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API Security: Validating Auth and Access with Traffic Simulation Starts with Behavior

Security breaches rarely begin with a hidden zero-day exploit or a complex web of escalated hacks. They often start in very simple ways – an internal team member is breached, a permission is misconfigured, an overly permissive API endpoint is overlooked, or a JWT simply doesn’t expire. An API, or application programming interface, is a set of protocols and tools that enable different software systems to communicate and exchange data, making them essential in modern software development.

The Ultimate Guide to Game Testing: Ensuring a Flawless Gaming Experience

In an age of unprecedented video game popularity, the digital realm has emerged as a pivotal centre for entertainment, social engagement, and immersive enjoyment. This trend is reflected on a massive scale, with the global gaming population projected to reach 3.32 billion players worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic further expedited this growth.

From Checklists to Discovery: Leveraging AI and Embracing Curiosity in Testing | Kunal Ashar

This session explores the shift from structured checklists to a more dynamic, curiosity-driven approach in software testing. Attendees will learn how AI tools can enhance exploratory testing by supporting deeper requirement analysis, generating actionable insights, and streamlining the capture of questions, risks, and test ideas.

Perfecto AI: Glass Manufacturing Configurator

Explore how Perfecto AI, powered by Perforce Intelligence, is redefining test automation for dynamic and complex applications. Say goodbye to brittle scripts and constant maintenance caused by evolving interfaces. Perfecto AI uses natural language steps to execute precise, human-like tasks with unparalleled efficiency.

What Is A Flaky Test? Causes, Impacts & How To Deal With Them

In software development and automated testing, consistency really matters. One of the most frustrating barriers that developers and QA engineers encounter is a little something we call flaky tests: tests that pass or fail at random times with no changes to the code. These googly eyed tests tend to do the most damage and can produce unreliable results which erodes trust in the testing function and can even cause release cycles to slow down especially in the architectural context of CI/CD pipelines.

Transforming Jira Test Management with advanced JQL functions for faster QA insights

If you’re part of a software testing team using Jira, you know how crucial it is to keep track of all your tests, their statuses, and how they relate to requirements. But let’s be honest - sometimes getting real-time test insights in Jira isn’t always easy. That’s exactly why the latest update from Xray Cloud is a game changer for test management in Jira. This release introduces 29 new advanced JQL (Jira Query Language) functions designed specifically for testing.

Using Playwright for Mobile Web Testing: Best Practices and Tips

Ever spend hours debugging mobile web tests only to have them fail in production? Join the club. What works flawlessly on your desktop can turn into a nightmare on mobile browsers. As mobile web usage continues to rise, ensuring your site performs well across all devices is more important than ever, driving the need for robust mobile testing solutions. But here’s the thing: Playwright for mobile web testing changes everything.

Who Tops the List!? QA Pros Pick Their Favorite Star Wars Character | 2025 State of Quality Report

Who’s your favorite Star Wars character? Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, or Chewbacca? In this year’s State of Software Quality 2025 survey, we asked 1,500 QA professionals the same question. Spoiler alert: 30% chose Luke Skywalker as their favorite! But that’s just the fun part. The report also dives deep into serious industry insights—how QA professionals are leveraging AI, their biggest testing challenges, the tools they use, and how mature their testing processes are across the industry.

Ad Hoc Testing: A Quick Guide To Finding Hidden Bugs

Most software testing tends to follow a defined plan, with test cases listed in written form. However, sometimes the quickest way to find bugs is to use the application without any scripts in front of you, basically like a real user would do. This is the essence of Ad Hoc Testing. Ad Hoc Testing is an informal and mostly unstructured testing technique where you are relying purely on your brain and instincts instead of documentation.

Test Automation Service Selection: 10 Points Evaluation Framework

Imagine you’re at a crossroads, about to select a test automation service provider. This decision could make or break your entire software quality journey. Choosing a provider that is wrong for your organization could cost you much more than money - it could also harm your product reputation, delay getting your product to market, and dissatisfy your customers. Automation testing is too critical to get wrong.