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Cut Unnecessary Tests

Is your test suite running as efficiently as it could? @Titus Fortner explains why the number of tests isn't always the problem—it's the value they bring. Deleting tests that constantly fail and don’t provide useful data can significantly reduce your total execution time. Here's what to consider when refining your test suite: Ready to make your test suite more efficient? Watch this episode of Test Case Scenario to learn more.

Load testing tools: comparison of Loadero and LoadNinja

"Load, load testing, load test this, load test that, Loadero, LoadNinja, load, load, load... ugh, what should I choose?!'' - we can only imagine what the experience of choosing a load testing tool is like. The Loadero team has decided to ease the burden of choosing between testing tools by writing a comparison review about Loadero and LoadNinja. By the way, if you’re considering testRTC as an option too, we have published a similar article before, where we compared Loadero and testRTC.

Build and Deploy Kubernetes Applications with Skaffold

Skaffold is a command line tool that facilitates continuous development by streamlining the workflow for building, pushing, and deploying Kubernetes applications. Skaffold handles the complexities of Kubernetes deployments, allowing developers to focus on local application iteration while managing deployments efficiently. Get started with our tutorial.

Avoiding False Positives in Node.js Tests

When running tests, it's a great feeling to see dozens of green check marks indicating that a test suite is passing. It's especially gratifying after tackling a tricky bug or slogging through a tough feature. But those passing tests may be giving you a false sense of security. Often, bugs lurk in passing tests, undermining trust in the test suite and your application. Such tests can cause more harm than good, giving you a hearty pat on the back while hiding broken functionality.

S1.E27: Combining performance testing and exploratory testing with Leandro Melendez

The team is thrilled to welcome back Leandro Melendez, aka Señor Performo, for his second appearance on the show! Last time, it was all about performance testing, but now, Leandro is here to explore the powerful combination of performance testing AND exploratory testing. With nearly 20 years of IT experience and a decade dedicated to performance testing using top-tier tools like Roller, NeoLoad, and more, Leandro shares his insights on.

Testim Mobile: Faster and higher quality for all mobile apps

With this latest update to Testim Mobile, we introduce unmatched test automation support across custom mobile applications not possible with other solutions. With proprietary technology available nowhere else, Testim Mobile authors tests that are more stable for cross-platform frameworks, like Flutter and React Native, and hybrid applications with embedded web views. Testim Mobile provides product development teams a complete AI-powered test automation solution, entirely in the cloud.

Docker Containers: Enabling Ssl For Secure Databases

Security is critical for any application, especially when dealing with sensitive data like financial records or user information. Databases such as MongoDB and PostgreSQL communicate over the network, making them vulnerable to interception. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encrypts the communication between the client and the database server to prevent data exposure. This encryption ensures that: 1. Data Integrity: No third party can modify the data in transit. 2.

Accelerating Software Quality through Rapid Feedback with Titus Fortner

What’s the secret to optimizing your test suite without sacrificing quality? In this episode of Test Case Scenario, Jason Baum and Evelyn Coleman are joined by Titus Fortner, Senior Developer Experience Engineer at Sauce Labs, to discuss strategies for improving CI pipelines, tackling test flakiness, and using analytics to streamline the testing process. Get insights on how Sauce Labs prioritizes speed, coverage, and reliability in large-scale testing across multiple environments. You’ll also learn real-world solutions to help teams stay agile while ensuring software quality.

How to Build a Risk Management Platform for Payment Gateways Like Stripe [with example client case study]

When you’re a popular name in the payment gateway market, like Stripe, you need to maintain a reputation for intelligent payment processing as well as strict payment security. Customers expect proactive fraud prevention and compliance management features to be inherently included in your offerings. Failing to do so will harm your brand, and you might not even get two more strikes to reaffirm your presence.