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Streamlined Contract Testing in Node.js: A Simple and Achievable Approach

Do you want the benefits of contract testing with much less effort? Are you convinced of the benefits of contract testing but think it’s just too difficult to roll out across your organization? You might worry that implementing Pact in your organization requires challenging changes to culture and process. In this article, I’ll show you a drastically simplified approach to contract testing that a single developer can bring online.

GLB and GLTF Rendering in Helix DAM

In our latest release, Helix DAM 2024.5, our integration with Helix Plan expands Helix’s DAM compatibility with the rest of our Digital Creation tools. In addition, DAM now supports GLB and GLFT file formats, including animation controls. And you can now add tags in bulk to files within a folder. In this video, Sr. Solutions Engineer, Ryan Maffesoli showcases the 2024.5 Helix DAM updates: Helix Plan + DAM integration Support for GLB and GLTF file formats Adding multiple tags to assets in folders.

Regression Testing: Your Secret Weapon for Quality Software

Imagine you are a software developer and you are buzzing with excitement because you've just deployed a new feature at work. But suddenly, you hear whispers of a critical bug in the old functionality. That gut-wrenching moment reminds us how important it is to know when regression testing should be performed.

Tricentis NeoLoad 2024.3: Elevating legacy performance testing with remote terminal emulation (RTE)

We are thrilled to announce the release of Tricentis NeoLoad 2024.3, the latest update to our industry-leading performance testing platform. This release brings with it significant advancements, most notably support for Remote Terminal Emulation (RTE) — allowing organizations to performance test legacy systems.

What are Ephemeral Environments?

Development teams and product managers have many variables that affect their daily processes, but perhaps the most impactful is the nature of their development environment. Having a proper development environment can fundamentally change the efficacy of an entire engineering team, unlocking incredible productivity and iterative development at scale.

A Complete Guide to Exploratory Testing

Traditional testing approaches can struggle to keep up with the dynamic nature of modern development cycles. While effective in certain contexts, these methods may miss some defects, which can lead to costly fixes, customer dissatisfaction, and damage to the product's reputation. The problem lies in the limitations of scripted testing, which might lack the flexibility required to identify novel defects.

9 Tips for Working With Legacy Code

What is legacy code? Legacy code is source code that already exists and needs to be used again. It's not necessarily lousy code, but it often needs some effort to integrate into newer systems. That means you need effective ways of overcoming legacy code's issues. What are your chances of working with legacy code? Given that most of the top 10 programming languages on the TIOBE popularity index have been around for at least 20 years, your chances are very high.

From Leading Followers to Leading Leaders in IT | Mike Lyles | #Testflix2024

In a world where it’s easy to get stuck in a daily grind, leadership can sometimes feel like a never-ending loop of putting out fires, dealing with team challenges, and hoping that each project lands smoothly. But what if there’s a way to shift from just "getting through" the day to genuinely transforming your approach? In this session, Mike Lyles explores the art of IT leadership from a fresh perspective, focusing on building meaningful connections, driving personal growth, and creating a positive ripple effect within your team and beyond.

Ultimate Guide on Starting Your Open Source Journey | Puja Jagani | #Testflix2024

Open source can seem like a daunting world to step into. Maybe you've heard it’s important, especially as more companies look for profiles with open source contributions. But where do you even begin? Starting on a random project feels overwhelming, and finding time is another challenge altogether. If you’ve ever felt like this, then this session is exactly what you need. Drawing from personal experience as a contributor to Selenium, this talk breaks down what it truly means to join the open-source community.