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S1.E14: Mobile testing trends | QA Therapy Podcast

Today, we're fortunate to have Barış Sarıalioğlu as our expert QA Therapist. Barış is a seasoned speaker at testing conferences, offering invaluable insights into mobile development. Just like with any investment, the sooner you prioritize mobile, the smoother the transition will be for you and your teams. With Xray, you have the flexibility to define mobile tests in various forms - whether through manual scripted tests, exploratory tests, or by aggregating results from automated tests for mobile.

More automation requires more human skills

Is everything truly broken, or is it just us? If you’re a software developer or tester, you've probably felt the frustration of a system not working as it should, right when you need it the most. Did you know the complexity of today’s software is a key reason behind these gripes? It's not just your typical Monday annoyance; it's a worldwide phenomenon.

Is it possible that a rollback wasn't even implemented?

Skipping thorough testing? Here's why it's a risk you can't afford to take. On July 19, the world experienced what would be the largest tech outage worldwide. If you’re a software developer or tester, you've likely faced the frustration of a system failing right when it’s most critical. Did you know the complexity of today’s software is a significant reason behind these issues? It’s not just an occasional problem; it's a global challenge.

Boost Testing Efficiency with Free Test Plan Templates

The software development lifecycle would not be complete without software testing, which verifies that the final product is up to par and works as expected. If you want to organize and carry out software testing operations effectively, you need a test plan. By offering a consistent structure that can be customized for different projects, free test plan templates may greatly improve testing productivity.

Why is Agile testing crucial for Software Testing?

Agile testing is now crucial in the current generation, given the fast-paced development of technologies. Agile is widely recognized as a leading project management framework in software development. Agile testing is a methodology that facilitates continuous and rapid code testing for developers while also providing testers with prompt customer feedback. But why is agile testing becoming the most important part of successful software development?

10 Key Challenges of Mobile App Testing

Mobile users are unforgiving, and discovering an issue in the wild might result in users abandoning the app for good. Therefore, mobile apps and websites must be rock solid before launching to meet market demands. In this article, we explore the top 10 mobile testing challenges that app developers and testers face, as well as recommended strategies and best practices for addressing them effectively.

The Top Black Box Testing Techniques

Black box testing can help! Black box testing refers to a whole treasure trove of software testing techniques that help us achieve excellent test coverage while narrowing the number of cases and saving time. Read on to understand what black box testing is (exactly) and the techniques your team can use to impact your next cycle. You’ll also find some real-world examples along with the techniques.

Be in the room to make decisions

Is everything truly broken, or is it just us? If you’re a software developer or tester, you've probably felt the frustration of a system not working as it should, right when you need it the most. Did you know the complexity of today’s software is a key reason behind these gripes? It's not just your typical Monday annoyance; it's a worldwide phenomenon.

Automation For CI/CD

As software development evolves, test automation plays an increasingly significant role in improving efficiency and quality. This is particularly true in the field of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), where CI CD test automation has become a crucial component. Recent data from the CDF highlights the impact of these practices. Developers using CI/CD tools are consistently outperforming their peers, with at least a 15% higher likelihood of being top performers.