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From Slow to Superfast: How to Improve Your Website Speed in 10 Easy Steps

Hey there! So, you’ve got a website and you’ve noticed it’s running slower than a snail on a lazy Sunday? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Website speed is crucial – it affects everything from user experience to SEO rankings and even your sales. Whether you’re a non-technical business owner or a seasoned software engineer, this guide is here to help you turn your sluggish site into a lightning-fast machine.

Enabling DevOps with Test Automation

DORA’s 2023 State of DevOps report affirms that 84% of the surveyed organizations use at least one DevOps practice in their development workflows, and the most common integration for 80% of the companies was the CI/CD pipeline. Further, Gartner’s recent survey reported that industrial cloud platforms will emerge as a business necessity for around 50% of organizations by 2028.

Why Penetration Testing is Non-Negotiable in Today's Cybersecurity Landscape

Securing your software is essential in this day and age when cyber dangers may be found anywhere on the internet. Take a look at these concerning numbers: These numbers demonstrate the need for proactive security testing services like penetration testing, a.k.a. pen testing. Pen testing imitates real attacks on your applications to identify weaknesses before nefarious actors use them.

Top 10 Mobile App Security Threats

With mobile apps expected to reach more than 183.7 billion installations globally, there has also been an increase in mobile app security threats. Today’s cyberattacks are highly sophisticated, requiring constant vigilance due to many unknown or emerging threats. These threats require a proactive approach to mobile application security. End users can take steps to protect sensitive data on their devices, such as avoiding unprotected public Wi-Fi and setting up multi-factor authentication.

Early Accessibility Testing Increases Efficiency

Code and human connection go hand-in-hand. In this episode, we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of accessibility testing in web and software development. Whether you're a seasoned dev or just getting started, accessibility is your guide to creating inclusive spaces for global collaboration. But where do you start? And why does it even matter? Rachael Yomtoob, Product Owner of axe DevTools Mobile at Deque Systems, Inc., shares how to weave accessibility into your development process.

The 7 Best UI Testing Tools for Testing Automation in 2024

Usability is critical for the success of any website or web application. To make sure your web-based project is bug-free, you need to run UI tests, many of which can—and should—be automated. Doing so lets you detect issues like bugs, slow loading times, or poor responsiveness so you can fix them before they make a bad impression on users. But while you can find a lot of UI testing tools online, this abundance of options makes it challenging to choose the right UI tool for your project.

Xray's achievements in Customer Service highlighted at the 2024 Globee Awards

Xray, leader in software testing solutions, is pleased to announce its recent accolades in the 2024 Globee Awards. The company has been honored with a Silver Globee Award for Excellence in Customer Service and a Bronze Globee Award for Excellence in Team Customer Service. These awards highlight Xray's continued commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and support, reinforcing its leadership in the industry.

Accelerate Developer Velocity by Improving Sync Times in Helix Core

Syncing large datasets is inevitable and can slow down your entire development process. That’s why we created Virtual File Service (P4VFS) — a feature in Helix Core that enables you to quickly sync and easily access the latest files without long wait times. In this webinar, Perforce Director of Product Management Brent Schiestl shares how it can help you: ∙ Sync only what you need when you need it.