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In the world of computer science and data transmission, encoding and decoding are fundamental concepts. One of the most commonly used encoding schemes is Base64. This encoding method is widely used in various applications, from email encoding and web data transfer to encoding binary data for storage. So let’s explore more in detail about Base64 decoding, exploring its purpose, how it works, with some practical real life examples.

New apps and products enter the market daily, each undergoing rigorous testing before release. As automated processes advance across various industries, software development is no exception. Many quality assurance (QA) teams heavily invest in automation to handle most of their tests. This ensures repeatable tests are efficiently executed while quality assurance professionals focus on other tasks. With all these advancements, one might wonder: Is manual testing still important? The answer is yes!

Is there a formula or approach to estimate how much you should spend on your quality engineering (QE) efforts? Our CEO, Steve Semelsberger, is frequently asked that question in discussions with other leaders. In part II of his quality engineering for CEOs series, Steve guides us through various scenarios and offers a unique approach to calculating your QE spend based on your specific business needs. Read the article now! If you missed part I, you can catch up on it here.

Regression defects are unexpected errors that arise in previously functional software following updates or modifications to the codebase. A significant 85% of development managers agree that reducing technical debt, including regression defects, without compromising innovation has become increasingly difficult. If you’re like most software developers or testers, you’re always looking to improve the quality of your code. One way to do this is by understanding and preventing regression defects.

In software development, manual testing is key to ensuring quality and user satisfaction. This guide covers the basics of manual testing, its types, and how to perform it effectively. Studies show that 41% of software bugs are found through manual testing. In this article, we’ll explore different types of manual testing, such as exploratory, usability, and regression testing. We’ll also compare manual testing with automated testing.

In this age of modern era, where privacy is one of the biggest concern SSL/TLS certificates plays a vital for secure communication over the internet. They encrypt data, ensuring it is transmitted securely between servers and clients. However, while working with SSL/TLS, you may encounter the "Unable to Get Local Issuer Certificate" error. So let’s try to understand why this error comes and what is SSL/TLS.

Unlike traditional testing methodologies - that rely heavily on pre-scripted tests and automated tools - Human-Centric Exploratory Testing (HCET) is a dynamic and flexible approach that leverages creativity and critical thinking, allowing interaction with the software in ways that automation simply cannot replicate. Below, we explore Human-Centric Exploratory Testing, its benefits, challenges, how to mitigate them, and the best practices for successfully implementing it.

It's well known that creating API test cases can be time-consuming and repetitive. Manually adjusting web service requests and verification steps is not only tedious but also prone to errors, especially when dealing with complex systems. Today, we’re thrilled to announce a game-changing feature in Katalon Studio that will revolutionize your testing workflow: AI-powered API test generation from OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.