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A mock server can prove useful in many circumstances. Imagine you’re an engineer working on optimizing a feature inside of an existing API that relies on multiple other microservices to function properly. To fully test the optimizations, you’ll have to set up test versions of all the dependencies, which quickly proves to be quite a task in and of itself. This is where a mocks—a server that simulates the behavior of a real server—can be very beneficial.

We love our mobile phones. We take pictures, text friends, and sometimes even use them to make a phone call. For many of us, a mobile phone is about the apps. Apps help us stay connected, inform us, and make our work easier. Yet according to one study, users uninstall 49% of apps within the first 30 days of installation. Why? There are many reasons, including the app being too spammy, taking up too much storage space, or the user just didn’t need it anymore.

The idea behind this blog post originated when we updated our documentation after the release of our new UI. With more than 250 blog posts at the time I’m writing this one, you can see how this could prove challenging. And of course the twist is that we also took this opportunity to reorganize the documentation so it’s not as simple as a search and replace of the domain..

“Are we WCAG compliant?” “When did we last conduct an audit?” “Who is responsible for accessibility?” If any of these sound familiar, then it’s very likely that you’re not delivering responsible accessibility. Over the past decade, a transformational culture shift has empowered us to take a closer look at social justice, inclusivity, and how to right the wrongs of the past.

We see a lot of teams working with automated testing, and many feel the need to take the next step in order to optimize and excel in their product release cycle. Prior to implementing DevOps, companies can experience a stall in releases and only make new ones every 6 months. This means that development efforts are not bringing value to users quickly enough. For companies that work in regulated industries, it’s also critical that they set up reporting and traceability into their DevOps pipeline.

In this third and final part, you’ll get to see a few examples that aren’t strictly related to configuration changes or new tools, but rather ways that traffic replay can help streamline the development process for those deploying in Kubernetes.

Test web apps and websites on the latest Windows desktop infrastructure for a faster, more efficient, and more reliable cross-browser testing experience. At Sauce Labs, we're dedicated to providing our customers with best-in-class device performance and system reliability.

The tech industry is grappling with the painful reality of widespread layoffs, including within QA teams. Typically, after a round of layoffs, companies spend some time readjusting. There’s a quiet period where projects, external partnerships, hiring, and specific initiatives are on hold. Then… boom. A rapid shift to outsourced, crowdsourced, and third-party coverage to cover the gaps left in QA staffing teams.