Functional testing is the phase of the software development process that is primarily concerned with making sure that the software system is built in accordance with the specified requirements. It ensures high-quality software by validating it for desired functionalities. In this kind of testing, features, behavior of the system, and operational abilities of the software… Continue reading What is functional testing? -Improve Software Quality
The increasing convergence of machine learning and automated testing changes everything in how software development teams approach quality assurance. The application of complex algorithms for analyzing and learning from data makes machine learning a very powerful tool for boosting the efficiency and effectiveness of automated testing. Such integration not only eases workflows but also increases… Continue reading Using ML to find value in your automated tests
The role of a manual software tester in a software development life cycle is central, as he/she ensures that applications run as expected before going out into the consumer market. This career does not necessarily require extensive knowledge in programming initially; therefore, it is accessible for people who want to migrate from other non-technical fields.… Continue reading Become QA Engineer: Manual Software Tester Road Map
During an interview for a position in Quality Assurance, a person has to balance the showcase of technical skills. Increasingly, employers search for people by scrutinizing personality traits in order to recruit the right type of individuals who can offer the required skills but will also fit well within their team and company culture. Getting… Continue reading QA personality interview questions
Postman belongs to the category of tools applied in software development for designing, testing, and managing RESTful APIs. From a side project aimed at easy testing of APIs, it grew into a full-fledged platform equipped with a set of tools for debugging, automated testing, and even mocking complex scenarios of API behavior. The intuitive interface… Continue reading What is Postman? Should you be using it?
Understanding the structure and organization of automated tests is crucial for enhancing efficacy and maintainability, particularly as the complexity of the application increases. One popular method within Python for managing Web automation tests is through the implementation of Page Objects. This approach separates the test logic from the user interface (UI) details, placing element identifiers… Continue reading Webium: Page Objects in Python
Ad hoc testing and monkey testing are two informal software development test techniques designed to increase the quality of software by detecting those defects that the formal test documents might not cover. In both cases, much reliance is placed on the intuition and experience of the tester, with little emphasis on structured test cases and… Continue reading What is Ad Hoc testing or monkey testing?
Testing efficiency and accuracy remain as important as ever for a fast-paced software development environment. REST APIs and WebDriver are two powerful tools whose integration can definitely reset one’s automation testing strategy effectively. This blog will detail how REST APIs integrated with WebDriver smoothen the entire testing process but also contribute huge improvements in terms… Continue reading REST APIs and WebDriver: In Perfect Harmony
Zalenium, a robust tool crafted by Diego Molina and his team, elevates automated testing to new heights by enhancing the features of Selenium Grid. It establishes a dynamic, scalable, and more manageable testing environment specifically tailored for web applications. What sets Zalenulesium apart is its novel approach to disposing and provisioning resources on the fly,… Continue reading Zalenium: Use A Disposable And Flexible Selenium Grid Infrastructure
Getting involved in a beta testing program may be exciting, yet it can look daunting. This is the first step toward fine-tuning your product with users’ direct involvement, so that it turns up to be according to their needs and expectations. The insights learned from this phase are very valuable in finding bugs, areas of… Continue reading Zero to Test, How to Run Your First Beta Testing Program
