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Summit speakers break down new era of developing software
Top thought leaders discuss their strategies to choose the right software development process and to best utilize AI and ML in this comprehensive BrightTALK summit. Continue Reading
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The need to demystify software testing for developers
With how quickly demands for functionality can change in today's dynamic application environments, the case for developers to learn core testing skills could be stronger than ever. Continue Reading
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The potential of ChatGPT for software testing
ChatGPT can help software testers write tests and plan coverage. How can teams anticipate both AI's future testing capabilities and the security concerns that come with it? Continue Reading
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CI/CD pipelines explained: Everything you need to know
CI/CD can transform an organization, but there's a lot to consider. This comprehensive guide explains the CI/CD pipeline stages, benefits and challenges, best practices and more. Continue Reading
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An Eggplant automation tool tutorial for Functional, DAI
Eggplant Functional and DAI are two popular tools in the testing community. This video demonstrates how to install the tools and integrate them with the agent feature. Continue Reading
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Make the right assertions in iOS unit tests for proper dev
Unit tests play an integral role in mobile app development. Here's an excerpt from 'iOS Unit Testing by Example' about why fast feedback and control can help testers. Continue Reading
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Analysts mixed on future growth of MLOps, AutoML tools
Demand for MLOps and AutoML tools is on the upswing, and the machine learning market will undergo an increase in consolidation, analysts say. Continue Reading
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Top 10 software development and test tips of 2020
What can you do better in 2021? Adopt different test tools, automate more processes, run a more productive dev team? Follow this advice from various experts to make it all happen. Continue Reading
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Essential mobile app development tools and programming languages
Learn about the tools available for hybrid and native iOS and Android mobile app development and testing, as well as the programming languages developers use. Continue Reading
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How to craft a cloud testing strategy
As more applications and workloads ascend to the cloud, organizations need to validate performance, functionality and other metrics. Here's a primer on testing in the cloud -- and on the cloud. Continue Reading
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5 SMART goals for a QA analyst
QA testers can earn respect and gain influence with peers through SMART goals. Take ownership of the software you work on, look up to good product managers and achieve these five goals. Continue Reading
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Agile FAQ: Get started with these Agile basics
Check out these tips on Agile basics for a quick catch-up or a great head start on maximizing the value of using Agile methods in your organization. Continue Reading
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How experts run shift-left and shift-right testing
It's time to eliminate the testing bottleneck. Perform tests early and late in the SDLC to keep software moving -- and cut down on defects. Continue Reading
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A comprehensive test automation guide for IT teams
This one-stop test automation guide walks through the benefits and challenges, how to craft an automated testing strategy and how to compare tools. Continue Reading
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How to get started with automation test scripts
What makes a good test script? And how do you evaluate appropriate tools and languages? Here's what software developers and testers need to know to make test automation part of their process. Continue Reading
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Find the right software testing methods for your dev process
Many organizations want to do more automated testing, but which tests solve specific problems? Here's a breakdown of the key test types and how they might fit your test strategy. Continue Reading
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Find the right automation test cases
One piece of software might be well-suited for test automation while another won't. Here are the factors to look for when you need to settle on your test strategy. Continue Reading
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7 questions to ask before you select software testing tools
Before you select software testing tools, you need to know how to evaluate them. Explore trial versions, research the vendors and assess your organization's needs and capabilities. Continue Reading
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Compare the top automated functional testing tools
This roundup of top automated functional testing tools, including Selenium, Micro Focus UFT and TestComplete, will guide you to pick the best choice for software testing needs. Continue Reading
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Weigh test automation's advantages and disadvantages
Automated testing can add speed and completeness to the software development process, but be sure you've considered the tradeoffs. Let's look at the pros and cons. Continue Reading
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How to evaluate test automation languages
You have options when choosing a test automation language. Is Java the way to go? What about Ruby or Python? Let's look at the pros and cons. Continue Reading
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Test automation maintenance requires knowledge sharing
An important but overlooked aspect of test automation maintenance is the institutional knowledge of how the testing is done. Don't restrict that information to just a few people. Continue Reading
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Make people, not tools, the focus of DevOps initiatives
You can buy a DevOps tool for almost everything -- except people challenges. Learn what high-performing practitioners do to make DevOps culture productive. Continue Reading
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Build a DevOps toolchain that's efficient and effective
Is it possible to create a DevOps toolchain that meets the needs of developers, IT operations teams and business staffers? Here's how to devise a strategy. Continue Reading
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How to prevent lingering software quality issues
Coders can learn a lot from manufacturers, according to Gary Gruver, even though the products are distinctly different. This free chapter excerpt covers how to approach QA issues. Continue Reading
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Get started with native Windows mobile app development
There are pros and cons to embarking on Windows mobile app development. Find out if developing natively in Windows is right for your company. Continue Reading
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Fit iOS development tools into your app dev approach
There are pros and cons to going full bore into iOS development tools. Find out if developing natively in iOS is worth the extra cost and effort. Continue Reading
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Pros and cons of Android app development tools
There are pros and cons to embarking on native Android app development. Find out if implementing an Android dev tool is right for your company. Continue Reading
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Compare the top mobile operating systems for developers
Explore the differences between the leading mobile operating systems as well as the ways that they differ from traditional desktop applications. Continue Reading
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6 ways to accelerate automated software testing
Reducing software test time requires a change in approach. Consider ways to simplify test setup, eliminate redundant aspects of your procedures and override failures. Continue Reading
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IT wrangles with test automation benefits and challenges
Test automation is a valuable practice, but it presents challenges for teams and individuals alike. A gradual approach to automation helps boost the odds of successful adoption. Continue Reading
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Software testing using AI changes things, but not everything
Will artificial intelligence eliminate the need for human expertise in software testing? Here's where things are headed. Continue Reading
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Move into better QA with shift left and shift right testing
App dev teams face pressure to deliver software frequently and to a high-quality standard. Make QA an ongoing and teamwide effort to achieve these sometimes contradictory goals. Continue Reading
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Make your pitch for chaos engineering practices
Is your QA team ready for chaos engineering? Find out how to prep staff for resilience engineering and why you should avoid that 'chaotic' name altogether. Continue Reading
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Words to go: QA testing methodologies
Do bottom-up and top-down testing throw you for a loop? In the dark about the difference between black box and functional testing? Print out this handy cheat sheet of testing terms. Continue Reading
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Improving testing architecture when moving to microservices
Gamesys, the developer and operator of many online games, rethought its approach to testing during the move from a monolith. A pyramid made software tests more manageable. Continue Reading
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10 important automated testing best practices to implement
QA and test pros give advice on how to craft software test automation strategies that can speed app deployment. They also share their criteria for choosing automated test tools. Continue Reading
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AI in software testing has arrived. Here's why robots rule.
AI promises to make software testing faster and much more accurate. New tools are available, but it will take time for artificial intelligence to become ubiquitous in testing. Continue Reading
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IBM goes full steam toward eliminating AI problems
At IBM Think 2018, CEO Ginni Rometty discusses ways and tools to overcome AI problems and bottlenecks. Continue Reading
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Thumb through these app development books for a skills tuneup
Software experts discuss the latest app development books. Pick up one of these recommended books to round out your knowledge and rev up your career. Continue Reading
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An overview of the eggPlant testing tool for test automation
The eggPlant testing tool provides developers and testers with software to create, schedule and execute automated testing and debugging tasks on a variety of mobile platforms. Continue Reading
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Exploring the three major types of software testing tools
Application testing tools make enterprises' app development more efficient. Learn more about automation, coverage and bug tracking tools. Continue Reading
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Microsoft TFS is here for your QA and test management needs
Microsoft TFS offers organizations test management software, which integrates with Visual Studio to help improve communication when putting together software. Continue Reading
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Clover: A code coverage tool that provides meaningful metrics
For organizations looking to augment their software quality assurance testing process, look no further than Atlassian's code coverage tool, Clover. Continue Reading
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How to use Bugzilla bug tracking tool in software testing projects
The Bugzilla bug tracking tool allows DevOps teams to collaborate and report on defects present in apps and software projects in one interactive location. Continue Reading
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Five mobile testing tools for developers to consider
This review of five mobile testing tools, Appium, Selendroid, ios-driver, Sauce Labs and Perfecto Mobile, will kick-start your research in a growing software market. Continue Reading
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Adaptation in project management through agile
Project managers often focus on following the test plan versus agile leaders who expect change and are prepared to adapt on the fly, learn how to transition quicly in this chapter from Agile Project Management by Jim Highsmith Continue Reading