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Software Test Design and Planning

• What's the difference between API and web services testing?

  Web services and APIs aren't the same -- or are they? How do web services and API testing differ, and what does each type of test aim to achieve? Continue Reading

• Tools and methods for testing big data applications

  Data is more valuable than gold for businesses, so QA must ensure that they test big data applications and their output thoroughly and accurately. Continue Reading

• Choose the best load testing software for your apps

  Load testing is critical to ensure that apps will not malfunction on customers. Assess the leading products for application development in this comprehensive guide. Continue Reading

• AI in software development puts testing to the test

  It makes sense to apply sophisticated AI tools to software testing. Before that can happen though, those tools need to be taught what it is they are supposed to do. Continue Reading

• 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

• Evaluate load testing tool features and vendors

  Application load testing products come in a variety of forms and their features vary. Read through these specs to find the tool that's right for you.Continue Reading

• How to use Jira as a test management tool

  While Atlassian Jira is a common tool to manage software projects, Amy Reichert's team uses it to manage tests. She details snags you might encounter with test cases and management.Continue Reading

• What to look for in application load testing tools

  Load testing tools help ensure an app is ready for prime time. But, with so many tools on the market, buyers must closely examine the products' features and their own environments.Continue Reading

• How to create test data that yields accurate QA results

  Testers need valid data to prevent app defects, which means they must simulate real data types and structure them as closely as possible. Don't fake it when you make it.Continue Reading

• A QA team finds continuous testing benefits worth the effort

  QA teams can gain a lot from continuous testing. While successful continuous testing requires all of an organization to get on board, the results are worth it.Continue Reading

• The promise of ML/AI is real -- so are the challenges

  Machine learning and artificial intelligence will make the impossible happen, if developers can understand the what-ifs involved. Expert Torsten Volk unpacks it all.Continue Reading

• Testers face pressure to improve software technical skills

  If you want to stand out from the testing crowd, spend some time acquiring technical skills. Expert Matthew Heusser offers an on-point tester training curriculum.Continue Reading

• Why you should get on board with software testing trends

  Will your organization design a machine learning app in 2018? Or should you pick up DevOps skills to be in demand as a tester? These trends will all have a major effect on software testing.Continue Reading

• Is your software automation testing framework working?

  When it comes to software testing automation, it seems we all still have a long way to go. A look at a new survey from Logigear looks at the state of your software automation testing framework, and ...Continue Reading

• It's a good time for QA professionals -- here's why

  When testing is brought into the development process early, everything just works better. Jennifer Lent explains how and why QA pros are finally being taken seriously.Continue Reading