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Software Testing Methodologies
Adoption of continuous testing in DevOps and Agile cultures
The best way to engender continuous testing in DevOps shops? Take the lead. Here's how testers can create change and align disparate goals for organizations. Continue Reading
What is the best way to load test mobile applications?
Mobile apps create a challenge for testers; no approach can cover every device. However, there are best practices for load testing mobile applications. Continue Reading
The IoT testing process using microservices and containers
The internet of things is a challenge for software testers. Luckily, microservices and containers can make things more straightforward. Here's where to begin. Continue Reading
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How to use microservices and containers for IoT
Developing for IoT can be tricky, particularly when it comes to containers and microservices. Expert Christopher Tozzi outlines the considerations. Continue Reading
Should the QA process always include the business side?
Quality assurance professionals need to start thinking about bringing business along for the ride. Expert Amy Reichert offers tried-and-true advice to get started. Continue Reading
Smoke tests are fine, but sometimes soak testing is the answer
Some software applications can really benefit from a long testing time, and that's where soak tests come in. Expert Gerie Owen explains how and why to use that type of test.Continue Reading
How do we make testing in DevOps happen correctly?
CI/CD are at the heart of DevOps and it can be tricky to determine when/how to fit in testing. Expert Gerie Owen explains why testers are facing a steep learning curve.Continue Reading
Why won't companies invest in software testing resources?
Software testing is hard enough, but without adequate and appropriate equipment, it's unrealistic to expect accurate results. Expert Amy Reichert explains why QA needs more support.Continue Reading
How do I know if my busy QA professionals are actually engaged?
A busy tester seems like a happy tester, but expert Amy Reichert warns that appearances can be deceiving. Here's why you need to be sure your testers are really paying attention.Continue Reading
How to make crowdsourced testing actually help the development process
The trouble with paying bug bounties to outsiders for testing help is doing so can create an adversarial relationship between developer and tester. Expert Robin Goldsmith offers advice.Continue Reading
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Want to be a UX expert? Here's advice to get you there
Bringing user experience skills to the development area can be a challenge. Expert Austin Knight unveils his clever testing idea that might make the entire process a bit simpler.Continue Reading
Can time management improve productivity of QA testers?
Despite what you might think, time management is possible. Expert Amy Reichert explains how QA testers can stop procrastinating and take charge of their lives.Continue Reading
How API testing is evolving as a regular part of application development
Whether it is obvious in an organization or not, API testing exists. Learn why API testing is necessary in the application world.Continue Reading
What strategies are best to ensure a secure embedded system?
Planning ahead in security testing helps to ensure a secure embedded system.Continue Reading
Does a tester actually need test cases?
Discover whether or not test cases are necessary in this expert answer by consultant Robin Goldsmith.Continue Reading