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Software Testing Best Practices News

May 14, 2019 14 May'19
Software tester roles must embrace code focus

IT gives testers license to voice contrarian opinions about software. But, as pressure to deploy intensifies, they might not be able to ignore code responsibilities anymore.
April 18, 2019 18 Apr'19
CloudBees' acquisition of Electric Cloud broadens focus

CloudBees folds in Electric Cloud and pledges to broaden its focus beyond Jenkins, while customers wait and see how that might impact long-term roadmap plans.
February 13, 2019 13 Feb'19
IBM renews code challenge to stress-test open source projects

IBM's Code and Response challenge builds on last year's Call for Code to apply open source development efforts to actual natural disasters.
October 03, 2018 03 Oct'18
Chaos engineering enters mainstream QA, drills down to apps

Add a bit of chaos to predeployment application testing to gain resilience. Gremlin CEO Kolton Andrus discussed the value of breaking apps to fix them.

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Software Testing Best Practices Get Started

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These software testing techniques save time

Software testing evolves, but test durations don't tend to get any shorter. To improve results, use these tips to find and fix the most troublesome areas of testing. Continue Reading
Mitigate IT risks with this vulnerability assessment tutorial

IT professionals can set up a home lab to learn the ins and outs of software vulnerability assessments. Follow this step-by-step video tutorial to install and configure VMs, and perform a security scan. Continue Reading
Use Docker for testing to get more done in less time

The aim of containers is to simplify development work. Testers can enjoy the benefits, too, as these isolated systems free up time for stress, soak, security and exploratory tests. Continue Reading

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What to expect from AI in app development tools

If an IDE or test suite could truly do it all, would you want it to? See how AI is evolving in app development tools, from assists and prompts to full-scale code generation. Continue Reading
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
TestComplete vs. Katalon Studio: Test automation tool face-off

How many features do you need in a test automation tool? IT consultant Tom Nolle shares what users value most in these two automated front-end testing options -- and crowns a winner. 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
Measure UX or risk losing customers, says consultant

A quality customer experience helps ensure software product viability. So, why do organizations stop short in their UX efforts? In this podcast, Isabel Evans espouses the value of UX. Continue Reading
Enlist Jira for testing with these test management add-ons

With the right add-ons, Jira users can turn the tracking product into a potent test management platform. Gauge your organization's Agile maturity, and then consider these options. Continue Reading

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Common software compatibility issues and how to fix them

Developers tend to look forward, to the next iteration or the newest software. But, when releasing a feature, don't leave behind end users with older systems and edge case setups. Continue Reading
Apply these types of code coverage to squash most bugs

Learn technical types of code coverage -- such as all-pairs testing and branch tests -- as well as ways to gather meaningful test cases and prioritize them. Continue Reading
Why flaky tests are a problem you can't ignore

Monotonous as the task might be, QA must detect and fix the root causes of flaky tests. Invest the time and effort, or risk the dangers of an unreliable test automation suite. Continue Reading

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