Software test types

There's no shortage of ways to test software. Quality assurance engineers can rely on functional, performance, exploratory and many other software test types, many of which run without human intervention. In this section, we provide tips, features, guides and more to explain these different kinds of tests, and how to use them.

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August 31, 2020 31 Aug'20
Developers must consider low-code app security

Security is baked into most low-code development platforms, but developers still need to pay attention to security issues and test for vulnerabilities.
June 12, 2020 12 Jun'20
GitLab makes two acquisitions to shift fuzz testing left

GitLab has scooped up fuzz testing startups Fuzzit and Peach Tech, a move that will shift fuzz testing left in the DevSecOps toolchain.
July 24, 2019 24 Jul'19
Compliance-as-code tool hits DevSecOps sweet spot for MSP

There are almost as many tools to assist with DevSecOps as there are definitions for the term – how one managed service provider that serves federal agencies chose a compliance-as-code vendor.
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.

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Software accessibility testing: Standards, strategy and tools

Assistive technology ensures that all customers can access software easily. Don't overlook this important element of software quality. Here's how to test software accessibility. Continue Reading
Common functional testing types explained, with examples

Not sure what to check during an integration test, or whether to combine regression and user acceptance testing? Learn what these functional test types cover, and when to do them. Continue Reading
Kubernetes performance testing tutorial: Load test a cluster

Follow along step by step to run Kubernetes performance tests with Metrics Server and Horizontal Pod Autoscaler. This tutorial works for cloud-, data center- or locally hosted clusters. 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
How software prototyping beats requirements gathering

How do you know which features to code into the software you're developing? Application teams share tips on how to deliver ROI with prototyping, UX research and a design week. Continue Reading
Web and mobile testing faceoff: Sauce Labs vs. BrowserStack

Two automated testing platforms enter; only one tool leaves. IT consultant Tom Nolle examines how Sauce Labs and BrowserStack each test apps across mobile devices and web browsers. Continue Reading

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Can we fully automate our software testing?

Your boss has jumped on the bandwagon to automate software testing. Don't despair. Software testing expert Matt Heusser walks through what to say -- and do -- to keep everyone happy. Continue Reading
Popular microservices testing tools developers should know about

Testing microservices gets messy as services are independent and communicate often. Here are tests necessary for microservices, and popular tools developers use to perform them. Continue Reading
Pick user-centric software performance testing metrics

Unlike other types of tests, performance tests gauge how well an application works -- not whether it fails. Testers must pay close attention to these metrics to keep end users happy. Continue Reading

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Software performance testing requirements and prerequisites

Just because software passes functional tests doesn't mean it works. Dig into stress, load, endurance and other performance tests, and their prerequisites and requirements. Continue Reading
What goes into a user story vs. use case for Agile development?

Developers refer to software requirements to code a good product, but there are different ways to categorize user needs. What's the difference between a user story vs. a use case? Continue Reading
How to achieve speedy application response times

Development and operations teams both have a responsibility to ensure fast application response times. Follow this advice to measure and reduce delay. Continue Reading