Software testing tools and techniques

There's no shortage of QA testing tools and frameworks, so how can testers make use of these platforms? In this section, independent experts from the industry dig into various software testing tools and techniques. Give your QA team a boost with advice on fundamentals and more from peers, analysts, consultants and others working on QA today.

January 14, 2021 14 Jan'21
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.
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.
August 20, 2020 20 Aug'20
Snyk, Accurics secure infrastructure as code

Snyk has introduced a new tool to help developers secure their infrastructure-as-code configurations. Accurics also upgraded its infrastructure-as-code security tool.
August 05, 2020 05 Aug'20
DevOps pipeline consolidation continues among CI/CD tools

Bespoke DevOps pipelines are becoming a thing of the past as specialist vendors such as Harness and Drone.io merge to compete with large platform vendors.

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Report testing checklist: Perform QA on data analysis reports

To incorporate data analysis features into software, fully test the reports they generate. Use this checklist to cover these reports' requirements, the test environment, APIs and test data. Continue Reading
Inside 5 types of test doubles

Spies, fakes and other nefarious-sounding test objects are actually beneficial to development teams. Learn about the five primary types of test doubles and when to use them. Continue Reading
How to test micro apps

Micro apps are limited in functionality, but they still require a full slate of tests. Learn how micro apps and microservices differ, the benefits driving micro app adoption, and how to test them. 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
Cypress vs. Selenium: Compare test automation frameworks

Testing a complex application front end? What about a web app written in Ruby? Pick a test automation framework -- Selenium or Cypress -- that fits the project. Continue Reading
Assess TestRail vs. Zephyr test management tools

TestRail and Zephyr offer test management capabilities and integrate with tools that development teams rely on, like Jira. Check out features and user reviews for each product. Continue Reading

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5 examples of ethical issues in software development

As software becomes entrenched in every aspect of the human experience, developers have an ethical responsibility to their customers. Continue Reading
4 innovations in software development and testing to watch

These methods and technologies change the way developers and testers do their jobs -- or even what their duties are. Explore innovations related to AI, the flow of work and more. Continue Reading
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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Checklist for mobile app testing: 15 gaps to look for

Makers of iOS and Android apps chronically fail to test these 15 aspects of mobile apps. But to release quality mobile software, development teams must start testing -- here's how. Continue Reading
Regression testing vs. UAT: Goals and techniques

Regression tests and UAT ensure software quality and both require a sizeable investment. Learn when and how to perform each one, and some tips to get the most out of your effort. Continue Reading
How to test mobile applications using a game emulator

We could all use a little wiggle room in software testing budgets. Sometimes you've got to be creative to find it. Learn how a video game emulator can test mobile apps. Continue Reading