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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How to build a CI/CD pipeline with Azure and GitHub

Some organizations need to build and deploy apps to specific cloud platforms. This walkthrough shows you step by step how to create a CI/CD pipeline using GitHub and Azure DevOps. Continue Reading
reverse-engineering

Reverse-engineering is the act of dismantling an object to see how it works. Continue Reading
chaos engineering

Chaos engineering is the process of testing a distributed computing system to ensure that it can withstand unexpected disruptions. Continue Reading

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Top types of cloud testing organizations need to perform

Move to cloud-based testing to reduce overhead and avoid production missteps. Learn about testing types and some notable vendors to get your IT team started. Continue Reading
A Selenium IDE vs. WebDriver comparison

Selenium IDE and WebDriver play their own roles in test automation. It's important to know how the two tools differ and how they complement each other. Continue Reading
Will codeless test automation work for you?

Simple and repeatable -- that's the appeal of codeless test automation. But just how useful is it? Find out in which circumstances the method can be most effective. Continue Reading

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SAST vs. DAST vs. IAST: Security testing tool comparison

Before your team decides upon a security testing tool, take into account both the methods and limitations of SAST, DAST and IAST. Consider what each approach brings to the table. Continue Reading
5 ways to write maintainable automation code

Development teams can ensure the automation code they write is maintainable if they're careful about their tooling and the processes they adhere to. Consider the five rules below. Continue Reading
Mobile app security best practices for 4 vulnerability types

Adequate mobile app security must assess various dimensions of software, including each OS's best practices, traffic and API calls, data storage and source code. Continue Reading

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How to handle root cause analysis of software defects

Root cause analysis plays a major role in how software teams can fix their defects. Here's how to employ root cause analysis and how teams can get the most out of the process. Continue Reading
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
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