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The Unheralded Success of the Selenium Project featuring Jason Huggins

Ever wondered what it's like to have a virtual robot in your toolkit, a trojan horse in your test scripts, or a lil' rockstar named Selenium? Welcome to the world of test automation, as unfolded by none other than Jason Huggins. In this part 2 episode of our interview with Jason, we continue to dive into the world of testing. You’ll learn how Java and Python enthusiasts have propelled Selenium to global fame with impressive stats and precision, and Jason also sheds light on the power of community. Tune in to hear how collaboration turned dreams into reality through his experiences with Selenium and Sauce Labs.

Bitbucket Self-Hosting : Running Ebpf/Privileged Programs

Bitbucket is a robust tool for source code management and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD). It offers flexibility in setting up pipelines, but there are limitations, particularly around root privileges and mounting volumes. This blog explores these limitations and provides detailed solutions using Docker-in-Docker (DinD) and Linux shell scripts.

An Introduction to Nix for Ruby Developers

A predictable, stable environment (in terms of your operating system, system libraries, build tools, and programming libraries) is essential to each development step: from onboarding, to collaboration, continuous integration, quality assurance, and deployment. Deviation can cause one-off, intermittent, and even catastrophic failures. However, consistency can be elusive, even with the best intentions, best practices, and tools in place, because: Nix aims to solve some of these issues.

Advanced Use Cases of the Node.js Native Test Runner

Welcome back to our exploration of Node.js' built-in test runner! In the previous article, we laid the groundwork for writing and running basic tests in your projects by exploring a few simple examples. In this installment, we'll dive into practical examples of how to use mocking, code coverage analysis, test hooks, and strategies for testing HTTP servers. These tools will help you write more comprehensive and reliable tests, ultimately leading to more robust Node.js applications. Let's get started!

QA Automation Teams: A Comprehensive Roadmap from Recruitment to High Performance

QA automation is undergoing a period of anticipation, with generative AI and advanced technologies poised to transform testing processes. With a promise of heightened efficiency and broader test coverage in digital solutions, QA automation services have become necessary for organizations across industries. Therefore, CTOs and other executives are now discussing strategies to build in-house QA automation teams.

Key Trends and Innovations in the API World for 2024

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are rapidly evolving, with companies like us increasingly leveraging generative AI to create and consume APIs. In Gartner’s 2024 Hype Cycle for APIs, several key trends and innovations are highlighted that software engineering leaders and their teams should be aware of. From the rise of event-driven APIs to the challenges of API security, this blog post will explore the most significant developments in the API landscape.

Where do we go from here?

Skipping thorough testing? Here's why it's a risk you can't afford to take. On July 19, the world experienced what would be the largest tech outage worldwide. If you’re a software developer or tester, you've likely faced the frustration of a system failing right when it’s most critical. Did you know the complexity of today’s software is a significant reason behind these issues? It’s not just an occasional problem; it's a global challenge.

Reasons Why Customer Service is Important?

In the fast-paced and highly competitive business world, we live in today, it’s no longer enough to simply offer a good product or service. To truly stand out from the crowd, businesses need to go above and beyond by providing exceptional customer service. Why customer service is important? Because customer service is the secret ingredient that can make or break a business. It’s the intangible factor that leaves a lasting impression on people’s minds and hearts.