APIs are vital in today’s digital transformation, but their seamless delivery is equally crucial. However, many organizations still fragment their API development and UI testing processes, leading to delayed issues detection, longer release times, and even missed bugs. This approach is unsustainable in a fast-paced environment where time-to-market and user experience are key. A unified strategy that integrates API management with UI testing is essential.

For years, the traditional approach to automating tests relied heavily on scripted automation frameworks like Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG. While these tools are powerful and adaptable, they require a significant level of technical expertise. Testers need to write, debug, and maintain complex scripts, often leading to bottlenecks in the development process. Relying only on coded solutions limits test automation to a small portion of the team that has deep coding skills.

In today's fast-paced business world, the only constant is change, and nowhere is this more evident than in the realm of digital transformation. According to a report by Harvard Business Review, 84% of organizations believe that digital transformation has already disrupted their industry, highlighting the urgency for businesses to adapt or risk being left behind. With new advancements in digital practices like AI, automation, and cloud computing, keeping pace is essential for survival.

On July 19th, 2024, the world witnessed a large-scale computer outage caused by a faulty update from cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike. This incident, affecting millions of Windows devices globally, serves as a stark reminder of the domino effect that software errors can have. Since then, CrowdStrike and other industry experts have shared their preliminary incident report in which they outline the incident and the steps they will take to prevent future issues like this.

On July 19th, 2024, the world witnessed a large-scale computer outage caused by a faulty update from cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike. This incident, affecting millions of Windows devices globally, serves as a stark reminder of the domino effect that software errors can have. In part one of this series, we discussed the role QA methodologies can play in preventing future outages.

The high-stakes world of software development is a race to deliver quality features, faster. When the testing phase of the development lifecycle is slowed by inefficient and error-prone processes, it’s impossible for teams to meet their deadlines. How can they keep up? By taking a smarter approach to test management that prioritizes efficiency without sacrificing quality. By implementing these four test management strategies, teams can work smarter and shorten their release cycles.