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The next evolution in QA: How AI is changing software testing

Feb 9, 2026 By Rob McNeil In SmartBear
Shipping high-quality software quickly is challenging. QA professionals are facing pressure to test more, faster in a world where GenAI is pushing delivery – all while trying to cut costs. For years, manual testing and traditional automation tools like Selenium have been the standard. But both come with challenges. Manual testing alone can be slow and prone to errors, while Selenium and similar tools require coding expertise, need constant script maintenance, and are easily broken by UI changes.
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How to create a test cycle | Zephyr

Feb 9, 2026 By SmartBear In SmartBear
SmartBear Zephyr is the Jira-native test management and automation platform that empowers your team to deliver better software, faster. Organizing your testing into Test Cycles is the best way to align your QA efforts with specific sprints, releases, and versions, ensuring your team stays focused and on schedule. This short demo video guides you through the process of setting up and populating your Test Cycles. You’ll learn how to define execution windows, link cycles to specific release versions, and pull in test cases from across different Jira projects to create a unified testing effort.
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katalon

15 Best Automated API Testing Tools (Compared for 2026)

Feb 6, 2026 By Katalon Team In Katalon
The number of API testing tools on the market for you and your team to try out and select will probably take forever. Here are several key considerations to keep in mind when choosing one: Smart Summary Our comprehensive analysis of automated API testing tools provides crucial insights for teams aiming to optimize their development workflows.
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keploy

Software Testing Strategies: A Complete Practical Guide (2026)

Feb 6, 2026 By Keploy In Keploy
Software testing strategies define how I plan, structure, and execute quality checks across the entire software development lifecycle to maintain reliable software outcomes. With teams shipping faster through Agile, DevOps, APIs, and CI/CD pipelines, relying only on ad-hoc or manual workflows no longer works. I’ve seen structured strategies supported by the right tools become essential for controlling risk while still moving fast. Let’s explore how this works in real software teams.
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What is Perforce Delphix?

Feb 6, 2026 By Perforce In Perforce
I have spent years working alongside enterprise leaders who face a common dilemma: the need to innovate faster while contending with strict compliance regulations and soaring infrastructure costs. In my experience, the biggest bottleneck isn’t a lack of ideas or talent. It’s data. Teams wait days or weeks for the data they need to build and test. That’s why I am excited to share how Perforce Delphix solves this challenge.
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bugraptors

Automated Security Testing: Comprehensive Guide to Modern Cyber Defense

Feb 6, 2026 By Tushar Kashyap In BugRaptors
Speed drives software development nowadays. Teams switch to daily deployments from quarterly upgrades. This pace stimulates innovation, although it also presents a considerable danger. The window for validating security diminishes with every run. Security teams sometimes struggle to keep up with the pace of current DevOps workflows. Manual reviews are too sluggish. The key to distinguishing a secure application from a vulnerable one is automated security testin g. It develops a system where.
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AI and Emerging Careers in Data Testing for QA Professionals

Feb 6, 2026 By Sandesh Gawande In The Test Tribe
The emergence of AI has created uncertainties in the software and technology world. As it encroaches into the conventional application test-automation space, QA professionals might feel threatened or even cornered. While it is true that AI is changing traditional testing roles, it also opened new opportunities in the data testing space. But what does AI rely on? Obviously, data!
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My AI Agent Stole My Crypto #speedscale #openclaw #aicoding #codingagent #security

Feb 6, 2026 By Speedscale In Speedscale
I thought I found the ultimate coding shortcut: an autonomous AI agent. Turns out, I just bought a one-way ticket to a digital nightmare. A friendly reminder to my fellow devs: Validation isn't optional—it's survival. Your laptop shouldn't have a higher calling than your production environment. Validate now: speedscale.com.
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