Measuring the success of quality assurance (QA) and software testing can be a complex task that requires going beyond surface metrics. It’s a nuanced process that needs an in-depth understanding of how every decision and action your team takes translates into tangible benefits for the product, the team, and, ultimately, the end-users. However, with so many data points available, identifying which metrics truly matter can feel like finding a needle in a haystack.

Ready to write functional test cases that testers can action on and that, combined, thoroughly cover the product? Let’s first define functional software testing. Broadly, functional software testing is defined as a type of black-box testing method that focuses on the functionality of a software product. Functional testing is designed to ensure a web or mobile software application meets its requirements and specifications by executing test cases from the user’s perspective.

Digital transformation is a driving force behind new models and approaches today. Enterprises need to adapt quickly and creatively to reap the benefits of the digital economy. One key aspect of this transformation involves cloud-based SAP testing, essential in building a reliable SAP production and release environment. This insightful blog explores the strengths and capabilities of Cigniti, SAP, and Tricentis, which are vital to ensuring successful large-scale SAP transformations.

Testing is not just writing test scripts and executing them. While not usually considered as an official step in the software testing life cycle, test case management is a crucial activity whose presence can be found in almost any stage of the testing process. The simple act of choosing which test case to execute is already test case management. Done right, test case management can make a real difference.

We consistently hear from engineering leaders that automated test maintenance is a painful, mindless exercise that takes too much time away shipping code — the main goal of any startup software team. Our vision is to deliver end-to-end test automation that requires no maintenance from your team. With that in mind, we’ve designed Rainforest as an intuitive, no-code platform that anyone can quickly use with no training. This has been an important — but insufficient! — step.

Exploratory testing marks the connection where creativity meets discovery. This method isn’t just about ticking off a list; it's about venturing into the unknown, armed with curiosity and a keen eye for detail. It's a journey that's best embarked upon as a team, where each member's unique perspective and expertise illuminate different facets of the software, uncovering insights that might otherwise remain hidden.

OctoPerf v14.4.1 is out, which the perfect occasion to list the features highlights from these last months. You might have already noticed some of those features in OctoPerf a while ago, but we wanted to improve them until they are on par with our quality requirements before releasing them.