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S1.E30: All about Accessibility Testing with Ady Stokes

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of accessibility testing with expert Ady Stokes. From the basics to advanced strategies, Ady shares practical insights and tips to ensure your software is truly inclusive for all users. What you’ll learn: Whether you’re a tester, developer, or product manager, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you build a more inclusive user experience.

The Ultimate Guide to CRO Testing: Types, Tips, and Best Practices

You’ve put a lot of work into getting traffic to your site and conversions are low. The good news is you’re not alone—many businesses have the same problem. The even better news is there are proven ways to increase your conversion rate and get more from your website. Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) testing is the foundation of all of these strategies. Through trial and error of the tools and techniques, the best practice is found and the audience is reached.

Mastering Nyc: Enhance Javascript & Typescript Test Coverage

NYC, often referred to as Istanbul’s command-line interface (CLI), is a powerful code coverage tool designed specifically for JavaScript testing. It works seamlessly with testing frameworks like Mocha, Jest, and Ava, making it an invaluable resource for developers looking to measure and improve the coverage of their tests. NYC not only tracks how much of your code is covered by your existing test suite but also provides detailed reports that help identify untested parts of your codebase.

The top 5 software testing trends for 2025

As we move into 2025, software testing is not just about identifying defects. Organizations strive for scalability, efficiency, UX, and security to meet modern software engineering practices. The software testing world is transforming at its peak, initiated by innovations, advanced technologies like Artificial intelligence, and higher business expectations.

Introducing SmartBear Insight Hub: A New Era of Developer Observability

We’re excited to announce that BugSnag is now officially SmartBear Insight Hub. This evolution reflects the broadening of our capabilities beyond error monitoring to encompass full-stack observability with real-user monitoring, backend performance monitoring, and distributed tracing.

Build Better APIs Faster: How SmartBear API Hub Brings Everything Together

The development of SmartBear API Hub, powered by Swagger, represents a significant advancement in how teams manage, test, and optimize API workflows. Our journey to create a cohesive, unified suite – API Hub – required integrating standalone products into a single, robust ecosystem, establishing a seamless user experience that bridges workflows across each product.

CSS Selector Cheat Sheet: Strategies for Automated Browser Testing

I love this quote, though I’m not quite sure if “Jan Houtema” is a real person. It may be a Paul Graham pseudonym… But in any case, yes, change breaks brittle things and one of the challenges of automated browser testing is to mitigate that effect as much as possible while you design tests for an ever-changing application.

Marketing's Role in Prioritizing What to Test

Does your testing align with what your customers truly care about, or is it shaped by assumptions? Many testing teams focus on familiar paths, like editing a profile or managing basic workflows, but these may not reflect the features your customers actually care about. @Marcus Merrell and @Evelyn Coleman share why it’s important to dig deeper. When you do, you’ll find critical areas where quality assurance has the biggest impact on revenue and user experience.