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5 Common Test Automation Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Automation testing is designed to make your life easier by speeding up your releases, catching bugs before your users do, and providing you with some much-needed peace of mind. So why is it that so many teams pour time and energy into UI automation and still end up with slow, flaky runs and missed bugs in production? It might surprise you to know that most of these problems come down to a few common mistakes that are easily avoidable once you know what to look for.

Mobile Quality Live - Seamless App Distribution and Error Reporting

Join test experts Delia O'Donnell (Senior Solution Architect, Lead), and Mac Clark (Senior Solutions Engineer) as they delve into strategies for enhancing your mobile app quality through efficient distribution, beta testing, and effective crash monitoring. You'll learn how continuous quality practices not only streamline your development process but also significantly improve user experience by capturing bugs early and effectively managing your mobile apps post-release.

Prioritizing Test Cases for Automation: a collaborative approach with Xray

Test automation is an essential component when it comes to delivering high-quality software. However a lot of QA teams face challenges when it comes to deciding which test cases they need to prioritize for automation. The selection process can be hard, especially if you consider the limited resources that these teams sometimes have and complexity of modern applications.

Unit Testing vs Functional Testing: Differences & Similarities

Testing software is a lot like checking your homework before turning it in. You want to make sure everything works, and you didn’t make any mistakes. In software, there are many kinds of tests, but two of the most common are unit testing and functional testing. Whether you’re a business owner, a developer, a student, or part of a web agency or DevOps team, knowing the difference can help you build better apps, websites, or tools. Is Your Infrastructure Ready for Global Traffic Spikes?

How Worldpay Secures Payment Data and Accelerates DevOps | Perforce

Discover how Worldpay, a global leader in payments, modernized its software delivery pipeline while ensuring data security and compliance. In this video, you'll learn how Perforce helped Worldpay: Protect sensitive financial data Accelerate development cycles Automate testing workflows Meet strict regulatory standards in the cloud Watch now to see what's possible.

How To Run Pytest Program?

When you’re building something in Python—whether it’s a personal project, an API, or a startup idea—one thing is certain: bugs happen. And while debugging can be fun (sometimes), wouldn’t it be better to catch issues before they cause problems? That’s where testing comes in. In today’s blog, we’ll explore how to test and run your Python applications using Pytest, one of the most popular and beginner-friendly testing tools out there.

Top 5 automation testing companies & how to choose

When evaluating automation testing companies, you’ll notice most promise the same benefits: faster release cycles, fewer bugs in production, and less testing work for your development team. But in our experience, many fall short. They bottleneck releases, miss bugs users immediately notice, and still rely on your developers to write and maintain tests.

Using CSV Data in JMeter Tests

If you’re aiming to simulate real-world user behavior in your performance tests, Apache JMeter’s ability to utilize CSV data files is a game-changer. Whether you’re a business owner seeking to understand your website’s capacity or a developer fine-tuning application performance, leveraging CSV files in JMeter can enhance the realism and effectiveness of your tests.

What is Concurrency Testing in Software Testing?

Concurrency testing is a form of software testing that simulates multiple users or systems performing operations simultaneously. Its purpose is to verify that your application behaves as expected under concurrent loads, ensuring stability, reliability, and performance. This type of testing is particularly critical for applications such as e-commerce platforms, social media sites, or any service where multiple transactions occur at the same time.