Welcome to the September edition of “What’s New in Loadero”! Along with various fixes we also have an announcement to make about something that is external to the app’s functionality - our blog!

We sometimes have customers tell us they want to run end-to-end tests as often as possible in their development processes — as often as every commit. When you really care about quality, this might seem like a reasonable idea. After all, doesn’t the principle of shift left tell us to test as early as possible in the software development lifecycle? To catch bugs and other issues when they’re the least-expensive to fix?

Check our the 'Your Ultimate Holiday Software Quality Checklist' for building and deploying seamless digital experiences and maximizing revenue for retailers during the holidays.

In this digital world, we all love to know about this trending world brilliant event of StarWest Conference 2024. Also, everyone who is connected with the testing community knows about this event. Everyone is excited to know, How STARWEST 2024 became the most-discussed software testing event of the year? This event started from September 22 to 27 and in this event, brilliant-minded testing experts participated in shared innovation, learning, and networking in Anaheim, California.

You’ve written all of your test cases! Congrats, you’re on the right track to success. Now you need to execute them, and test execution needs to take place in a test environment. Those environments can be the make-or-break of your test result. In this article, we’ll explore the concept of a test environment in-depth and how you can best set it up.

Heuristics is the key to turn you into the Turkish Olympic guy. It is something that comes with experience. At a certain point, experts all develop that “sense” in their field of work. Repeated exposure to hundreds of problems helps them recognize patterns that beginners don’t easily see. Heuristics is not always foolproof, but it's good for immediate problem-solving.

What if a single software glitch could cost your company millions? In today’s digital world, that’s not just a possibility – it’s reality. As businesses double down on digital-first strategies, software powers everything from critical infrastructure to day-to-day consumer experiences. Even minor bugs can cause massive disruptions, halt business operations, and compromise customer trust. The margin for error has never been smaller.

According to Gartner, ‘By 2026, the market for software that enables hyper-automation will reach nearly $1.04 trillion, with a CAGR of 11.9%. Demand for hyper-automation is driven by a strong need for digital transformation due to talent shortages, increasing economic pressures, and competitive challenges.’

With the globe becoming more and more digitally linked, mobile applications are becoming an essential part of our everyday life. We use smartphone applications for a wide range of purposes, from healthcare and education to banking and shopping. It's important to understand, though, that not everyone uses these applications in the same manner.