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How Often Should Your Business Conduct a Penetration Test?

Company systems need regular testing because cyber threats are developing continuously. Vulnerability seekers find company security weaknesses while businesses are still unaware of their existence. Active security measures must be implemented to prevent your business from becoming a new target. Pen tests are a crucial self-defense method that detects system vulnerabilities before cyber attackers can exploit them.

Want more stable and reliable systems? The secret is moving fast with control.

That’s where feature flags come in. They let you: Ship small, continuous changes without fear. Give different teams control over what and when features are released. Roll out to preview users before full deployment. It’s all about having control over production - without sacrificing speed. Watch the full QA Therapy episode to learn more!

Is manual testing becoming obsolete with advancements in automation and AI?

According to Cristiano Caetano, VP of Product Management at Katalon, human intuition is irreplaceable in this field. It is better to leverage AI for repetitive and labor-intensive tasks while using the freed up bandwidth to focus on strategy - things machines can't replicate. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes in our series!

Are open-source test automation tools always better than commercial ones?

To use or to not use open-source automation tools? That is the question we asked Gokul Sridharan, DevOps and Testing evangelist with 14+ YOE. “It’s subjective”, said Gokul, “there are three core reasons why people get into automation in the first place”. He emphasized the power of automation, and how embracing automation tools can unlock higher scalability. Stay tuned for more interesting insights in our#AutomationDecoded series!

Chrome vs Chromium: What's the Key Difference?

Most of us know and use Google Chrome every day. It’s fast, easy to use, and works well with Google services. But have you ever heard of Chromium? You might have come across it if you’re a developer or a tester. Did you know that Chrome is built on Chromium? While they look similar, they are not the same. Chrome is a ready-to-use browser for everyday users, while Chromium is more like a base platform used by developers and testing teams. Each has its strengths and weaknesses.

AI as External Imagination

AI isn’t replacing testers—it’s becoming an extension of how they think. Here’s how @Maaret Pyhäjärvi sees it: Applications make us more creative, acting as an “external imagination.” Testers do the same for developers—when devs anticipate tester feedback, their testing improves. AI, when used right, serves a similar role: it challenges us to refine and rethink, not just automate. The real power of AI in testing?Doing the work for usPushing us to think better.

DevOps Implementation Plan: Key Steps, Tools, and Best Practices

Why would a well-running business consider DevOps Implementation? Implementing DevOps promotes swift software building and shipping through iterative outcomes and individual changes. For instance, the team scheduled a midnight deployment. However, an unexpected bug caused a system crash. The team spent hours fixing the issues and restoring services. The next question is, could we have prevented this?

Automation 101 with Xray: Beginner to Pro

Nowadays, Agile and DevOps practices demand rapid iterations and continuous testing to ensure software quality. Manual testing alone can’t keep up with this speed, making test automation important to continue delivering high-quality products at a rapid rate. Despite its advantages, test automation isn’t as simple as writing and running a few scripts.