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The What, Why, and How of Flaky Tests

Flaky tests are the bane of every developer and quality assurance engineer’s existence. One day, they pass, the next they fail—without any changes to the code. They are unreliable and hinder trust in automation. A study by Mabl found that as much as 50% of test failures are caused by flakiness. So what exactly is a flaky test, what causes it, and how can you fix it? Our article has the answers to these questions and more. Read on to find out.

What Are The Key Software Testing Strategies?

Software testing is the process of evaluating and verifying that an application meets its requirements, ensuring every function works as intended. Testing is crucial in software development because it guarantees quality, reliability, and performance and helps identify defects early in the process. Without proper testing, software becomes prone to bugs, leading to costly errors and poor user experiences. Software bugs, like the recent CrowdStrike one, cost the U.S.

11 Mobile App Testing Trends: What to Watch Out For in 2024?

Did you know that 90% of mobile users abandon an app because of bugs or performance issues? Smooth app functionality is key nowadays. Without it, users leave quickly. But with technology constantly changing, how do you stay ahead? This blog focuses on solving that problem. It explores 11 mobile app testing trends you need to know for 2024. Trends like AI-powered testing, scriptless automation, and IoT testing.

Localization Quality Assurance: The Ultimate Guide to LQA

Many businesses today aim for global expansion, but entering new markets comes with challenges, one of the most critical being localization. Ensuring that your product speaks the language and culture of the target market can be the difference between success and failure. Localization is not just about translation; it’s about adapting content to resonate with the local audience on a deeper level.

Speedscale vs Coder: Ephemeral Developer Environments for Different Needs

Speedscale and Coder are two distinct tools that, while both aim to increase developer productivity, serve fundamentally different purposes. Both provide software development environments for enhancing productivity and collaboration in software development teams.

The Secret to Smarter Development with AI and Streamlined Shift Left

Shifting left to put more on developers? They you have to find the right balance between automation and simplicity. Otherwise, you'll end up with complexity that slows everything down instead of speeding it up. @David Morgenthaler says tools like static analysis and AI-driven tests are shaping the future of software quality: Watch the latest episode of Test Case Scenario to explore how automation can streamline processes without overcomplicating development. It’s working for @Indeed.

Assert in Python: A Very Cool Guide

Have you ever wanted to make sure your assumptions about your code are correct? That’s where assertions come in. In programming, an assertion is a simple way to verify that certain conditions hold true in your code, helping you catch potential errors early before they snowball into bigger problems. Imagine building a house—you wouldn’t start putting up walls without first making sure the foundation is solid, right? Assertions work the same way in your code.

SaaS Application Testing Common Challenges and Its Solutions

In the current software market, products are being introduced in the market at a very fast rate, with new versions being brought out almost every month, if not weekly. This is a good thing as it keeps the products evolving, but at the same time, it is not without its problems, and the most evident of these is the existence of problems and bugs.