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Methodologies and Processes - A Shift Towards Agility and Automation in Software Testing

As someone who’s been closely following the evolution of software testing, this year saw the shifts in methodologies and processes. One of the most significant findings is the strong adoption of Agile and DevOps methodologies, reshaping how testing is integrated into the software development lifecycle.

Taking care of your data with Exploratory Testing

Every application, web or non-web-based, has to deal with data. Even though there are static websites, where data is somehow embedded, most sites and applications rely on dynamic data stored somewhere and somehow. What testing can you do around data handling? Can you use exploratory testing to uncover problems related to data? What type of problems? In this article, you’ll get some guidelines for your exploratory testing sessions around data.

Perforce Helix Core Platform for Digital Creation: Helix Core, Helix DAM, and Helix Plan

Helix Core is at the center of development across industries, from gaming and VFX to semiconductor and automotive. Your team might know Helix Core as the enterprise-grade version control system trusted by Fortune 500 companies and award-winning studios, but it goes beyond versioning. Helix Core is a platform that offers an integrated suite of tools for studios and teams who need it all: a way to plan their workflows, manage and review their assets, and bring their visions to life at any scale.

How Do You Test a SOAP and REST Service?

REST and SOAP are two critical web services technologies that revolutionize how businesses use APIs. Since APIs are so common, it's important to test them regularly to find vulnerabilities or potential operating problems within the web service. To test a SOAP or REST service, you can use tools like SoapUI or Postman to send requests to the service endpoint, validate responses, and verify that the service behaves as expected under various conditions.

CrowdStrike Security Failure: A Security Testing Update

Having strong security testing services are crucial, as demonstrated by the recent incident involving top cybersecurity service CrowdStrike, which rocked the industry. A global outage hurting companies, airlines, and government institutions throughout the globe was caused by a defective upgrade to their Falcon Sensor software. This terrible episode serves as a clear warning of the possible repercussions when security updates, intended to protect systems, contain undetected flaws.

Generate API Tests With AI in Katalon Studio: A Detailed Guide

Introduction Automation is the key to efficiency and accuracy in today's fast-paced development cycles. The API test case generator (beta) in Katalon Studio is an AI-powered feature that streamlines the creation of test cases from OpenAPI/Swagger specifications. By automating this process, the generator significantly reduces the time and effort required for manual test case creation, paving the way for faster and more efficient API testing.

Static Code Analysis With Katalon: A Complete Guide

In today's fast-paced software development environment, ensuring the quality and security of code is paramount. Static Code Analysis has emerged as a vital practice in this realm, offering a systematic method to examine code without the need to execute it. In this blog, you will delve into the essence of Static Code Analysis, its applicability, and the significant benefits it offers, particularly in the context of testing code.