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Top 5 ways to avoid the next global outage

Skipping thorough testing? Here's why it's a risk you can't afford to take. On July 19, the world experienced what would be the largest tech outage worldwide. If you’re a software developer or tester, you've likely faced the frustration of a system failing right when it’s most critical. Did you know the complexity of today’s software is a significant reason behind these issues? It’s not just an occasional problem; it's a global challenge.

Ensuring an Ethical Ecosystem in Open Source Testing

Ever wondered what it's like to have a virtual robot in your toolkit, a trojan horse in your test scripts, or a lil' rockstar named Selenium? Welcome to the world of test automation, as unfolded by none other than Jason Huggins. In this part 2 episode of our interview with Jason, we continue to dive into the world of testing. You’ll learn how Java and Python enthusiasts have propelled Selenium to global fame with impressive stats and precision, and Jason also sheds light on the power of community. Tune in to hear how collaboration turned dreams into reality through his experiences with Selenium and Sauce Labs.

The Ultimate Guide to Usability Testing: Improve User Experience and Product Success

Modern digital ecosystems seek profound insights into user interactions so that the business visions guiding them can leverage pinpointed usability issues. To ensure digital success in your industry, it is crucial to conduct a thorough assessment that fosters an objective understanding of the product. This approach aids in catering to the audience in a more thoughtful manner..

Top 10 Software Testing Tools To Build Quality Software in 2024

Testing tools in AI and data automation have evolved to offer sophisticated features that ensure the quality of the end product and reduce its time to market. With reports suggesting 50% of manual testing being replaced by automated, these tools can help with various aspects of software testing, including unit testing, performance testing, and security testing. They can be integrated practically anywhere across the CI/CD pipeline for continuous testing and shift left testing.

Security Compliance Management : Necessity of Compliance for Product Security

‍ A survey suggests that 61% of companies' compliance teams have identified that keeping abreast of upcoming regulatory changes should be a top strategic priority. This indicates that businesses are not only striving to meet current compliance requirements but are also proactively staying ahead of them. However, maintaining such compliance requirements needs tight security strategies.

How Generative AI is Transforming Product Engineering?

‍McKinsey’s latest research projects that generative AI could contribute between $2.6 trillion and $4.4 trillion annually across various sectors. Experts have also observed that integrating AI-driven automation, threat detection, and low-code platforms redefines next-gen software development. Whether it is code generation, bug fixing, or even designing a new digital component, generative AI is seeping into all product engineering processes.

The Bank of Things (BoT): What IoT Brings to Fintech Software Development

IoT is driving the digital metamorphosis in the banking industry. The surge in internet-enabled devices, like smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches, signifies an increase in opportunities for fintech software development to scale their business through the Bank of Things (BoT). IoT technologies are enabling real-time connections, making banking more efficient and customer-centric.

Non-functional Requirements: What They Do, Examples, and Best Practices

Developing high-quality products involves careful definition and tracking of both functional and non-functional requirements (NFRs). But what exactly are non-functional requirements? And what's the best way to keep track of them? Let’s dive into what non-functional requirements are and how they compare to functional requirements, review some common types of non-functional requirements with examples, learn best practices for writing them, then discuss how to track and manage them.

Navigating the Data Deluge: Master Data Management for Business Resilience and Success

The surge in data creation and interactions over the past few decades presents unprecedented challenges for organizations. Many are grappling with widely dispersed applications and data to navigate this data deluge. Gartner’s survey found that organizations with poor data quality would incur losses of an average of $15 million per year. The findings also shared that almost 60% of organizations surveyed were unaware of how much insufficient data costs their business due to a lack of measurement.