In a nutshell, exploratory testing is manual, unscripted testing. Some might argue that this type of software testing is at odds with our customary push towards test automation, but we beg to differ. As you’ll soon see, rather than conflicting with automated testing, manual exploratory testing can complement it, resulting in a well-rounded QA strategy….
Year: 2021
We’re back with another testing-related subject. Today’s topic is pretty straightforward: We’ll show you how to implement record and playback in Selenium. “Record and playback” refers to a specific approach to automated testing that allows people with no coding skills to create end-to-end or UI tests. Selenium is a popular browser automation tool that many…
We love to celebrate our amazing leaders in the Testim Community. We asked our leaders for advice they would give to others when just starting their journey in test automation. Enjoy this short list of leadership advice on scaling test automation, improving software quality, and inspiring leadership below. On Scaling Test Automation Don’t fall in…
How many testers does it take to test a product? This sounds like the opening to a water cooler joke, but it’s a serious question. Quality assurance is an important function, especially in today’s “release early, release often” world. Some folks try to answer this question with the elusive developer-to-tester ratio. Can you figure out…
When you build a web application, it’s important to make sure it works as expected. That’s why you run many tests before making it available to customers. You cannot always predict how your customers will use your product, so you have to make sure you test all the probable cases. One of the user behaviors…
Have you been a software developer for a reasonable amount of time? If so, then you’ll likely remember the time when CI (continuous integration) and CD (continuous delivery/deployment) were new concepts. In the world of source control tools, Git was still the new kid on the block. Continuous deployment tools were something only the companies…
WOW! Seriously? A worldwide pandemic. An economic collapse and partial rebound. Record forest fires and hurricanes. A crazy US Election. Racial inequality protests. And yes, Murder Hornets! 2020 was a challenging year indeed, and our hearts go out to everyone who experienced loss. Yet, with challenge comes opportunity. Resource scarcity necessitates better prioritization. Remote teams…
Continuous testing arose from the need to get continuous feedback whenever developers integrate new features into a product. Companies like Netflix are constantly refining their platforms. They often integrate new features each day. And when new code joins the main path, testing also has to take place. Continuous testing costs money, of course. But it’s…
Deploying software is a sensitive process. It’s sensitive because we’re basically taking a working version of our application and replacing it with a new one. Yes, your team probably thoroughly tested the new version, but the doubt of whether it works or not always lingers. This post is about six common deployment risks and how…