The React Testing Library is made on top of the DOM testing library. It has become popular quickly because most unit test cases written in it resemble real user interactions. Writing test cases for asynchronous tasks like API calls are often complicated. This post will look into the waitFor utility provided by the React Testing…
Tag: regression test
Here we are again in our never-ending quest to spread the word about automated testing. Today’s topic is one we’ve already covered, but with a different spin: regression testing. What is regression testing? Well, while the previous post was mainly about definitions—and we do recommend you check it out—we’ll offer a short version here nonetheless….
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…
According to Wikipedia, “Regression testing is rerunning functional and non-functional tests to ensure that previously developed, and tested software still performs after a change.” Whether you’re dealing with the agile, waterfall, scrum, or another software development methodology, automating regression testing plays a key role in building quality code. In this post, you’ll learn web application regression testing…
Once, I was planning to make mashed potatoes for dinner. I got some fresh potatoes, garlic, cream, butter, salt, and milk. Each ingredient was thoroughly checked. After preparing the dish, I took a scoop and tasted it. The flavor was fine, but I forgot to add the salt. So I added a few pinches of…
As many of you probably experience in real life, financial justification is often needed before purchasing new software or services. Depending on the organization and the size of the purchase, this justification can vary from a statement about how it will help you do your job better, to a full three-year business case. In the…
Functional testing helps you validate the requirements of your software. For instance, you’ll want to verify if each function or component of the application works as expected. You can do this with various types of testing that all fall under the functional testing umbrella. The software you develop should also meet functional specifications. For example,…
Engagio is a two year old marketing software startup that helps marketers land and expand their target accounts. The company is rapidly growing with more than 150 customers and 45 employees. Based in San Mateo, Engagio was founded by Jon Miller who was previously the Co-Founder of Marketo. Today, I had the pleasure of…