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31 Aug

You Should Know This Before Writing Your First Line of Test in Software Testing

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When it comes to software testing, the first thing to remember is that no test is better than a bad test. A bad test can slow down your entire project, causing confusion and wasted time. Writing effective tests is essential to ensure your code works as intended without introducing problems. But before you dive into writing your first line of test code, here are some principles you need to understand. 1. Test the Behavior, Not the Implementation When writing tests, focus on the behavior of your application rather than its internal implementation. This means testing how the app works from…

15 Aug

The Ultimate Free API Client for 2024

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APIs have become essential in applications because they enhance development efficiency and facilitate connections between various services. Applications must ensure that APIs function correctly through transmission/reception tests and robustness evaluations. In these scenarios, an API client is necessary. What is an API Client? Before selecting an API client, developers must grasp the fundamental concepts of APIs and how they operate. Typically developed and maintained by service providers, APIs define how to access and manipulate services via network requests. They can be RESTful APIs, SOAP APIs, or other types, each with its own standards and protocols. An API client can manifest…

09 Aug

The Complete Roadmap to Effective API Testing

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APIs are essential for interacting with and building large-scale technology. They have quickly become central to enabling collaboration, innovation, and communication in the digital space. The rise of Business Intelligence (BI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has further increased API importance, as these technologies heavily rely on APIs for data access and model deployment. This might be why recent data show that almost 90% of developers use APIs in some form during their processes. However, for APIs to work effectively, they need thorough testing. Rigorous API testing ensures that they perform as expected under various conditions and that your programs maintain…

08 Aug

What is bug surface area?

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One of the tricky problems while building software is finding the constant balance between releasing new features and dealing with technical debt. One common form of technical debt is bug surface area. Simply put, it's the phenomena where as you develop new features the number of bugs increases at a much faster rate. Why should you care? A larger bug surface area can lead to increased maintenance costs, reduced user satisfaction, and longer development cycles. These problems happen because in any non-trivial project features interact with each other, which creates more opportunities for bugs to creep in. Moreover, if new…

07 Aug

YouTube invites users to test its community notes feature

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YouTube seems to be starting to roll out its community notes feature to a select group of users. Screenshots of YouTube’s official invitation to join the pilot program for its new community correction feature are popping up all over social media, according to 9to5Google.YouTube first announced its community notes feature in June. The new feature allows viewers to submit short blurbs that provide additional context or correct information to certain video content. The community notes feature comes ahead of the US presidential election.There is no official start date for the new feature, but YouTube has added a section to its…

06 Aug

A Comprehensive Guide to API Test

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IntroductionAPI (Application Programming Interface) testing is a critical aspect of modern software development. It involves verifying that APIs work as expected and adhere to specified requirements. This guide explores the fundamentals of API test, various methods, tools, and best practices to ensure your APIs are robust and reliable.What is API Test?API test involves testing the endpoints, methods, and responses of an API to ensure they function correctly. It focuses on the business logic layer of the software architecture, ensuring data exchange between systems is accurate and secure.Why is API Testing Important?APIs are the backbone of modern applications, enabling communication between…

05 Aug

Let’s Talk About Power Apps Test Studio

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The Test Studio for Power Apps has been around now for a couple of years, I was so excited when it launched, but I realised recently, I never use it. So I wanted to look into exactly why, and do my usual what works and where it fails, but just in case you don't know about it let me give you a brief intro. What is Test studio Test studio is designed to be a automated testing tool. You can create or record steps of an interaction within a Power App. You can then test to see if each step…

24 Jul

CrowdStrike blames bug that caused worldwide outage on faulty testing software

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CrowdStrike has blamed faulty testing software for a buggy update that crashed 8.5 million Windows machines around the world, it wrote in an post incident review (PIR). "Due to a bug in the Content Validator, one of the two [updates] passed validation despite containing problematic data," the company said. It promised a series of new measures to avoid a repeat of the problem.The massive BSOD (blue screen of death) outage impacted multiple companies worldwide including airlines, broadcasters, the London Stock Exchange and many others. The problem forced Windows machines into a boot loop, with technicians requiring local access to machines…

16 Jul

Cypress Plugins You Should Know About

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Introduction Cypress is a powerful end-to-end testing framework known for its speed, reliability, and ease of use. One of the reasons for its popularity is the rich ecosystem of plugins that extend its capabilities. In this post, we’ll explore some essential Cypress plugins that can enhance your testing experience and make your test suite even more robust and efficient. Why Use Cypress Plugins? Cypress plugins provide additional functionality that can simplify complex tasks, integrate with other tools, and improve the overall testing process. By leveraging these plugins, you can: Automate repetitive tasks. Enhance test readability and maintainability. Integrate with CI/CD…

02 Jul

Develop APIs Quicker With API Testing

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API development is a complex process due to two main reasons: (1) the number of variables and people involved in creating an API and (2) the process of building and improving your APIs never ends. At a quick glance, the steps within building an API include the design and plan of your API, coding your API to implement endpoints, authentication, and best-practice optimizations, all while ensuring high availability and scalability of your API infrastructure. All these steps have intricacies of their own, meaning a good portion of your time will be spent testing optimization updates and new versions you want…