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Is there any better alternative to Selenium?
For almost two decades, Selenium has been the go-to framework for automated software testing. We have successfully developed that Selenium is a collection of technologies for automating browsers on many platforms. Selenium testing tools are used to automate web app testing, despite the fact that they are capable of much more. The logic for Selenium's test scripts may… Continue reading Is there any better alternative to Selenium?
Gherkin Language: User Stories and Scenarios
Gherkin language is a simple yet effective syntax for describing the specifics of your User Stories. Although Gherkin's Given-When-Then structure has been available for over a decade, many groups still don't make use of it. Meaning of the Term "User Story"User stories describe what a user does or needs to accomplish by describing functionality or a… Continue reading Gherkin Language: User Stories and Scenarios
React Testing: Best Frameworks, Libraries and Tools
The most important part of using TDD with React is picking the correct testing toolset and framework, regardless of whether you're doing unit testing, integration testing, or end-to-end testing. Selecting the appropriate toolset is crucial for using TDD in React, from testing individual components to testing the whole application. This includes a wide range of JavaScript testing frameworks and handy… Continue reading React Testing: Best Frameworks, Libraries and Tools
Best JavaScript Testing Tools
These days, it's simple to become confused by all the JavaScript testing options available. For that reason, at TestQuality we felt it necessary to compile this testing tutorial post for JavaScript programmers. Here, you'll learn how to choose the optimal resources for doing unit and end-to-end tests in JavaScript. The importance of testing JavaScript code. As developers, it… Continue reading Best JavaScript Testing Tools
Regression Testing: A Definitive Guide
1.What's Regression Testing and why is it so important?2.Planning for regression testing, including test cases, frequency, and other considerations3.How do you keep your product's delivery date from becoming delayed while yet managing regression risks?4.How can you ensure that with the use of Regression Testing, your program or application is free of bugs?5.Analyzing the Distinctive Features… Continue reading Regression Testing: A Definitive Guide
Top 15 Manual Testing Interview Questions and Answers
To help you feel more prepared for your next interview, this post is a collection of some of the most frequently asked questions asked in manual and software testing interviews. You should still check it out if you're currently working in some part of the software development industry, with the purpose of improving your knowledge and… Continue reading Top 15 Manual Testing Interview Questions and Answers
Regression Testing Vs Unit Testing and Re-Testing
Regression testing and unit testing are two different types of testing, yet many of TestQuality users use them interchangeably. Although we already went through Regression Testing Challenges and Best Practices in a previous post, it's important to distinguish between the similarities and differences between regression testing and unit testing. All unit tests are, in essence, regression tests.… Continue reading Regression Testing Vs Unit Testing and Re-Testing
The need to write an effective Software Bug Report
As mentioned when explaining how to write a software testing plan, every software development project is essentially restricted by its resources, its timelines, and the deliverables that it promises to provide. Because software firms interact with a wide variety of stakeholders, including investors, customers, and end users, they are required to provide software of the highest… Continue reading The need to write an effective Software Bug Report
How to write a Test Plan and what to include.
New software has to be thoroughly tested before it can be released to the public. As such, a software test plan is essential. The software development process is not complete without a comprehensive test plan. It details the measures you'll take to guarantee that your product or feature will function as intended and won't fail at the… Continue reading How to write a Test Plan and what to include.
What Is Cross-Browser Compatibility Testing?
Cross Browser Testing is a sort of testing that determines whether an application works as anticipated across several browsers and degrades seamlessly. It is the process of ensuring that your application is compatible with many browsers. We've all seen that some websites don't display properly in certain browsers, leading us to believe that the website is malfunctioning.… Continue reading What Is Cross-Browser Compatibility Testing?
What Is Exploratory Testing and Why Is It So Helpful?
We are sure you've heard of Exploratory Testing, and you've probably heard about how amazing it is. (Yes! This is the weapon of choice!) And you may believe you know all of it. You're doing it, your team is doing it, therefore everything should be OK; according to the great book of plans, you're all set.… Continue reading What Is Exploratory Testing and Why Is It So Helpful?
Comparing Cypress and Playwright: Pros and Cons
It is necessary to test web apps and ensure that they perform according to user requirements in order to provide a high-end user experience. There are several tools and frameworks available on the market for testing online applications, including Playwright, Cypress, and Selenium to mention a few. In a previous post we did a Cypress Vs… Continue reading Comparing Cypress and Playwright: Pros and Cons
15 Proven Techniques for Using Gherkin language
Following on from our post on Cucumber and Gherkin Language Best Practices we have compiled a list of 15 expert suggestions to bear in mind when working with Cucumber.Following on from our previous post on 'Cucumber Best Practices,' we have compiled a list of 15 export suggestions to bear in mind when working with Gerkin language and… Continue reading 15 Proven Techniques for Using Gherkin language
Cucumber and Gherkin Language Best Practices
BDD or Behavior Driven Development is a development approach, but even if you don't utilize it, we think Cucumber (or a comparable tool) is useful since it "pushes" you to document your automated tests before implementing them.Cucumber is another traditional Selenium substitute, but there are some significant differences between the two systems. Cucumber is an automation tool for behavior-driven development (BDD),… Continue reading Cucumber and Gherkin Language Best Practices
Selenium vs. Cucumber: A Brief Guide to the Basic Differences
Cucumber and Selenium are comparable in certain aspects. Both are employed in functional testing and both are Open Source. But what distinguishes the Selenium and Cucumber frameworks? Who makes use of them? And how would you combine them? What Is the Difference Between Selenium and Cucumber? There are several significant differences between Selenium and Cucumber.… Continue reading Selenium vs. Cucumber: A Brief Guide to the Basic Differences
6 JIRA Integrations for Software Testing
Project managers are required to manage people, teams, and tools. They accept accountability for the broader picture. Jira is a prominent project management program that is owned by Atlassian. Jira is a fantastic tool for both developers and testers. Many integrations enhance Jira's use for development teams. This post discusses some of the best Jira integrations… Continue reading 6 JIRA Integrations for Software Testing
Guidelines for Writing Effective Test Cases
Writing effective test cases is one of the most critical tasks that each QA Engineer or Tester must do within the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC). Test cases are the foundation of every software product analysis. Writing successful test cases, on the other hand, is a method that can be learnt by in-depth application research, which involves building test… Continue reading Guidelines for Writing Effective Test Cases
5 Favorite Web Apps To Practice Test Automation
We recently talked with one of our clients and asked him about some recommendations to get introduced to practicing Test Automation. He advised us that he always requires an acceptable application under test whenever he needs to undertake some test automation-related exercise or proof of concept. There are a hundred various sample apps available, and… Continue reading 5 Favorite Web Apps To Practice Test Automation
5 Hacks on How to Improve End To End Testing
End-to-end testing are an effective technique to develop high-quality online apps. Unfortunately, certain tests are slower than others, causing delays in the development process. Here are five pointers to help you keep your testing going well. Web applications are more sophisticated than ever before. Users of your app want more than simply text and photos;… Continue reading 5 Hacks on How to Improve End To End Testing
Testing Methodologies in the Testing Life Cycle
Before you can release your application, you must demonstrate that it functions well and is free of bugs. That proof will necessitate a test plan that incorporates many testing methodologies and employs a range of tests, each of which demonstrates that some component of your application is ready to be deployed. If you're searching for… Continue reading Testing Methodologies in the Testing Life Cycle
Selenium Vs Cypress.io : A Comparison Analysis
QA teams and developers have started shifting focus to an open-source test automation tool and framework.Open-source test automation frameworks incorporate the most effective software testing techniques, tools, assumptions, and libraries that may be utilized by many teams.Aside from Selenium test automation framework, another prominent automation testing tool is Cypress.io. The InstallationTest Automation Open Source ToolRunning Automated Tests… Continue reading Selenium Vs Cypress.io : A Comparison Analysis
Jira Integrations: Integrating Jira and TestQuality Bidirectionally
Jira has been around for almost a decade and continues to thrive. Agile teams adore the power that Scrum and Kanban projects provide. It is also one of the most common problem and bug tracking applications, assisting teams in monitoring, tracking, assigning, and reporting day-to-day activities. Jira integrations, on the other hand, are what every team requires… Continue reading Jira Integrations: Integrating Jira and TestQuality Bidirectionally
Best Selenium Automation Testing Tools Review: Robot Framework Vs Katalon Studio
Recently we had a chance to work with several software testing teams to help them get started with their test automation endeavors. The teams consist of mostly manual testers, and some who had experience with test automation before, but none of them were familiar with programming like developers.The applications are mostly web based, with companion… Continue reading Best Selenium Automation Testing Tools Review: Robot Framework Vs Katalon Studio
Failing at Integration Testing: Common Mistakes
Integration tests are slow and difficult to maintain because they have substantially more system touch points than unit tests and hence change more often. These elaborate or sophisticated tests provide a role that unit tests cannot replace, thus there is no way to avoid creating them while focusing solely on unit tests. Because their failure is… Continue reading Failing at Integration Testing: Common Mistakes
How to Increase Test Efficiency with TestQuality
Copyright notice: This text was originally written by John Paliotta, Vector Informatik GmbH, under the headline “Improving test efficiency” and can be found at: https://www.coderskitchen.com/improving-test-efficiency/ Successful software teams are continuously searching for methods to improve the efficiency of its members. They recognize that enhancing the development process is a solid method to increase quality while decreasing… Continue reading How to Increase Test Efficiency with TestQuality
How to Eliminate Flaky CI Builds in 3 steps
Needless to say that flaky builds reduce productivity and reduce the value of your tests and those unreliable builds are dangerous to all developers. A successful DevOps testing plan for most businesses begins with implementing the agile best practice of Continuous Integration (CI), According to a Survey of Flaky Tests, co-published by researchers at UK and USA universities in October 2021, shown… Continue reading How to Eliminate Flaky CI Builds in 3 steps
Maintaining End-to-End Testing using Cypress with TestQuality
When you're in the early stages of launching a startup, rapid iteration and determining product-market fit should be your top priorities. Unless you know exactly what you need to build, you should write code quickly only to discard it later. Working on test automation doesn't really fit in at this early stage. However, as you develop your… Continue reading Maintaining End-to-End Testing using Cypress with TestQuality
Different types of Selenium WebDriver Common Exceptions
Developers and Testers use an exception handling framework to handle an exception in Selenium scripts. The diagram below depicts the different types of Exceptions that we commonly face while working with Selenium WebDriver: Before understanding the different types of Exceptions that we may face while working with Selenium WebDriver, I will first explain the term… Continue reading Different types of Selenium WebDriver Common Exceptions
What Is Gherkin & How Do You Write Gherkin Tests?
When it comes to writing and testing software, teams have a lot of alternatives. How do you know what syntax to use and which testing solution is best for you? In this post, we'll look at how to utilize Gherkin and Gherkin tests. We'll go through the syntax, how to construct a test, and the benefits and drawbacks. Under the appropriate… Continue reading What Is Gherkin & How Do You Write Gherkin Tests?
The Best 10 Test Management Tools to Use in 2025
There are important advantages of using Test Management Tools for an effetive product release, for locating and managing critical defects and for allowing you to focus on developing better software and a more efficient development process. Having a platform to handle all rounds of testing is crucial, especially as more software developers use cycle methodologies like… Continue reading The Best 10 Test Management Tools to Use in 2025
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