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Understanding Functional Testing: Methods, Timing, and Tools

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  Introduction Ensuring the quality and usefulness of a product is crucial in the field of software development. Functional testing is useful in this situation. A critical phase in the software testing process, functional testing compares the functionality and behavior of the program to predetermined requirements. We will examine the fundamentals of functional testing, when and how to start it, and some of the top functional testing tools on the market in this post. Functional Testing: What Is It? Software functionality is tested by comparing each component and feature of the program to predefined standards. This process is known as functional testing. Ensuring the software operates as planned and accurately carries out its intended functions is the goal. This procedure entails entering different test cases, examining the output, and contrasting the outcomes with what was anticipated. To guarantee a flawless user experience, functional testing looks for errors, contradictions, and ...

What is Manual Testing?

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An important software testing procedure is manual testing, in which test cases are carried out by human testers. Even while automated testing might be productive and economical, human intervention is still very important, especially when testing usability with real end users. Before automation is used, manual testing is crucial in the early phases of software development. It's crucial to remember that reaching 100% automation isn't always practical. Let's take a closer look at the definition of manual testing and its key ideas in this blog. The Meaning and History of Manual Testing Let's now examine manual testing in more detail. Software testers can perform basic manual testing by carrying out test cases by hand without utilizing automated technologies. Its goal is to find errors, difficulties, and flaws in software applications early on, making sure that important issues are resolved at every turn to reduce troubles later on in the development process. Every newly d...

Top 10 API Testing Tools

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  For effective API test automation and results, the appropriate API testing tools must be used. For this reason, we go over the top 10 API testing tools below. Katalon Studio Katalon Studio is an automation solution for numerous applications, including mobile, online, desktop, and API. It enables your team with CI/CD-related integrations and supports Rest and SOAP.  SoapUI SoapUI is a dedicated, headless functional testing tool that enables users to easily test SOAP, Rest, and Web Services APIs. It supports CI/CD integrations and data-driven testing. The test code you write in SoapUI can also be reused. Tosca del trecento Another fantastic tool for DevOps and Agile is Tricentis Tosca. It supports a number of protocols, including TIBCO EMS, IBM MQ, and others. In this API testing tool, you can also reuse the test code for test automation.  Apigee Apigee is an excellent API testing tool for evaluating the product's performance and quality. It also supports APIs developed u...

Writing Selenium Tests with Java: The Best Practices

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Modern software development must now include automated testing, and Selenium WebDriver and Java are a potent pair that both QA engineers and developers frequently employ. Following best practices when creating efficient and maintainable Selenium tests has a big impact on the overall quality of testing efforts. This article will go over eight best practices that may be used to fully utilize Selenium's compatibility with Java and create more robust and dependable test automation. 1. Meaningful and Simple Test Naming The importance and clarity of the test names are crucial for successful test automation. For team members to understand the feature you're testing completely, it's critical to use naming conventions that appropriately reflect the goal and meaning of the test. This not only makes it easier to record, troubleshoot, and communicate test results effectively, but it also lays the groundwork for future test cases. As a result, it is important to avoid using generic name...

What is a CI/CD Pipeline?

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  The modern software development and deployment process known as continuous integration/continuous deployment, or CI/CD, promotes the practice of continuously pushing new commits to repositories and pushing those updates straight into production. In contrast, batching deployments into two-week sprints is preferred by other well-known development approaches, like agile. Both approaches have benefits and drawbacks, but over time, CI/CD pipelines have gained a lot of traction among software development teams. Continue reading to find out how to set up a CI/CD pipeline and why your project can benefit from it. Defined by CI/CD Although the phrases "continuous integration" and "continuous deployment" (CI/CD) are sometimes used interchangeably, they refer to separate ideas. It is more common to encounter CI/CD than either of them alone because they are frequently employed in tandem. Never-ending Integration There are a lot of different schools of thought when it comes to...