Test Automation

The Trick to Get Going With Test Automation At Work

Introducing test automation at work isn't as simple as mentioning it and hoping to get a positive response. You need to lead the way to get others on board.

Test Automation

How to Know Your Test Automation Project Is Doomed

Test automation projects have a high risk of failure. Here are some early warning signs to help you steer your project back on track and avoid this fate.

Test Automation

What to Ask When Inheriting a Project for Test Automation

Jumping into an existing project to help with test automation can be tricky. Asking the right questions early can help you succeed.

Improvement

You Don't Always Need to Follow Best Practices

Best practices will help with the long-term health of your projects. But be careful to not let these practices prevent you from delivering your work.

APIs

Battle-Test Your API With Artillery Load Testing

Can your APIs handle a sudden spike in traffic? Don't get caught off guard by testing your systems with Artillery, an easy-to-use load testing toolkit.

Management

Do You Really Need a Test Plan?

Many organizations feel they need a formal test plan to drive their QA strategy. But do they really need one at all?

Improvement

Free Resources to Get Your Testing Practice On

Learning about testing through a book or course is useful, but you'll learn the most from hands-on practice. Here are a few ways you can level up for free.

APIs

What to Consider When Testing an API

API testing is becoming an essential part of QA for most modern applications. Here are a few tips to help get the most out of testing your API.

Test Automation

Tips to Win Your First Test Automation Job

Getting your first job for any technical role is really hard, but not impossible. Here are a few tips to stand out from the crowd and land your first gig.

Management

Bad Test Strategies and How You Can Avoid Them

A good test strategy can guide your team to a high-quality product, but a bad strategy works against you. Learn how to avoid the ones that kills projects.

Test Automation

Save Time and Money With Automated End-to-End Testing

As more organizations look to test automation, learn different ways how it can save you lots of time and money in the long run.

Improvement

What Do You Do When You Have Nothing to Test?

Ever found yourself at work with nothing to test? Here are five ways you can use that free time to improve your team and - more importantly - yourself.

Improvement

How Slow Is Too Slow to Run Your Tests?

You might be wondering if your tests are running too slow compared to others. Here's how you can decide for yourself.

Improvement

Are You Asking the Right Questions?

When faced with a tricky bug, asking the right questions can be the difference between reaching a solution or getting stuck in place for a long time.

Tools

How to Gather Your Test Automation Results With ReportPortal

Keeping track of your test automation results allows your test suite to stay in optimal condition. Learn how the ReportPortal dashboard can help.

Test Automation

My Top Blunders With Test Automation

Everyone makes mistakes. But no matter how bad they seem, you can recover and, more importantly, learn from them.

Test Automation

How to Deal with Automating Tests for Third-Party Integrations

Writing automated tests for third-party services can be a massive pain. Here are some strategies to make the process a bit easier for you and your team.

Test Automation

Don't Let Flaky Tests Ruin Your Automation

If you think that letting an unstable test case slide won't cause any harm, think again. It can lead you down a path to a useless automated test suite.

Improvement

What You Can Do Before Quitting Your Job as a Tester

It's tempting to quit when things aren't going your way, but it's not always the right thing to do. You have the ability to change your situation.

Test Automation

"Why Should I Waste Time Writing Automated Tests?"

Developers are notorious for not writing tests for their code, often mentioning a lack of time. But they don't realize testing makes you faster, not slower.

Data

4 Ways to Handle Test Data for Your End-to-End Tests

One of the trickiest parts of automating end-to-end tests is how to handle testing data. Here are a few strategies to tackle this issue.

Test Automation

How to Build Test Automation on an App With No Tests

Starting test automation on an existing project seems like an impossible task. It doesn't have to be. Read how a few small steps can add up in the long run.

APIs

Dead-Simple API Tests With SuperTest, Mocha, and Chai

API testing doesn't have to be complicated. Learn how to quickly set up a fast and reliable automated test suite with SuperTest, Mocha, and Chai.

Test Automation

How Can You Tell If Your Automated Tests Are Any Good?

Do you know for sure if your test automation implementation works well for your needs? Here are some areas you can check to make sure you deliver your best.

Test Automation

Avoid These 3 Mistakes With Your End-To-End Tests

When working with end-to-end tests, there's a chance you'll spot a few issues slowing your team down. Here's how to deal with some of the most common ones.