Issue #20: Software Testing Insights
Welcome to the 20th edition of QA Avenue ✨. As the leading community for QA professionals, we bring you the must-read content that drives excellence in the field. Hope you're having a fantastic week!
This time, we will explore:
Master End-to-End Testing with CodeceptJS
Fix Flaky Playwright Tests with Built-in Tools
Stress Testing with Open Source Tools
Automatically Detect Memory Leaks in CI/CD
API Testing Techniques for Developers
And many more.
📚News
Exploratory Testing
If you're curious about exploratory testing, Elizabeth Zagroba's guide is a must-read. It offers valuable insights and references to excellent resources for deeper exploration.
Leadership as an Individual Contributor
You don’t need a managerial title to lead. Jesper Ottosen shares practical tips on how to become more influential in your testing role.
Don’t let AI be a distraction; if pen and paper are the best solution, use them
Cristiano Caetano advises: While AI can boost productivity by handling routine tasks, testers should prioritize reasoning, creativity, and collaboration. Don’t let AI become a distraction—if pen and paper work best, stick with them.
How to make testing fun and enjoyable?
Testers often face challenges that can make their work feel repetitive, but Maaret Pyhäjärvi shows practical advice on how to make testing both fun and enjoyable, keeping the process engaging.
🧑🏻💻Automation
Stress test made easy with Open Source tools
Ahmad Al-Sajid shares an example-driven guide showcasing various free and open-source tools for performance testing, making it easy for testers to explore their options.
Fixing a flaky Playwright test with a loop
Steven Boutcher's story about fixing a flaky test is a great reminder that sometimes the solution is already there! After creating a custom fix, he realized Playwright had a built-in feature to solve the issue—a satisfying "aha" moment for any tester.
Mastering End-to-End Testing with a Custom Automation Framework Using CodeceptJS, Playwright, and CucumberJS
Looking to build a test automation framework for your web app? Dipen Chavan demonstrates a seamless approach using CodeceptJS and Playwright, showing you exactly how to get it done efficiently.
Software Testing for REST APIs: A Practical Guide with TypeScript, Express, and Prisma-MongoDB
Kouam Brice's A Practical Guide to Testing REST APIs shows a hands-on approach using TypeScript, Express, and Prisma-MongoDB. Perfect for anyone looking to level up their API testing game!
API Testing Tools and Techniques Every Developer Should Master
Curious about the best tools and methods for API testing? Smit Thakkar provides a sharp, insightful overview that simplifies your decision-making process!
Developer tests — mobile focused
Developers, here's a unique perspective on testing from one of your own! Daniela Carvalho F. N. Neves shares essential tips and setup advice for effective mobile app testing.
How to automatically detect memory leaks on CI/CD using UI tests
Pol Piella demonstrates how to automatically spot memory leaks in iOS apps during CI/CD using UI tests, ensuring smoother performance and fewer issues.
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