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Al boosts developer speed, so why does it slow testers down?

AI slows testers down when it’s added without a tester-first experience. Testers naturally question coverage and intent, so Katalon designs AI around real testing workflows to boost productivity instead of creating friction. — Alex Martins, VP of Strategy at Katalon Follow Katalon for more insights in our series!

You've described Katalon as a hybrid testing platform. What does that really mean?

Calling Katalon a hybrid testing platform means it brings manual, automated, and AI-generated testing together in one unified system. Katalon is built to help teams design, run, manage, and report on all three types of tests side by side, giving clear visibility into coverage, quality, and release readiness without forcing teams to choose just one testing approach — Alex Martins, VP of Strategy at Katalon.

What kind of teams will get the most out of TrueTest?

Teams that get the most out of TrueTest are those handling frequent releases, supporting multiple applications, and testing complex, end-to-end workflows. It is especially valuable for larger testing teams that need to automate at scale, collaborate across members, and avoid maintenance overhead while keeping up with continuous in-sprint testing and regression needs — Alex Martins, VP of Strategy at Katalon.

What makes TrueTest so powerful when it's used alongside Katalon Studio?

TrueTest amplifies Katalon Studio by automatically turning real manual and production user interactions into automated tests during the sprint. Teams get in-sprint, production-ready automation faster, with minimal effort, directly inside their existing Katalon workflows — Alex Martins, VP of Strategy at Katalon Follow Katalon for more insights in our series!

How does Katalon help organizations start accelerating their testing?

Katalon helps organizations accelerate testing by removing complexity from automation. With an all-in-one platform, low-code options, and built-in best practices, teams can start fast, scale confidently, and deliver quality at speed without needing deep automation expertise. — Alex Martins, VP of Strategy at Katalon Follow Katalon for more insights in our series!

Katalon Product Roundup | January 2026

February brings a wave of upgrades across the Katalon platform to help you test smarter, not harder. From deeply customizable analytics dashboards and native release management in TestOps, to AI-driven API test generation, self-healing, and a modernized Studio 11 runtime, this month focuses on visibility, stability, and speed at scale.

What are the key elements of that first POC that make it successful?

A successful POC shows value fast, within just a couple of weeks, by guiding teams through the tool, confirming success criteria, and proving that AI enhances rather than threatens testers’ work. It’s practitioner-focused, methodical, and designed to demonstrate real impact before purchase. — Mush Honda, Chief Quality Architect at Katalon Follow Katalon for more insights in our series!

15 Best Automated API Testing Tools (Compared for 2026)

The number of API testing tools on the market for you and your team to try out and select will probably take forever. Here are several key considerations to keep in mind when choosing one: Smart Summary Our comprehensive analysis of automated API testing tools provides crucial insights for teams aiming to optimize their development workflows.

User Acceptance Testing vs Regression Testing: Key Differences and When to Use Each

Regression testing is a technical validation performed by QA teams to ensure that code changes haven't broken existing functionality. It asks the question: "Did we break anything that previously worked?" Regression tests run continuously throughout development, often automated within CI/CD pipelines, protecting the application's stability as it evolves. User Acceptance Testing (UAT), on the other hand, is a business validation performed by actual users or stakeholders. It asks.

What's the value of professional services not just for customers, but also internally across teams?

Professional services not only accelerates customer onboarding but also strengthens internal collaboration by sharing success criteria, tracking KPIs, surfacing product feedback, and ensuring a smooth handoff to CSM and support. This creates transparency across teams and helps customers, and Katalon, in continuous improvement and growth. — Mush Honda, Chief Quality Architect at Katalon Follow Katalon for more insights in our series!