Systems | Development | Analytics | API | Testing

With constant releases, testing on multiple devices, and users scattered across the globe, internal teams alone can fall short. To address these issues, companies are increasingly resorting to crowdsourced testing.

I remember the time when Selenium was first set up. It felt empowering a reliable tool for browser automation. But over time, the shine wore off. I was spending more time fixing broken tests than validating real features. That’s when I thought of Migrating from Selenium to Playwright and honestly, I wish I had done it sooner. The speed, stability, and built-in smart features just work. What makes Playwright stand out from Selenium is its clarity.

Security breaches rarely begin with a hidden zero-day exploit or a complex web of escalated hacks. They often start in very simple ways – an internal team member is breached, a permission is misconfigured, an overly permissive API endpoint is overlooked, or a JWT simply doesn’t expire. An API, or application programming interface, is a set of protocols and tools that enable different software systems to communicate and exchange data, making them essential in modern software development.

In an age of unprecedented video game popularity, the digital realm has emerged as a pivotal centre for entertainment, social engagement, and immersive enjoyment. This trend is reflected on a massive scale, with the global gaming population projected to reach 3.32 billion players worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic further expedited this growth.

In software development and automated testing, consistency really matters. One of the most frustrating barriers that developers and QA engineers encounter is a little something we call flaky tests: tests that pass or fail at random times with no changes to the code. These googly eyed tests tend to do the most damage and can produce unreliable results which erodes trust in the testing function and can even cause release cycles to slow down especially in the architectural context of CI/CD pipelines.

If you’re part of a software testing team using Jira, you know how crucial it is to keep track of all your tests, their statuses, and how they relate to requirements. But let’s be honest - sometimes getting real-time test insights in Jira isn’t always easy. That’s exactly why the latest update from Xray Cloud is a game changer for test management in Jira. This release introduces 29 new advanced JQL (Jira Query Language) functions designed specifically for testing.

Ever spend hours debugging mobile web tests only to have them fail in production? Join the club. What works flawlessly on your desktop can turn into a nightmare on mobile browsers. As mobile web usage continues to rise, ensuring your site performs well across all devices is more important than ever, driving the need for robust mobile testing solutions. But here’s the thing: Playwright for mobile web testing changes everything.