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In the world of computer science and data transmission, encoding and decoding are fundamental concepts. One of the most commonly used encoding schemes is Base64. This encoding method is widely used in various applications, from email encoding and web data transfer to encoding binary data for storage. So let’s explore more in detail about Base64 decoding, exploring its purpose, how it works, with some practical real life examples.

New apps and products enter the market daily, each undergoing rigorous testing before release. As automated processes advance across various industries, software development is no exception. Many quality assurance (QA) teams heavily invest in automation to handle most of their tests. This ensures repeatable tests are efficiently executed while quality assurance professionals focus on other tasks. With all these advancements, one might wonder: Is manual testing still important? The answer is yes!

Is there a formula or approach to estimate how much you should spend on your quality engineering (QE) efforts? Our CEO, Steve Semelsberger, is frequently asked that question in discussions with other leaders. In part II of his quality engineering for CEOs series, Steve guides us through various scenarios and offers a unique approach to calculating your QE spend based on your specific business needs. Read the article now! If you missed part I, you can catch up on it here.

Unlike traditional testing methodologies - that rely heavily on pre-scripted tests and automated tools - Human-Centric Exploratory Testing (HCET) is a dynamic and flexible approach that leverages creativity and critical thinking, allowing interaction with the software in ways that automation simply cannot replicate. Below, we explore Human-Centric Exploratory Testing, its benefits, challenges, how to mitigate them, and the best practices for successfully implementing it.

It's well known that creating API test cases can be time-consuming and repetitive. Manually adjusting web service requests and verification steps is not only tedious but also prone to errors, especially when dealing with complex systems. Today, we’re thrilled to announce a game-changing feature in Katalon Studio that will revolutionize your testing workflow: AI-powered API test generation from OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.

Quality gates are just what they sound like: They ensure the delivery of high-quality software by serving as quality milestones (or “gates”) during various stages of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), preventing bad code from passing through. Here, we explain what are quality gates, how they work, and how to implement them using static analysis. Read along or jump ahead to the section that interests you most: Manage Your ci/cd pipeline with Static Analysis.

Hey there! If you’ve ever been curious about performance testing, you’ve probably come across the terms “Virtual Users” and “Requests Per Second (RPS)”. They might sound a bit technical, but they’re super important for ensuring your website or application runs smoothly, especially under heavy traffic. In this article, we’re going to break down what these terms mean, how they differ, and why they’re essential.