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S1.E11: Outsourcing QA | QA Therapy Podcast

Outsourcing testing often comes with a bundle of misconceptions, but today, we're breaking through them all! Joining us as our expert QA Therapists are Lucía Lavagna and Federico Toledo. Federico, the COO of Abstracta and a seasoned speaker in testing conferences, brings invaluable insights into testing services. Lucía, the Chief Growth Officer at Abstracta, complements this with her expertise in driving organizational growth.

From Slow to Superfast: How to Improve Your Website Speed in 10 Easy Steps

Hey there! So, you’ve got a website and you’ve noticed it’s running slower than a snail on a lazy Sunday? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Website speed is crucial – it affects everything from user experience to SEO rankings and even your sales. Whether you’re a non-technical business owner or a seasoned software engineer, this guide is here to help you turn your sluggish site into a lightning-fast machine.

Enabling DevOps with Test Automation

DORA’s 2023 State of DevOps report affirms that 84% of the surveyed organizations use at least one DevOps practice in their development workflows, and the most common integration for 80% of the companies was the CI/CD pipeline. Further, Gartner’s recent survey reported that industrial cloud platforms will emerge as a business necessity for around 50% of organizations by 2028.

Why Penetration Testing is Non-Negotiable in Today's Cybersecurity Landscape

Securing your software is essential in this day and age when cyber dangers may be found anywhere on the internet. Take a look at these concerning numbers: These numbers demonstrate the need for proactive security testing services like penetration testing, a.k.a. pen testing. Pen testing imitates real attacks on your applications to identify weaknesses before nefarious actors use them.

Top 10 Mobile App Security Threats

With mobile apps expected to reach more than 183.7 billion installations globally, there has also been an increase in mobile app security threats. Today’s cyberattacks are highly sophisticated, requiring constant vigilance due to many unknown or emerging threats. These threats require a proactive approach to mobile application security. End users can take steps to protect sensitive data on their devices, such as avoiding unprotected public Wi-Fi and setting up multi-factor authentication.

Mastering REST API for Test: Essential Methods and Tools for Quality Assurance

Testing REST APIs is crucial for reliable software. This article zeroes in on harnessing REST API for test, focusing on the practicalities of verifying API performance and security. Learn the steps and techniques for testing REST API, including the tools and methods used, the challenges faced, and the significance of REST API testing in web applications. Skip the guesswork and discover surefire tools and techniques that fortify your testing protocol.

Early Accessibility Testing Increases Efficiency

Code and human connection go hand-in-hand. In this episode, we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of accessibility testing in web and software development. Whether you're a seasoned dev or just getting started, accessibility is your guide to creating inclusive spaces for global collaboration. But where do you start? And why does it even matter? Rachael Yomtoob, Product Owner of axe DevTools Mobile at Deque Systems, Inc., shares how to weave accessibility into your development process.