Reimagine Test Automation: Insights from Romanian Testing Days Workshop
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Reimagine Test Automation: Insights from Romanian Testing Days Workshop

ByKim Filiatrault

In today’s fast-paced development environments, test automation is more crucial than ever. As we prepare for our workshop at Romanian Testing Days, we aim to showcase the transformative power of a comprehensive test automation framework. Here’s a sneak peek into what you can expect. The primary goal of our workshop is to demonstrate how a…

Bridging the Gap Between UI and API Testing
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Bridging the Gap Between UI and API Testing

ByArek Frankowski

In the domain of software testing, the dialogue between API and UI testing methodologies remains pivotal. The white paper from Karate Labs, “Navigating the Brave New World of API Testing”, champions API testing as a superior alternative to UI testing, positing it as a solution to several common testing challenges. However, this perspective, while valuable,…

CenterTest Self-Managed Execution
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CenterTest Self-Managed Execution

ByKim Filiatrault

Self-managed execution is essential for any test automation platform, forming not only the foundation of intelligent test management, but also dramatically decreasing human intervention in your CI/CD pipeline. Manual execution decreases testing efficiency, especially when working with a complex test or in a testing environment with multiple integrations and end points. Some benefits of self-managed…

Unraveling the Layers of Security and Authorization in REST API Testing
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Unraveling the Layers of Security and Authorization in REST API Testing

ByArek Frankowski

In REST API systems, security and authorization are essential for mitigating risks and vulnerabilities. This article aims to explore effective testing methods for these critical components within the REST API architecture. Security Principles The foundation of security lies in the principles that govern the design and implementation of the REST API. Positive Authorization Positive authorization…

Seamlessly Integrating CenterTest with Your Test Manager
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Seamlessly Integrating CenterTest with Your Test Manager

ByKim Filiatrault

In our series of articles on CenterTest, we have explored its unique capabilities such as combined UI and API testing, Excel-based data-driven testing, and its ability to efficiently organize your tests. Today, we will dive into another remarkable feature of CenterTest – its ability to integrate seamlessly with any API-capable test manager; we’ll use TestRail…

Supercharging Your CI/CD Pipeline with CenterTest: Leveraging JUnit Reports for Test Insights
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Supercharging Your CI/CD Pipeline with CenterTest: Leveraging JUnit Reports for Test Insights

ByArek Frankowski

An efficient and reliable CI/CD pipeline is essential for successful product delivery in today’s fast-paced software development landscape. As part of this pipeline, automated testing plays a vital role in ensuring the quality and stability of your software. CenterTest, a powerful testing tool, goes beyond providing test results solely in TestRail by offering the ability…

A Deep Dive into the Core Actions of API Testing
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A Deep Dive into the Core Actions of API Testing

ByArek Frankowski

In the world of web services, REST APIs are the foundation of digital ecosystems. As developers and testers, we are responsible for the reliability and efficiency of these APIs. This article delves into API testing, highlighting essential practices to keep our APIs robust.  Verifying HTTP Status Codes: The Protocol’s Handshake HTTP status codes are the…

CenterTest Restartability: Consistency in Unpredictable Testing Scenarios
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CenterTest Restartability: Consistency in Unpredictable Testing Scenarios

ByKim Filiatrault

Continuing our exploration of CenterTest’s suite of features, we’ve seen how it integrates UI and API testing and manages Excel-based data-driven testing. Today, we’re focusing on functionality that sets CenterTest apart in the realm of software testing – Restartability. This feature significantly enhances the consistency and continuity of test execution, even with unforeseen circumstances. The…

A Deep Dive into Test Scenario Categories for REST API Testing

A Deep Dive into Test Scenario Categories for REST API Testing

ByArek Frankowski

Software development is a structured process, and testing serves as the essential control mechanism ensuring that complexity doesn’t lead to errors. To effectively manage API testing, it’s crucial to be familiar with the different test scenario categories. This article will delve into the primary test scenario groups and their importance, using real-world examples for clarity….

The Importance of Code Quality: Production vs. Test

The Importance of Code Quality: Production vs. Test

ByKim Filiatrault

Code quality is a topic of prime importance in any software development cycle. It influences not only code functionality but also its maintainability, scalability, and long-term viability. Unfortunately, it is often forgotten or outright ignored. As a QA Manager, it’s crucial to understand and advocate for the necessity of high-quality code – in both production…

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