Author: Sancharini Panda
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What is Monkey Testing in Software Testing? Types, Tools & More
What happens when an inquisitive, unpredictable user, without manual or training, just begins clicking and typing in your application? Will everything handle the unpredictability gracefully or crash prematurely? This chaotic scene is not hypothetical in the field of quality assurance; it is actually an established testing technique called monkey testing. When you push your applications…
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What Is a Traceability Matrix and How to Use It Effectively?
Have you ever ended a testing cycle and been disappointed to discover that a critical requirement had not been tested or had even been implemented? If so, you are not alone. It’s a common problem for software projects, especially when they become complicated. Identifying which requirement was tested and validating what was not tested seems…
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What is Code Complexity & How to Measure It?
Have you ever stared at a section of code and felt lost, even though it seemed straightforward at first glance? Many developers have faced this challenge – where understanding, testing, or modifying code feels harder than it should. This difficulty is what we refer to as code complexity, a factor that directly affects software quality,…
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Top 10 Futuristic Open Source Testing Tools for Software Testing
Bugs don’t wait, and neither should your testing tools. As software grows smarter and faster, the race is on for solutions that can keep pace, efficient, dependable, and ahead of the curve. Open source testing tools are now an essential component of organizations (especially startups) that need to automate their quality assurance process without spending…
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Why API Authentication Is Crucial for Modern Application Security?
Ever been curious about how your app is able to determine if an incoming request is coming from a trusted user or an attacker? In a world where APIs power everything from mobile apps to banks, securing the APIs that underpin them is no longer a nicety but a necessity. One vulnerable endpoint can open…
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Manual Vs Automation Testing: A Comparative Analysis
Imagine that you are baking a cake. You can do everything the hard way, manually: measuring flour, mixing batter, preheating the oven just right, or you can use a smart kitchen device that measures, mixes, and bakes for you with one touch of a button. Both are capable of making a great cake, but both…
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What Is API Contract Testing? A Complete Guide
In the microservices-and-API-first age of today, it’s more critical than ever that APIs be reliable and consistent. That’s where API contract testing steps in. It acts as a safety net for both API providers and consumers, ensuring that all parties are on the same page as to how an API should act before a line…
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A Complete Guide to API Functional Testing
Imagine deploying a sparkling new feature in your app that performs flawlessly in testing, but when it goes live, it all comes crashing down. Orders won’t process, data won’t sync, and ultimately, the users encounter dead ends. What is wrong? Most typically, the problem is with the APIs not doing what they are supposed to.…
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AI Test Generator for APIs: How It Works and Why It Matters
API testing has never been more important, nor more challenging, than in the fast changing software landscape we find ourselves in today. Between microservices, third-party integrations, and fast paced deployments, it can feel daunting to maintain adequate test coverage. Enter the AI Test Generator! Automated test case generation for APIs will ensure quality without losing…
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How API Monitoring Works Behind the Scenes?
APIs are an integral part of contemporary software systems. They not only remain central to the seamless operation of software in mobile app development, but also in integrations and microservices. A failure of an API, a slowdown of an API, or unpredictable behavior can have serious issues—this is where API monitoring is useful. Though there…