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Gorilla Testing vs Monkey Testing – What’s right for you
Imagine you’re testing a specific feature in an app, say the login page. You’ve already run your test cases, and things look fine, but you want to go further. What if you hammer this one feature repeatedly, trying to break it by using unexpected inputs or extreme scenarios? Gorilla testing is an approach that is…
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Access Control Testing: Principles, Vulnerabilities & Tools
Access control, also known as authorization, is a critical aspect of application security that ensures users can access only the resources they are permitted to use. And a failure in access control,- can lead to unauthorized data exposure, privilege escalation, or system compromise. Imagine, What if the keys to your house were lying in plain…
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What is Postgres Wire Protocol
Databases are the backbone of modern applications, enabling efficient storage and retrieval of data. But have you ever wondered why databases like PostgreSQL don’t simply use HTTP for communication? The answer lies in the specialized nature of database protocols. The PostgreSQL wire protocol is specifically designed to handle complex database tasks such as transactions, secure…
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Volume Testing: A Comprehensive Guide
When building or maintaining software, one thing is certain: data is everywhere. Whether you’re running an e-commerce platform, a banking system, or a social media network, your application is handling, storing, and processing a ton of data. This is where Volume Testing comes into play. Think of it as testing your application’s ability to stay…
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Continuous UI Testing Pipeline: BrowserStack with GitHub Actions
Did you know 88% of users don’t return to sites with poor experiences, even if they offer excellent services and content? It’s time to recognize that a seamless user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) are essential to a product or company’s success, not mere luxuries. This is where Continuous UI Testing steps in. Ditching…
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Boost Unit Test Efficiency Using AI-Powered Extensions for VS Code
In the fast-paced world of software development, time-to-market is everything. With AI and generative AI tools making their mark, developers now have the power to reduce development time drastically while maintaining high code quality. One such game-changing application? AI-powered VS Code extensions for unit testing. These intelligent extensions are not just tools; they’re enablers, helping…
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Mastering Stress Testing: Breaking Systems to Build Better Ones
When it comes to building resilient software, stress testing is like a rigorous obstacle course for your system, pushing it to its absolute limits. Think of it as bootcamp training where your app must endure and thrive under extreme conditions. For Developers, SDETs, and QAs, mastering stress testing is not just a skill—it’s a necessity.…
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Top 5 Must-Use VS Code Extensions for Developers in 2025
Right tools can make a lot of difference, and in the world of software development, it’s absolutely true. VS Code, with its rich ecosystem of extensions, has become the go-to code editor for developers worldwide. As of 2025, here are the five must-have VS Code extensions that every developer should consider adding to their toolkit.…
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Language Capabilities of ChatGPT 4.0 vs Claude 3.5 Sonnet
Language capabilities have virtually changed from what it once was, thanks to the newest AI advancements that made huge leaps in language-based tasks. Fittingly enough, today, two so highly spoken-of models that usher content development, interaction, and debugging are ChatGPT 4.0 and Claude 3.5 Sonnet. Creating possibilities or tasks for the user has deservedly led…
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How Fuzz Testing Saved a Software Company Millions?
What would happen if your software faced an unpredictable input that no one ever thought to test? Could it withstand the challenge or fail catastrophically? Software has been a backbone for every industry, whether e-commerce platforms or the finance industry. For this to be relied on, software must be robust, reliable, and secure to function…
