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Stubs | Mocks | Fakes: Let’s define the boundaries!!
While writing tests for an application, we may fall into different scenarios, which must be considered for writing tests, that are strong enough to check the robustness of the application. Let it be Unit testing, Integration testing, or some other, we may encounter some situations where we need to isolate our implementation from dependencies or…
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Automated End to End tests using Property Based Testing | Part I
” Engineers call them edge cases. I call them: what our users do ” – Noah Sussman Testing remains a crucial aspect of software development. Software engineers and quality assurance professionals make use of diverse techniques and methodologies to rigorously test applications. However, even with these measures in place, bugs can still emerge. In this…
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Unit Tests vs. End-to-End Tests: Which One Should You Prioritize?
There is often a philosophical debate about whether to write a unit test or an end-to-end test. This has been a common question I have encountered many times – when limited in time and resources, what kind of testing should be done? Weighing up such factors can be difficult, especially given that usually only one…
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4 Ways to Accelerate Your Software Testing Life Cycle
As a software developer, you understand that testing can often bottleneck the software development life cycle (SDLC), potentially delaying product delivery. Optimizing and speeding up the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) without compromising quality is essential for efficiency and agility. In this guide, we’ll explore four key strategies to accelerate testing and maintain high standards…
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Go Tracing Function Arguments in Production
Kubernetes is an incredibly complex system that is used to manage and orchestrate containerized applications. It provides a way to run and manage your applications across multiple machines, abstracting away the underlying infrastructure complexities. With Kubernetes, you can easily deploy, scale, and update your applications, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and efficient resource utilization. With…
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My Journey of DevRel Cohort at Keploy
In the vast world of technology, there’s a constant need for individuals who not only possess technical expertise but also excel in building meaningful connections with the developer community. These individuals are often referred to as Developer Relations (DevRel) professionals, and their role is crucial in bridging the gap between developers and the products or…
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Building a GO CRUD Rest API from scratch
Thanks to Francesco Ciulla for making a detailed video on how to create this go crud API which was really helpful to understand concepts. I have created a GO CRUD API which keeps account of Mens 100m Race using: Mux (Framework to build web servers in Go) Postgres (relational database) Docker (for containerization) Docker Compose…
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Exploring GraphQL 101: A Modern Approach to API Development
In recent years, GraphQL has gained significant traction as a powerful alternative to traditional RESTful APIs. Developed by Facebook, GraphQL offers a more flexible and efficient way to query and manipulate data. In this blog post, we will delve into the fundamentals of GraphQL 101, its advantages, and how to implement GraphQL APIs. Let’s first…
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Diverse Test Data: Boosting Regression Testing Efficiency
As someone who creates regression test suites, I know how critical test data is. The data you use directly impacts whether your tests cover the right functionality and catch issues. Yet test data is often an afterthought, created hastily with little diversity. The Impact of Test Data on Regression Testing I’ve found that spending time…
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Go Mocks and Stubs generator Made Easy
Testing network stuff like APIs and database calls can be a real pain: I find myself burning way too much time just making mock data, instead of actually doing the tests or assertions. When you make fake mocks, you might end up using wrong guesses or data that’s just too unreal or vague. When things…