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Software Testing Digest: Microservices, Macro Quality: Supercharge Your Testing Strategy - June 2023 Edition

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Software Testing Digest June Edition

Hello Subscriber,

Welcome to the JUNE START,2023 edition of Software Testing Digest!

This issue is our third🥉edition which showcases the latest in software testing, including industry trends, tools, techniques, and expert insights to keep you ahead in the game. Let's dive right in!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Highlights if you are in a hurry 🏃 

An overview of the Agile Testing Quadrants

The Agile Testing Quadrants model was introduced by Brian Marick as a visual representation of the different types of testing activities and their alignment with project goals.

Kill More Bugs! Add Randomization To Your Web Testing

This article on a overview covers Understanding the Limitations of Traditional Testing, Harnessing the Power of Randomization and Implementing Randomization Techniques

Advocating For Less Testing?

This article on a overview covers Rethinking the Testing Paradigm, Balancing Efficiency and Effectiveness and Leveraging Agile and DevOps Practices

Microservices Testing Types: A Guide to Unit, Integration, Contract and End-to-End Testing

This article on a overview covers Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Contract Testing and End-to-End Testing of Microservices

Test-Automation using Selenium: An introduction to the most popular Test Automation framework

This article on a overview covers Understanding the Need for Test Automation, Introducing Selenium, Key Features and Benefits of Selenium and Selenium Components

FEATURED ARTICLES ⭐️ 

The Agile Testing Quadrants model was introduced by Brian Marick as a visual representation of the different types of testing activities and their alignment with project goals. It divides testing efforts into four quadrants, each representing a specific focus area for testing.. In this article, we'll take you through a comprehensive guide to agile testing quadrants……………..

Here is the link for the full article

In the fast-paced world of web development, bug-free software is a key driver of success. In this article, renowned software testing expert Paul Grizzaffi dives into the power of randomization in web testing and shares practical tips to help you level up your testing game.……………..

Here is the link for the full article

TRENDS & INSIGHTS

Software testing is an integral part of the development process, aimed at ensuring the quality and reliability of software products. However, there is a growing school of thought that challenges the traditional notion of extensive testing. In this thought-provoking article, we explore the concept of advocating for less testing in software quality assurance……………….

Here is the link for the full article

With the rise of microservices architecture in software development, traditional monolithic testing approaches may no longer be sufficient. Testing microservices requires a comprehensive strategy that addresses the unique challenges associated with distributed systems. In this informative article, we present a comprehensive guide to microservices testing types, including unit testing, integration testing, contract testing, and end-to-end testing.…………………..

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TOOLS & RESOURCES

In today's fast-paced software development landscape, manual testing alone is no longer sufficient to meet the demands of quality and efficiency. Test automation has emerged as a game-changer.In this article, we provide a comprehensive introduction to Selenium, explaining its features, benefits………………

Here is the link for the full article

Tweeting the Latest in Test - Our Newsletter Roundup of Top Tech Tweet 😀 

Here is a interesting thread for you trending on twitter for #testing on Demystifying Distributed Tracing by The New Stack

Testing Takes LinkedIn by Storm: The Latest Posts and Insights from Top Testing Professionals 🤪 

Here is a link to interesting LinkedIn Post by Manu Agarwal on CI/CD

GitHub Gems: Curated Collection of Cool Repos for Testers and Tech Enthusiasts 📚️ 

Here is a curated list of GitHub repos which you might be interested to have a look on :

  1. Cypress-io/cypress: - Cypress is a JavaScript-based end-to-end testing framework for web applications. It provides a simple and powerful API for writing tests. - Link

  2. Rest-assured/rest-assured: - Rest-Assured is a Java-based library for testing RESTful APIs. It provides a domain-specific language for writing tests and simplifies the process of validating responses. The repository contains the source code for Rest-Assured - Link

  3. Appium: - Appium is an open-source automation framework for mobile applications. It allows you to write tests that automate interactions with Android and iOS apps. - Link

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TOOLS ⚙️ 

  • Formulas HQ - Most accurate Generative AI excel formulas, functions, & VBA code - Link

  • AutocodePro - A new way to build apps (for non-engineers) and a convenient way to scaffold code for engineers - Link

  • Paige - Rewrite your web presence in a page generated in 30 seconds - Link

  • Recraft - Generate vector art, 3D images and more - Link

Testing Academy's Latest Insights! 🎙️ 

  • With the growing demand for Selenium testers, it’s important to have a thorough understanding of the key concepts and skills required for the role. In this article, we will provide you with a comprehensive list of the top 10 Selenium interview questions that are commonly asked in interviews - Link

  • In this video, I share my personal journey of building a business while having a job and how I've managed to balance my full-time job and side hustle. I understand that juggling a full-time job and running a side business can be challenging, and through this video, I aim to provide practical advice and tips for running a side business with a full-time job.

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That's it for this week's edition of software weekly digest. We hope you found these articles and insights helpful in your software testing journey.

Remember to share this newsletter with your colleagues. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]

Happy testing, and see you next week!

Best regards,

Yashwanth Baratam 🙋‍♂️ 

Author - Content team

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