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^{The Struggle To Test Microservices Before Merging}

Testing microservices before merging is challenging due to their interdependencies and the need for comprehensive integration environments.

^{Pytest and PostgreSQL: Fresh Database for Every Test}

Setting up a fresh PostgreSQL database for each test using Pytest ensures data isolation and consistency in test results.

^{How We Implemented a Robust CI/CD Pipeline for Our SaaS Product: A Practical Guide}

Implementing a robust CI/CD pipeline is crucial for ensuring rapid, reliable deployment in a SaaS environment.

^{What is Integration Testing? – Definition, Examples & Best Practices}

Integration testing involves verifying the interaction between integrated units of software to ensure they work together as expected.

^{Shifting E2E Testing Left at Uber}

Uber has adopted a "shift-left" approach to end-to-end (E2E) testing to catch issues earlier in the development process.

Testing microservices pre-merge is difficult because these services often rely on other microservices, making it challenging to create a fully isolated test environment. Developers face the complexity of ensuring that all interactions between microservices are validated before code is integrated into the main branch. This often requires robust integration testing setups that can mimic the production environment, which can be resource-intensive and time-consuming................……..

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Using Pytest with PostgreSQL allows developers to create a fresh, isolated database instance for every test run. This approach guarantees that each test starts with a clean state, preventing data contamination from previous tests and ensuring reliable, repeatable results. By automating the database setup and teardown processes, this method enhances the accuracy and reliability of database-related tests.................……..

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Building a strong CI/CD pipeline for a SaaS product involves automating various stages of code integration, testing, and deployment to ensure rapid and consistent releases. This article provides a practical guide on how to design and implement such a pipeline, emphasizing the importance of automated testing, environment configuration, and deployment strategies. By following these practices, teams can achieve greater efficiency, minimize errors, and ensure a seamless user experience in production.............…….

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Integration testing is a crucial phase in software development where individual units or components are combined and tested as a group. This process helps identify issues that might arise from the interactions between integrated components, which might not be apparent in unit tests. The article explores various integration testing approaches, provides practical examples, and outlines best practices to ensure thorough and effective testing of interconnected software modules.........……..

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Uber has moved towards a "shift-left" strategy for E2E testing, integrating these tests earlier in the development lifecycle to identify and address issues sooner. This approach reduces the risk of defects making it to production by ensuring that comprehensive testing is done earlier and more frequently. The article discusses how this methodology has improved Uber's software quality, enhanced developer productivity, and accelerated the release cycles by catching and resolving potential issues early in the development pipeline............……..

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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. TestDevCafe: - TestCafe is an open-source framework for end-to-end testing of web applications. It provides a simple, no-plugin-required approach to writing and running tests on multiple browsers. - Link

2. Gatling: - Gatling is an open-source load and performance testing framework based on Scala, Akka, and Netty. It’s designed to test and measure the performance of web applications and APIs. - Link

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