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The developer's guide to QA automation
Learn about Manual QA vs QA Automation, understand QA categories (frontend, backend, mobile), and discover QA automation techniques.
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How to use Telnet to test SMTP servers
In this article, we’ll provide a bit of background on what SMTP and Telnet are and how you can use Telnet to help validate the email functionality in your applications.
WebdriverIO
Getting started with WebdriverIO
WebdriverIO helps you plug your tests directly into your favourite browsers so you can iron out any kinks before going live.
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OTP testing
In this article, we’ll cover one-time passwords, as well as why they should be used and how you can test them in your application.
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Overview of SMS testing
Businesses send bulk SMS messages daily, and they must ensure that each goes to the right phone number and contains the correct information. Automated SMS testing is there to get the job done.
Robot Framework
Getting started with Robot Framework
Robot Framework is a modular test automation framework that's designed to streamline your end-to-end testing. In this guide, we show you how to set up the framework and write your first test.
Cypress
Getting started with Cypress
Cypress is an end-to-end testing framework that has won over developers and testers for its ease of use and flexibility. In this guide, we walk you through the Cypress installation process, before showing you how to create and run your first Cypress test.
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Optimising testing with the test pyramid
The test pyramid is a useful tool for developers and QA engineers who are getting started with testing. We provide an overview of the test pyramid and how to interpret and use it to generate useful takeaways in the context of your software project.
Java
How to start testing in Java
In this guide, we explain how you can get started with Java testing, show you where to focus your efforts for maximum impact, and provide framework recommendations for different project types.
TestProject
Getting started with TestProject
In this guide, we take a look at what TestProject is and how you can use the testing framework to start running your own automated tests.
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A guide to smtp4dev
In this article, we cover smtp4dev, an easy-to-set-up email testing application for individual developers. We also walk through how to use smtp4dev and discuss its pros and cons.
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4 reasons to use an email testing service
In this article, we list four key reasons as to why you should be using an email testing service.