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Cypress vs Playwright: Which is Right for You?

If you’re at all familiar with testing for web applications and processes, you’ve probably heard of both Cypress and Playwright – two common and versatile tools for developing and automating testing.

Henry Edwards
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Testing Account Verification with Cypress

Account verification is an important step for increasing security and efficiency across your organization, but without rigorous testing it can introduce more problems than it solves.

William Parker
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Testing Password Resets with Cypress

Any website relying on accounts has had to deal with users needing a password reset. This critical step in account recovery has to be thoroughly tested to ensure it works properly, and to prevent it from becoming a security vulnerability

Lucy Collins
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How to move from manual to automated email and SMS testing

QAA is an essential part of modern software development, so let's take you through how to get started with it.

William Parker
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How to test the functionality of fintech email notifications & attachments

Simulate real-world email scenarios and automate testing of email notifications and attachments in fintech systems.

Sophie Watson
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How to determine email testing requirements

Elevate email deliverability, engagement, and open rates. Uncover essential testing needs with this guide for optimal email performance.

Sophie Watson
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What is an API?

Are you confused about what APIs are and how they can be used? If so, you’re not alone. In this article, we’ll dive deep into the basics of an API to get you started.

Lucy Collins
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What is MFA?

In this blog post, we will look at how MFA works, the methods of MFA as well as the challenges it can bring. Read on to get a great introduction into enhancing your online security with Multi-Factor Authentication.

Amelia Clarke
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What is SMTP?

Most people regularly use email services but know little about how emails are delivered from one destination to another. In fact, there’s a lot going on under the hood. In this article, we’ll cover SMTP, which is the main protocol behind sending emails.

Emily Harrison
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How does email really work?

This article is intended to explain how email works in basic terms, without sounding too technical. Regardless of whether you are a beginner or someone looking to refresh their knowledge, this has got you covered!

Charlotte Davies
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5 ChatGPT prompts to try as a QA Engineer

This article will explain what ChatGPT is and how it can help you in your everyday role as a QA engineer.

Jack Thompson
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Strategies for overcoming email anxiety

Overcome email anxiety with confidence. Explore strategies to ease fear, personalize messages, test content, and ensure error-free emails.

William Parker