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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.

Oliver Bennett
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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.

Lucy Collins
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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.

Amelia Clarke
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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.

Charlotte Davies
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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.

James Turner
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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.

Henry Edwards
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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.

Lucy Collins
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Structure of an email

The structure of email has evolved to accommodate improvements to its overall functionality from its early plain text ancestors. Learn more about the structure of a modern email and its functions.

William Parker
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Best tools for testing Javascript code

It’s easy to get lost in the world of JavaScript testing. That’s why we’ve put together this overview on testing for JavaScript developers. Read on to find out how to choose the best tools for your unit and E2E tests in JavaScript.

Sophie Watson
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Email deliverability testing explained

Spam filtering is a vital part of the email delivery pipeline. Still, having your carefully crafted customer email end up in the spam folder is a real bummer.

Amelia Clarke
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Setting up a fake SMTP server for testing

A fake SMTP server is frequently a used by those looking to capture and test all emails an application sends and avoid sending emails to real customers. categories: tools

James Turner
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How to choose a test automation framework in 2021

Choosing a test automation framework depends on a lot of factors and is different for every company, team and individual.

Amelia Clarke