Issue 125: 15 Steps To Write A Test Case
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What do you do when you are having issues with test implementation with your automation framework? Bartek Pacia was having some issue with working with semantics in Flutter. So they tried and decided to fix issue in flutter framework itself.
Read this really nice use case where Bartek Pacia goes for the journey of identifying a problem with Flutter's lack of support for semantics identifier in testing, leading to a proposal to fix Flutter by adding a Semantics.identifier property.
The power of open-source. Making Maestro work better with Flutter
This proposal involved contributions to Flutter's Framework, Engine, and Android/iOS embedders, resulting in a successful implementation that benefits not only Maestro users but also the broader Flutter community.
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It is better if we build quality into the product instead of trying to test quality in by Mike Harris
Another great piece by Mike Harris discussing a crucial perspective on quality assurance and need to implement testing in product development process itself.
15 Steps To Write A Test Case by Daniel Knott
Writing test cases? Daniel Knott some really nice advice for you in this 13 minutes video.
Why Testing APIs Is Complex by Gil Zilberfeld
This article by Gil Zilberfeld delves into the intricacies of API testing by exploring the challenges that make API testing a complex endeavor.
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Mastering Jetpack Compose Previews - Test your UI before it tests you! by Priya Sindkar Shah
Priya Sindkar Shah shares few techniques and tips for using Jetpack Compose Previews to build and test state-of-the-art Android apps across different form factors.
XCUITest + SauceLabs + GitHub Actions = Incredible Mobile iOS CI/CD Automation by Sahil Sharma
In this article, Sahil Sharma explore how to combine your XCUITest test with SauceLabs and GitHub Workflows for efficient mobile iOS automation.
Exploring Mockirinha: A Swift Library for Effortless API Mocking by Rodrigo Reis
Mockirinha is a Swift library designed to simplify the process of mocking responses during URLSession requests.
If youβre looking to enhance your API testing capabilities in Swift, Rodrigo Reis suggests using Mockirinha for efficient and reliable unit testing of API requests. It provides utilities for creating mock responses, making it easier to test API interactions in your code.
Shifting UI tests to the far left by Georgios Sotiropoulos
In this article by Georgios Sotiropoulos discusses an intriguing approach to UI testing by shifting UI tests to the far left.
Optimizing UI Testing Efficiency with Page Object Model by Ahmad Sufi
POM is a way of life when it comes to UI automation. Ahmad Sufi shares how using various POMs such as Base Tests, Common Flows, Utilities, Page Objects, Base Page Objects, and flexible Test Data sources, UI testing can become more efficient and maintainable.
Organize your tests in Xcode using Test Plans by Bruno Lorenzo
A great article sharing valuable insights into enhancing test organization within Xcode using Test Plans. Bruno Lorenzo shares how leveraging test plans in Xcode allows better organization, customization, and efficient execution of tests, ultimately improving code quality.
Simplify Compose UI testing with Robot Test Architecture by Thaw Zin Toe
Thaw Zin Toe introduces an approach to streamline UI testing using the Robot Test Architecture and how it simplifies Compose UI testing by promoting modularity, readability, and scalability.
How to Avoid Flaky Tests in Selenium by Antonello Zanini
Flaky tests are a pain to deal with. If you are working with selenium, Antonello Zanini discusses some common causes of test flakiness along with best practices to avoid flaky tests in selenium.
30 Days of AI in Testing (Day 1 β 3) by Louise Gibbs
From Ministry of Testing's 30 Days of AI in Testing event, Louise Gibbs summarizes events for first 3 days reflecting on progress in understanding AI-driven testing tools and identifying potential benefits for their testing efforts.
Striking the Right Balance: A Guide to Effective Unit and E2E Testing by Andrey Denisov
While unit testing falls under the developer purview, how would someone decide on when to create a Unit Test versus an End-to-end test and the criteria for End-to-end tests? Andrey Denisov shares some nice insights into the same.
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The API Security Checklist: 10 strategies to keep API integrations secure
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