Issue 127: The difference between a dead and an alive Agile Manifesto
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The difference between a dead and an alive Agile Manifesto by Joep Schuurkes
By challengeing the perception of the Agile Manifesto as a static document, Joep Schuurkes urges us to engage with it actively and continuously interpret its principles. So that, we can keep the Agile Manifesto relevant and effective in modern development practices.
"Agile" is not sacred by Michael Küsters
"Agile" is not sacred or untouchable concept. Michael Küsters advocates for a critical, open-minded approach to Agile principles.
SOLID Principles for Testers: The Single Responsibility Principle by Kristin Jackvony
A great article by Kristin Jackvony provideing valuable insights into the Single Responsibility Principle (SRP), a key concept in the SOLID principles of clean code.
How to Write and Organize Manual Test Cases by Daniel Knott
In this detailed article, Daniel Knott explores the benefits of manual test cases, such as structured validation processes, bug identification, knowledge transfer, and test coverage. The article also provides insights into key components of manual test cases, best practices for writing them effectively, organizing them, and common mistakes to avoid in the test case writing process.
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⚙️ Automation
Does Test Automation Necessarily Make Our Jobs Easier? by Paul Grizzaffi
In this article, Paul Grizzaffi reflects on the common beliefs surrounding test automation's benefits and challenges while also addressing the misconception that automation eliminates the need for storing test cases.
Testing AI – How to create Automated Prompt Testing With Playwright by Stuart Thomas
This is a second article by Stuart Thomas exploring the automated testing for a Large Language Model (LLM) using Playwright.
Lessons Learned From 20 Years Of Software Testing by Ady Stokes
This article delves into the Ady Stokes’s background in software testing, emphasizing 20 years long journey from varied experiences to finding a fulfilling career in testing, particularly influenced by the Ministry of Testing community. Ady Stokes shares a collection of lessons learned over their twenty years in testing.
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💨 Performance
Get Started with k6 for Load Testing
Get yourself familiarized with K6 for load testing. The article explains the process of writing test scripts in JavaScript, setting up test parameters, making HTTP requests, adding validation checks, and running load tests using the command line along with integration with Azure for CI/CD pipelines.
How to Perform Load, Performance Testing Using the Gatling Recorder? by Hardik Chotaliya
Learn how to use Gatling in the article by Hardik Chotaliya. The article explores recording modes, generating HAR file and converting it to Gatling script, viewing Gatling simulation file, edit the scala file, running the Gatling script and analyzing results.
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