CODING JAG - Issue 139

Welcome to the 139th edition of Coding Jag brought to you by LambdaTest!👐

In today's digital landscape, Selenium has emerged as a cornerstone in the world of test automation. With its robust functionality and broad compatibility across multiple browsers and platforms, Selenium has become the go-to framework for automating web application testing.

However, despite its strengths, Selenium tests can sometimes exhibit instability, leading to flaky and unreliable results.

In this issue of Coding Jag, we navigate the hurdles to maximize the potential of Selenium as a test automation framework.

We would also like to express our gratitude as LambdaTest has been awarded the prestigious TrustRadius 2023 Top Rated Award for our dedication to delivering a seamless and dependable solution as a cloud-based end-to-end test execution platform. As a testament to our commitment to providing the best-in-class testing platform, this recognition reaffirms our ongoing efforts to ensure exceptional user experiences for our valued users.

News

The Role of Continuous Testing in Reducing Technical Debt

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Dive into the pivotal role of continuous testing in mitigating technical debt. Explore the strategies and best practices that help reduce technical debt and enhance software quality.

Independent Testing in Agile Development

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Investigate the vital role independent testing plays in achieving efficient and high-quality software development through insightful perspectives.

All you need to know about Fuzzing / Fuzz Testing?

...5 min readChrome-Extensionkarliris62.medium.com

Get ready to explore the fascinating world of fuzz testing! Deep dive into understanding this powerful technique as it unravels the intricacies and benefits of fuzzing, equipping you with all the knowledge you need.

Logical Fallacies for Testers V: False Dichotomy

...5 min readChrome-Extensionthinkingtester.com

Explore the hidden pitfalls of logical fallacies and their impact on critical decision-making processes, offering valuable insights for testers.

Quality Coaching: Focusing on Frictionless

...5 min readChrome-Extensionannemariecharrett.com

Embark on a journey with Anne-Marie Charrett as she explores the concept of frictionless service as a vital quality attribute in this illuminating article. Learn how a quality coach can foster seamless experiences and enhance overall service quality.

Performance

Load Testing for High-Load Distributed Systems

...4 min readChrome-Extensionhackernoon.com

Ensure the performance and resilience of your distributed systems under heavy traffic by dive into the world of load testing for high-load distributed systems. Equipping you with the knowledge to tackle scalability challenges effectively.

Automation

Adamantium — Self-Healing Automated End-to-End Tests

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Unleash the power of self-healing automated end-to-end tests with 'Adamantium.' Uncover the secrets behind creating robust, resilient test suites that can autonomously recover from failures, ensuring reliable and efficient software testing.

Tips to avoid unstable tests in Selenium

...9 min readChrome-Extensiondev.to

Discover the path to stability in Selenium tests to achieve reliable and consistent test execution, empowering you to build robust and stable automated test suites.

A Brief Introduction to Appium Inspector: Part 2 — Inspecting Elements

...9 min readChrome-Extensionmedium.com

Take a deep dive into Appium Inspector with Part 2 of this series by Courtney Zhan. Learn the art of inspecting elements and unlock the power of Appium for mobile app testing.

Improve quality with functional & API tests

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Enhance the quality of your software with functional API testing! Here are the six steps of functional API testing to help you create more dependable and resilient applications.

Tools

Top 31 Functional Testing Tools For 2023

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Here is a comprehensive collection of functional testing tools that can streamline your efforts, enabling you to ensure the quality and functionality of your software applications.

Powerful Firefox Developer Tools

...10 min readChrome-Extensionopensourced.hashnode.dev

Step into the world of Firefox Developer Tools and explore how these tools can revolutionize your web development experience for debugging, performance optimization, and more.

Others

Video: “How to TDD a REST API” Recording from JCON 2022

...25 minChrome-Extensioneverydayunittesting.com

Observe Gil Zilberfeld as he demonstrates the step-by-step process of utilizing TDD to construct durable and extensively tested RESTful APIs, revealing the effective practices of test-driven development.

Video: The Open Source Test Automation Platform

...29 min readChrome-Extensionadventuresinqa.com

Tune in to the exploration of the open-source test automation platform of TestSigma and discover its many benefits for empowering you to streamline your software testing.

Podcast: What do testers do?

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During this episode of TestingPeers, the peers discuss with ChatGPT the role of testers and how to communicate it effectively to various audiences.

Events

Event: Live2Test 2023

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Join the premier online conference for Software Testing on 23-24th May 2023, and be a part of the series of events for testers to communicate, share, learn, develop and socialize.