Two weeks ago, I wrote about my first experiences using Cypress.io. I was intrigued by the fact that it was possible to do http requests using Cypress commands, so this week I decided to see if I could combine API commands with UI commands in the same test. To be honest, it wasn’t as easy […]
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Book Review: The Unicorn Project
As I mentioned in a previous post, it’s my goal this year to read and review one tech-related book each month. This month, I read The Unicorn Project, by Gene Kim. The book is a work of fiction, and is the story of an auto parts supply company that is struggling to participate in the […]
Why I’ll Be Using Cypress For UI Automation
I’ve mentioned in previous posts that I don’t do much UI automation. This is because the team projects I am currently on have almost no UI, and it’s also because I’m a strong believer that we should automate as much as we can at the API level. But I had an experience recently that got […]
“Less” is More Part II: Headless Browser Testing
Last week we talked about serverless architecture, and we learned that it’s not really serverless at all! This week we’re going to be learning about a different type of “less”: headless browser testing. Headless browser testing means testing the UI of an application without actually opening up the browser. The program uses the HMTL and […]
“Less” is More, Part I: Serverless Architecture
Have you heard of serverless architecture and wondered what it could possibly be? How could an application be deployed without a server? Here’s the secret: it can’t. Remember a few years ago when cloud computing first came to the public, and it was common to say “There is no cloud, it’s someone else’s computer”? Now […]
Book Review: Agile Testing Condensed
I read a ton of books, and I’ve found that reading books about testing is my favorite way to learn new technical skills and testing strategies. James Clear, an author and expert on creating good habits, says: “Reading is like a software update for your brain. Whenever you learn a new concept or idea, the ‘software’ improves. […]
Your Future Self Will Thank You
Recently I learned a lesson about the importance of keeping good records. I’ve always kept records of what tests I ran and whether they passed, but I have now learned that there’s something else I should be recording. Read the story below to find out what it is! I have mentioned in previous posts that […]
The Command Line, Demystified- Part II
In last week’s blog post, we started taking a look at the command line, and how it’s possible to navigate through your computer’s file system using some very simple commands. This week we’ll learn how to use the command line to create and remove folders and files. We’ll be building upon the knowledge in last […]
The Command Line, Demystified- Part I
When I first started out as a software tester, I would always get nervous when I had to do anything with the command line, and I was so impressed when my coworkers could type tiny commands and get dozens of lines of text in response. The one thing that helped me when learning the command […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Software Testers
I love New Year’s Day! There’s something exciting about getting a fresh start and imagining all that can be accomplished in the coming year. The new year is an opportunity to think about how we can be better testers, how we can share our knowledge with others, and how we can continue to improve the […]