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I often write javascript to manipulate the browser either as bookmarklets or as part of automated tests. OpenAI contains two AI tools that can provide solutions if I get stuck with a programming problem. OpenAI is a research organization focused on developing artificial general intelligence through natural language processing, robotics, and machine learning. Through OpenAI …
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From time to time, development teams need to replace back-end architecture and when doing so they need to ensure that the application’s front-end functionality remains the same. These projects can vary in size, from short projects to long-running pieces of work. This process contains risk as the backend unit tests passing does not guarantee that …
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I use the Five S’s to create a disciplined structure that helps me create and maintain automated tests. Mary and Tom Poppendiek recommend using the Five S’s to create the discipline necessary to develop quality software. They wrote that “the five S’s are a classic lean tool to organise a workspace” [1]. Mary and Tom …
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I have recently automated some tests using Playwright. It is a free-to-use Node.js library created by Microsoft that is designed to be used to automate end-to-end testing. Playwright supports chromium, WebKit and Firefox, and, by default, all tests are run on all three browsers. Tests can be run in headless mode. It supports, Java, .Net, …
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Creating your first performance test can seem daunting, but it need not be so. This blog post is a guide to resources that you can use to create a simple automated performance test. A good tool to use to create a performance test is Puppeteer. Puppeteer is a node.js library that can be used to …
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It is helpful for a tester to be able to program as it enables a tester to get a better understanding of the application they are testing. Being able to code also helps create test data, automate tests and build a better relationship with developers. But which programming language(s) should a tester learn? Over the …
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I have been using Ghost Inspector to automate tests that run through the UI for a few years. It is an automation tool which says “No coding required”. If you are not a programmer you can use Ghost Inspector to automate tests. You can also use Ghost Inspector to learn about development practices and coding. …
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I am learning JavaScript because it helps me in so many ways when I am testing. Many apps have JavaScript sandboxes that enable you to write some JavaScript that adds to your testing. Examples of where you can write JavaScript are the Tests tab in Postman, and browser dev tools which enable you to write …
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