Automation

Automation describes a wide range of technologies that reduce human intervention in processes, namely by predetermining decision criteria, subprocess relationships, and related actions, as well as embodying those predeterminations in machines.

The Importance of Test Automation Frameworks and How to Choose the Right One

introduction In the fast-paced world of software development, test automation has become an essential component of an effective Quality Assurance (QA) strategy. Test automation frameworks are the backbone of automated testing, providing a structured and consistent approach to executing, managing,...

Load Testing vs. Stress Testing: Understanding the Differences and When to Use Each

introduction In the realm of software testing, understanding the differences between load testing and stress testing is crucial to ensuring the reliability and performance of applications under various conditions. Both types of testing have their unique purposes and benefits, and...

The Role of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment in QA

introduction In today’s fast-paced software development environment, delivering high-quality applications quickly and efficiently is essential. Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) are practices that have transformed the way software is developed, tested, and deployed, enabling faster feedback cycles and...

Meet Maveryx: Elevate Your Test Automation with Our Expert Support

At BetterQA, we are dedicated to finding innovative tools that enrich our testing and quality assurance services. Today we’re pleased to present Maveryx, a versatile test automation framework that is enhancing the way we approach testing. As a company committed...

Migrating from TestProject to Katalon Studio: A Comprehensive Guide

As you may already know, TestProject, a popular test automation platform, is closing its doors. This news has left many users wondering about their options and how to migrate their projects to a new platform. One potential alternative is Katalon, a comprehensive...

Lessons Learned: Common Mistakes to Avoid in Test Automation

As a software testing team, we understand the importance of test automation in improving the efficiency and reliability of our testing process. However, we have also learned from our mistakes along the way. In this article, we’ll share some common...

Software testers recommend: AI Tools

QA companies strive to keep up with the latest technologies to ensure a product’s quality, including adopting AI tools. In recent years, the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has spread throughout the internet and software testing industry, bringing new tools...

Debugging Software Testing Myths

Software testing is an indispensable part of the software development process. Most people have had their hands on a software product, and while the process itself of testing a product may seem confusing and misleading, we can all agree on...

Getting Started with Appium

Introduction If you’re at the beginning of your software testing journey, Appium could be the right step towards gaining new mobile app automation testing skills. With web and mobile applications becoming a necessity in our day-to-day lifestyle, we find ourselves...

A comparison between Selenium and Cypress

Introduction Our last article tackled Selenium, its history, the set of tools and usability within the web-testing framework, and how to get started on your journey with Selenium. This time, we decided to dive deeper into web testing tools by...

Getting Started with Selenium

Introduction If you’re at the start of your software testing journey, a beginner’s guide to Selenium could be the right step towards gaining new skills to kickstart your career.  As you gradually learn new terms such as Java and C#...

Is Manual Testing Dying?

You can't think of the future of software testing without asking yourself ‘is manual testing dying?’. In this article, we’ll compare the two main branches of testing: manual and automation, and leave the facts to speak for themselves....

How to Use Code Smells to Fix Flaky Cypress Tests

We recently attended the webinar event hosted by Cypress on how to use code smells to fix flaky Cypress tests. This is where we gathered solid knowledge on improving our testing scripts. More specifically, we do it by avoiding a...

Cypress: “Test Your Code, not your patience.”

Cypress’ mission is to make testing simple and enjoyable by building an open-source ecosystem where you can thrive and be productive. And they take accountability for making it work. What is Cypress? Cypress is a free testing tool built for...

Protractor Quick Guide

Initial Setup In our case, following the Protractor’s guide didn’t help us out too much when it came to starting an automation project.  So, we thought we’d help other people by filling in the gaps we noticed and we compiled this Protractor...