Smoke Testing vs Sanity Testing: What’s the Difference?
Say you’re a new developer, and you were just hired to test an e-Commerce website before it goes live. You want to make sure that the login function is working. Is it time for a smoke test or a sanity test? Well, it depends. If a login bug was recently fixed, then you’ll want to […]
Insider Tips for Getting Started with Ghost Inspector
If you’re new to Ghost Inspector, this article was created with you in mind. Today, we’ll be sharing some key info about Ghost Inspector to help you decide whether it’s the right automated web testing tool for your needs. We sat down with Ghost Inspector’s Head of Sales Development, Amber Leno, to hear the answers to […]
Build Your First Ghost Inspector Test in 4 Easy Steps
If you’re feeling intimidated about creating your first automated web test with Ghost Inspector, we’ve got you covered! In this article, we show you how easy it is to build and automate web tests with Ghost Inspector. We’ll break down creating your first Ghost Inspector test in just four simple steps. Once you’ve learned the […]
11 Most Asked Questions about Ghost Inspector’s API
How versatile is the Ghost Inspector API? We’re so glad you asked! With our API, you can easily integrate Ghost Inspector into your current software testing processes and take full control over your automated testing workflow. Whether you want to execute tests, grab results, manage suites and folders, or pull historical data, the API lets you do it all […]
What Is Integration Testing? Definition, Types, and Tools
Integration testing is the second step of the software development process, occurring after unit testing. Once all the different components have been designed and tested, it’s time to put them all together. This process can be completed in a number of ways, depending on your preferences as a tester. Today, we’ll break down some of […]
Reduce Technical Debt Fast with Automated Web Testing
When it comes to developing and building websites and web applications, a certain amount of technical debt is expected. In fact, some even argue that it can be a good thing if used strategically. Still, it’s important to stay on top of tech debt before it can overwhelm your business and cause problems that have long-term […]
What is Smoke Testing? Meaning, Uses, and Tools
Every QA tester knows: time is money. When something breaks down on your website or web application, it can cause major issues for users within minutes. Because you’re constantly working to prevent fires from spreading (or happening at all), it’s important to have numerous strategies at the ready to help you manage your time wisely. […]
9 Types of Software Testing that QA Testers Should Know
Quality Assurance testers play an important role in verifying that company software maintains its functionality and reliability. Because the world of software testing is an expansive one, QA testers should equip themselves with an understanding of which types of software testing are most relevant to their daily tasks. With so many different software testing types, it can […]
User Acceptance Testing (UAT) 101: A Guide for QA Testers
You’re testing a user registration page on a website to ensure that new users are able to set up their account easily. You build a test that checks to make sure that users can: Open the registration form Type their information into each box Click the available ‘Register’ button to submit the form Receive a […]
Guide to XPath Selectors +Free CSS to XPath Conversion Sheet
Here’s a scenario: You’re a QA tester building automated tests for a new online email app. One test case requires you to confirm that the email reply button is working correctly. The challenge is that the email thread updates dynamically without changing its web address URL, complicating the process by limiting the effectiveness of using […]
