5 Common Test Automation Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Automation testing is designed to make your life easier by speeding up your releases, catching bugs before your users do, and providing you with some much-needed peace of mind. So why is it that so many teams pour time and energy into UI automation and still end up with slow, flaky runs and missed bugs […]
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 […]
The Fool-Proof Guide to Retesting vs Regression Testing
Because retesting and regression testing have many similarities, it’s easy to get them mixed up. Both are software testing methods used to maintain the usability of a website or web app, and both involve testing your software repeatedly. Thankfully, there are some key differences between the two that are easy to remember when learning how […]
The 7 Best QA Tools for Software Testing [2025 Update]
Consider the following: You go to the Apple Store to pick up the latest iPhone. You get home and turn it on, only to find that the screen is defective, the buttons aren’t working, and every one of the built-in apps is glitching. Thanks to QA tools, this is an extremely unlikely scenario. Before the iPhone […]
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. […]
