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 […]
Data-Driven Testing: A Tutorial for QA Testers
Picture this: you’re testing online registration forms, and you need to ensure that every input field in the form is working as expected. To do this, you build a manual test for one input field. And then another for a second. And then another for a third…and so on. Thankfully, this scenario isn’t likely to […]
Simplify QA Accessibility Testing with Ghost Inspector
The disability community represents the world’s largest minority group. Anyone can become disabled at any time, and as lifespans extend, it’s increasingly likely that everyone will experience some form of disability at some point in their lives. With more than a billion people worldwide living with disabilities, it’s paramount for businesses to prioritize web accessibility for everyone. […]
The Practical Guide to Getting the Most Out of Ghost Inspector
At Ghost Inspector, we pride ourselves on creating tools that simplify the testing process, making it possible for anyone to build a test without coding skills. With our wide-ranging usability options, even our seasoned users sometimes wonder if they’ve fully tapped into Ghost Inspector’s capabilities. So we’ve put together this guide to detail Ghost Inspector’s […]
QA Testing Tips: Are You Testing Assertions Properly?
For QA testers, success boils down to delivering a seamless user experience. And though it may seem like a small step in the software testing process, assertions play an essential role in confirming the accuracy of expected outcomes, validating conditions, and fortifying the overall quality of your codebase. For QA testers running codeless tests, there […]
Why Cantilever Recommends Ghost Inspector to Every Client [Case Study]
Since 2011, Cantilever has provided world-class services in web design & development, branding, digital product design, and technical consulting to businesses around the globe. With a client base that includes prominent organizations like Esquire, The Bipartisan Policy Center, and The American Cancer Society, Cantilever stands out for its enthusiastic devotion to excellence, equity, and sustainability. […]
