11 Most Asked Questions about Ghost Inspector’s API

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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 are the Benefits of Continous Integration (CI)?

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 Working in software development requires agility and speed. With competitive markets and constantly evolving user needs, organizations can’t afford to waste time on the development cycle. This is where the benefits of Continuous Integration (CI) come into play as a powerful method for modern software development practices. Today, we’ll define Continuous Integration and its key […]

The Quick Guide to Automated Geolocation Testing

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Are you a QA tester grappling with the challenge of making sure geolocation testing is reliable and efficient? If so, then you’re in the right place. Geolocation testing is an important process for anyone dealing with applications or services that rely on location information from users around the world. In this blog post, we’ll explore […]

What Is Integration Testing? Definition, Types, and Tools

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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 […]

9 Test Automation Best Practices to Start 2025 Off Right

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As we round the bend into 2025, here’s our best advice for maximizing your automation testing productivity and avoiding mistakes. Automated testing entails much more than simply creating tests and enabling them. A “set it and forget it” approach won’t get you very far with automated tests — particularly automated browser tests, which interact with the […]

Reduce Technical Debt Fast with Automated Web Testing

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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 […]

How to use Selenium IDE with Ghost Inspector: An Automation Testing Tutorial

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Selenium IDE is a popular open-source tool for recording and running automated browser tests. You can use it to interact with a browser the way a human would, doing things like navigating to URLs, filling in forms, and clicking on links and buttons. You can also use “assertions” to verify things are working as expected, like checking […]

What is Smoke Testing? Meaning, Uses, and Tools

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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

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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 […]

What Is Automation Testing, and How Does It Fit into a QA Workflow?

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If you work in Quality Assurance testing, you know that automated browser testing saves every tester from hours upon hours of manual test work. But exactly what is automation testing, and how does it fit into a typical QA workflow? We’ve got the full explanation for you in this straightforward guide on the basics of […]