Testing Qualities Not Quality

Welcome to the 175th edition of Coding Jag by LambdaTest.

Have you ever wondered why some software stands the test of time while others crumble under pressure? It's not always about being the best, sometimes, it's about having the right qualities. In this edition of Coding Jag, we'll discuss the? essential attributes that stand as the bedrock of lasting success.?

No jargon, no fluff. Just straightforward insights into what makes testing tick. From precision to scalability, adaptability to innovation - we're breaking it down. In a world where software is always on the move, testing has got to keep up!

News

1.? Testing qualities not quality

Discover a fresh perspective on software testing with Mike Harris CITP FBCS 's latest article, "Testing Qualities, Not Quality." Explore Walter Shewhart's approach to quality, emphasizing the importance of identifying and analyzing the diverse qualities of an application. Uncover insights into effective testing strategies and enhance your understanding of quality attributes.

2. Abstraction and Testing – The Other Side

Explore the challenges of abstraction in testing with ?? Gil Zilberfeld TestinGil ?? 's latest article.? Delve into the complexities of maintaining abstraction in the face of system intricacies, boundaries, and dependencies. Uncover insights on intentional abstraction breakage and its impact on test fragility

3. Edge Case Testing with AI

Learn Edge Case Testing with AI in Jason Arbon 's latest article. Learn how the Checkie.AI "Edge Bot" is revolutionizing testing by suggesting unique scenarios, from long queries to non-existent URLs, pushing the boundaries of expected user behavior. Dive into the collaboration between human testers and AI, creating a world where innovative testing ideas thrive.

4. Styling Made Easy: Exploring the World of CSS-in-JS

Dive into the world of effortless styling with Ejembi Peter 's latest article. Discover how CSS-in-JavaScript revolutionizes web development, offering dynamic, component-level styles that adapt seamlessly to code changes. Uncover key principles, real-world applications, and performance techniques for efficient styling.

5. Quality Assurance and Testing

Delve into the nuances of Quality Assurance and Testing with Michael Bolton 's insightful response to a LinkedIn post by Antti Niittyviita. In this thought-provoking piece, Bolton sheds light on the misconceptions surrounding the terms "Quality Assurance" and "Testing" in the realm of software development.

Performance

6. The Elusive Quest: Achieving Speed AND Quality in Software Delivery

Unlock the secrets of achieving both speed and quality in software delivery with Ryan Craven 's exploration of the Time-Cost-Scope Trilemma. Discover how a thoughtful balance between valuable resources, process improvements, and proactive time investment can reshape the conventional tradeoffs, offering a framework for sustained "quality velocity."?

7. Testing Kubernetes Clusters: A Practical Guide

Master the art of testing Kubernetes clusters with Gilad David Maayan 's practical guide. Uncover the importance of assuring application functionality, testing load and performance, evaluating resilience and failover, and validating individual Kubernetes components. Elevate your IT and development projects with a comprehensive testing strategy.

Automation

8. How to Scroll to an Element in Playwright

Dive into effective scrolling strategies with Jaydeep Karale 's latest article on how to scroll to an element in Playwright. Master techniques such as scroll_into_view_if_needed(), mouse.wheel(), and keyboard.press(). Elevate your automated tests for comprehensive and reliable web app testing.

9. JUnit 5 – When to use the External MethodSource

Elias explores effective test data management in JUnit 5 with the External MethodSource. This article is a part of the 'Managing Test Data' series, guides readers on using a separate class for data factory methods. Elevate your testing practices.?

10. Synthetic Tests In a Nutshell??? What You Need To Know About Synthetic Testing

Discover the world of Synthetic Testing with Mihaela Sfat . In this insightful article, learn about the benefits, creation, and integration of synthetic tests using DataDog. Uncover early issue detection, continuous monitoring, and more. Elevate your testing strategies.

11. Ways to Organize End-to-End Tests

Unlock the secrets of end-to-end test organization with Andrey Enin 's expert insights. Navigate through diverse file structure strategies, from avoiding scattered tests to optimizing directories and even considering separate repositories. Elevate your testing practices with proven approaches.

Tools

12. Pragmatic UI testing in Jetpack Compose

Explore pragmatic UI testing in Jetpack Compose with Nicola Gallazzi 's expert insights. Dive into the Testing API, discover rules, finders, assertions, actions, and matchers. Uncover the importance of semantics modifiers, such as the lifesaving testTag, for effective testing and accessibility.

13. Docker for the Absolute Beginner

Embark on a journey into Docker for the Absolute Beginner with Abishek Haththakage ! Learn the power of containerization, packaging applications effortlessly. Understand Docker images, basic commands, networking, storage, and Docker Compose. Master the art of orchestrating containers with Swarm. Dive into Windows Containers and grasp the fundamentals.?

Other

13. Podcast: Innovating Mobile Testing: 42Gears Game-Changer AstroFarm with Prakash Gupta

Unlock the secrets of overcoming mobile testing challenges with Joe Colantonio and 42Gears founder Prakash Gupta . Gain insights into CI/CD workflows, private device farms' cost-effectiveness, and AstroFarm's game-changing impact. Explore security benefits, collaboration in remote work, and stay updated on industry trends.?

14. Video: Fast and Furious: The Psychology of Web Performance

Dive into the world of web performance psychology with LambdaTest! Join the XP Series Webinar featuring the insightful Marie Cruz , Senior Developer Advocate at k6 Grafana Labs. Discover the secrets behind prioritizing performance, understand the impact of slow websites, and unravel the psychology behind a 10-second response time. Don't miss this Fast and Furious journey!?

Events?

15. Event: Spartans Summit 2024

Calling all Testing Enthusiasts and Experts! Spartans Summit 2024 is here - A Confluence of Testing Titans on February 6. Join for FREE by registering now to be part of insightful discussions, network with changemakers, and shape the future of testing.?

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