Why Dumb Tests are Smart ??

Welcome to the 129th edition of Coding Jag, brought to you by LambdaTest!

In software development, complex testing frameworks and advanced algorithms certainly have their place, but simple, straightforward tests also have a lot to offer.

They can not only be effective at catching bugs but also in ensuring that software runs smoothly and improving code quality. Find out why "dumb" programmer tests might actually be the smartest tests.

In this edition of Coding Jag, we dive in to the valuable exploration of how simplicity can sometimes be the key to success in software development.

News 

1. Getting Started with Bootstrap Testing

Discover how Bootstrap testing can be used to perform efficient testing. Find out how this approach can help you improve your testing results.

2. The Psychology of Testing

In this thought-provoking article, we delve into the psychology of testing and explore the various cognitive biases that can impact our testing decisions.

3. Ten Principles For Agile Testers

Learn how to maintain a continuous improvement attitude and keep value in focus in an Agile testing environment.

4. Mastering T-Shaped Skills: A Comprehensive Guide for Software Engineers in Test

Check out this article for more information on how to help testers in their careers with T-shaped skills. Learn how to expand your skill set and become a more valuable team member by mastering the depth and breadth of information.

5. How Can Developers and Testers Work Better Together?

Examine strategies for improving collaboration between developers and testers, creating a more cohesive and effective testing process. 

Performance

6.  Pipeline Performance Testing with Jenkins and Gatling

Create and run performance tests step-by-step and learn how to incorporate continuous performance testing into pipelines using Jenkins and Gatling.

7. Android Apps Performance Testing Using Appium

A comprehensive guide for developers and testers looking to optimize the performance of their Android apps performance testing using Appium.

Automation

8. How To Automate Android Apps Using Appium

In this mobile app testing tutorial, learn the various aspects of Appium automation for Android apps, including setup, configuration, and execution of test scripts.

9. Two Simple Reasons that ChatGPT (AI) Won’t Work in End-to-End Test Automation

Explore the use of ChatGPT AI as a potential solution for end-to-end test automation and the challenges associated with using AI in testing.

10. Test Automation Guidelines

Here are a set of guidelines for effective test automation. This article covers various aspects of test automation, test design, and maintenance, and offers practical tips and best practices for each process stage.

11. Why Dumb Tests are Smart ??

Challenging the notion that complex and elaborate tests are always the best approach, here is why "dumb programmer tests" – simple, straightforward tests written by developers themselves - can often be more effective in catching bugs and improving code quality.

Tools

12. Cypress vs WebdriverIO: Which One To Choose

Compare and contrast two prominent web application automation testing frameworks: Cypress and WebdriverIO, with a full analysis of their essential features to help you choose the best one for your web testing needs.

13. Chrome's Headless mode gets an upgrade: introducing --headless=new

The Chrome development team introduces the Google Chrome headless mode functionality and provides an overview of how to get started with the headless mode in Chrome.

Others

14. Video: Heuristics in Software Testing

Get started with heuristics in software testing, a great way to remember aspects in software development and software testing. 

15. Video: How To Get Response Status Code Using Apache HTTP Client ?? ??

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this video will help you understand how to use Apache HTTP Client effectively to interact with web APIs and services. 

Events

16. Event: Digital Experience Testing: Need of the Hour for Enterprises

Join this free webinar on 9 March 2023, featuring ?????????? ???? ??????????????, Forrester Vice President and Principal Analyst, to learn how enterprises have leveraged Digital Experience Testing to improve their digital experience and boost customer satisfaction.

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