Writing Tests for GraphQL APIs using REST Assured
REST has been the de facto standard for APIs for a while now, replacing the relatively cumbersome and XML-only SOAP-based APIs with an architecture that is more flexible, lightweight and…
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Using Cypress and Google Lighthouse for Performance Testing
The first tool that most engineers probably associate with front-end or client-side performance testing is Google Lighthouse. So when I stumbled upon a Cypress plugin that lets you run Lighthouse…
From Selenium To Robotics with Jason Huggins
Jason’s team needed a reliable way to test their application across these browsers. So, Jason and two colleagues at ThoughtWorks did research on the available tools. Finding nothing that met their needs, they began writing what became Selenium.
Unpopular Opinions: Software Testing Edition
Most articles share the good sides of testing. This isn’t that. Here, you’ll find hot takes from the test community on the things that are rarely said out loud ?
Strategic Investment in the Future of Visual AI and the Next Generation of Test Automation
I’d like to share some very exciting news. This week we have announced Thoma Bravo’s strategic investment in Applitools. This investment will provide us more resources and expertise to fulfill…
How to Add Visual Testingto Storybook
Creating component and design systems are an important way to make sure you’re delivering consistent experiences to the people visiting your website or application. Storybook makes this easy with its…
Tutorial: How to Automate with Power Automate Desktop
For anyone trying to automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks, Microsoft has just quietly released a free tool that will make your life easier. Power Automate Desktop is a codeless tool…
Guide to Conducting Test Automation Code Reviews
A code review is a quality assurance activity to ensure that check-ins are reviewed by someone other than the author. If not pair-programming when writing the code, mature development shops…
How to Improve Cypress Test Coverage with Visual Testing
Cypress is a powerful tool for automating tests inside of a browser. Learn how to take advantage of Cypress and add the power of automated Visual Testing.
Appium vs Espresso vs XCUITest – Understanding how Appium Compares to Espresso & XCUITest
In this article we shall look at the Appium, Espresso and XCUITest test automation frameworks. We’ll learn the key differences between them, as well as when and why you should use…
Automate PDF Testing
Applitools lets users inspect the entire document, or just selected pages. The scope of comparison matches the needs of the test. Users can target specific sections of a PDF for testing and ignore sections that are not relevant to a test. And, armed with the Applitools layout algorithm, users can validate a PDF layout even if the internal text has changed.
Get a Jump Into GitHub Actions
On January 27, 2021, Angie Jones of Applitools hosted Brian Douglas, aka “bdougie”, Staff Developer Advocate at GitHub, for a webinar to help you jump into GitHub Actions. You can…