Author: Elly Johnson

So far Elly Johnson has created 180 blog entries.

Engineering Levels at Top Companies: A Comparison

“Hiring people to write code to sell is not the same as hiring people to design and build durable, usable, dependable software” – Larry Constantine. This quote makes us understand the importance of good software engineering. The tech ...

Stale Element Reference Exception in Selenium

Selenium has revolutionized web automation by empowering testers to streamline their workflows and improve test coverage. However, like any powerful tool, Selenium can sometimes throw curveballs in the form of unexpected exceptions. This blog will ...

How to Resolve TimeoutException in Selenium

In Selenium, TimeoutException is one of the most common issues when any condition or operation takes more than the maximum time limit you specified in your test. This exception is commonly caused by a couple of issues in the synchronization between ...

APK Files on iOS: A Complete Guide

If you’ve ever wondered how to run APK on iOS devices, this guide will answer all your questions. While APK files are specifically designed for Android devices, some users may want to install Android apps on iPhones or iPads. This article ...

Selenium AI

Selenium is a popular and widely used tool for test automation. Its versatility and open-source nature make it a top pick for most testers. However, with AI in the game now, Selenium’s offerings can fall short. Hence, you need to find ways to ...

Generative AI in Software Testing

Traditional software testing methods often struggle to keep pace with the rapid evolution of software applications. The increasing complexity of modern software systems demands innovative solutions to ensure quality and reliability. Generative AI, ...

Test Automation Feasibility

Imagine a mid-sized tech company that is eager to accelerate its software releases. The development team decides to implement test automation to cut down on the time spent on repetitive manual tests. Excited by the potential speed gains they jump ...

AI In Software Testing

Modern software development requires fast iteration and high quality. The acceleration of release schedules and growing competitiveness in the market means that businesses will demand software quality assurance (QA) to be re-imagined. As we know, ...

Codeless Automated Testing

Codeless automated testing means to create, execute, and manage test scripts without any coding effort. These tools are unique in the sense that they require no programming knowledge, whereas traditional test automation requires testers to write ...

TestRail vs. Zephyr vs. Xray

Test management tools are essential in Quality Assurance (QA) for efficiently managing and streamlining the testing process. Test management tools are designed to help teams plan, execute, and monitor tests, manage test cases, and ensure ...

PractiTest – Overview

Testing plays an important role in the software development life cycle. For testing to be effective and efficient, the testing process needs to be streamlined. This can be achieved with the support of an intelligent test management tool. These tools ...

Qase – Test Management Tool Overview

Test management tools act as a backbone for the testing process. Every testing process, be it design, execution, or defects, gets documented in test management tools. Test management tools even act as proof of the work done by the testers. The test ...

Azure DevOps – Overview

In today’s fast-paced software development environment, Testing plays a vital role. For testing, one of the basic requirements is to have a robust test management tool. Test management tool helps to streamline the testing process by providing ...

qTest – Overview

Test management tools are a critical component in today’s software development lifecycle. They help the testing team to plan, execute, and track their efforts. Also, they provide detailed reports about the execution, which provides the ...

Microfocus ALM Overview

Microfocus Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) is a test management tool that supports different phases of the software development life cycle. It supports requirements management, test planning, test execution, defect tracking, and reporting. ...

Xray Overview

You can not deny the vital role that test management tools have in the testing processes and activities. They help you immensely to organize and manage the process, from planning, execution, tracking, and finally reporting. The test management tools ...

TestRail Overview

Software testing plays a critical role in delivering a top-notch software product. TestRail is a highly regarded test case management tool designed to manage the testing process for software development teams. This tool enables efficient management, ...

Director of QA: Roles, Responsibilities, and Career Pathways

Table of contents: What are the Traits of a Director of QA? Designations and Career Path Roles of a Director of QA Responsibilities of a Director of QA The role of a Director of Quality Assurance (QA) is multifaceted. It requires an amalgamation of ...

What is a Linter?

Table of contents: Let Us Understand Linter Why Do You Need Linters? Types of Linters How to Use a Linter? Best Practices for Using Linters When working with software code and programs, it is critical to maintain high code quality. This is the ...