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Generative AI—Is It the Catalyst for Evolution in Test Automation?[article] Generative AI is changing testing practices by automating the creation of test cases, adapting to software changes and improving test efficiency. This highlights the growing importance of artificial intelligence in improving test coverage and accuracy, making test automation even more adaptive and intelligent. It has the potential to change the way software is tested, ultimately leading to higher-quality software products. |
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Discover YAML Based Test Automation Framework with Maestro[article] The Maestro Automation Framework stands out as a robust open-source tool, offering a plethora of features beneficial to software development teams. While it boasts of many strengths, it is essential for organizations to be aware of its limitations. By understanding these limitations and adhering to best practices, teams can harness Maestro's capabilities to its fullest, ensuring efficient testing processes and the delivery of top-tier software products. |
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Examining the Impact of AI on Software Testing: A Conversation with Jeff Payne and Jason Arbon[interview] In the software community, the emergence of AI has stoked thoughts of both possibility and concern about its impact. For software testers, the critical questions swirling around AI are: “What is the future of testing in a world of AI? Will testers become obsolete?” Coveros CEO Jeff Payne talked with testing and AI expert and CEO of TestersAI, Jason Arbon, to find out what the emergence of AI means for the testing and software community. |
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Exploratory Testing: Why Is It Not Ideal for Agile Projects?[article] As the Agile environment has efficient principles that allow quick responses to changes and the ability to deal with uncertainty, exploratory testing may seem like a perfect match for such projects. However, this is only partially true. In reality, diverse reasons impede its usage in Agile projects, and companies should take them into account before designing QA strategies. |
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Benefits of Using Static Code Analysis Tools for Software Testing[article] Static code analysis tools offer a range of benefits for software testing. By identifying potential issues early on in the development process, these tools can help improve the quality and reliability of software, the codebase’s maintainability, and software security by identifying potential vulnerabilities and security issues. |
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