Platforms and Technology

In the digital age, ensuring website accessibility is not just a matter of good practice but also a legal requirement. Accessibility compliance is crucial to providing equal access to all users, including those with disabilities. Importance of Accessibility Compliance Accessibility compliance ensures that websites are usable by individuals with disabilities, such as vision impairments, mobility […]

Parameterization in test automation is a crucial technique that enables testers to execute the same test with different data sets or configurations, enhancing flexibility and test coverage. By using parameterized tests, testers can run a single test multiple times with various inputs, thereby improving the comprehensiveness of testing. This approach saves time and effort by […]

TestNG, a robust testing framework for Java, empowers testers to create custom annotations with parameters, revolutionizing how test configurations are managed. In this blog, we will delve into the process of crafting custom annotations in TestNG, explore the art of passing parameters to these annotations, and showcase their practical application through illustrative examples. This feature […]

Modern automation frameworks greatly benefit from parallel test execution. However, it can introduce complexities when dealing with shared resources like extent reports. Running tests in parallel can lead to chaos in the results, as multiple tests might update the same report simultaneously. This blog tackles a common hurdle: how to ensure thread safety in Extent […]

Cloud modernization is the primary driver of digital transformation and impactful business value. Cloud platforms have evolved from core technology to disruptive ecosystems of strategic advantage.  Migration and modernization are vital to reach new markets, deliver innovative products, improve resiliency, reduce costs, and improve customer experiences.  But it’s easy (and common) to lose sight of […]

At Perficient, one significant benefit of being a premier partner with elite cloud providers the likes of Google, AWS, and Azure, is the early adopter access granted to level up SMEs (subject matter experts) so that partner engagements between Perficient and its customers are meaningful, profitable, and repeatable.  In this initial blog post from Josh […]

Flutter is great framework for cross platform development. It allows you to make pixel perfect apps that are generated into native code, but what happens if you need to use existing code in iOS or Android directly? For situations like these, Flutter allows you to use platform channels. Platform channels give you access to platform-specific […]

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I got an email from Google Cloud Platform today entitled: [Action Required] Upgrade to Artifact Registry before March 18, 2025 This is not the first time Google has discontinued a product I use. They gave full year of lead time but I knew I would forget about it before then. I decided to look into […]

Many times, in my career when performing QA, I’ve dealt with many times where I’ve felt uncertain about my efforts. Through my work at Perficient—and with the help of my team—I’ve learned over time how to persist and show grit in testing to be able to ensure the highest quality of work delivered throughout a […]

Introduction Automating tests might seem daunting at first, especially if you’re just dipping your toes into the world of testing. But fear not! Tools like the Katalon Platform Recorder extension are here to lend a helping hand, making the process much more approachable and user-friendly. Let’s dive into the ins and outs of the Katalon […]

Introduction Katalon Studio’s Self-Healing Mechanism is a powerful feature designed to address common challenges in test automation, particularly the NoElementFoundException. This mechanism automatically repairs itself by searching for alternative options when a test object cannot be located, enhancing the stability of test scenarios. Understanding how to utilize and exclude objects effectively in this process is […]