It’s truly an exciting and proud moment for our QA India Practice, as we have achieved an incredible milestone: a 50/50 gender ratio by the end of 2024. While we continue to stand out with many QA achievements, we mark gender parity as our long-term goal. This progress in gender ratio sets a benchmark for […]
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Debugging and Error Handling in VBA for Excel
Debugging and Error Handling in VBA After setting up VBA in Excel, you can start automating tasks and creating your macros. This blog will guide you through what comes next after the setup process—writing, running, and debugging VBA code in Excel. Debugging and error handling are crucial for writing effective and reliable VBA (Visual Basic […]
Understanding Variables, Data Types, and Constants in VBA
In Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), variables, data types, and constants are fundamental building blocks that allow you to create dynamic and efficient macros. Let’s explore these concepts in detail. Variables in VBA A variable is a named storage location in your computer’s memory that contains data. Variables make your code more flexible by allowing […]
Excel VBA Setup: A Step-by-Step Guide
Guide to Setting Up VBA in Excel VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) is an essential tool for automating repetitive tasks and creating custom solutions in Microsoft Excel. This Blog will walk you through the steps to set up VBA and get started with your first macro. Step 1: Enable the Developer Tab for VBA in […]
Getting Started with VBA Programming: Types of VBA Macros
What is VBA? Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) is a programming language developed by Microsoft. Microsoft Office applications like Excel, Word, and Access primarily use VBA to automate repetitive tasks. VBA is a programming language that automates tasks in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel. Types of VBA Macros VBA macros are custom scripts created to […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Running Selenium Tests on BrowserStack using Pytest
In today’s world, testing web applications across multiple browsers and devices is essential. One of the best tools for this is BrowserStack, a cloud-based platform that allows you to run Selenium tests on various real browsers and devices. In this blog, we will walk you through the process of integrating BrowserStack with Python Selenium and […]
Debugging Selenium Tests with Pytest: Common Pitfalls and Solutions
When automating browser tests with Selenium and Pytest, it’s common to run into challenges. Selenium is a powerful tool, but it can be tricky to troubleshoot and debug. Whether you’re encountering timeouts, stale elements, or incorrect results, understanding how to identify and resolve common issues is essential. In this blog, we’ll walk through some common […]
Simplifying CI/CD with Pytest and Selenium for Web Automation Testing
In today’s fast-paced software development environment, Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) have become essential practices. They help development teams to integrate code changes frequently, automate tests, and release software faster. In this blog, we’ll explore how Pytest and Selenium can simplify the CI/CD pipeline for web automation testing. What is CI/CD? Before diving […]
Advanced Strategies for Effective Test Automation with PyTest and Selenium
As your test automation skills grow, it’s crucial to implement advanced strategies that enhance the efficiency, reliability, and maintainability of your tests. In this post, we’ll explore several techniques that can help you optimize your test automation framework using PyTest and Selenium. Custom Test Suites and Tags: Organizing tests into custom suites and using tags […]
Improving Selenium Test Stability with Pytest Retries and Waits
Introduction Flaky tests—those that fail intermittently—are a common headache for test automation teams. They can be especially frustrating in Selenium tests because of the dynamic nature of web applications. Elements might take time to load, page navigation could be slow, or JavaScript-heavy applications might delay interactions. These issues lead to false negatives in tests, where […]
The Next Frontier in QA : Highlights from the Perficient – BrowserStack Partner Day
On December 10, 2024, the Perficient Towers in Chennai buzzed with energy and anticipation as we hosted the first-ever Perficient – BrowserStack Partner Day event. This milestone event united colleagues from across India—including Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Nagpur—and virtual participants, creating a hybrid experience that combined in-person dynamism with the inclusivity of online access. The […]
Elevating Selenium Testing: Comprehensive Reporting with Pytest
When you’re running Selenium tests in Python, particularly in large projects, the ability to generate detailed and readable reports is essential for understanding test results, tracking failures, and improving overall test management. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to integrate reporting into your Selenium tests using Pytest, one of the most popular testing frameworks […]