The relationship between Quality Assurance (QA) and Software Development teams is often marked by tension and conflicting priorities. But what if this friction could be the spark that ignites innovation and leads to unbreakable products? The Power of Productive Tension It’s no secret that QA and Development teams sometimes clash. QA and testing professionals are […]
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Using PyTest with Selenium for Efficient Test Automation
In our previous post, we explored the basics of Selenium with Python, covering the introduction, some pros and cons, and a basic program to get you started. In this post, we’ll delve deeper into the world of test automation by integrating Selenium with PyTest, a popular testing framework in Python. PyTest makes it easier to […]
Selenium – Uploading a File Using Robot Class
Need For Robot Class: Selenium normally allows file uploads using the send Keys () method for file input fields. However, if the input field is not of type “file,” it might run into problems and here comes the Robot class. The Robot class, part of the java.awt package, helps you perform system-level events, pressing keys, […]
The Critical Role of Quality Assurance in the Evolving Automotive Industry
The Evolving Landscape of Automotive QA In today’s automotive industry, QA is no longer an afterthought—it’s the foundation of everything we do. Vehicles have evolved far beyond simple machines into complex ecosystems of hardware, software, connectivity, and automation. With the rise of autonomous driving and electric vehicles, the intricacies of these systems have reached new […]
Boosting Your Testing Workflow with GitHub Copilot: A Step-by-Step Guide
Software development requires testing as an essential component. It ensures that your code operates as intended and finds errors before being used in production. Test writing, meanwhile, can occasionally seem like a tedious task. Fortunately, this procedure may be accelerated and improved upon by using GitHub Copilot, an AI-powered coding assistant. In this blog post, we’ll […]
Google Cloud – PUB/SUB: Part 1 – Basic Concepts
Google Cloud Platform (GCP), offered by Google, provides a broad spectrum of cloud computing solutions. It includes modular services across computing, data storage, analytics, and machine learning, supported by a suite of management tools. GCP stands out as a leading public cloud provider, providing a flexible array of computing services ranging from data management to […]
Exponential Backoff Retry Strategy in Test Automation
Introduction A highly effective strategy for managing flaky tests and unpredictable responses is the exponential backoff retry mechanism. This blog explores the concept of exponential backoff, its implementation in Katalon Studio, and practical scenarios where this strategy can be particularly beneficial. Understanding Exponential Backoff Exponential backoff is a retry algorithm that increases the delay between […]
Circuit Breaker Pattern with Retry in Test Automation
Introduction Understanding retries and working with them plays a very crucial role in dealing with flaky tests. You need to avoid overloading systems with too many retries while ensuring your tests remain reliable. This is where the Circuit Breaker pattern comes into play. What is the Circuit Breaker Pattern? The Circuit Breaker pattern is inspired […]
Exploring WebUiCommonHelper in Katalon Studio
Introduction Katalon Studio is a popular tool for web test automation, offering various features to simplify testing processes. Among these, the WebUiCommonHelper class stands out as a crucial component. It provides a range of utility methods designed to make interactions with web elements more efficient and enhance the overall functionality of your test scripts. This […]
Introduction to Global Variables and Execution Profiles in Katalon Studio
Introduction In Katalon Studio, global variables and execution profiles are powerful features that allow you to manage testing environments, data, and behaviors across your entire project. Global variables provide a way to define reusable values that can be accessed throughout your test cases, test objects, web service objects, and email configurations. Execution profiles, on the […]
Exploring Common Exceptions and their Workarounds in Katalon Studio
Introduction Common exceptions include the Element Click Intercepted Exception, Element Not Visible Exception, and Web Element Not Found Exception. Understanding how to handle these exceptions effectively is crucial for maintaining robust test scripts. Below are best practices for resolving these exceptions in Katalon Studio. 1. Element Click Intercepted Exception This exception occurs when an element […]
Choosing Between callTestCase and Custom Keywords in Katalon Studio
Understanding the differences between using callTestCase and custom keywords in Katalon Studio is crucial for effective test automation. Both methods serve the purpose of code reuse, but they have distinct applications, advantages, and limitations. This blog will explore these differences, helping you decide when to use each approach and which one might be better suited for your […]