Types of Software Testing
Dry run Testing In this type of testing the effects of a possible failure are intentionally mitigated. Usually done in a different server with Customer data before moving into actual Production release. Mutation Testing This type of testing checks whether our unit tests are robust enough. The mutation is a small change in code; where […]
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
What is Cross-Site Scripting? Cross-site scripting, also known as XSS, is a type of security vulnerability typically found in Web applications. It occurs when a web application gathers malicious data from a user. The data is usually gathered in the form of a hyperlink that contains malicious content. Browsers are capable of displaying HTML content […]
Creating AdvancedTest Plan in JMeter
The need for creating an Advanced Test Plan comes in when the test requires any of the following The need to validate results based on updates to a field in the DB To use Input File in order to parameterize the input variable Use of While, If-Else controller Steps to be followed while recording an […]
Creating Basic Test Plan in JMeter
How to Create a Basic Test Plan? Steps to be followed while recording a script: Open a new Test Plan Right click on Test Plan->Add->Threads (users) ->Thread Group Right-click on Thread Group->Add->Config Element-> HTTP Cookie Manager Right-click on Thread Group->Add->Config Element-> HTTP Header Manager Right-click on Thread Group->Add->Config Element->HTTP Request Defaults Right-click on Thread Group->Add->Logic […]
Test Automation Frameworks
A framework is a set of assumptions, concepts & practices that support automation. Types of Frameworks Test script Modularity Framework Test Library Architecture Framework Keyword driven Framework Data Driven Framework Hybrid Frameworks Test Script Modularity Framework Test script modularity framework requires the creation of small independent scripts that represent modules section & functions of the […]
Basics Of Messaging Platform
There are different types of messages that can be sent using a messaging platform. Some of these are: Text Message Multimedia Message WAP Message Service Messages Here we can take a deep look into the text messages. There are basically 3 types of text messages: UTF -16 Encoded (16-bit Unicode Transformation Format) UTF-8 Encoded(8-bit Unicode […]
Everything about Performance Testing
What is Performance Testing? Performance testing of an application is basically the process of understanding how the web application and its operating environment respond at various user load levels. In general, we want to measure the latency, throughput, and utilization of the website while simulating attempts by virtual users to simultaneously access the site. One […]
Working with Regular Expression Extractor in JMeter
Using Regular Expression Extractor in JMeter During automating tests many times, the test scripts depend on input values that are generated during the test run. These values can be stored in a variable but sometimes the test requires only a part of this value. In such cases, the need for a string extractor is felt. […]
Automation Index Formula – A checklist to help in identifying the tests that are feasible to automate
“Just because a test is automatable it does not mean it should be automated” Elfriede Dustin Automation testing begins with an analysis of what is feasible to automate, taking into account the budget, resources, schedule, and available expertise. Given limited resources and tight deadlines, we first need to prioritize what is to be automated. The […]
Mobile Application Testing
Introduction: Handheld devices are evolving and becoming increasingly complex with the continuous addition of features and functionalities. Testing is challenging in the handheld, wireless world because problems are new, or they show up in new ways. This paper is aimed to highlight certain crucial areas the tester needs to concentrate on while testing mobile applications. […]
Everything About Single Sign On (SSO)
What do you mean by Single Sign On (SSO)? Single sign-on is authentication to access the different applications from a single environment by without giving multiple usernames or passwords. Single sign-on uses only one login and through this users access different applications. Single sign-off, reverse action of SSO that single action of signing out terminates […]
Software Quality Control vs Software Quality Assurance (QC vs QA)
Difference between QA and QC This is one of the most frequently asked questions, with many different versions of the definition. What is Software Quality Control (SQC)? Software Quality Control (SQC) is the set of procedures used by an organization to ensure that a software product will meet its quality goals at the best value […]
