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In this paper, researchers present an IntelliJ plugin designed to seamlessly integrate Gamekins’ gamification elements into the IDE.

In this paper, researchers present an IntelliJ plugin designed to seamlessly integrate Gamekins’ gamification elements into the IDE.

Learn how to collect coverage data for every request in Python web servers using coverage.py. This approach offers granular insights into code execution, identifies untested paths, and enables deduplication for efficient test suites, enhancing overall code quality and development efficiency.

Explore how software testing functions as a critical debugging tool, significantly enhancing code reliability and streamlining the development process.

Code coverage is a poor metric for indicating whether or not your code has been tested well. Instead, we should invert the metric, and use the term “Legacy Code”.

Automated tests are a way to test your software without spending too much time. There are three types of tests: unit, integration, and end-to-end. Let's dive deep into every kind and understand why we need each. Unit tests are fast. Isolation allows them to run them at any point in time, locally and on CI, without spinning up the dependent services / making API...

I am a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) engineer with 12 years of experience who spent hundreds of hours writing, reviewing and running test cases. I know that sometimes the process of creating test design can be boring, but without a well-crafted test case design, the QA engineers will not be able to test the software efficiently. They will have little or no visibility on...

Traditional software testing methods like checklists, test cases, and scenarios have limitations. Introducing "Test Outlines," a narrative-driven approach that combines the best of these methods, providing a holistic view of user interactions. It transcends traditional constraints, fostering a deeper understanding and more effective testing practices.

Agents are processing units that are used to execute a task within a job. They receive execution details from the server in the form of configuration and then execute those sets of steps. This software pattern is used widely today by a lot of applications. For instance build, test and deploy tooling like Jenkins, buildkite etc.

I explain my Test-Driven Development (TDD) approach with an 'outside-in' mindset. Also, I introduce easyTdd, my TDD tool for generating test boilerplate code.

XSS poses persistent threats to web apps, risking data breaches and user trust. Understanding XSS types and testing methods is crucial for effective mitigation. Prevention techniques such as input validation, output encoding, and CSP implementation improve app security. By prioritizing security practices and collaboration, teams can protect their apps against XSS and ensure adequate web app security.

Vulnerability scanners like OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Nessus, Sn1per, Metasploit, and SQLMap are crucial for identifying and addressing security risks in software. They empower both cybersecurity experts and non-specialist teams to proactively improve defenses against cybersecurity threats. By mastering these tools, organizations and individuals can strengthen their cybersecurity posture, even in the absence of dedicated security personnel.

The article explores testing methodologies, emphasizing the role of mathematical models in optimizing code coverage. It discusses minimizing logical expressions, optimizing pairwise testing, and testing changing system states using algorithms. Key conclusions highlight the efficacy of these methods in achieving maximum test coverage with minimal effort. There are challenges and insights in adapting these algorithms to different systems. It's important to understand the theoretical...

Decision Table Testing: Use tables to document requirements and describe app functionality. Convenient for business logic representation and creating test cases. State-Transition Testing: Visualize system states and transitions using diagrams or tables. Useful for documenting requirements and system structure. Orthogonal Arrays: Utilize arrays to explore all combinations of values for pairs of variables efficiently. AllPairs Algorithm: Focus on testing all combinations of values for...