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FunTester
FunTester
Oct 27, 2020 · Fundamentals

How to Craft an Effective Software Testing Resume for Social Recruitment

This article provides a comprehensive guide on creating a strong software testing résumé for social recruitment, covering essential sections such as personal introduction, education, professional skills, work experience, project experience, and education background, along with practical tips and common pitfalls to avoid.

Interview PreparationJob Huntingcareer advice
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How to Craft an Effective Software Testing Resume for Social Recruitment
FunTester
FunTester
Oct 17, 2020 · Fundamentals

How to Choose the Right Test Automation Tool for Your Project

This article explains why test automation is essential, outlines the three main types of automation tools, and provides a detailed framework for evaluating and selecting the most suitable tool based on project needs, team skills, budget, and integration requirements.

QAcontinuous integrationsoftware testing
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How to Choose the Right Test Automation Tool for Your Project
FunTester
FunTester
Oct 14, 2020 · Industry Insights

How to Tackle IoT Device Testing: Key Challenges and Strategies

This article examines the growing need for comprehensive IoT testing, outlines how to select representative devices, and details the four main testing domains—security, performance, functionality, and compatibility—while offering practical guidance for QA teams to ensure high‑quality connected products.

IoTQASecurity Testing
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How to Tackle IoT Device Testing: Key Challenges and Strategies
FunTester
FunTester
Oct 14, 2020 · Operations

Beyond Functional Testing: How Test Engineers Can Add Value Through QAOps, Automation, Stakeholder Collaboration, and Data Science

The article explains how test engineers can extend their impact beyond functional testing by engaging stakeholders, adopting QAOps practices, listening to user feedback, exploring automation tools, participating in code reviews, focusing on user experience, meeting deadlines, and leveraging data science to improve software quality.

CI/CDData ScienceQAOps
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Beyond Functional Testing: How Test Engineers Can Add Value Through QAOps, Automation, Stakeholder Collaboration, and Data Science
FunTester
FunTester
Sep 27, 2020 · Fundamentals

Understanding Automated Testing: Benefits, When to Start, and Implementation Steps

This article explains what automated testing is, outlines its key benefits such as simplified execution, reduced human effort, faster cycles and broader coverage, discusses when to adopt it, and provides a step‑by‑step guide for defining scope, selecting tools, planning, execution, and maintenance.

automated testingsoftware testingtest automation
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Understanding Automated Testing: Benefits, When to Start, and Implementation Steps
ITFLY8 Architecture Home
ITFLY8 Architecture Home
Sep 27, 2020 · R&D Management

Tackling Code Quality, Testing, and Efficiency Challenges in Software Development

This article examines common pitfalls in code quality, testing, and development efficiency, analyzes their root causes, and proposes concrete, actionable solutions such as performance optimization, stricter coding standards, regular code reviews, improved testing practices, and enhanced team collaboration to boost overall software project success.

Performance OptimizationR&D managementcode quality
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Tackling Code Quality, Testing, and Efficiency Challenges in Software Development
FunTester
FunTester
Sep 21, 2020 · Industry Insights

Which Test Automation Framework Fits Your Project? A Complete Overview

This article explains why fast, high‑quality delivery demands test automation, defines what a test automation framework is, outlines its various types and benefits, and provides concise comparisons of popular frameworks such as Robot Framework, WebdriverIO, Citrus, Cypress, Selenium, Cucumber, Gauge, Carina and FunTester.

DevOpsQAsoftware testing
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Which Test Automation Framework Fits Your Project? A Complete Overview
FunTester
FunTester
Sep 20, 2020 · Databases

When VIP Expiration Hits 2038: The MySQL INT Overflow Bug

A hidden bug occurs when a user's VIP subscription is repeatedly extended, causing the stored expiration timestamp to exceed MySQL's signed INT maximum of 2147483647 (January 19, 2038), which prevents the date from being saved correctly.

2038 problemINT overflowMySQL
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When VIP Expiration Hits 2038: The MySQL INT Overflow Bug
FunTester
FunTester
Sep 18, 2020 · Interview Experience

How to Craft an Effective Software Testing Resume for Social Recruitment

This guide explains why a well‑structured resume is crucial for software testing job seekers, outlines the five essential sections—personal intro, education, professional skills, work experience, and project experience—and provides detailed tips and common pitfalls to help candidates secure interview opportunities.

career advicejob interviewresume
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How to Craft an Effective Software Testing Resume for Social Recruitment
FunTester
FunTester
Sep 11, 2020 · Fundamentals

Understanding Test Coverage: Techniques, Metrics, and Improvement Strategies

This article explains the concept of test coverage, describes various coverage techniques such as statement, branch, path, condition, and boundary-value coverage, outlines key metrics, provides a practical coverage matrix example, and offers actionable tips for improving overall software testing quality.

metricsquality assurancesoftware testing
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Understanding Test Coverage: Techniques, Metrics, and Improvement Strategies
FunTester
FunTester
Sep 6, 2020 · Industry Insights

How to Choose the Right Automated Testing Tool: Types, Criteria, and Best Practices

This guide explains the benefits of automated testing, outlines the main types of automation tools, and provides practical criteria—including platform support, ease of adoption, scripting flexibility, integration, analysis features, and licensing—to help teams select the most suitable solution for their CI/CD pipelines.

CI/CDautomated testingsoftware testing
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How to Choose the Right Automated Testing Tool: Types, Criteria, and Best Practices
FunTester
FunTester
Aug 22, 2020 · Backend Development

Why API Testing Is Essential and How to Do It Right

The article explains why traditional GUI testing is fragile, outlines the benefits of shifting to API testing—including early verification, automation, and comprehensive coverage of positive, negative and edge cases—and offers practical guidance for integrating API tests into an agile CI workflow.

API-testingAgileREST
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Why API Testing Is Essential and How to Do It Right
DevOps
DevOps
Aug 18, 2020 · Fundamentals

Exploratory Testing: Concepts, Agile Application, and Practical Strategies

Exploratory testing, introduced by Cem Kaner, is a flexible testing mindset that breaks conventional routines by designing, executing, and iteratively refining tests, and its integration with agile development enhances test strategy formulation, guides manual and automated testing, and improves overall software quality across various project complexities.

agile developmentexploratory testingsoftware testing
0 likes · 15 min read
Exploratory Testing: Concepts, Agile Application, and Practical Strategies
Alibaba Cloud Developer
Alibaba Cloud Developer
Aug 9, 2020 · Fundamentals

18 Hard Problems Every Software Tester Should Solve

This article presents a curated list of eighteen challenging problems in software testing—ranging from measuring test sufficiency and effectiveness to test case reduction, layering, data preparation, automation, concurrency, rollback, compatibility, and formal verification—along with insights and potential research directions to guide practitioners and researchers.

software testingtest automationtest effectiveness
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18 Hard Problems Every Software Tester Should Solve
FunTester
FunTester
Jul 29, 2020 · Operations

How to Test Variable‑Probability Lottery APIs with Non‑Fixed Odds

This article explains how to validate a lottery API whose win probability changes with consecutive losses, outlines two practical testing approaches, and discusses the challenges of large‑scale, per‑user probability verification while preventing consecutive wins.

API-testingJavaprobabilistic algorithm
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How to Test Variable‑Probability Lottery APIs with Non‑Fixed Odds
FunTester
FunTester
Jul 18, 2020 · Industry Insights

Why Test Automation Projects Fail: 5 Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

The article outlines five major reasons test automation initiatives stumble—over‑automation, neglecting manual testing, business‑logic changes, outdated test suites, and choosing the wrong tools—while offering practical guidance to keep automation projects on track and cost‑effective.

CI/CDQA best practicesautomation pitfalls
0 likes · 6 min read
Why Test Automation Projects Fail: 5 Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
DevOps
DevOps
Jul 15, 2020 · Fundamentals

A Philosophical Dialogue on Software Testing and Quality Assurance

The article uses a whimsical conversation between a developer and a testing deity to explore why testing is essential, how it functions as sampling, the limits of defect detection, and practical strategies such as TDD, continuous integration, and requirement control to improve software quality.

TDDcontinuous integrationquality assurance
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A Philosophical Dialogue on Software Testing and Quality Assurance
FunTester
FunTester
Jul 13, 2020 · Fundamentals

Why API Testing Is a Must‑Have Skill for Every Tester (And How to Get Started)

API testing, a core form of backend functional testing, is essential because modern services share a single set of interfaces across web, mobile and mini‑programs, and mastering it provides the foundation for automation and performance testing while boosting employability.

API-testingBackend testingFiddler
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Why API Testing Is a Must‑Have Skill for Every Tester (And How to Get Started)
JD Retail Technology
JD Retail Technology
Jul 9, 2020 · Operations

Moonlight Box: Enabling Fully Automated High‑Coverage Regression Testing with Traffic Recording and Replay

This article introduces the Moonlight Box traffic‑recording and replay platform, explains its core functions and design principles, and presents multiple practical regression‑testing scenarios—including simple forward and reverse read replay, bidirectional replay, write replay, and compatibility adaptation—for both read‑only and write‑heavy interfaces.

regression-testingsoftware testingtraffic replay
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Moonlight Box: Enabling Fully Automated High‑Coverage Regression Testing with Traffic Recording and Replay
FunTester
FunTester
Jul 7, 2020 · Artificial Intelligence

AI in Test Automation: Opportunities, Challenges, and Best Practices

This article explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping test automation by addressing maintenance bottlenecks, enhancing exploratory testing, and offering practical guidance for teams to adopt AI‑driven tools while remaining accountable for accuracy and results.

AIexploratory testingmachine learning
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AI in Test Automation: Opportunities, Challenges, and Best Practices
FunTester
FunTester
Jul 1, 2020 · Operations

Curated List of Performance Testing, Bug Cases, and Web Crawling Articles

This collection provides a curated set of links to articles covering performance testing strategies, notable bug analyses, and practical web crawling implementations, offering valuable insights for software testers and engineers seeking to improve testing practices and data extraction techniques.

BackendBug AnalysisWeb Crawling
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Curated List of Performance Testing, Bug Cases, and Web Crawling Articles
FunTester
FunTester
Jun 29, 2020 · Fundamentals

How to Design Effective Automated Tests: 5 Proven Best Practices

Effective test automation hinges on solid test design, and this article outlines five practical guidelines—keeping tests concise, reusing components, ensuring independence, defining clear purposes, and prioritizing real users—to boost test reliability and maintainability.

KISS principleindependent testsreusable components
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How to Design Effective Automated Tests: 5 Proven Best Practices
FunTester
FunTester
Jun 27, 2020 · Operations

Mastering Software Testing: From Requirement Gathering to Final Release

This guide walks you through the complete software testing lifecycle—covering requirement collection, test strategy, test planning, execution, pre‑release checks, and final release best practices—to ensure high‑quality, reliable software delivery.

Test Planquality assurancerelease management
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Mastering Software Testing: From Requirement Gathering to Final Release
FunTester
FunTester
Jun 27, 2020 · Fundamentals

How to Become a Junior Software Test Engineer: Skills and Learning Path

This article outlines the essential knowledge, tools, and practical steps a beginner or career‑switcher needs to acquire—including testing fundamentals, functional testing, databases, Linux, networking, version control, programming basics, automation, and performance testing—to successfully land and perform in a junior software testing role.

Career Transitionjunior testersoftware testing
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How to Become a Junior Software Test Engineer: Skills and Learning Path
FunTester
FunTester
Jun 24, 2020 · Industry Insights

How Cognitive Biases Undermine Software Testing—and What You Can Do About Them

Software testing is increasingly rapid and automated, yet testers often fall prey to cognitive biases—such as similarity, consistency, confirmation, conformity, inattention, and negativity—that cause missed defects; understanding and countering these biases can markedly improve test coverage and product quality.

cognitive biasquality assurancesoftware testing
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How Cognitive Biases Undermine Software Testing—and What You Can Do About Them
FunTester
FunTester
Jun 3, 2020 · Operations

How to Slash Software Testing Costs Without Sacrificing Quality

This article presents practical strategies for reducing software testing expenses—including early testing, balanced documentation, risk‑based testing, leveraging production data, prioritizing API over UI automation, adopting open‑source tools, optimizing infrastructure, training, process improvements, and selective outsourcing—while maintaining overall product quality.

Cost OptimizationOpen Source Toolsrisk-based testing
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How to Slash Software Testing Costs Without Sacrificing Quality
FunTester
FunTester
Jun 2, 2020 · Operations

How to Build an Effective Test Automation Architecture and Avoid Common Pitfalls

This article outlines a comprehensive roadmap for establishing a test automation framework, highlights key aspects such as exploratory testing, user experience, accessibility, dynamic content, and offers best practices for test case design, handling slow or failing tests, and maintaining reliable automated suites.

Parallel TestingTest Case Designquality assurance
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How to Build an Effective Test Automation Architecture and Avoid Common Pitfalls
FunTester
FunTester
May 31, 2020 · Industry Insights

How to Evaluate and Choose a Software Testing Outsourcing Partner

This guide explains why companies outsource software testing, outlines key factors such as outsourcing models, geographic location, service agreements, flexibility, and quality improvement, and provides a step‑by‑step process for investigating, interacting with, and selecting the right testing service provider.

outsourcingquality assurancerisk management
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How to Evaluate and Choose a Software Testing Outsourcing Partner
FunTester
FunTester
May 28, 2020 · Fundamentals

How to Create an Effective UI Testing Plan, Strategy, and Test Cases

This article explains how to develop a comprehensive UI testing plan, covering prerequisites, essential components, test strategies, and detailed test case creation to ensure effective UI/UX validation across browsers and devices in modern applications.

Test Plansoftware testingtest strategy
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How to Create an Effective UI Testing Plan, Strategy, and Test Cases
FunTester
FunTester
May 26, 2020 · Fundamentals

The Growing Demand for Test Automation Professionals and How to Prepare

The demand for skilled test automation engineers continues to rise, as companies still rely on manual and exploratory testing while increasingly automating regression, performance, and load tests, making continuous learning essential for a rewarding career in software testing.

Continuous Learningcareer developmentregression-testing
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The Growing Demand for Test Automation Professionals and How to Prepare
FunTester
FunTester
May 26, 2020 · Fundamentals

Understanding Load Testing: Key Strategies and Best Practices

This article clarifies common misconceptions about load testing, defines it within performance testing, and provides practical strategies for test volume, load generators, scripting, think time, ramp-up/down, monitoring, diagnosis, and data analysis to ensure reliable performance assessments.

monitoringsoftware testingtest strategy
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Understanding Load Testing: Key Strategies and Best Practices
FunTester
FunTester
May 23, 2020 · Fundamentals

Why Performance, Stress, and Load Testing Are Essential for Reliable Software

The article explains the distinct purposes and benefits of performance, stress, and load testing, showing how each practice helps identify bottlenecks, ensure stability under load, and improve overall software quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Load Testingperformance testingquality assurance
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Why Performance, Stress, and Load Testing Are Essential for Reliable Software
FunTester
FunTester
May 21, 2020 · Industry Insights

How Companies Structure Software Testing Intern Training: A Complete Guide

This article outlines a comprehensive internship training program for software testing engineers, covering onboarding rules, theory lessons, bug and test case management, tool usage, industry knowledge, career development, communication skills, assessment methods, and feedback processes to prepare interns for real‑world testing roles.

bug managementcareer developmentinternship training
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How Companies Structure Software Testing Intern Training: A Complete Guide
Continuous Delivery 2.0
Continuous Delivery 2.0
May 17, 2020 · Backend Development

Writing Effective End-to-End Automated Tests and Hermetic Testing

This article explains how to write robust end‑to‑end automated tests, emphasizes the importance of hermetic (sealed) testing environments, and provides practical guidelines, best‑practice recommendations, and considerations for maintaining reliable, fast, and maintainable test suites in complex web applications.

automated testingend-to-end testinghermetic testing
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Writing Effective End-to-End Automated Tests and Hermetic Testing
FunTester
FunTester
May 1, 2020 · Fundamentals

Effective Quality Assurance Practices: Outsourcing, Early Involvement, and Automation

This article outlines practical quality assurance strategies—including outsourcing QA teams, integrating testing early in the development lifecycle, and adopting automation frameworks—to improve software quality, reduce costs, and support business growth in digital transformation initiatives.

automationearly involvementoutsourcing
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Effective Quality Assurance Practices: Outsourcing, Early Involvement, and Automation
FunTester
FunTester
Apr 16, 2020 · Operations

How to Build a Robust Test Automation Strategy in Six Practical Steps

This guide outlines a six‑step framework for creating an effective test automation strategy, covering scope definition, methodology, risk analysis, environment setup, execution planning, and continuous review to prevent costly production bugs.

continuous integrationrisk analysissoftware testing
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How to Build a Robust Test Automation Strategy in Six Practical Steps
FunTester
FunTester
Apr 15, 2020 · Industry Insights

How to Turn Software Testing Experience into a High‑Paying Career

The article examines why basic functional testing jobs are dwindling, highlights growing opportunities in automation, performance, security, big‑data and AI testing, and offers a practical roadmap to help testers acquire new skills and advance toward higher‑salary roles.

Automation TestingSecurity Testingcareer development
0 likes · 4 min read
How to Turn Software Testing Experience into a High‑Paying Career
FunTester
FunTester
Mar 30, 2020 · Operations

How Virtualization Transforms Software Testing: Benefits, Types, and Common Pitfalls

The article explains what virtualization is, outlines its main types, and shows how it enables efficient software testing by consolidating servers, improving disaster recovery, saving time, increasing availability, reducing complexity, and protecting data, while also noting potential driver, memory, and performance issues.

Test Environmentdisaster recoveryhigh availability
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How Virtualization Transforms Software Testing: Benefits, Types, and Common Pitfalls
转转QA
转转QA
Mar 18, 2020 · Operations

How QA Can Add Value in Cross‑Department Projects

This article outlines how QA engineers can maximize their impact throughout the pre‑testing, testing, and post‑testing phases of cross‑department projects by understanding system interactions, coordinating with stakeholders, designing comprehensive test cases, monitoring progress, and conducting thorough retrospectives to continuously improve delivery quality.

QAcollaborationcross-functional
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How QA Can Add Value in Cross‑Department Projects
FunTester
FunTester
Mar 17, 2020 · Fundamentals

Curated List of Unit Testing and White‑Box Testing Articles

This page provides a curated collection of Chinese articles covering unit testing, white‑box testing, testing frameworks such as Spock, JUnit, Selenium, performance testing, and related technical and non‑code topics for software developers and testers.

seleniumsoftware testingtest automation
0 likes · 7 min read
Curated List of Unit Testing and White‑Box Testing Articles
FunTester
FunTester
Mar 15, 2020 · Fundamentals

What Is White-Box Testing and How to Perform It

White-box testing examines a program’s internal structure, code, and logic by creating and executing test cases that cover all paths, conditions, and statements, enhancing security, reliability, and code quality, while outlining its steps, techniques, examples, advantages, and drawbacks.

Security Testingcode coveragesoftware testing
0 likes · 9 min read
What Is White-Box Testing and How to Perform It
DevOps
DevOps
Mar 9, 2020 · Fundamentals

15 Must-Read Books for Software Testers: Foundations, Agile, and DevOps

This article presents a curated list of fifteen essential books for software testers, covering foundational testing concepts, agile testing principles, practical BDD approaches, and DevOps methodologies, each accompanied by concise recommendation reasons to guide both beginners and experienced professionals.

quality assurancesoftware testing
0 likes · 7 min read
15 Must-Read Books for Software Testers: Foundations, Agile, and DevOps
Youku Technology
Youku Technology
Mar 4, 2020 · Operations

Youku Playback Testing Platform: Unified Automation Framework, Services, and System Design

Youku’s unified playback testing platform consolidates a modular automation framework, a comprehensive service chain, and a layered platform ecosystem to standardize workflows, support multiple device types, and provide transparent, real‑time monitoring, thereby reducing development complexity and paving the way for intelligent case recommendation and dynamic verification.

automation frameworkoperationsplayback testing
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Youku Playback Testing Platform: Unified Automation Framework, Services, and System Design
转转QA
转转QA
Mar 4, 2020 · Fundamentals

First Encounter with Software Testing: Internship Reflections and Practices

The article recounts a three‑month QA internship, describing how the author moved from theoretical test knowledge to hands‑on practices such as pre‑testing preparation, test case design, environment management, bug reporting, and personal growth within a collaborative team.

Bug ReportingQA internshipTest Case Design
0 likes · 10 min read
First Encounter with Software Testing: Internship Reflections and Practices
DevOps
DevOps
Mar 4, 2020 · Fundamentals

Exploratory Testing: Principles, Differences from Scripted Testing, and Session‑Based Test Management

The article explains the shortcomings of traditional scripted testing in agile projects, introduces the test pyramid and exploratory testing concepts, clarifies how exploratory testing differs from random testing, and outlines practical Session‑Based Test Management techniques for effective agile quality assurance.

exploratory testingsession-based testingsoftware testing
0 likes · 8 min read
Exploratory Testing: Principles, Differences from Scripted Testing, and Session‑Based Test Management
FunTester
FunTester
Mar 2, 2020 · Industry Insights

When Should You Choose Manual Testing Over Automation? A Deep Dive

This article examines the key differences between manual and automated testing, covering time cost, acceptance testing, accuracy, regression testing, and project characteristics to help teams decide which approach best fits their software projects.

Automation Testingmanual testingquality assurance
0 likes · 7 min read
When Should You Choose Manual Testing Over Automation? A Deep Dive
Tencent Cloud Developer
Tencent Cloud Developer
Feb 29, 2020 · R&D Management

Software Testing Innovation in the UVCA Era: A Deep Dive with TVP Expert

During the pandemic, Tencent Cloud University partnered with its TVP team to launch a free live course series led by senior DELL EMC architect Ru Bingsheng, teaching disruptive, agile software‑testing innovations for the UVCA era, while offering interactive Q&A, prizes, and TVP certification information.

DevOpsR&D engineering efficiencyTVP expert
0 likes · 3 min read
Software Testing Innovation in the UVCA Era: A Deep Dive with TVP Expert
360 Tech Engineering
360 Tech Engineering
Feb 24, 2020 · Fundamentals

Key Practices and Mindsets for Effective Software Testing

The article outlines essential software testing practices, emphasizing comprehensive business understanding, thorough process knowledge, early and prioritized testing, collaborative test case reviews, post‑test summarization, responsibility, and the benefits of automation to improve quality and efficiency.

bug detectionquality assurancesoftware testing
0 likes · 6 min read
Key Practices and Mindsets for Effective Software Testing
FunTester
FunTester
Feb 24, 2020 · Operations

Curated List of Software Testing and Development Resources

This page compiles a comprehensive collection of Chinese-language articles and resources covering software testing principles, automation strategies, DevOps integration, QA best practices, and related development topics, providing readers with curated links to deepen their understanding of testing methodologies and industry trends.

DevOpsautomationquality assurance
0 likes · 3 min read
Curated List of Software Testing and Development Resources
FunTester
FunTester
Feb 22, 2020 · Industry Insights

7 Common Pitfalls New Automation Test Engineers Must Avoid

This article outlines the most frequent mistakes beginners make in test automation—from automating unnecessary modules and poorly defining scope to choosing the wrong tools, neglecting communication, ignoring ROI, over‑relying on open‑source projects, and trusting no‑code solutions—offering practical guidance to help avoid costly errors.

Automation TestingQAselenium
0 likes · 9 min read
7 Common Pitfalls New Automation Test Engineers Must Avoid
360 Quality & Efficiency
360 Quality & Efficiency
Feb 14, 2020 · Artificial Intelligence

Applying Reinforcement Learning to UI Traversal for Automated Testing

The article explores how reinforcement learning can be used to create a test robot that performs UI traversal, discussing the challenges of full automation, defining the MDP components, feature extraction methods, reward design, and suitable RL algorithms to improve testing coverage and efficiency.

MDPUI traversalautomated testing
0 likes · 8 min read
Applying Reinforcement Learning to UI Traversal for Automated Testing
FunTester
FunTester
Feb 9, 2020 · Fundamentals

How to Build an Effective Regression Testing Strategy for Agile Development

The article explains the challenges of balancing sprint development with regression testing in agile projects and provides a step‑by‑step strategy—including information gathering, test scope definition, automation, and prioritization—to create a sustainable regression testing process that maintains quality and speed.

agile developmentregression-testingsoftware testing
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How to Build an Effective Regression Testing Strategy for Agile Development
FunTester
FunTester
Jan 28, 2020 · Fundamentals

Different Types of Integration Testing and Best Practices

The article explains various integration testing approaches—including Big Bang, Incremental, Bottom‑up, Top‑down, and Hybrid—and outlines practical best‑practice guidelines such as test ordering, separating test suites, thorough logging, and creating shared test plans for developers.

Integration TestingTesting Strategiessoftware development
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Different Types of Integration Testing and Best Practices
FunTester
FunTester
Jan 27, 2020 · Fundamentals

Why Integration Testing Is Essential for Seamless Software Collaboration

Integration testing verifies that individually tested software units work together as intended, bridging the gap between unit tests and system tests, and is a critical practice for DevOps teams to ensure cohesive, reliable applications.

DevOpsIntegration Testingquality assurance
0 likes · 6 min read
Why Integration Testing Is Essential for Seamless Software Collaboration
FunTester
FunTester
Jan 23, 2020 · Fundamentals

Why Detailed Test Cases Are Critical for Efficient Testing and Automation

The article explains how well‑crafted test cases—containing precise names, IDs, preconditions, steps, data, expected results, actual results, and defect links—reduce reliance on individual testers, aid defect reproduction, support automation, serve as training material, and act as long‑term evidence while warning against over‑detailing in time‑critical or ad‑hoc scenarios.

automationquality assurancesoftware testing
0 likes · 8 min read
Why Detailed Test Cases Are Critical for Efficient Testing and Automation
FunTester
FunTester
Jan 20, 2020 · Fundamentals

Mastering Black‑Box and White‑Box Testing: When and How to Use Each

This article explains the fundamentals of black‑box and white‑box testing, outlines their functional, non‑functional, and regression variants, and shows how combining both approaches improves software reliability, security, and performance.

QAblack-box testingsoftware testing
0 likes · 6 min read
Mastering Black‑Box and White‑Box Testing: When and How to Use Each
vivo Internet Technology
vivo Internet Technology
Jan 15, 2020 · Artificial Intelligence

Automated Testing: From Data-Driven to AI-Powered - A Comprehensive Guide

The guide explains automated testing fundamentals, classifications, and current platform implementations—covering unit, interface, and UI testing on PC, Android, and iOS—while detailing data‑driven and keyword‑driven approaches and forecasting AI‑powered visual and functional testing using deep‑learning frameworks.

AI testingAppiumUI automation
0 likes · 10 min read
Automated Testing: From Data-Driven to AI-Powered - A Comprehensive Guide
Programmer DD
Programmer DD
Jan 15, 2020 · Operations

Can IE 2.0 Run on Windows 10? Surprising Backward Compatibility Test

A Reddit user and foreign media tested the 24‑year‑old Internet Explorer 2.0 on Windows 10 1909 and discovered it runs flawlessly without any adjustments, highlighting Microsoft’s strong backward‑compatibility despite the browser’s obsolescence and the inability to load modern web pages.

Backward CompatibilityIE 2.0Windows 10
0 likes · 2 min read
Can IE 2.0 Run on Windows 10? Surprising Backward Compatibility Test
FunTester
FunTester
Jan 10, 2020 · Backend Development

10 Essential API Testing Techniques Every Engineer Should Know

This article presents a comprehensive guide to API testing, covering how to understand API requirements, verify response status codes, focus on critical small APIs, categorize endpoints, leverage automation, select appropriate tools and validation methods, design positive and negative test cases, and integrate daily testing into the development workflow.

API-testingBackendValidation
0 likes · 12 min read
10 Essential API Testing Techniques Every Engineer Should Know
FunTester
FunTester
Jan 6, 2020 · Fundamentals

Unit Test Case Guide and Checklist

This article explains the purpose of unit testing, outlines best‑practice guidelines for creating and managing unit test plans, and provides a comprehensive checklist covering input validation, date and time verification, security, usability, logging, business logic, reporting, environment, email, and search functionality.

Checklistquality assurancesoftware testing
0 likes · 12 min read
Unit Test Case Guide and Checklist
Yanxuan Tech Team
Yanxuan Tech Team
Dec 30, 2019 · Operations

How Diffy Revolutionizes Regression Testing and Cuts Debugging Effort

Diffy, an open‑source regression testing tool from Twitter, compares outputs of candidate, stable, and stable‑copy versions to filter noise, dramatically reducing manual test effort; the article explains its principles, deployment steps, real‑world case studies, optimization tips, and practical considerations for reliable automated testing.

Diffynoise reductionregression-testing
0 likes · 14 min read
How Diffy Revolutionizes Regression Testing and Cuts Debugging Effort
FunTester
FunTester
Dec 30, 2019 · Industry Insights

Why Manual Testing Still Matters: Hidden Pitfalls and Opportunities

The article examines why manual testing remains essential despite automation and AI trends, highlighting common weaknesses such as insufficient test scenarios, over‑focus on functionality, reliance on test cases, preset thinking, and the need for innovative, user‑centric testing approaches.

AI in testingTesting Methodologyautomation
0 likes · 5 min read
Why Manual Testing Still Matters: Hidden Pitfalls and Opportunities
FunTester
FunTester
Dec 28, 2019 · Fundamentals

Why API Testing Is Essential: A Practical Guide to Modern Test Strategies

This article explains the shift from GUI‑centric automation to API testing, outlines its importance in agile development, describes the test pyramid, covers HTTP and REST fundamentals, and provides practical guidance for functional, load, and tool selection in API testing.

API-testingHTTPREST
0 likes · 12 min read
Why API Testing Is Essential: A Practical Guide to Modern Test Strategies
FunTester
FunTester
Dec 27, 2019 · Fundamentals

Guidelines for Selecting Test Cases for Automation

The article outlines practical criteria for choosing which test cases to automate, emphasizing repeatability, difficulty, core workflow importance, extensive data requirements, risk assessment, and the value of regression, smoke, and sanity testing to improve software quality and reduce testing costs.

automation guidelinesquality assurancesoftware testing
0 likes · 5 min read
Guidelines for Selecting Test Cases for Automation
DevOps
DevOps
Dec 27, 2019 · Operations

Automated Interface Testing with ATP and Swagger Integration

This article introduces the ATP automated testing platform, outlines its four-step interface testing workflow, explains three methods for recording transaction formats, and demonstrates how integrating ATP with Swagger streamlines format capture, case design, and execution to improve testing efficiency and quality.

API-testingATPSwagger
0 likes · 5 min read
Automated Interface Testing with ATP and Swagger Integration
21CTO
21CTO
Dec 26, 2019 · Artificial Intelligence

Will AI and Machine Learning Redefine Software Testing in 2020?

The article outlines five major 2020 software testing trends—including the surge of AI/ML, digital transformation, cloud and IoT adoption, the shift from performance testing to performance engineering, and the growing importance of big‑data testing—highlighting their impact on quality assurance practices.

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Will AI and Machine Learning Redefine Software Testing in 2020?
FunTester
FunTester
Dec 20, 2019 · Industry Insights

What Keeps Testers Stuck? 10 Common Excuses and How to Overcome Them

The article examines ten frequent excuses testers use to avoid responsibility, explains why each is flawed, and offers practical guidance on adopting a proactive testing mindset, thorough cross‑browser checks, time management, and collaborative problem‑solving to improve software quality.

QAcross-browser testingindustry insights
0 likes · 10 min read
What Keeps Testers Stuck? 10 Common Excuses and How to Overcome Them
FunTester
FunTester
Dec 17, 2019 · Industry Insights

Which Test Cases Should You Automate First? A Practical Guide

This article outlines practical criteria for selecting test cases to automate versus keeping them manual, covering business‑critical paths, repeatability, data‑driven scenarios, performance needs, and situations where automation is not worthwhile.

QA strategyautomation best practicessoftware testing
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Which Test Cases Should You Automate First? A Practical Guide
Youzan Coder
Youzan Coder
Dec 12, 2019 · Mobile Development

Youzan Mobile Technology Salon: Quality and Efficiency Focus

On December 7, Youzan’s Mobile Technology Salon gathered over 100 participants and six speakers to showcase the company’s quality‑and‑efficiency initiatives, including a mobile basic guarantee system and code‑coverage‑driven testing practices, with session videos released, full PPTs available, and a follow‑up PaaS meetup announced for December 21.

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Youzan Mobile Technology Salon: Quality and Efficiency Focus
FunTester
FunTester
Nov 29, 2019 · Fundamentals

When Simple Assertions Fail: Mastering Fuzzy Matching in Unit Tests

This article examines why simple, exact-value assertions often fall short in unit testing, demonstrates how to apply fuzzy matching for unpredictable fields, and offers practical alternatives to keep tests reliable and maintainable.

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When Simple Assertions Fail: Mastering Fuzzy Matching in Unit Tests
360 Quality & Efficiency
360 Quality & Efficiency
Nov 26, 2019 · Fundamentals

Getting Started with Python unittest: Principles and Practical Automation

This article introduces Python’s built‑in unittest framework, outlining its lightweight advantages, core components such as TestCase, TestSuite, TestRunner and TestLoader, and demonstrates a complete automation workflow from Excel‑based test data preparation to generating HTML test reports with HTMLTestRunnerNew.

Pythonsoftware testingtest automation
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Getting Started with Python unittest: Principles and Practical Automation
FunTester
FunTester
Nov 26, 2019 · Industry Insights

How to Choose the Right Automated Testing Tool: Types, Criteria, and Best Practices

This guide explains why automated testing is overtaking manual testing, outlines the main categories of automation tools, and provides practical criteria—such as platform support, adoption ease, scripting flexibility, integration, reporting, and licensing—to help teams select the most suitable solution for their CI/CD and DevOps workflows.

CI/CDDevOpssoftware testing
0 likes · 9 min read
How to Choose the Right Automated Testing Tool: Types, Criteria, and Best Practices
FunTester
FunTester
Nov 24, 2019 · Fundamentals

10 Proven Tips to Write Better Test Cases and Boost QA Efficiency

This article presents a concise collection of practical techniques for crafting effective test cases, covering domain knowledge, modular design, preconditions, data handling, organization, naming conventions, client focus, verification coverage, reusability, grouping, clarity, documentation, and ongoing maintenance to improve testing productivity.

QA best practicesTesting Methodologysoftware testing
0 likes · 9 min read
10 Proven Tips to Write Better Test Cases and Boost QA Efficiency
FunTester
FunTester
Nov 21, 2019 · Operations

How to Build a Robust SaaS Testing Strategy to Cut Costs and Boost Quality

Effective software testing is essential for SaaS startups to avoid costly failures; this guide outlines five key strategies—aligning quality checks with business goals, detailed test planning, fostering a supportive testing environment, conducting user acceptance testing, and measuring code quality with CISQ metrics—to ensure high‑quality releases.

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How to Build a Robust SaaS Testing Strategy to Cut Costs and Boost Quality
FunTester
FunTester
Nov 19, 2019 · Fundamentals

Unlocking the Power of Exploratory Testing for Agile Success

Exploratory testing, a flexible, unscripted approach integral to agile development, enables rapid discovery of defects, improves user experience, and complements automated regression testing, while its various types, benefits, challenges, and common myths are examined to guide teams in effective implementation.

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Unlocking the Power of Exploratory Testing for Agile Success
DevOps Cloud Academy
DevOps Cloud Academy
Nov 11, 2019 · Operations

Understanding Test Automation in Continuous Testing and DevOps

The article explains the distinction between automated testing and test automation, why test automation is crucial for continuous testing in DevOps pipelines, and outlines practical steps and tools needed to implement effective test automation for maintaining quality and speed in modern software delivery.

DevOpscontinuous testingquality assurance
0 likes · 12 min read
Understanding Test Automation in Continuous Testing and DevOps
FunTester
FunTester
Nov 10, 2019 · Operations

Test Automation vs Automated Testing: Key Concepts for Continuous Testing

The article explains the distinction between automated testing and test automation, highlights why test automation is essential for continuous testing and DevOps pipelines, and outlines practical steps and requirements for implementing effective test automation in modern software delivery processes.

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Test Automation vs Automated Testing: Key Concepts for Continuous Testing
FunTester
FunTester
Nov 6, 2019 · Operations

Why Test Automation Fails: 15 Common Pitfalls and How to Overcome Them

The article examines the frequent reasons test automation projects collapse—from unrealistic 100% automation expectations and poor management visibility to inadequate manual testing, tool mis‑selection, false positives, and lack of collaboration—offering practical guidance to improve automation success.

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0 likes · 18 min read
Why Test Automation Fails: 15 Common Pitfalls and How to Overcome Them
FunTester
FunTester
Nov 4, 2019 · Fundamentals

Why Test‑Driven Development Could Accelerate Your Software Projects

This article explains what Test‑Driven Development (TDD) is, outlines its step‑by‑step workflow, reviews its historical origins, compares it with traditional testing, and discusses the key benefits and drawbacks to help teams decide whether to adopt TDD.

AgileProgramming Practicessoftware development
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Why Test‑Driven Development Could Accelerate Your Software Projects
FunTester
FunTester
Nov 3, 2019 · Fundamentals

Why Skipping Code Reviews Can Derail Your Project—and How QA Can Lead the Way

The article explains what code review is, its goals, why it’s essential alongside testing, how QA professionals can effectively participate, various review methods, a Selenium‑specific checklist, and a set of best‑practice guidelines to improve software quality and delivery speed.

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Why Skipping Code Reviews Can Derail Your Project—and How QA Can Lead the Way
FunTester
FunTester
Nov 1, 2019 · Fundamentals

Different Types of Software Testing – An Overview

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the many functional and non‑functional software testing types, explaining their purposes, advantages, and typical usage throughout the testing lifecycle.

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Different Types of Software Testing – An Overview
FunTester
FunTester
Oct 28, 2019 · Fundamentals

Balancing Manual and Automated Testing: When and How to Automate

The article explains the benefits and limitations of test automation, outlines scenarios where manual testing remains essential, and provides practical guidance on deciding what to automate, why to automate, and how to implement automation effectively.

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Balancing Manual and Automated Testing: When and How to Automate
FunTester
FunTester
Oct 20, 2019 · Operations

What Skills Do Successful Automation Test Engineers Need in 2019?

This guide outlines the essential programming knowledge, manual testing insight, automation tool expertise, business‑domain understanding, troubleshooting tactics, test‑management experience, and development‑methodology awareness required for automation testers to thrive in modern Agile and DevOps environments.

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What Skills Do Successful Automation Test Engineers Need in 2019?
FunTester
FunTester
Oct 13, 2019 · Fundamentals

Mastering Test Case Design: 15 Proven Tips for Efficient Testing

This guide presents fifteen practical strategies for writing effective test cases, covering domain knowledge, step decomposition, pre‑conditions, documentation, data handling, organization, naming conventions, customer focus, coverage, reuse, and maintenance to boost testing efficiency and quality.

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Mastering Test Case Design: 15 Proven Tips for Efficient Testing
360 Tech Engineering
360 Tech Engineering
Oct 12, 2019 · Fundamentals

Software Testing Experience Map: Hard‑Skill Branches – Requirement Quality, Test Quality, and Release Quality

This article introduces a software testing experience map that divides testing hard skills into three major areas—requirement quality, test quality, and release quality—explaining why each is essential, how testers can ensure them, and offering practical guidance on smoke testing, test planning, test cases, and release monitoring.

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Software Testing Experience Map: Hard‑Skill Branches – Requirement Quality, Test Quality, and Release Quality
360 Tech Engineering
360 Tech Engineering
Sep 29, 2019 · Fundamentals

What Is Requirement Analysis and How to Conduct It

This article explains the importance of requirement analysis in software testing, outlines its necessity, consequences of neglect, and provides a step-by-step guide on how to perform effective requirement analysis to improve test scope, priority, and overall quality.

quality assurancerequirement analysissoftware testing
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What Is Requirement Analysis and How to Conduct It