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articles and information about continuous testing and behavior-driven development
Top Five Testing Terminology Misconceptions
In the world of software testing there are a handful of frequently misused terms. Prior to my testing terminology enlightenment, I would often use the word “bug” as a catch-all for everything that went wrong with an application. I’ve since seen the “error” (another...
read moreThree Essential Tips for Writing Break-Resistant, Low-Maintenance Tests
If you’re in the test automation business then you know the importance of writing tests that last beyond a single testing life cycle. Despite our best efforts, test scripts can break and will sometimes need maintenance - which is why this wasn’t titled “Three...
read moreCycle 2.2.1 Released!
We've updated Cycle to v. 2.2.1. This minor update to our most recent 2.2.0 release includes bug fixes and improvements, as well as some new functionality we were able to squeeze in for our terminal users. Existing Cycle customers can download it now from...
read moreOde to Jenkins
With February upon us, it is time to celebrate the 8th birthday of one of the most influential pieces of open source software, Jenkins. Few tools have become as ubiquitous across projects as this automation server. Jenkins augments software groups the...
read moreCycle 2.2.0 Now Available!
Welcome to our first release of 2019! Read the post below for a summary of changes, or click the links to go straight to a section. Introducing Cycle ProjectsBlacklisting VariablesLine Wrapping SettingNew MOCA Step - Deleting a FileMiscellaneous Bug Fixes...
read more3 Essential Black Box Test Design Techniques
Black-box testing is a method of software testing that examines the functionality of an application without peering into its internal structures or workings. This method of test can be applied virtually to every level of software testing: unit, integration, system and...
read moreFour Things You Need To Know When Deploying Machine Learning
In a previous blog post, we covered Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning and their differences. Now, we’ll discuss planning a roll-out of machine learning within your organization. Once you have determined that you are ready to deploy machine...
read moreThe Internet of Things is Not Just About the Internet: Testing Matters
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it." It's an old adage, however, in the case of your test automation strategy, it may not always ring true. In the midst of juggling looming deliverables, servicing the needs of corporate stakeholders, and maintaining the...
read moreLike Athletes, Software Developers Need Skills to Thrive
IoT. DevOps. Agile. AI. The brave new world of technology has brought us a plethora of new innovations that has transformed the way we work and our view of what is possible. It has also completely reshaped the landscape of software development, including...
read moreHow Big Data Is Making A Big Impact on Software Development
According to McKinsey & Company, “Analytics create value when big data and advanced algorithms are applied to business problems to yield a solution that is measurably better than before. By identifying, sizing, prioritizing, and phasing all applicable...
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Cycle & Behavior Driven Development: How It Works Demo
What We Covered: High level explanation of Cycle as a behavior-driven test automation solution Overview of advantages including collaboration, lower maintenance, streamlining, and how Cycle is used to mitigate deployment risk Overview of Cycle interface, syntax, key...
Whitepaper: 5 Reasons You May Be the Hero in the Midst of Retail's Major Transformation
The retail landscape is transforming--do you have the people and processes in place to excel? In this whitepaper, we outline the 5 ways to succeed in this consumer-driven landscape.
Cycle 2.0: What's New Webcast
Who Should Watch: Chief Information Officer Chief Technology Officer Developers Business Analysts QA Team Project Managers What We Covered: How the feature upgrades will increase productivity and decrease system downtime More Modern UI/UX. A new Inspector Panel,...
Regression Testing for WMS Upgrade
In this case study, we look at how Cycle was used to save a 3PL time and money by testing their heavily-customized Warehouse Management System (WMS) upgrade.
RF Volume Testing with Cycle
In this case study, we look at how an equipment manufacturer used Cycle to simulate 500 RF terminals and stress test new servers. Download now.