Navigating the world of component testing and testing roles is akin to organizing a multi-faceted event. Just as every successful event requires clear roles, such as coordinators, decorators, and caterers working harmoniously towards a common goal, component testing demands similar clarity, organization, and structure. An event can quickly become chaotic without each role fulfilling its specific responsibility. Similarly, the process can become cluttered and inefficient without defined component testing roles. In this week’s Feature Friday, we dive deep into the Component Testing roles offered by Qyrus, much like understanding the various responsibilities behind a flawlessly executed event. Join our experts, Jorell Socorro and Ananya Bhargava, as they unveil the intricacies and importance of clear testing roles in the innovative world of component development and testing, ensuring a smooth and efficient process akin to a perfectly organized event.
Tell us more about the Component Testing User Roles Qyrus offers and its use cases.
Jorell: In Qyrus, we’ve systematized the component development and have a structured testing process to ensure consistency and quality. We have three primary testing roles: the Designer, the Reviewer, and the Tester. Each role has distinct responsibilities, ensuring that the test scripts are created, reviewed, and executed efficiently.
Ananya: Exactly, Jorell. The Designer creates test scripts and sends them for approval. The Reviewer then examines these scripts, ensuring they meet the necessary standards before approval. Post-approval, the Tester creates tests with these approved components, maintaining the integrity and reliability of the testing process.
What is Component Testing User Roles overall impact on the testing process?
Jorell: The Feature’s impact is monumental. It introduces organization and creates a structured testing process. It ensures that each test script undergoes a stringent review process, enhancing the overall testing quality.
Ananya: Moreover, it provides clarity of responsibilities, ensuring that each phase of testing gets the attention it deserves. It reduces the likelihood of errors, ensuring the final tests are reliable and robust.
How might Component Testing User Roles help testers, developers, and business technologists? What value can this feature bring?
Jorell: It brings significant value by streamlining the testing process. For testers and developers, it eliminates confusion by clearly delineating testing roles and responsibilities. It enhances collaboration, ensuring that every aspect of testing is covered comprehensively.
Ananya: For business technologists, it ensures that the test scripts used in the testing process are of high quality, which, in turn, guarantees the reliability and robustness of the testing process. This feature provides a foundation for building effective and efficient testing processes.
Does the same or similar functionality exist without Qyrus, and how do competitors address similar problems?
Jorell: The distinctive structure Qyrus offers is unique in its approach. While competitors may have similar functionalities, the ease of use, clear communication, and structured workflow offered by Qyrus are unparalleled.
Ananya: I agree with Jorell. The emphasis on seamless collaboration, transparent communication, and systematic approval process set Qyrus apart from other similar platforms.
How do you see Component Testing User Roles impacting day-to-day operations across organizations?
Jorell: It positively impacts daily operations by simplifying the testing process. Teams can work more cohesively, and the precise definition of testing roles ensures that individuals with the right expertise handle each aspect of testing, thereby enhancing efficiency.
Ananya: Additionally, the structured approval process ensures the quality of test scripts, which translates to reliable and effective testing. This feature ensures organizations can confidently proceed with their testing, assured of quality and reliability.
In wrapping up this session of Feature Friday, it’s clear that Component Testing User Roles within Qyrus provides a structured, efficient, and effective approach to the testing process. By defining testing roles, enhancing collaboration, and ensuring quality, Qyrus stands as a beacon of reliability in component testing. The insights from Jorell Socorro and Ananya Bhargava further underline the comprehensive benefits and the unparalleled value that this feature brings to the table. Thank you for joining us in this illuminating discussion. Stay tuned for more insights and discussions in the upcoming Feature Fridays!
Imagine standing before a vast plot of untouched land, equipped with only a vision and an unwavering spirit. Constructing a towering structure from the bare earth may seem daunting. The numerous pieces must be meticulously assembled, laying each brick precisely, ensuring the foundation’s strength to support the envisioned masterpiece. Despite the seemingly overwhelming task, with the right tools and guidance, each step becomes a stride, transforming the barren plot into a symbol of architectural brilliance.
Just like building a structure from scratch, the world of API testing for beginners may be filled with complexities and intricacies. With “Getting Started with API Testing” by Qyrus, the once intimidating expanse of uncharted territory transforms into a land of opportunity and growth. Much like having a skilled architect guiding you in constructing a building, Qyrus holds your hand while you navigate, making API testing for beginners easy. Embark on this journey where each line of code lays the foundation for robust API development and functionality, where every test solidifies the structure, ensuring seamless and efficient operations.
Step into the world of effortless API testing with Qyrus, where building a robust API testing framework from scratch is as seamless as constructing a masterpiece with the proper set of tools and expertise. Welcome to a realm where your vision for perfect API functionality finds the path to realization, where every test you conduct is a brick-laid for a fortress of reliability and excellence in API operations. Welcome to Getting Started with API Testing with Qyrus, the most reliable resource for API testing for beginners.
Tell us more about Getting Started with API Testing Qyrus offers and its use cases.
Joyal: Qyrus lays out a smooth path for API testing for beginners or pros. From creating API tests from swagger documentation, and Postman collections, to utilizing the Qyrus API Discovery extension, the emphasis is on ease and clarity. With Qyrus, initiate your API development and testing by easily creating or importing tests directly, optimizing the test-building process, and ensuring comprehensive coverage without the associated complexity. It’s the API quick start everyone needs.
Steven: That’s right, Joyal! The platform’s adaptability allows a seamless and straightforward approach to testing, making it a hassle-free experience even for those new to APIs.
What is Getting Started with API Testing’s overall impact on the testing process?
Joyal: Qyrus’ feature accentuates effortless test building, substantially cutting down time and resources, thereby ensuring a more cost-effective and efficient process.
Steven: In essence, the entire testing procedure gets a facelift. It’s not just about cost and time; it’s about enhancing accuracy and reliability in the testing process with Qyrus. It significantly reduces effort, offers cost benefits, and expedites the test-building phase.
How might Getting Started with API Testing help testers, developers, and business technologists? What value can this feature bring?
Joyal: The Qyrus API discovery extension is a game-changer. Even without deep API insight, anyone can construct and add assertions for their API tests seamlessly. It’s about making API testing for beginners or experienced accessible and efficient.
Steven: Indeed, Joyal. Converting functional tests into performance tests and constructing end-to-end business process tests have never been more straightforward. The flexibility Qyrus offers is unparalleled, significantly aiding in building robust API testing frameworks. It facilitates effortless building and addition of assertions for API tests, even without extensive API knowledge, and extends to further testing modules and business process tests.
Does the same or similar functionality exist without Qyrus, and how do competitors address similar problems?
Joyal: There’s a unique value in the capabilities of Qyrus’ API Discovery extension not matched by competitors. The unified platform that Qyrus offers is unmatched. Other tools may require multiple platforms to achieve what Qyrus delivers in a single setting, reaffirming its unparalleled competency.
Steven: The absence of comparable tools reinforces Qyrus’s distinctive position in the market. The comprehensive features it delivers within a single platform set it apart from the rest.
How do you see Getting Started with API Testing impacting day-to-day operations across organizations?
Joyal: The Qyrus API Discovery extension allows effortless API test creation. Organizations will observe a significant reduction in effort, ensuring more focus on enhancing quality and efficiency.
Steven: It’s about the simultaneous building of web and API tests, Joyal. The ease and efficiency Qyrus brings will redefine the daily operational standards across organizations, ensuring consistent and high-quality API testing for beginners or pros.
In conclusion, embarking on your API testing journey with Qyrus’s “Getting Started with API Testing” feature is about embracing simplicity, efficiency, and robustness in API testing for beginners or experts. Join us in revolutionizing your API testing experience with Qyrus, where quality meets simplicity—Feature Fridays with Qyrus – where every feature is a step towards testing excellence. Experience the difference with Qyrus today!
In today’s digital world, consider security a sturdy wall protecting your precious belongings from outsiders. Certificates in API Testing work similarly – they act like guards, keeping your valuable data safe from unwanted access. They ensure that the only people who can access the information are those who are supposed to. In our everyday world, countless data exchanges happen in the blink of an eye. It’s like a bustling city square, where information is passed from one place to another, just like how cities have security to maintain order and safety. Certificates in API Testing by Qyrus act as the vigilant security officers in this busy square, ensuring proper security authorization for APIs. Now, imagine not having to worry about the protection of your data as it moves from point A to point B because you have the most reliable security team ensuring its safe transit. It’s like having a team of elite guards watch over your data, ensuring it’s kept safe and ensuring it reaches its destination without any issues. Journey into a world where your data’s security is the priority, with Certificates in API Testing by Qyrus, ensuring peace of mind and robust protection for your valuable information exchanges.
Tell us more about Certificates in API Testing Qyrus offers and their use cases.
Daniel: In the new update, Qyrus allows users to seamlessly integrate certificates as a mode of security authorization for APIs. Users can bolster the security by importing a .pfx file, adding a Domain name and Password, and ensuring secure and authorized API calls.
Steven: Exactly, Daniel. The .pfx files act as an additional layer of security. They are password-protected, enhancing the security of an API call, which is essential in today’s security-centric world. This feature is crucial for testing secure APIs effectively.
What are Certificates in API Testing’s overall impact on the testing process?
Daniel: The feature significantly impacts the execution and building of tests. It broadens test coverage and reduces the effort required in managing and using certificates, making the process more streamlined and efficient.
Steven: I agree, Daniel. It eliminates the need for extra coding and additional dependencies, saving considerable time and effort, and thus enhancing the overall testing process.
How might Certificates in API Testing help testers, developers, and business technologists? What value can this feature bring?
Daniel: For testers and developers, it’s a game-changer. They can now effortlessly test secure APIs, ensuring the robustness and reliability of API integrations. This feature offers peace of mind for business technologists, knowing that API calls are secure and protected.
Steven: It simplifies the process, allowing all team members to focus on their core tasks without worrying about the complexities of handling certificates, bringing efficiency and effectiveness in testing secure APIs.
Does the same or similar functionality exist without Qyrus, and how do competitors address similar problems?
Daniel: Though competitors might offer similar functionalities, it often involves additional coding time and handling, making the process cumbersome and prone to errors.
Steven: With Qyrus, we eliminate these hassles, offering a seamless and straightforward platform for managing and using .pfx certificates, ensuring a smooth and efficient testing process without the additional burden.
How do you see Certificates in API Testing impacting day-to-day operations across organizations?
Daniel: The feature ensures that organizations do not have to spend extra resources on managing certificates in day-to-day operations. Qyrus handles using the PFX file, eliminating the need for coding and code maintenance.
Steven: Indeed, Daniel. And because of Qyrus’s cloud-collaborative nature, the PFX file only needs to be loaded once, and all team members can reuse the certificate to build out their tests. This feature undoubtedly broadens functional test coverage and enhances day-to-day operational efficiency. In conclusion, the Certificates in API Testing feature by Qyrus stands out as an exceptional tool in the arsenal of testers, developers, and business technologists. It simplifies the process of testing secure APIs and ensures robust security, making it a vital addition to the Qyrus platform. With enhanced efficiency, reduced effort, and broadened test coverage, organizations can now focus on delivering top-notch, secure, and reliable API integrations, propelling their business to new heights.
Join us for an informative webinar featuring Forrester VP & Principal Analyst Diego Lo Guidice as we delve into the transformative power of AI in the software development life cycle.
Speakers: Diego Lo Guidice, Forrester VP & Principal Analyst Ravi Sundaram, President, QYRUS Operations Date: 6th December, Wednesday Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST
According to Forrester, by 2023, TuringBots will be responsible for writing 10% of worldwide code and tests, leading to increased productivity and significant savings for organizations.
In an increasingly AI-driven world, business and technology leaders cannot afford to overlook the impact of AI on the enterprise. And for software development teams, the time is now to understand how AI is shaping the industry.
Do you want to explore more about AI-driven TuringBots and its possible impact on shaping the future of testing?
Join us for an informative webinar featuring Forrester VP & Principal Analyst Diego Lo Guidice as we delve into the transformative power of AI in the software development life cycle.
Key Takeaways from the Webinar:
Explore how autonomous testing pushes the boundaries of human-like interactions and intelligence in software testing.
Discover how autonomous testing, driven by AI and machine learning, challenges the very essence of the Turing test in software quality assurance.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead of the competition and uncover the immense benefits of AI in software development.
Imagine your software testing process as a complex symphony, with each test case a note in the composition. Now, envision a conductor who effortlessly orchestrates this symphony, ensuring harmony and precision in every performance. TestRail Integration with Qyrus is the conductor in the software testing world, seamlessly synchronizing your testing processes and transforming chaos into a symphony of efficiency. Join us as we step into this musical realm of testing excellence. Welcome to this week’s Feature Friday, where we explore an exciting integration that’s set to simplify your testing processes. Today, we’re diving into the TestRail Integration with Qyrus. We have Milton Par and Joyal Sebastian here to unravel the potential of this feature.
Milton: TestRail is a test case management software that can now get data from Qyrus test reports. Once a Qyrus test report is finished, it is created or updated in the TestRail test case. This integration is a game-changer for TestRail users.
Joyal: Absolutely; this integration bridges the gap between Qyrus and TestRail, making it seamless to manage test cases and test reports.
Tell us more about TestRail Integration offered by Qyrus and its use cases.
Milton: TestRail Integration with Qyrus is a game-changer for those who rely on TestRail for their test case management. It seamlessly bridges the gap between the testing process in Qyrus and TestRail. When a Qyrus test report concludes, it automatically updates or creates the corresponding TestRail test case. This means that users who use TestRail can now effortlessly integrate their test reports from Qyrus, creating a smoother and more efficient testing workflow.
Joyal: TestRail Integration adds an extra layer of convenience and efficiency to our testing processes. For instance, if you’re using TestRail to manage your test cases, you can directly import data from Qyrus test reports into TestRail. You no longer need to transfer information or maintain duplicate records manually. It streamlines your testing efforts and ensures that your TestRail test cases are always up-to-date with the latest data from Qyrus, simplifying the entire testing process.
What is TestRail Integration overall impact on the testing process?
Milton: The impact is substantial:
It streamlines test execution. With data automatically flowing from Qyrus to TestRail, testers can focus on testing, not manual data entry.
Reporting becomes effortless. TestRail’s robust reporting capabilities can be leveraged more effectively.
It reduces effort.
There is no more duplicated work, which leads to improved efficiency.
Joyal: Test coverage is enhanced because there’s less room for errors in data entry. Moreover, the cost-benefit ratio is favorable. Using them in tandem gives you more value from both Qyrus and TestRail.
How might TestRail Integration help testers, developers, and business technologists? What value can this feature bring?
Milton: Testers benefit from simplified workflows. They can easily update their test cases in TestRail directly from Qyrus, reducing redundancy and saving time. Developers can view the TestRail test case report to pinpoint areas for improvement in their apps, streamlining the development process. And business technologists can access the test case report to stay informed about the app’s status, fostering better communication.
Joyal: It’s all about collaboration and efficiency. Everyone involved in the testing process can work more cohesively and effectively.
Does the same or similar functionality exist without Qyrus, and how do competitors address similar problems?
Milton: Other competitors typically need more integration with TestRail. In their case, TestRail users would have to manually fill out the TestRail report after receiving a test report from a competitor’s tool. That manual process can be time-consuming and error-prone.
Joyal: With Qyrus, it’s a seamless process. There is no manual data entry and no room for human error.
How do you see TestRail Integration impacting day-to-day operations across organizations?
Milton: It’s a win-win for TestRail users who embrace Qyrus. Reports are automatically filled once a Qyrus test finishes. No more manual creation for TestRail users. They need to link the Qyrus script to the TestRail test case on Qyrus. This reduces administrative overhead and makes testing more efficient.
Joyal: Exactly, and maintaining test status is easier with Qyrus, rather than manually juggling two different tools. It’s a time-saver and an efficiency booster.
The TestRail Integration with Qyrus is a powerful tool for testers, developers, and business technologists. It streamlines the testing process, enhances collaboration, and reduces manual effort. If you’re a TestRail user, this integration is a game-changer. Thank you, Milton and Joyal, for sharing your insights into this exciting feature. Stay tuned for more innovations in the world of software testing. Happy testing!
APIs could very well be the ‘wheels’ of software development. Populating GitHub with over 3.2 million repositories, these software intermediaries make communication between applications easier and allow developers to easily access and use existing coding infrastructure. The result? Apps come to life quickly and get scaled effectively. Most testers will also tell you that using APIs simplifies testing.
For instance, given APIs are machine-readable, businesses can automate testing with tools, reducing the total man-hours testers usually spend otherwise. Furthermore, test cases get executed easily, given that APIs follow specific standards and a consistent interface for communication. But perhaps most importantly, APIs enable testers to conduct tests for specific application components in isolation without the complete development of associated structures. This means, thanks to APIs, developers can identify issues faster and address them effectively as well. (We compiled a more extensive set of reasons for why API testing can help you shift left more effectively. Find it here.)
Ask a tester how much time they spend testing APIs, and they’ll give you a ballpark of an ungodly amount of hours, despite all these advancements. But why?
Challenges faced during API testing
Manual onboarding of APIs Tens of APIs get activated every time one performs an action on an application. And given several actions result in a process, it takes hundreds of APIs working in unison to perform a particular task. Keeping track of the functioning of all these APIs can be a challenging task, which is why developers tend to onboard APIs manually to help them with it.
It’s worth noting that manually onboarding APIs one by one is extremely time-consuming. But testers prefer it given it helps them perform tasks like API document verification and run other tests simultaneously.
Knowledge of business application process Knowing the function of an API is fundamental in the testing process, given it helps testers understand how APIs work individually and in conjunction with each other, to develop effective testing protocols. However, testers are required to do the grunt work of reading documentation and conducting calls with developer teams for this. Moreover, familiarising oneself with API functions is a time-consuming process in itself.
Coding background necessary From understanding API functionality to developing API tests, the testing process requires a basic understanding of code. Amateur API QA testers may therefore find developing tests intimidating and learning coding basics time-consuming.
Long story short, despite the advancements in tech, API testing is complex, given it requires having a thorough understanding of API functions and code. The process is also extremely time-consuming, given the reliance on manual onboarding and developer catch-ups involved. And must we mention the costs associated with bungled-up API tests? We’re talking about longer time spent in development and, worst case, angry users.
A reliable API testing tool could be the difference between being known as a business with a good app user experience or being dragged on social media for not having one. And we might have a tool to help you with the former.
Qyrus API Discovery plugin: Your personal API discovery assistant
Few tools in the market help streamline all aspects of API testing. Fewer still are intuitive and easy to use. The Qyrus API Discovery plugin is a rare blend of both. Essentially a Google Chrome plugin, the tool makes identifying, and testing, APIs a breeze. Here’s some more scoop into the benefits of the tool.
Record relevant API calls Qyrus’ API Discovery extension records all API calls in a web application or the User Acceptance testing environment, depending on your business use case. Furthermore, these recorded APIs can be exported as API tests and stored on the cloud. Once recorded, testers can also view the explanation of the API call on the plugin. That means they no longer need to spend hours going through developer docs to understand the functioning of the API.
Find relations between APIs through graphs Along with recording APIs, testers can identify dependencies easily using the API discovery tool. Put another way, they can generate API processes. Through this, testers understand the direction of the data flow and help them develop useful tests to understand the efficiency of the APIs involved in performing a particular task.
Generate assertions to battle test APIs QA engineers verify the functioning of APIs through assertions. Essentially, they generate the expected response first, then run the test to check if the response matches it. This is why generating assertions requires a fair understanding of coding. The API Discovery tool helps you automate software testing with artificial intelligence. Essentially, it uses Generative AI to create assertions from the header and body code and also runs the API test for you, simplifying the API testing process even further.
Qyrus provides customers exactly what they desire – a smart, consistent, and integrated test experience that supports end-to-end processes across platforms, with automation capabilities.
A quick API testing process reduces the time from software development to deployment significantly. It helps QA testers and engineers recognize and resolve critical errors earlier, reducing costs and turnaround time, and enhancing security in the process. This, in turn, helps businesses introduce updates and application upgrades quickly and effectively. Furthermore, it helps businesses resolve bugs quicker, thereby reducing the instances of a subpar customer app experience.
Qyrus provides testers with an easy-to-use and intuitive platform that streamlines all tedious API testing tasks and offers rich reporting. The best part? It is available as a Google Chrome extension and can be used by a variety of users to simplify their existing software testing processes.
So, automate API testing with artificial intelligence. Try the API discovery extension yourself!
Alright, folks, buckle up because we’re about to dive into a new Feature Friday adventure that’s as thrilling as a rollercoaster ride! We’re talking about script version control in the world of mobility. If you’ve ever wondered how you can keep your test scripts in check and travel back in time with them, Joyal and Linto from Qyrus have got the scoop for you. They’ll unravel the mysteries of versioning test scripts in Mobile testing. So grab your favorite snack, hit that comfy chair, and journey through the fascinating world of test script time travel!
Tell us more about script version control in mobility and its use cases.
Joyal: This feature creates multiple different versions of a test script. Beyond just being able to clone and copy tests, users can also take advantage of versioning it out. This means anyone can view previous versions and even revert test scripts back to their previous versions.
Linto: A sample use case would be a user having to make edits or changes to an existing test script after a product update, release, or hotfix. That way, these changes can be tracked alongside other team members.
What is the overall impact on the testing process this feature might have?
Linto: In general, versioning helps reduce the effort required to build out new versions of test scripts. This helps mainly during script building and creation in the testing lifecycle and process. The ability to version existed previously in our Web testing service, but now we’re expanding this into other areas of Qyrus. As we’re discussing today, we’ve expanded that into Mobile testing.
Joyal: Also, this feature significantly simplifies troubleshooting and issue identification. If an unexpected problem arises in a new build, testers can refer back to previous versions of the test script to pinpoint when and where the issue was introduced. This forensic approach to testing helps in isolating and addressing problems more swiftly.
How might this feature help testers, developers, and business technologists? What value can this feature bring?
Joyal: Testers can create a master project with all the test scripts for their most stable app version. Then, they can version the project and change the test scripts to match the changes in the new app build. Once those app changes become stable and get released, the tester can update their scripts in a master project with the scripts in the cloned project, so the master project has the latest version of the scripts to test the most stable app build.
Linto: Similarly, a developer could use Qyrus for their possible unit and preliminary testing. Business technologists and business-oriented users wouldn’t have to figure out how to use something like GitHub or other such software.
Does the same or similar functionality exist without Qyrus, and how do competitors address similar problems?
Joyal: Before Qyrus, a tester would have to manually build out these integrations to version control systems in a traditional automated testing ecosystem. Competitors most likely have integrations with systems like GitHub, GitLab, and more. However, for most competitors, this is not something that’s inherently built into their platforms like ours.
Linto: Yeah, and on top of that, we also have integrations with all versioning control systems. So it’s not like they have us beat there!
How do you see this feature impacting day-to-day operations across organizations?
Joyal: On a day-to-day basis, the user would not have to make new projects, suites, and scripts to test new versions or application changes. This can all be done by cloning the master project and modifying the scripts. The user has access to all the versions of the scripts that match app builds, such that they would have a version of scripts for each build.
So, there you have it, our fantastic time-traveling feature for script version control in Mobile testing. With this, testing becomes efficient and smooth as a perfectly rolled bowling ball down the lane. Testers, developers, and business technologists are in for a treat. Say goodbye to test script headaches and hello to a brighter, more productive testing future. It’s like having a DeLorean for your testing scripts!
It is estimated that in 2029, the mobile applications solutions market will be worth US$ 20.3 billion. Also, by 2027, worldwide mobile app revenue is expected to touch US$732.75 billion; these figures illustrate the growing popularity of mobile apps and the fact that more and more businesses will see mobile apps as a critical driver of revenue generation. Suppose your company is building or wants to build a mobile app and bite into this vast and growing revenue pie. In that case, it must ensure that this app meets all performance, usability, and functionality benchmarks and the expectations of its target users.
Apps suffer from a very high failure rate, and apart from the usual reasons of lack of demand and user engagement, we can point a figure to performance and functional issues as some of the other reasons why apps fail. No one likes a buggy app, and therefore, an extensive mobile app testing service is essential to building a successful app.
However, mobile testing presents challenges that are difficult to overcome. Device fragmentation, numerous screen resolutions, different device models, and massive user journeys are just some challenges that make mobile testing a long, drawn-out, and complex exercise.
But this is only if you leverage a traditional, time-consuming, error-prone, and expensive mobile testing service. Moving to a more modern and advanced approach to mobile testing can make testing more uncomplicated, effective, widen coverage, and productive.
But what does this approach look like? Let us take a look at some of the mobile testing trends driving this approach and which are making the lives of testers, testing engineers, and all testing stakeholders a whole lot simpler and more outcomes-focused:
Automation Leverage automation in mobile testing to build test scripts quickly across many scenarios to improve test coverage. With the ability to execute tests automatically, you can speed up the testing process and make it more accurate. Moreover, you can conduct a test for multiple devices parallelly, reducing the testing time. Also, automation makes test scripts reusable, meaning a test script built for functional testing can be imported and executed for performance testing. By integrating automation into your mobile testing services, you can move mobile testing to the early stages of the development cycle, allowing testers and developers to work in conjunction to get rid of bugs and test app feasibility in an agile environment. Automation also ensures key stakeholders, including testers, developers, and business users, can benefit from a collaborative testing effort to ensure that features, release cycles, and application functionality align with pre-determined objectives. Read the related article: Codeless Testing and Automation testing– Why is it important to be ready?
Cloud-Based Device Farms A device farm is a hosting location for many devices your business wants to test for, but they come with infrastructure support and maintenance expenses. This is why you must move your mobile testing from a traditional device farm to a dedicated cloud-based device farm that offers numerous and diverse mobile devices and tablets for testing. What’s more, it is vital to choose a platform that allows you to test on multiple devices and operating systems simultaneously to accelerate the testing lifecycle. Also, choose a cloud-based platform that helps you conduct tests on many devices and deliver actionable insights based on critical metrics such as battery consumption, memory usage, CPO, etc.
Artificial Intelligence Today, everyone is discussing AI and its impact across various industries. Testing is not immune to the power of AI, and with the market size for AI in testing estimated to touch US$ 1.63 billion by 2030, there is no prize for guessing that it is making a significant impact in mobile testing services. The job of AI in mobile testing is not just about simplifying and accelerating the testing process, but also about improving testing coverage.
Every tester will recognize the difficulty of creating test scripts for every user flow on the mobile app. But AI integrated with a mobile test automation tool can do this job efficiently. It can traverse your mobile app, record the traversal, and help build and export test scripts based on the collected information. This simplifies the testing of visual user interfaces, which is a big challenge in mobile testing. AI helps identify specific flows in the app that a tester might have overlooked or did not know existed. They can leverage the report to visualize navigational flows users can take to build tests efficiently. Moreover, they also get clarity into the performance metrics, which, together with the user navigation flow information, helps improve test coverage. Read the related eBook: How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping the QA and Testing Space
AI can also help testers save time spent modifying, refactoring, and maintaining scripts. Testing problems can occur when testers are unaware of the development team changing/updating/modifying a locator value of certain elements. In such cases, tests can fail, with the tester having to update all such values across test scripts. Here, AI can monitor and make changes to scripts as necessary without the tester having to make manual updates. The result is a marked reduction in test flakiness and brittleness.
A Modern Tool for a Modern Approach Qyrus is an AI-enhanced, codeless, automation testing platform that facilitates test building, and execution, increased test coverage, reduced testing costs, and improved testing efficiency. It offers a range of features, including Rover, Healer, Mobile Recorder, Mobile Performance Profiling, Mobile Native Locators, and many more, to help optimize your mobile testing efforts and build a robust mobile app. With Qyrus, you not only embark on a modern testing approach but can transform your testing environment to ensure it can meet the mobile testing needs of the present and future.
Greetings, Qyrus trailblazers! It’s Feature Friday, and we’ve got a game-changer that’s as exciting as winning a round of your favorite video game. Ananya and Jorell are your in-game guides, demonstrating how to master our fresh API Process test building updates. It’s like discovering a secret level in the testing world, filled with power-ups and shortcuts. Ready to level up your testing skills?
Tell us more about our updates to API Process test building!
Ananya: The new way to build API Process tests is out! It offers a new perspective on chaining or stitching together the APIs to make the process test itself. Previously, we would chain the APIs together and go to a new screen to configure the connections, but now it’s all seamlessly built together on the same page.
Jorell: Overall, this is more user-friendly and also offers an “all-in-one package,” so to speak. Instead of splitting the experiences, it makes more sense to have users configure the connections from where they make the connections themselves.
What is the overall impact on the testing process this update has?
Ananya: Simply put, it makes building out the test easier. One important aspect is that everything is done on the same page now, as we mentioned. It prevents the user from getting or feeling lost and losing train of focus.
Jorell: You know when you’re sitting at your workstation, and you have to get something from another room, but when you walk into that room, you completely forget what you were looking for? Believe it or not, a similar thing can happen to people when using applications. If that thing that you needed happened to be right next to you, then you’d not even have to get up or stop your workflow in the first place.
How might these updates help testers, developers, and business technologists? What value can this feature bring?
Jorell: Testers can organize and build out these API process tests more effectively. Again, going back to what I just said, they’d have all the details in one place.
Ananya: Developers would probably find the process themselves less convoluted and might find themselves writing out their own simple API Process tests. The goal of Qyrus is to make testing more accessible, and that means even for developers.
Jorell: Finally, business technologists would have an easier time visualizing and understanding API flows’ more technical aspects and what their teams are testing. This helps them be on the same page as the testers.
Does the same or similar functionality exist without Qyrus, and how do competitors address similar problems?
Ananya: Without Qyrus, users must either build out these visuals and systems themselves or do it all programmatically and from the code. This would work retroactively by making testing more accessible and easy to understand for all parties involved.
How do you see these updates impacting day-to-day operations across organizations?
Jorell: Seeing the whole API flow in one view reduces the margin for errors when building out these tests.
Ananya: You can see the data flows and stitches in one view and get metrics on your API tests, both individually and for the whole flow.
In a world where testing complexity often rivals the most intricate mazes, Ananya and Jorell have unveiled the treasure map for seamless API Process test building. Think of it as the “X” that marks the spot where efficiency meets simplicity. Testers, developers, and business technologists can now set sail on smoother seas, charting their courses confidently and precisely. These updates are your trusty compass, guiding you through the daily operations with clarity and speed. So, hoist your sails and prepare for a testing adventure like no other because the wind is at your back, and the horizon is boundless!
Annie Leonard, Executive Director of Greenpeace USA, famously said, “If we throw something away, it has to go somewhere.” Waste management companies work day in and day out to make that happen. Many companies in the USA use advanced software to manage tasks efficiently. These tasks include collections, waste disposal, logistics, inventory, and supply chain distribution. Bugs, when present, can cause this intricate web of systems to completely break down, impacting both customer service and the health and safety of communities.
With over 50,000 employees and 15.2 billion in revenue, the client is a Fortune 500 North American leader in garbage collection, recycling pickup, and waste disposal services with extensive requirements in field service monitoring and organization (collection trucks and drivers), inventory management (garbage & recycling centers), and supply chain distribution and logistics. The company adopted a digital transformation dependent on API technology to make their workflows seamless.
This waste management case study is the success story of how the company leveraged automated API software testing to help with it and the corresponding test automation ROIs.
The problems Behind the success story of every company is a long list of problems the company addressed. This one had three major software testing issues across two of its applications – an e-commerce application and an internal business application.
Outdated manual testing approach Revamping both the e-commerce application and the internal business process application meant that there would be a net increase in the total number of API endpoints. Furthermore, since the company was using manual testing processes, it would have to spend extensive time and testers to validate the applications.
Poor test coverage Given the time it would take to test the application APIs individually, the company was forced to limit test case coverage to reduce the resource spend and deliver critical releases on time.
API defects Lack of automation coupled with poor test coverage meant that bugs and inconsistencies appeared throughout applications across different environments. Rectifying these bugs was not only costly but also reduced the speed to market.
The waste management company needed an intuitive, codeless, and automated solution to simplify testing in the initial stages of the development process and facilitate effective sprint cycles to speed up time to market and lower costs. In the next section of this waste management case study, we explore how the company effectively solved all these problems through a test automation solution.
The solution The company improved its software testing process for its e-commerce application and internal business processes application by implementing Qyrus’ automation testing software, a simple, smart, and scalable testing solution. Through implementing the tool, the company witnessed:
Expanded test coverage With Qyrus, the waste management company developed tests for validating the applications end-to-end quickly across browsers, devices, and OS combinations. Furthermore, they facilitated mobile testing using a large variety of custom devices as well.
The company also monitored the success of these tests through robust visual and data-driven reporting and facilitated an inside-out service journey by enabling natural progression. Through these efforts, the company managed to increase its test coverage by 10x.
Improved test execution time The company successfully built hundreds of API-led workflows focused on dynamic data transfer and validation. It also automated the testing of regression suites through Jenkins, further improving test execution time and repurposing functional tests into performance tests. The effect? Test automation ROIs like 4,500+ tests in less than 5 minutes and a 50% decrease in execution time.
Enhanced release quality The company made it a point to rigorously test their applications before release, effectively testing 80+ applications and validating 400+ endpoints. This is how it was able to deliver applications with zero bugs over a 24-month period with Qyrus.
The Impact This waste management case study is the success story of how the company efficiently automated its testing practices with Qyrus.
The test automation ROIs for the company were as follows:
50% decrease in execution time
10x increase in coverage
Zero API bugs leaked into QA and Production over 24 months
Through Qyrus, the company was able to successfully expand its test coverage and improve its testing processes. This translated to a better user experience for customers and company executives.
Kumar Vivek
Development
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