Trip Report: On The Road to Signal-Driven Testing
Testlio Blog
by Emeka Obianwu
18h ago
Just shy of a year ago and coinciding with the Atlassian Team ‘23 conference, Testlio unveiled an initiative to help product teams adopt signal-driven testing as a core pillar of the future of software quality engineering. A lot of exciting things have happened and continue to happen since that announcement, which collectively serves as validation of the opportunity for product teams to dramatically improve test coverage efficiency through signal-driven testing. First, a Quick Refresher on Signal-Driven Testing SDT is an approach to quality engineering that generates data-driven quality insig ..read more
Visit website
Software Testing Optimization: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Over-Testing and Under-Testing
Testlio Blog
by Testlio
5d ago
The Dilemma of Achieving Optimal Testing in Software Testing Thorough software testing aims to identify and resolve potential issues before they impact users, ensuring a high-quality user experience. However, optimal testing levels can be hard to achieve for most quality assurance (QA) teams. An optimal testing level requires balancing testing thoroughness, coverage, and speed with resource allocation. This formidable challenge is further complicated because what constitutes an “optimal” level varies significantly across projects, teams, and the evolving tech landscape. To achieve optimal test ..read more
Visit website
Defining QA Success: How to Go Beyond Bug Counting to Measure Impact
Testlio Blog
by Arpita Goala
1w ago
Measuring the success of quality assurance (QA) and software testing can be a complex task that requires going beyond surface metrics. It’s a nuanced process that needs an in-depth understanding of how every decision and action your team takes translates into tangible benefits for the product, the team, and, ultimately, the end-users. However, with so many data points available, identifying which metrics truly matter can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. Well-defined metrics can and should help you identify weak spots in testing strategies, optimize resource allocation, understand team ..read more
Visit website
Why You Should Test Your Blockchain Transactions
Testlio Blog
by Arpita Goala
2w ago
Blockchain technology is transforming the way financial transactions are conducted, and it’s playing a crucial role in reducing the gap in financial inclusion. Regulatory challenges, economic underdevelopment, socioeconomic backgrounds, and poor infrastructure have made fundamental and traditional banking services, such as simple bank accounts, inaccessible for as many as 1.7 billion users.  That’s why blockchain technologies like cryptocurrencies, hardware wallets, DeFi (decentralized finance) wallets, etc, are increasingly becoming valuable tools that provide globally available and acce ..read more
Visit website
Balancing Risks and Rewards for Outsourcing QA: What You Need to Know
Testlio Blog
by Arpita Goala
3w ago
There are a few universal truths modern quality assurance (QA) teams have to acknowledge.  The talent gap for specialized testing expertise is increasing Market demands require teams to release new features faster and more frequently Executives expect more testing coverage without additional cost or recruitment burden While all of these are true, the expectation that QA teams can deliver new and existing bug-free features with aggressive time and cost constraints without support is unrealistic. Additionally, several in-house teams struggle to hire and retain specialized testing expertis ..read more
Visit website
Preventing Hallucinations in AI Apps with Human-in-the-Loop Testing
Testlio Blog
by Arpita Goala
1M ago
Artificial intelligence (AI) apps are becoming increasingly crucial for individual customers and businesses alike. These apps bring many benefits, such as task automation, efficient analysis of large data sets, and data-informed decision-making, making AI-powered applications highly valuable. As a result, DevOps teams working on AI apps can’t afford poor performance. Unlike regular apps, the performance of AI applications and systems is measured on their accuracy, precision, recall, and predictive abilities. This makes AI hallucinations a significant threat to the success of AI-powered apps.&n ..read more
Visit website
Successfully Navigating the Journey from Manual Testing to Test Automation
Testlio Blog
by Arpita Goala
1M ago
The journey from manual testing to test automation can be daunting, with several potential roadblocks limiting success. Some factors that make this transition challenging include the high upfront costs, limited access to talent, and the need to implement sustainable script maintenance. These factors can be overwhelming and seem at odds with the objective of leveraging automation, which is to relieve pressure from product executives to increase software release velocity, improve efficiency, and cut costs. But these factors don’t have to be roadblocks to achieving the business benefits of test a ..read more
Visit website
Testlio Opens Applications for Fourth Ignite Program
Testlio Blog
by Yasmin Mounajed
1M ago
The scholarship-based initiative provides career upskilling opportunities in software testing to people from select LATAM and EMEA countries. February 12, 2024, Austin, TX – Today, Testlio, a global software testing company, began accepting applications to Ignite. The 10-week, scholarship-based training program provides professional and social impact for people who have seen career challenges, inclusive of those related to identity and/or experiences.  The program aims to bridge gaps in the tech industry by helping people from underrepresented backgrounds start and boost their careers i ..read more
Visit website
Why Collective Testing Holds the Key to Enhanced Quality
Testlio Blog
by Summer Weisberg
1M ago
Collective (adj):  done by people acting as a group. Collective (noun) a cooperative enterprise. What do these definitions tell us about collective testing? In its most basic form, it is a practice where individuals come together to test products, software, or ideas. Beyond that, collective testing is a powerful tool that not only improves the quality of what’s being tested but also fosters a sense of community and shared purpose.  In this blog, we’ll share the benefits development teams can unlock from collective testing. Building Stronger Products At its core, collective testing ha ..read more
Visit website
Overcoming Critical Challenges in Mobile Game Testing
Testlio Blog
by Arpita Goala
1M ago
Mobile game testers must consider several aspects when delivering flawless user experiences. Since customers often play across several devices and platforms, consistent experiences aren’t just necessary, they are an expectation. This is what makes mobile game testing different from mobile app testing.  Unlike typical apps, mobile game testing is less repeatable and regimented. Unscripted user actions, born out of individual player habits, introduce an element of unpredictability. Development teams must dive deep into game elements, including character movement, interactions, game mechanic ..read more
Visit website

Follow Testlio Blog on FeedSpot

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
OR