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Why Dumb Tests are Smart ?

Xebia

Writing tests that help evolve a system is hard, and you get there by avoiding smart tests while preferring dumb ones. The Paradox of Smart Tests Smart is always better than dumb, isn’t it? This time we’ll look at the paradox that dumb programmer tests are superior to smart ones. Let’s dive in.

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Governance and Fighting the Curse of Complexity

CIO

The Burgeoning Complexity of IT and Security Solutions On a business level, complexity comes from growth through acquisition – when enterprises inherit systems of record and of work that, more often than not, are different from one another. Testing vendor solutions. Of course they do, but with a big caveat. Password strategies.

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Manual Accessibility Testing Techniques with ARC Toolkit

Perficient

Manual testing plays a crucial role in ensuring that websites are inclusive and usable for all individuals, including those with disabilities. One powerful tool that aids in manual accessibility testing is the ARC Toolkit. Pay close attention to these flagged elements during the manual testing process.

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AoAD2 Practice: Test-Driven Development

James Shore

To share your thoughts, join the AoAD2 open review mailing list. Test-Driven Development. It’s test-driven development, and it actually delivers these results. Test-driven development, , or TDD, is a rapid cycle of testing, coding, and refactoring. TDD isn’t perfect, of course. Why TDD Works.

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Shinkei Systems’ AI-guided fish harvesting is more humane and less wasteful

TechCrunch

There’s a far superior alternative, but it’s time-consuming and manual — but Shinkei Systems has figured out a way to automate it, even on the deck of a moving boat and has landed $1.3 That is, unless you automate it, which is what Shinkei Systems has done. Image Credits: Shinkei Systems. Shinkei raised $1.3

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Cypress: a new generation of end-to-end testing

Perficient

What is Cypress Cypress is a modern JavaScript-based end-to-end (e2e) testing framework designed to automate web testing by running tests directly in the browser. However, despite the convenience, simplicity and a quick start, when we talk about Cypress tests, we still mean the code. This is where Cypress comes into play.

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Best Assessment Software in 2024 for Tech Recruiting

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

In education, these tools are breaking down geographical barriers, enabling remote testing and instant feedback. Top-notch tools ensure that results are reliable and reflective of the test-taker’s true abilities. User-Friendliness : A smooth user experience is essential for both administrators and test-takers.