Author: Shilna Padmarajan

Apache ab, also known as Apache Benchmark, is a command-line tool that comes with the Apache HTTP server package. It is used for benchmarking and load testing web servers by sending a large number of HTTP requests to a target URL. Apache ab is a simple and efficient tool for measuring the performance of web… Continue reading Apache ab

Gatling is an open-source load and performance testing tool designed for testing the performance and scalability of web applications. It is written in Scala and is known for its simplicity, flexibility, and scalability. Gatling allows testers and developers to create performance test scenarios in code, making it easy to version control and integrate with continuous… Continue reading Gatling

SikuliX is an open-source automation testing tool that is unique in its approach to automation. It uses visual image recognition and scripting to automate tasks and interactions with graphical user interfaces (GUIs) on both desktop and web applications. SikuliX is particularly useful for automating applications that do not provide a suitable API or accessibility support… Continue reading SikuliX – Testing tool

Advanced Selenium locators involve using more complex techniques to locate elements on a web page, especially when dealing with dynamic or challenging web page structures. These advanced locators can be helpful in scenarios where the basic locators mentioned earlier may not be sufficient. Here are some advanced locator techniques in Selenium: XPath Axes: XPath allows… Continue reading Advanced selenium locators

Software testing continues to play a crucial role in today’s digital world. As technology advances and software applications become more complex and integrated into various aspects of our lives, the importance of thorough testing becomes even more evident. Here are some key points highlighting the significance of software testing in today’s life: Quality Assurance: Software… Continue reading Role of software testing in today’s digital world

Performance testing in cloud environments is a crucial aspect of ensuring that applications can handle the varying workloads and demands that come with cloud-based deployments. Here are some key considerations and practices for conducting performance testing in cloud environments: Elasticity and Scalability Testing: Cloud environments offer the advantage of dynamic scalability. Performance tests should simulate… Continue reading Performance testing in cloud environment

AI (Artificial Intelligence) and machine learning (ML) have been making significant inroads into the field of software testing, offering new opportunities to enhance testing processes, improve efficiency, and provide more accurate results. Here are some ways AI and ML are being used in testing: Test Case Generation: AI and ML can analyze code, requirements, and… Continue reading AI and machine learning in Testing

“Fuzz Testing” (also known as “Fuzzing” or “Random Testing”). Fuzz testing is a black-box testing technique that involves feeding random, unexpected, or malformed data as inputs to a software application to find vulnerabilities, crashes, or unexpected behaviors. Here’s an overview of how fuzz testing works: Test Data Generation: Fuzz testing tools generate a large number… Continue reading Fuzz testing

TestCafe is a modern and comprehensive end-to-end web testing framework that allows you to automate the testing of web applications in various browsers without the need for browser plugins. It is an open-source tool developed and maintained by DevExpress and is written in Node.js. TestCafe is gaining popularity in the testing community due to its… Continue reading Testcafe automation tool

Jest is a popular and widely used testing framework for JavaScript applications. It is primarily designed for testing JavaScript code in projects using technologies like Node.js, React, Vue.js, and more. Jest is developed by Facebook and is known for its simplicity, ease of use, and robustness. It is widely adopted in the JavaScript community due… Continue reading Jest automation tool