3 minutes readKey takeaways ID is fastest and most stable; CSS is the practical default when there is no ID. XPath is the slowest and the most brittle, especially when it depends on position. A locator that needs explaining is a sign the page needs a test attribute. When it comes to automated UI testing with Selenium… Read more »
2 minutes readKey takeaways UI steps let you script a real journey rather than checking a single URL. Build the scenario in the order a user would follow, then run it to confirm each step resolves. Keep scenarios short. A long chain fails often and tells you little about where. With Automated Website Testing Service from LoadFocus.com… Read more »
3 minutes readKey takeaways Use the Select class for real select elements, and normal clicks for custom widgets. Check the tag before choosing, since many dropdowns are divs pretending to be selects. Select by visible text or value rather than index, which changes when options do. Hey there! Have you ever found yourself scratching your head, wondering… Read more »
3 minutes readKey takeaways The XPath Extractor pulls values out of an XML or HTML response for use in later requests. Match on a stable element rather than position, which changes with the response. For JSON use the JSON extractor instead; XPath on JSON is a workaround, not a solution. In order to add an XPath Extractor… Read more »
4 minutes readKey takeaways Decide what you are measuring and why before configuring anything. Choose the metrics up front, or you will report whatever looks best afterwards. Change one variable at a time if you want the comparison to mean anything. Below we listed what we consider 10 tips and tricks related to load and performance testing:… Read more »
2 minutes readKey takeaways Agile fails on the ceremonies people skip, not on the ones they perform badly. Estimation is for shared understanding, not for a commitment you will be held to. A mid-sprint demo surfaces misunderstanding while there is still time to act on it. At our core, we’re dedicated to delivering innovative features efficiently and… Read more »
4 minutes readKey takeaways Screenshots on failure turn an unhelpful stack trace into something you can diagnose. Capture at the moment of failure, not at the end of the test. Name files by test and timestamp or you cannot match them to runs. Hey there! Ever found yourself in a situation where you wish you had a… Read more »
