3 minutes readKey takeaways A proxy lets you inspect, record or modify the traffic a browser test generates. Set it in the browser options before the driver starts; it cannot be changed mid-session. HTTPS needs the proxy certificate trusted or every request fails. Ever wondered how to make your Selenium WebDriver tests more versatile and mimic real-world… Read more »
< 1 minute readKey takeaways GET retrieves a resource and should never change server state. It is cacheable and idempotent, which is why it suits reads and not actions. Parameters ride in the URL, so never put secrets in a GET. The HTTP “GET” method is used just for retrieving data and should have no other effect. When you… Read more »
2 minutes readKey takeaways HTTP is a stateless request and response protocol, which is why sessions need cookies or tokens. Methods, status codes and headers carry the meaning, not the body alone. Understanding status codes is the fastest way to debug most web problems. The HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is an application protocol designed to enable communications… Read more »
4 minutes readKey takeaways HTML5 apps can be debugged with remote browser tooling; native apps need a proxy or device logs. Reproduce on a real device. Emulators hide network and memory behaviour. Capture the network layer first, since most mobile issues are requests rather than code. Hey there! Whether you’re a business owner trying to understand why… Read more »
4 minutes readKey takeaways A test plan is about scope and risk: what you will not test matters as much as what you will. Write down the entry and exit criteria, or testing ends when someone runs out of patience. Keep it short enough that people read it before the release, not after. Writing a good test… Read more »
4 minutes readKey takeaways Prefer id, then a stable data attribute. XPath by position breaks on the next layout change. CSS selectors are faster and more readable than XPath for most cases. If a locator needs a comment to explain it, the page needs a test hook instead. Hey there! If you’re dabbling in the art of… Read more »
