August 2023 Summaries

BrowserStack has introduced a new feature that enables users to test their mobile apps and web workflows on physical SIM-enabled devices. This feature is available across Live, App Live, Automate, and App Automate platforms and supports Android and iOS devices globally. The SIM testing functionality allows for the testing of various use cases such as mobile payments, transaction processing, login and signup, password reset, SIM binding, and SMS messaging. This feature aims to enhance the testing process by providing a more comprehensive and robust approach to mobile testing.

BrowserStack Test Observability is now in General Availability, offering enhanced functionality and support for popular test frameworks such as WebdriverIO, Cypress & Playwright. The tool aims to speed up the end-to-end run verification process by automatically collecting, connecting, and comprehending test result data. It helps identify genuine test failures, debug fast without a context switch, and provides comprehensive reporting workflows. Test Observability is agnostic to your test platform and supports all test types. Additionally, it offers built-in QA metrics, custom alerts, and notifications for monitoring relevant metrics. The online sandbox allows users to try the tool easily, while integration with the SDK takes only 2 minutes.

In this edition of BrowserStack Champion Spotlight, we feature Lasitha, a Software Test Automation Engineer from Sri Lanka currently working as a Senior Test Automation Engineer at INSCALE Malaysia. Apart from his passion for ensuring quality and reliability in software products, he is also a UiPath Certified RPA developer. As an avid user of BrowserStack, Lasitha uses its products to test and debug websites across various browsers and devices. He is also a Cypress Ambassador, committed to giving back to the community by helping new users and actively promoting the benefits and features of Cypress within the developer community. Lasitha believes in taking pride in solving small problems as they represent steps towards bigger milestones. He is excited about integrating AI in QA with AI-powered testing tools, which he thinks will significantly enhance software testing efficiency, accuracy, and speed.

BrowserStack has been recognized on the Forbes 2023 Cloud 100 list, a prestigious ranking of the world's top private cloud companies. The company was evaluated based on market leadership, estimated valuation, operating metrics, and people & culture. This is the third time BrowserStack has received this recognition. The achievement signifies trust from customers, partners, and the tech community. Despite the challenging macroeconomic situation, BrowserStack's resilience and growth have placed it at the forefront of the cloud revolution. The company expresses gratitude to its teams for their dedication and commitment to empowering developers in building amazing experiences.

BrowserStack has launched a new accessibility testing tool designed to accelerate the entire test workflow by at least 5x, helping businesses save hours and deliver accessible websites with high precision. The tool is crucial in emphasizing the importance of web accessibility in today's digital landscape, as over 1 billion people have significant disabilities. BrowserStack Accessibility Testing offers a comprehensive range of features such as Automatic Workflow Scanner, Semi-automatic Assisted Tests, Manual Screen Readers, and Central Reporting Dashboard to help businesses prioritize accessibility testing early in the development process.

BrowserStack is hosting a 2-day virtual conference featuring thought leaders, tech influencers, and DevOps experts discussing topics relevant to the developer and QA community. The event aims to connect with users and understand industry trends and innovations in testing. Over 8 hours of enriching sessions will cover topics such as accessibility testing, visual testing, low-code automation, AI in quality engineering, handling flaky tests, adopting a shift left mindset with test automation, and more. Attendees can network with industry leaders, interact with speakers, gain actionable insights, and acquire practical skills to improve their testing processes and drive better software outcomes.