February 2023 Summaries

A recent update introduces a new modal window for creating and editing test runs, offering a fresh, simplified interface. Users can now install the autotest reporter directly from the application page, with the ability to execute test cases without needing a personal token, and integration with BitBucket is anticipated. Improvements include the addition of an "Automated" icon for easier recognition of automated test cases, the ability to filter test cases by automation status, and an autosave feature to prevent data loss during case editing. Additional enhancements include previewing attachment details, displaying test run times in milliseconds, and showing team members' names on the test run page, all aimed at improving user experience and functionality.

APIs serve as crucial intermediaries that facilitate communication and data exchange between different software systems, offering benefits such as integration, increased efficiency, innovation, and improved security. In the context of software testing, APIs are primarily tested through integration tests to ensure seamless communication between various components, with API contract testing playing a vital role in validating an API's behavior against its agreed-upon specifications. This helps detect breaking changes, improve collaboration, and automate testing processes for increased reliability. The article details a method for automatic contract testing using an OpenAPI specification to generate Postman JSON, which is then filled with semantically correct data and tested in a CI pipeline with Newman. This approach aims to minimize human error, ensure that server changes do not disrupt the API's functionality, and save time on manual testing by blocking CI processes if tests fail, thereby preventing faulty code or specifications from reaching production.

Qase held a successful two-day QA meetup in Yerevan, Armenia, collaborating with DataArt and Picsart to share insights on quality assurance. The event featured six expert talks covering topics such as Agile testing, customer-defined quality, documentation practices, managing quality during high-demand periods, the role of autotests, and localization quality. Speakers included industry professionals like Sargis Sargsyan, Eli Volkov, Alexey Solovyev, Julia Meshcheryakova, Ilya Filinin, and Anita Zakaryan, who discussed various aspects of QA, including the impact of Agile, the importance of customer feedback, and best practices for documentation and localization. The event emphasized Qase's commitment to enhancing product quality and fostering community engagement through knowledge exchange and ongoing meetups.