Technical articles
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iTunes as a useful testing tool
28.06.2022iTunes is a useful tool for a tester and an ordinary user too, as it allows to perform different manipulations with a device and its data. We have looked through it in the article above, nevertheless, these are not the only way to use it. It is worth mentioning that there are free and paid versions of this application (such as iTools, iPhone Tunnel Suite), that allow to perform similar tasks.
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VPN on mobile devices: objectives, settings, uses
14.06.2022VPN is based on the principle of creating a network tunnel through which data will transfer from a user to the site or the service and the other way around using encryption that will change the data during the input and return them to their initial position at the output. Besides, VPN protects not only the transferred data but also the client’s location and other private information.
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Virtual machines and os emulators
07.06.2022Virtual machines or emulators are one of the most important if not essential tools for testing that simply ease the testing process by allowing to check the performance of the applications and sites by using a lot of different devices and operational systems.
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The concept of cookies, cache and browser session
31.05.2022Cookies, cache and browser sessions are concepts every tester faces working with web applications. As a result, a lot of questions appear related to them. In order to understand the general idea of cookies, cache and browser sessions, it is necessary to define their terminology, scope of use, and learn how to use these data, depending on the chosen browser.
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Manual testing vs Automated testing
24.05.2022Both types of testing have their both advantages and disadvantages. Real projects often use a combination of manual and automated testing and the level of automation depends on both the type of project and the characteristics of production processes in the company. The combination of both types is the perfect way to get the most out of testing.
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iTools as a testing tool: a review
13.05.2022Although iTools is not an official program of Apple, it is a great addition to iTunes, which with its functionality can simplify and make life easier for owners of Apple devices.
ITools is an integral part of any iOS device owner’s arsenal. It is easy to use and work with media files. The program has a large number of different tools and features and can be a great replacement or addition to the iTunes program. -
Severity and priority. Examples of the bugs with high severity and low priority and vice versa
29.03.2022The organizations using different tools for tracking defects and related processes make these instruments the common tracking system between various management levels and technical staff. Every bug has the «Severity» and «Priority» attributes. Sometimes it seems that there is no difference between these two notions, or it is not apparent. But the severity relates more to the technical part and the priority to the organizational one.
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Ways to install mobile apps
23.03.2022Let us probably start with the widely known system and its store. In Google Play there are a lot of apps for everyone and everything. Some are with the immediate launch, which means that they mustn’t be installed on the device. Applications can be free and commercial. They all function only on devices with Android OS.
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Peculiarities of e-commerce testing
22.03.2022The number of online customers worldwide is expected to reach more than 2,1 billion due to the constant growth in device diversity and Internet availability. It is more than a quarter of the world’s population as potential buyers. Availability, user-friendliness, and cost-effectiveness of e-commerce prompted many companies to launch digital showcases and expand their business on the Internet. So creating an online store is an excellent way to reach a wider audience and adapt your business to modern challenges.
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Usability testing. Testing checklist
17.03.2022Testing usability, you should adhere to established protocol with every participant (if it is moderated testing). It is like a test case or course of action that leaves a margin for settings but still guarantees the general, common, and standardized experience for every testing object.