The "Integration and E2E tests only" trap In the past three months, I have engaged in enlightening conversations with over seventy senior development managers (VPs, Directors, etc.), discussing the factors that impede the speed of development. Among the most prominent reasons that surfaced was software quality. How, you may ask? Let's delve into it. Picture this: a
The Advantages of Performing Unit Testing – The Ladder of Testing and Maturity The software testing landscape has significantly evolved over the past year. Shifting testing left and right, covering more types of testing within the famous test pyramid are becoming a common practice within organizations. With these advancements the questions that are often brought up when building software and the testing strategy
Testing Async Python Code Introduction In software development the term asynchronous code means the code is non-blocking, it can be executed without waiting for it to complete, allowing you to carry on with other tasks. When you execute asynchronous code you never know for sure in which order the tasks will be executed. This
A Guide to Test-Driven Development What is Test-Driven Development? There are many ways to approach developing software. In recent years, one that is gaining traction is Test-Driven Development (known as TDD). What is this approach, you ask? In simple words, it is a software development process that emphasizes writing specifications and tests before implementing the
A Gentle Introduction to Software Testing Depending on the software you are writing, testing has a crucial role in validating the correctness of your program. Some systems, such as banking systems, are expected to be thoroughly tested. In this post, we will cover the motivation for writing tests and the different types of testing levels that
