A smoke test is an initial check to ensure critical software functionalities work, while sanity testing is a narrower, focused check to verify that specific issues have been fixed after changes.
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When you’re working with microservices or APIs, one miscommunication between systems can break your entire application. That’s where you need contract testing. This guide will walk you through what contract testing is, how it works, and why it’s become essential for teams building distributed systems. Whether you’re a developer, QA engineer, or architect, you’ll learn […]
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Imagine your application is running smoothly until a flash sale or unexpected traffic surge hits. Suddenly, users can’t log in, pages stop loading, and your team is scrambling to restore service. These unpredictable spikes can overwhelm even the most robust systems if you’re not prepared. Spike testing is the method used to simulate these sudden […]
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Ever wonder what’s really going on inside your system when you run performance tests or process data-intensive tasks? This article is for you. We’ll explore what CPU time is, how to calculate CPU, and why it matters, especially for performance testers and engineers. You’ll learn to break down the simple formula, understand each component in […]
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