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performance testing for online games and game servers preview

Performance Testing for Online Games and Game Servers

Online gaming is booming, and the demand for online games will be persistent in upcoming years. The global gaming market was valued at USD 173.70 billion in 2020, and it is expected to reach a value of USD 314.40 billion by 2026. One of the important growth factors is, perhaps, the pandemic, since multiple lockdowns made people stay at homes and turn to game platforms to pass the time. But it also created unexpected load growth on gaming servers all around the world.
Obviously, in such circumstances the QA sector of load testing for online games is increasing, too. In this article, we will outline what is load testing in games, why it is an absolute must to performance test games on a regular basis, what types of performance tests are applicable in the online gamedev industry.

pflb grabs goodfirms recognition for exclusive mobile app development

PFLB Grabs GoodFirms Recognition for Exclusive Mobile App Development Services

GoodFirms evaluated PFLB and concluded that they provide excellent testing services to their clients, whether a startup or a large, well-established company. The company is equipped with a team of developers that ensures that the latest development guidelines are followed during the development process, and product quality is maintained. The developers access the latest platforms for native and hybrid app development, which offers a maximum return to the clients. The team works closely with the clients to properly understand their ideas and business models to develop the mobile app in a way that meets their client’s vision.

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Performance Testing for Game Development: Process Automation

Mobile games require performance testing before they hit the markets, otherwise a game built for a high-end device can get complained about by thousands of users and cause financial and reputational losses. Luckily, most key market players do realize it and run performance and load tests on a regular basis, during development, before every next release, etc., so the testing process becomes a necessary routine.

5 most common mistakes to avoid in performance testing projects preview

5 Most Common Mistakes to Avoid in Performance Testing Projects

A wise man once said, Only those who do nothing make no mistakes. That is why we devote this post to mistakes often made in load and performance testing projects. This post was written not only for managers who are up to their first testing project, but also for leading engineers who have had many of them and have many stories of their own to tell.
The focus of this text is on performance testing, although there obviously may be many mistakes in any part of a complex IT project.

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Automated vs Manual Mobile App Testing: Do You Need Both?

Software testing is a crucial part in creating a successful project. By assessing every facet of the product, a developer will know if the code meets business requirements. It’s through the testing that companies increase user tolerance and improve the performance of their apps.
Having said that, testing is only as beneficial as it is efficient. There are two main approaches to testing – manual or automated. Both are critiqued and advocated all over the web, so choosing the one to fit your project is not an easy task. In this post, we’ll give you a brief rundown on the difference between them, their respective pros and cons, and the ways developers can take advantage of both.

pflb and headspin are taking mobile application testing to a new level preview

PFLB and HeadSpin Are Taking Mobile Application Testing to a New Level

PFLB has announced collaboration with HeadSpin, USA, to implement projects in the field of automation, functional and load testing of mobile applications. PFLB will deliver a unique solution to the market. It can and should be used for remote testing of mobile applications on real devices built to meet the needs of customers. A special software and hardware complex from HeadSpin can be installed anywhere in the world and integrated with automation services for functional and load testing of mobile applications.

mobile application test how does it work preview

Mobile Application Test: How Does It Work?

Gone are the days where phones were isolated communication devices that only got our attention when someone called us. They have now become our window to the world and the main source of interaction in a world halted by social restrictions.  Over the years, smartphones have become an essential part of modern life and their […]

how to write a comprehensive bug report preview

How to Write a Comprehensive Bug Report

Writing a comprehensive and actionable bug report is an essential part of test process management. Unless testers communicate all detected errors effectively and justify objections with data, developers may misunderstand what you meant or outright reject some of the reported bugs. When this happens, testers contend with developers and waste time arguing. Worse, if a […]