testing

Shifting everywhere: The importance of continuous testing in the software development life cycle

Wednesday, December 06, 2023

“Shifting left” is the philosophy of pushing security testing as early as possible in the development process. When the idea was first popularized, the only viable tool-based option was to run static analysis during coding, and then perform penetration testing before the application went live. Today “shifting everywhere” means automated, continuous testing throughout the software …

WebLOAD and ChatGPT

The Collaborative Power of WebLOAD and ChatGPT in the New Explainer Feature

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

The continuous technological advancements in various industries have led to an increased reliance on digital tools and platforms to streamline various tasks. And for businesses, this means a possibility of expanded user traffic at any given time. This led to the further growth of the load testing industry, helping companies determine if their systems can …

Smartbear recognized by Gartner Magic Quadrant

SmartBear: A Visionary in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

We are excited to announce SmartBear has been named a Visionary in the 2023 Magic Quadrant by Gartner for API Management. A Magic Quadrant is a tool that provides a graphical competitive positioning of technology providers to help you make smart investment decisions. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed the company’s overall completeness …

Analyzing Load Testing Trends in CI/CD Using WebLOAD: A Detailed Perspective

Wednesday, November 08, 2023

Load testing is a critical facet of software development, as it ensures that a system, application, or website can handle the expected volume of traffic without compromising performance. When integrated into a Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline, load testing becomes even more significant because it enables developers to detect, diagnose, and rectify performance issues early …

Supercharge API Performance Testing with ReadyAPI

Wednesday, November 01, 2023

As the holiday season approaches, businesses worldwide are gearing up for the busiest and most lucrative time of the year. In today’s digitally driven marketplace, the flawless performance of your APIs is crucial for maintaining and boosting business revenue during this time. As consumers increasingly rely on online shopping and mobile apps for their holiday …

Defensics extends fuzzing capabilities for IoT markets

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Internet of Things (IoT) devices are becoming ubiquitous, with billions deployed in the world. And threat actors are constantly looking for vulnerabilities in them because, unlike traditional IT devices, once IoT devices with fixed firmware are deployed, it is often impossible to fix problems. That’s why it is critical to thoroughly test the security and …

The Future of Load Testing: How AI is Changing the Game

Wednesday, October 04, 2023

Load testing is a critical aspect of software development and system optimization. By subjecting a system to a simulated workload, load testing is essential to ensure that a system can handle the expected traffic and user interactions, providing a smooth and satisfactory experience for users. Traditionally, load testing has been carried out through labor-intensive processes …

How to Test GraphQL APIs

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

This year, we’ve witnessed a significant shift in the tech landscape. Industry giants like Amazon (AWS), Facebook, Twitter, GitHub, and others are embracing GraphQL APIs, both for their internal operations and external interactions. GraphQL, hailed as the SQL for APIs, is more than a query language – It’s a runtime that efficiently retrieves data from databases. …

Eliminate false positives with WhiteHat Dynamic

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

WhiteHat Dynamic helps organizations eliminate false positives. In the digital age, web apps are the engine that powers business. Organizations rely on web apps to run everything from internal team sites and HR portals to external client portals, business interfaces, and shopping carts. But web apps are also where threat actors can attack your business-critical …

WebSocket Load Testing with WebLOAD’s Latest Version

Wednesday, September 06, 2023

The continual technological advancements in the past decade have made the world more connected than ever. But along with this also comes the increased expectation for individuals to get more information instantaneously. This is why WebSocket became a crucial tool for developers over the years, as it provides bidirectional and asynchronous communication between a server …