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EDITORIALS

How to write your first Test Plan

You know testing your product is essential, but as you dive into the research on how to write a test plan, it feels overwhelming—too formal, too complicated, and filled with more considerations than you know what to do with. What if we told you it doesn’t have to be that hard?

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The surprising benefits of Manual Regression Testing

Regression testing is a useful part of the software development process. It helps to make sure your software stays stable as you upgrade pieces of code, preventing yesterday's bugs from sneaking back into tomorrow's releases.

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Don’t overlook sanity testing in your development process

Sanity testing doesn't have to be overwhelming— a quick check to make sure the basics are working before diving into more complex testing can give you confidence in the state of your product. It can also save you time and money when done right.

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Mind Maps for Test Planning in Testpad

Creating a test plan from scratch can be overwhelming. Without a clear structure, you risk missing important scenarios or leaving gaps in your testing. Mind maps offer a simple, effective way to visualize and organize your test planning, ensuring thorough coverage.

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Test Case Management: Classic Tools vs. Modern Solutions

Traditional test case management tools can be unnecessarily complicated, but what if there’s a simpler, more effective solution? Agile tools offer a more streamlined, pragmatic approach, allowing teams to focus on efficient testing rather than getting bogged down by complex systems - but what is the difference?

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Why exploratory testing should be part of your QA strategy

Your QA strategy isn’t about picking between automated or manual testing. It’s about using the right blend of tools and techniques to actually learn what your product does — before your users do. That’s where exploratory testing comes in.

Testpad's new UI sees 1m results in 3months

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Testpad's new UI sees 1m results in 3months

Our big rebrand and UI update helped our customers collectively record 1 million results in just the first 3 months following the release!

Writing BDD Test Scenarios with Gherkin Syntax

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Writing BDD Test Scenarios with Gherkin Syntax

Testpad has built-in support for syntax-highlighting your test plans if they use the Gherkin Given/When/Then style.

Growing Customer Base means Bigger Servers

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Growing Customer Base means Bigger Servers

With a big increase in the number of customers on Testpad this Spring, we've upgraded our servers over the weekend. This engineering-focused post talks about how we did this with zero downtime.

An Interview with Testpad

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An Interview with Testpad

The Software Testing Club recently interviewed the founder in their publication, The Testing Planet. Check it out for more background on what Testpad is and some thoughts on testing in general.

Online Payments For SaaS Billing

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Online Payments For SaaS Billing

An overview (from 2011) of payment solutions available for subscription-based SaaS products. Drawing from Testpad's experience with FastSpring's all-in-one solution, delve into key considerations like selecting payment gateways, designing subscription plans, handling chargebacks, and managing currencies.

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