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EDITORIALS

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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EDITORIALS

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.

Don't Only Automate Your Testing

HINTS AND TIPS

Don't Only Automate Your Testing

Is automated testing always the best way to test your software? The cost-benefit doesn't always stack up, and manual testing can be cheaper and faster than you think.

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UPDATES

A Fresh Look: New Website and New Faces

Externally, Testpad just gave its website a fresh coat of paint. Internally, and more significantly, Testpad has been growing its team to better support the ever-growing customer base.

Testpad Tips - don't make Scripts too short

HINTS AND TIPS

Testpad Tips - don't make Scripts too short

A common mistake with Testpad, especially for customers coming from a test case management background, is to only put a single Test Case in each Script... this is the path to the dark side... read on...

API Project Update and Early Overview

UPDATES

API Project Update and Early Overview

Testpad is building an API. The project is in final testing with just some deployment issues to resolve.

Testpad Tips - make copies to go from release to release

HINTS AND TIPS

Testpad Tips - make copies to go from release to release

A great usage pattern in Testpad is to prepare for new releases by copying the test plans of the previous release. This gives you a clean slate from which to add more tests and record a fresh batch of results.

Testpad Tips - use the Retest feature to go from build to build

HINTS AND TIPS

Testpad Tips - use Retesting to go from build to build

Don't acrue more and more test run columns with 'new test run'... instead, make use of the 'retest' feature, specifically for retesting new builds within the same release cycle.

We have a new home!... testpad.com

UPDATES

We have a new home!... testpad.com

Testpad's home domain has moved to "testpad.com" after more than 10 years at "ontestpad.com". Here's what that means for customers.

Release notes for minor update (4.1.110)

UPDATES

Release notes for minor update (4.1.110)

Release notes for a collection of small updates and tweaks, including bug fixes, reacting to customer feedback, and miscellaneous tweaks to keep Testpad running smoothly.

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