testing Archives

Extracurricular Activities

Treat Your Personal Projects with Respect and See More Progress

I started my career in computing with personal projects, and I continue to build and expand my skills with my own projects.

React / Redux

How to Test React Components with Storybook Interaction Tests

On a recent project, we needed an easy-to-use component testing tool. Let’s take a look at testing React components with Storybook interaction tests.

Ruby on Rails

Switch Rails Database Connections While Running Cypress Tests

This setup will switch the database connection when the Cypress tests are running so it won't muddy up the data in other database environments.

Developer Tools

Make the Most of Storybook Stories with These Simple Tips

Storybook has benefits for teams working on front-end components. Make the most of these benefits by adding interaction tests for components.

Exploratory Testing

Consistency Tests for Your App: Use Them to Catch Bugs Big or Small

One type of app testing I do regularly is a consistency check. I'll explain what I mean and give examples of possible errors this type of testing picks up.

Exploratory Testing

2 Ways to Catch Software Deployment Problems Early

Have you ever introduced a bug that lurked undetected until deployment? I'll describe a couple of these bugs and early-warning systems to catch them.

Exploratory Testing

Software Development and the Ever-Growing Testing Checklist

You probably won't use your checklist to save a life, but it could save your project from bugs! Make sure an item on your list is to check your checklist.

DevOps & System Admin.

How to Run Tests for Your Containerized Monorepo Using Github Actions

I was happy to learn that a lot of the work to containerize our app for local development could be leveraged for automated testing using Github actions.

Exploratory Testing

How I Use Git Bisect to Find Where My Test Broke

When I wanted to find out exactly when my test started failing, I used the Git bisect tool to find the specific commit that caused my test to fail.

Exploratory Testing

Set Team Standards for Unit Test Code Coverage in JetBrains Rider

While code coverage is not a perfect indicator of a healthy test suite, JetBrains Rider can help identify areas of potential risk in your solution.

.NET / WPF

How to Build Visual Studio Installer Projects in Azure Pipelines

Testing a legacy app with Azure Pipelines can be difficult. Here are some tips for creating a CI pipeline for your own Visual Studio Installer Project.

Development Practices

How to Prepare for a Product Launch, Part 2: How Will You Know?

So you’re staring down a big product launch. Instead of watching your [unit] tests fail, how might you monitor the way your launch issues manifest?