Recently, I have explored LocalStack AWS local stack to test cloud application locally. You can test the lambda in the AWS lambda console or Moto i.e. mocking. However running tests against LocalStack, would be good as this would not incur any cost of using AWS Services. LocalStack can be used for running any AWS service locally as well as on […]
Set up a CI/CD pipeline to run lambda tests using AWS cloud service emulator named LocalStack
What technologies did Qxf2 work on in 2021?
We all know the buzz around microservices, IoT, machine learning and cloud computing as of late. Organizations that wish to take on the role of trailblazers get a competitive edge by being amongst the first to adopt the new techs. Qxf2 has been trying its best to keep up with the ever evolving world of tech and 2021 has been […]
Gradual familiarity as a learning tool
Most QA jobs offer daily opportunities to learn new things every day. Yeah, even the job you are at right now! We get introduced to new technologies and ideas that our colleagues work on. News about our competitors trickles in. We hear things during water-cooler conversations with coworkers. Our colleagues share interesting articles about technology. And so on. But we […]
State of Testing Survey: 2022
Hey testers, hope you all are fine and safe!! and would want to start new year with great enthusiasm and learning new technologies. State of Testing Survey 2022 has gone live. Please do take part in the survey and help the testing community to identify common testing trends. Why take this survey? This time the survey is going to explore, […]
End to End UI Automation using TestCafe
For one of our clients, TestCafe has been recently used for end-to-end(e2e) UI automation. TestCafe has a number of significant features, including simple setup, no web driver installation, support for all main operating systems, various browser support, reporting and HTTP Mocking. In this article, I’d like to show how to create UI tests with TestCafe, as well as how to […]
Access RaspberryPi over the internet using Remote.it
To Access RaspberryPi over the internet, we need to do port forwarding. There are a number of ways to do that: Set up port forwarding on your router: But port forwarding on your home/local router to access your Pi is extremely dangerous. Go with third-party online port forwarding services: It is recommended to go with this option to avoid security […]
A hands-on QA training program for fresh graduates
Qxf2 Services is conducting a hands-on QA training program for freshers. The training program is practical and resembles real-work you will do as a tester. We do not follow the traditional teaching method. We believe in learning by applying and solving real-world problems. During the course of this program, you will test real applications, shadow senior QA engineers and work […]
Allure integration with pytest
Recently, I was on the lookout for a good open-source reporting tool other than the ReportPortal tool which we already integrated with pytest in the past. As a result, I came across a tool called Allure. When I started integrating allure with pytest, I stumbled upon a couple of errors as there was no straightforward guide to do so. Therefore, […]
Work Anniversary Image – Skype Bot using AWS Lambda
At Qxf2 services, we get to pick and work on any problem area (eg: Onboarding, Training, etc.) based on our interest. The one I take care of is ‘Employee Engagement. As a part of this initiative, I started congratulating employees on their work anniversary in the form of a Work Anniversary Image. Why Work Anniversary Image Skype Bot using AWS […]
Flask app with a GraphQL API, JWT Authentication and SQLAlchemy
I wrote (and open sourced) a Flask app with a GraphQL API that was implemented using Graphene. The application is similar to the official Graphene example but includes the following: 1. JWT authentication 2. An example of filtering 3. A minimal amount of data for people to tinker with the app This article is suitable for: a) Testers looking to […]