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Story: A Former Mentee Failed Test Automation with Protractor. Part 1
Besides my own software apps, I have been implementing real test automation & Continuous Testing for a number of client projects by using the exact same formula. The test automation framework used is raw Selenium WebDriver in RSpec.
Zhimin ZhanPublished 9 months ago in GeeksStory: A Former Mentee Failed Test Automation with Protractor. Part 2: Reflections and FAQ
Continue from Part 1. Reflections Real test automation and Continuous Testing are more profound when you are aiming big (and with existing legacy test scripts). Surely, F would face some challenges the next day but realized he couldn’t ask for more free mentoring. Therefore, giving up was inevitable.
Zhimin ZhanPublished 9 months ago in GeeksProtractor, another Automation Framework I rightly avoided, is being Deprecated
Protractor, a JavaScript-based end-to-end test automation framework, became quite popular a few years back with the rising of AngularJS. I did a quick review of Protractor and disliked it.
Zhimin ZhanPublished 9 months ago in GeeksIn Kazbat's Den
Introduction Kaz and Oscar I have told many of my friends across the water about this place run by my great friend Karen and her dog Oscar who you can meet in this story.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 9 months ago in Geeks“Cucumber is Dying”, What did we learn? Part 2: FAQ
Continue from Part 1. FAQ 1. Cucumber is just a Ruby implementation of Gherkin, maybe others such as SpecFlow in C# that work well?
Zhimin ZhanPublished 9 months ago in GeeksBDD Clarified: BDD ≠ “Given-When-Then” (Gherkin)
Cucumber is the first Gherkin BDD framework, and it gained popularity gradually. Cucumber is written in Ruby, naturally, its clones were created, such as SpecFlow and JBehave, in other languages. However, many people think Cucumber (and its clones) is equivalent to BDD, and that is wrong!
Zhimin ZhanPublished 9 months ago in Geeks“Cucumber is Dying”, What did we learn? Part 1: The Facts
The article title is not clickbait. It is the headline of the Software Testing Weekly #166 (on 2023–05–01). “Back in February, Matt Wynne — the last of Cucumber’s co-founders who actively worked on the project — got fired. He shared about it in this blog post. That raised questions about the project’s future. Someone even claimed that Cucumber is dead which sparked a big discussion on Reddit. So what’s next? Without a bigger sponsor behind the project, the chances for its growth and maintenance are lower. On the other hand, thousands of people and companies still use it. So now it’s up to the community. But I’d think twice before picking Cucumber again.”
Zhimin ZhanPublished 9 months ago in GeeksA Practical Advice on Rejecting Gherkin for Test Automation
Gherkin BDD frameworks (such as Cucumber, SpecFlow, JBehave, Concordian and Gauge) are often used in test automation, which is wrong!
Zhimin ZhanPublished 9 months ago in GeeksComments on the claims of “7 ways Cypress is different”. All False, Wrong or Lie: Part 2
Continue from Part 1. Claim 1: “does not use Selenium”, WRONG (they should have) The wrong statement “Selenium or Selenium-based is problematic” (see this article for reasons and proofs), we can understand, Selenium was seen by Cypress as a competitor, these are marketing words for a commercial company.
Zhimin ZhanPublished 9 months ago in GeeksComments on the claims of “7 ways Cypress is different”. All False, Wrong or Lie. Part 1: Developer-Focused is Wrong for E2E Testing
This article was originally published on my Medium Blog on 2023-07-08. On Cypress's website, it claims (still there, as of 2023–07–03).
Zhimin ZhanPublished 9 months ago in GeeksModern Living Essentials: A Deep Dive into the World of Mini Fridges
Introduction In our ever-evolving world, where space is often a luxury, the demand for compact and efficient appliances has never been higher. Enter the realm of mini fridges, a blend of technology and design, perfectly engineered to suit small living spaces, dorm rooms, offices, and even travel needs. With models like the "Frestec 3.1 CU' Mini Fridge with Freezer, 2-Door Compact Refrigerator, Small Refrigerator for Bedroom Dorm Office Apartment, Stainless Steel (FR 302 SL)," "Frigidaire EFR341, 3.1 cu ft 2 Door Fridge and Freezer, Platinum Series, Stainless Steel, Double," and the "Upstreman 1.7 Cu.ft Mini Fridge with Freezer, Adjustable Thermostat, Energy Saving, Low Noise, Single Door Compact Refrigerator for Dorm, Office, Bedroom, Black-FR17," mini fridges have become more versatile and accessible than ever before.
NexTech NavigatorPublished 9 months ago in Geekssmart gadgets for home.
Embracing Innovation and Comfort with Smart Home Accessories In an era marked via technological advancement and a growing emphasis on comfort, the idea of the contemporary home has advanced past mere brick and mortar. Today, our residing spaces are reworking into interconnected havens of comfort and efficiency, all way to the mixing of current smart gadgets. At the forefront of this revolution are devices that seamlessly blend application, aesthetics, and technology to decorate our day by day lives.
Abdul HafizPublished 9 months ago in Geeks