Need to develop an application connected to Azure Storage but don’t have an Azure account? No problem! In this article, we’ll show you a simple way to simulate Azure Storage locally and work with it just like in the cloud. Read more

It is very hard to escape the topic of artificial intelligence nowadays. Not a day goes by without a report of a new model, technique or breakthrough in the media (especially technical media). It seems that top representatives of big tech companies do not talk about anything else. On the Joe Rogan Experience podcast (#2255) , Mark Zuckerberg claimed that already this year Meta will likely have an AI, that can act as a mid-level engineer in software development. Mr. Zuckerberg further believes that in the future a lot of code will be developed by AI instead of people.
What portion of these strong claims is just marketing? What is the real impact of artificial intelligence on software development? Hopefully, my article will help you find some answers to these questions. Read more

Don’t be put off by the clickbait headline and read about an innovative product design methodology that has the potential to shrink months of development into much less time. From collecting, sorting and triaging ideas, through prototyping to user testing – all in one working week. Read more

In an interview with Voices of Industry, Jiří Baroš, CEO of Edhouse, shared his professional journey and discussed how modern technology is shaping the direction of our company. The interview, recorded at the International Engineering Fair in Brno, highlights the growing influence of software and hardware in engineering and the importance of technological developments for process optimization, efficiency improvement and data processing. Read more

Creation, maintenance and orchestration of virtual environments is part of software tester’s daily routine on most projects, especially when working with desktop applications. Virtual Machines (VMs) help you create isolated environments with different test configurations on a single machine eliminating the need for multiple pieces of hardware. At the end of 2024, the VMware company has announced a change in the license terms of the VMware Workstation Pro software application (includes VMware Fusion Pro for macOS), which is now being offered for free also for commercial purposes. I consider that a great opportunity for testers or those applying for a testing position to explore VMs and add a very useful skill to their resumes. Read more

I enjoy comparing things that may not seem related, but help the listener better understand a given issue or bring them closer to my perspective. Illustrative examples are more comprehensible for the general public and allow us to move away from complex technical details. For example, did you know that an electron microscope can achieve magnification comparable to observing Christmas tree needles from the moon’s surface? Can we compare software development to football? Why not! Read more

Reddit is a social platform allowing users to share content and debate in various communities (“subreddits”). Among others, there are communities focused on development quality management or software testing, one of which is /r/QualityAssurance. From this very community I have chosen the 9 most frequent questions and try to answer them. Read more

The diversity of tester position titles knows no bounds. Regardless of what’s written in your employment contract, email signature, or business card, you usually introduce yourself as a tester. How about ending this designation and stopping testing to start developing? Read more

When a software team decides to implement automated testing, they usually start by selecting a testing tool or framework. The choice of programming language in which the tests will be written is often overlooked or not considered at all. In reality, its selection should precede or be directly part of the criteria for choosing a testing framework. Which programming language is the best for writing automated tests? There is no definitive answer. Everything depends on the project itself and the developers. The technologies used can significantly influence the success of implementing automated testing on a project. The choice of programming language can be assessed from two perspectives – personal and project-related. Read more

Mentions of shift-left can be found almost everywhere lately. In articles, podcasts, workshops, and it often appears on discussion forums as well. For many, this term has become synonymous with a modern approach to software testing and quality management. But what does shift-left actually mean? And should testers fear for their jobs? Read more

The Lab. It has become a central point in my business pitch. The simple fact that a bunch of SW developers have a whole room dedicated to electron-microscopes, 3D printers, mechatronic devices in various stages of decomposition was, at least for me, a proof strong enough, to testify to our inclination towards HW related programming. Read more

After 2+ in the Sales position of Software development company, I’ve been through numerous conversations revolving around the question: ‘’How do we know you’re the right supplier for us?’’ I wanted to share my thoughts and have put together 3 main points you should consider before choosing one. Obviously, this is rather one-sided overview, as I represent one of the sides. Read more