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Agentic Labor and the New Golden Age of American Innovation

April 22, 2025

QA testers have relied on selectors. Learn more why we are predicting its demise.

The Importance of Data Quality in AI-based Testing

AI-based testing is heavily reliant on the quality of data used for training. Learn about the significance of data quality, including common challenges and best practices to ensure high data quality in AI-based testing.

January 30, 2024

How Mamba's Breakthrough in Efficient Sequence Modeling is Revolutionizing AI

From improving customer service through chatbots to enhancing virtual reality experiences, Mamba has the potential to greatly impact our daily lives in ways we can't even imagine yet.

January 24, 2024

From Language Processing to Test Automation: The Evolution of Transformers

Uncover the power of transformers in test automation and their wide-reaching influence in NLP, computer vision, and more.

January 18, 2024

Functionize + Solution Architects Group, LLC Strategic Partnership

The integration of Functionize technology with the expertise of our certified architects from Solution Architects Group, LLC promises immediate impact and efficiency.

December 22, 2023

The Importance of a Stable Test Automation Environment

A reliable testing environment is essential for successful software development, but there are various factors that can potentially disrupt its stability. Functionize Test Cloud provides a comprehensive solution for managing your test environment with superb efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration.

December 15, 2023

The Human Element in AI-Driven Testing Strategies

Discover how the future of software testing is being shaped by the increasing integration of artificial intelligence, and why human oversight remains essential in this collaborative environment.

December 6, 2023

10 Key KPIs Driving Continuous Improvement in QA Teams

This article explores the most important QA metrics in software development that help address any issues with the software before it goes out into the market, as well as assess how customer requirements are being met throughout the development stages.

November 7, 2023

How Google Cloud Platform Powers Functionize Test Cloud

Functionize Test Cloud and Google Cloud Platform: a game-changing partnership that is redefining automated software testing. We explore advanced AI integration, robust security, cost-efficiency, and seamless integration. This is the future of testing.

October 30, 2023

Welcoming the Inevitable: How QA Professionals Can Prepare for an AI-Dominant Future

Here’s how QA professionals can prepare for an AI-dominant future in software testing. Upskill in AI fundamentals and automated testing, explore emerging roles, and embrace continuous learning in this transformative landscape for a successful career.

October 19, 2023

What Exactly is AI-Augmented Testing?

Explore the transformative potential of AI-augmented testing in software QA, offering insights into its efficiency, precision, and the synergy between AI and human testers.

October 16, 2023

Battle of Testing Strategies: End-to-End vs. Integration Testing

Learn about end-to-end and integration testing, how to determine the most effective strategy for your project, and how each approach plays a pivotal role in creating robust, reliable applications.

October 9, 2023

Are Your Engineers Testing? Think Again.

Discover why it might be time to rethink assigning testing tasks to your engineers. Dive into the benefits of a dedicated QA team, and how it can elevate your product's quality and efficiency.

September 18, 2023

Welcome to the Party, BizDevOps!

Learn about the responsibilities of BizDevOps professionals, how their role intersects with yours, and the potential impacts of BizDevOps on QA work dynamics.

September 6, 2023

Democratizing Data: A Look at Big Data's Potential for Small and Medium Businesses

Big data is a game-changer for businesses of all sizes. Scalable cloud solutions, open-source tools, and strategic outsourcing have dismantled barriers, placing advanced analytics within reach.

August 24, 2023

Why Democratizing Automated Testing is a Smart Move in a Down Economy

Automated tests helps companies not only save costs and improve efficiency but also ensure that they are delivering the best possible product to their customers.

July 21, 2023

Learning about deep learning: Applications in Mission-critical Domains

Our Deep Learning series concludes with a feature on mission-critical domains. Learn more about how mission-critical operations are leveraging deep learning to benefit from adaptive decision-making, scalability and efficiency.

July 12, 2023

Learning about Deep Learning: Transfer Learning & Reinforcement Learning, part 2

Part 2 of our Deep Learning blog series explores the transformative potential of transfer learning and reinforcement learning techniques. Learn about real-world applications and how these techniques can optimize decision-making and drive innovation.

June 26, 2023

Learning about Deep Learning: Neural Network Architectures and Generative Models

Deep learning encompasses neural network architectures and generative models, which are key concepts in this field.

June 12, 2023

Meeting the Talent Needs of QA and DevOps in this Transformative Era

In this post, we explore the specific talent needs of software QA and DevOps professionals in this transformative era.

June 8, 2023

How AI helps QA teams handle challenging cross-browser and cross-platform testing

Learn how AI is enabling software QA teams to handle the complexities of cross-browser and cross-platform testing.

May 31, 2023

How to Build Stakeholder Buy-In for Digital Transformation

Digital transformation is a collective effort, and it is impossible to achieve success without collaborating with stakeholders across the organization

April 18, 2023

The Rise of the Cloud: A Look at the Evolution of Cloud Hosting

Learn about the advantages of cloud hosting and the factors that have contributed to its rise.

April 3, 2023

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Learn about Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and how it can be used to appropriately balance resources across multiple QA teams.

March 30, 2023

Is it time for your organization to establish a Testing Center of Excellence (TCoE)?

Learn whether a Testing Center of Excellence (TCoE) is appropriate for your QA team and the benefits it will provide if your organization establishes one.

March 28, 2023

The Best Books to Learn About Machine Learning in 2023

5 absolutely essential books on Machine Learning for any level

March 17, 2023

Why AI/ML Testing Needs Cloud Infrastructure

AI/ML models require cloud servers to optimize their performance. In this post, we will dive into the reasons why AI technology necessitates the use of cloud servers and the advantages that can be anticipated.

January 31, 2023

Running Tests Locally? Read this First

Let’s take an in-depth look at the requirements for setting up and managing tests on-prem or in a private cloud vs. using the cutting-edge Functionize Test Cloud.

January 25, 2023

8 Online Test Data Generators

Learn about the various online test data generation tools that will help you generate data for test cases.

January 19, 2023

The 5 Most Common Issues in Software QA that Annoy Testers

A look at some of the most common frustrations, dislikes and challenges faced in QA by software testers, and solutions to ease such difficulties.

January 5, 2023

The Cost of Finding Bugs Later in the SDLC

Boost software quality and resilience by moving defect detection as early in the workflow as possible.

December 30, 2022

Incorporating User Feedback Into The Testing Process

Learn about the common challenges and benefits of user-based feedback in the design, development and testing phases of software development projects.

December 19, 2022

The Importance of Diversity in Software Testing Teams

The benefits of diversity in software testing teams that include people with various backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skill sets.

December 15, 2022

Why Do Bugs Appear in Clusters?

Learn why it is common for bugs to appear in clusters, and what teams can do to help minimize this occurrence.

December 13, 2022

The Fundamentals of a Selenium Wrapper

A look at the advantages and disadvantages of Selenium wrappers, and how Functionize differs from them with its unique AI/ML-first approach to testing.

December 7, 2022

Low-Code: Apply Your Technical Skills Even If You Don’t Know How To Code

Learn how non-coding testers can apply their technical skills to the QA process, from using no-code tools to understanding product and business requirements.

December 2, 2022

The New Role Of QA

A look into the evolving and increasingly important role of QA in organizations big and small.

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