Company culture, the importance of a fair salary in a “hot market”
How do we pay in Abstracta? Why is it essential to have a clear career plan as part of a strong company culture? Where does the expression “hot market” comes from? Today we dive into these questions, because the salary is by no means a…
Abstracta Tech Talks 2022
The Abstracta Tech Talks are MeetUp’s on software testing, best practices, and many other IT topics. These events invite us to share and connect.
Uruguay, Latin America’s best hub for software development
This small South American country of 3.4 million people is a global leader in software exports. With more than 1000 active software development companies, progressive politics, and amazing opportunities, Uruguay has earned international recognition.
Low code platforms for test automation: a benchmark
In this blog post, we will share the results of a benchmark that we ran to compare the speed of some of the most popular low code solutions for test automation.
#AbstractaStory In Depth with Federico Toledo: “More and better testers will be needed”
What does the future of software testing looks like? Why is the role of a tester crucial in our current society? Will artificial intelligence ever replace the human eye? We talked in-depth about all of this and much more with Federico Toledo, Ph.D. in computer…
Mate culture, an infusion flavored with history
As an ancestral tradition, mate is part of the Cultural Heritage of South America and currently conquers palates from all over the globe. It’s an infusion filled with history and symbolism. It has penetrated the DNA of the people who were born in the southern…
Developer’s friendly tools for continuous performance testing
How many times have we seen a test infrastructure and methodology where the team is not able to get early feedback about the performance of the system they are developing? Typically, it is expected to treat performance testing as a “waterfall project” where we, the…
ReconverTite, promoting gender equality in the IT world
We enjoy contributing all our knowledge in testing and being leaders in software quality. Yet, we operate in a society that requires a strong social commitment to evolve, and we won’t settle for less. So, we always shoot for the stars. Through testing, we contribute…
2021 Rewind, a year that left a huge mark
2021 was a very important year for Abstracta, where we have not only continued being testing leaders worldwide, but we also kept growing as a company and as a team. After the severe global blow of the pandemic, this year we were faithful witnesses of…
Best Online and In-Person Software Testing Events in 2022
If you missed attending in-person testing events in 2020 and 2021, we have good news: Many events that got canceled due to COVID-19 are finally coming back in 2022. Take a look at this list to learn what options are available both in-person and online!…
How to choose the best automation testing tool for your project in 5 simple steps
Every testing project is unique, as well as its requirements. In this article, we walk you through five practical steps that will guide you through the process of searching and deciding which automation testing tools are best for your project. Depending on the project, testing…
4 Reasons Why Agile Testing Is Key to Developing High-Quality Software Products
Agile methodologies are crucial to building up-to- date, high quality software products. This approach bridges the gap between testers and developers, reducing the feedback loop between them, and leading to faster product delivery. Developing software is a complex process that involves various distinct practices such…
Outsourcing Software Testing: What to Do and What to Avoid When Looking for a Testing Partnership
Finding the ideal outsourcing partner for your business can be a complicated task. Here are some key do’s and don’ts that will help you pick the right testing company for you. Outsourcing software testing has become a common and effective solution for many organizations that…
Shift-Left Testing & Shift-Right Testing, a Possible Strategy
Implementing Shift-Left Testing practices is fundamental to achieving early analysis of quality and creating better software, agile and efficient, not only to solve but also to prevent quality issues. However, Shift-Right Testing offers other great advantages to improve testing strategies. We often hear the question:…
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