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Uncover the advanced exploits missed by standard scans. This definitive guide dissects sophisticated 2025 vulnerabilities in injection, authentication/authorization (JWT/SAML/OAuth), SSRF, deserialization, APIs (REST/GraphQL/gRPC), and cloud environments. Essential technical knowledge for serious security professionals.

Explore the Git-integrated, the only powerful Postman Alternative to design, build and deploy APIs

Every time you open an app on your phone or computer, have you ever stopped to wonder why it works so smoothly? It’s not just luck—there’s a dedicated team behind the scenes making sure everything functions perfectly. That’s where Manual QA Engineers come in.

A failed end-to-end (E2E) test automation effort can easily cost a company over $1 million, along with damage to reputation and morale. By identifying and avoiding the anti-patterns outlined in this book, organizations can save substantial resources and achieve successful E2E test automation—the backbone of Agile and DevOps.

This book explores Lean Software Development and DevOps principles, focusing on testing's role in ensuring software quality. It examines the positioning of tests within Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery pipelines and discusses key testing concepts such as testability, shift-left, and shift-right approaches. An important aspect that the book addresses is the testing way of working, it discussed how tests can be done if the software under test is constantly evolving and what this means for the org structure. The book provides strategies for enhancing testing processes. It covers testing practices for various system architectures, including:Monolithic applicationsLoosely coupled systems (microservices, event-driven architecture, serverless)Mobile applicationsAI systemsBy addressing these diverse areas, the book offers comprehensive guidance on implementing Lean testing practices across different software development contexts.

Unlock the power of web test automation with hands-on exercises designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice. This book empowers software professionals to master Selenium WebDriver and Playwright, building robust E2E testing skills through 14 practical lessons. Perfect for those ready to elevate their test automation skills with real-world tools and techniques!

The beauty of shell scripts is that they make it simple and elegant to link up different tools and platforms. If we use shell to its fullest, we can automate, innovate, and take our practices to the next level.

Welcome to End to End API Testing & Interview Questions Notes, a comprehensive guide designed to assist you in mastering API testing and preparing for technical interviews in API testing roles. With the increasing reliance on APIs in modern software architectures, understanding how to test APIs is becoming more crucial than ever for QA professionals and software testers.This book is structured to provide both practical knowledge and insights into real-world API testing scenarios. The chapters are meticulously organized to take you from the basics of API testing to advanced topics such as security, performance testing, and automation

Programming in the modern era requires power and efficiency, and C++23 signifies the beginning of that era. This book captures that demand. To take your C++ skills to the next level, This book is about creating and breaking down real-world examples. You'll discover techniques that you can immediately apply to your own work.

A practical handbook packed with real-world advice to help you write better code, adopt effective developer habits, and build great software.

This book is written for anyone who wants to understand what testing and testing leadership are all about. A better understanding will help to lead and improve your testing - whether testing is outsourced or in-house. CEO, CIO, or CTO - this is the testing book for you, too! It's also for anyone who works with software: product owners, project managers, system analysts, developers, testers, test managers, and many others, including students. We have created ACT 2 LEAD mnemonic to help you in leading testing.  Read the book to learn what it means!

Discover everything you’ve ever wanted to know about software testing with Testing for Software Engineers—a practical guide that helps you build testable systems, master modern test automation, and seamlessly integrate testing into your development process for more reliable and maintainable software.

Covering everything from the basics of secure communication and the HTTP/HTTPS protocols to more complex subjects like WebSockets interactions and custom protocol handling, the "Postman Cookbook" is designed to walk you through every aspect of API development.

If we treat our IDE as a text editor, we are doing ourselves a disservice. Using a combination of tutorials and a questions-and-answers approach, Getting to Know IntelliJ IDEA will help you find ways to use IntelliJ IDEA that enable you to work comfortably and productively as a professional developer using the Classic UI.