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HackerNoon Reporter: Please tell us briefly about your background. Our team is innovative and hardworking, we all come from different backgrounds, where we are able to combine our transferable skills to make RPAIR successful. This means that we all see things slightly differently but we come together with our skills and expertise to drive this company forward. What's your startup called? And in a sentence or two, what does it do? Our company, RPAIR, has developed an online comparison marketplace for watch and jewellery owners in the UK to get easier access to repairs for their watches and jewelry items by matching them with qualified and reviewed repair shops across the UK. What is the origin story? Like many ideas, RPAIR was born from real-world frustrations. While working in the watch and jewelry industry for over 15 years, I experienced many problems keeping customers updated on their watch and jewelry repairs whilst working at my family’s jewelry shop. In 2019 I thought "Could technology be used to simplify communication between the repair shop and customer, and repair this broken process?" When discussing this idea with my partner Michael one evening, the real lightbulb moment happened. Together, we quickly realised a solution that would solve many more of the problems experienced in this industry. One platform that could help customers easily find and compare watch and jewelry repair quotes whilst simultaneously helping jewelry and repair shops win and manage more jobs. What do you love about your team, and why are you the ones to solve this problem? We love working together, we have fun and make this more than a job and a business. We are a passionate group of people that are constantly challenging each other to get the best out of each other and to keep pushing our business forward. We are a group of forward thinkers on a mission to make watch and jewelry repairs fair and easy for all. We have a balanced blend of backgrounds and we believe this helps guide our market understanding and inform our product decisions. These backgrounds include the watch and jewelry industry, design, tech product development, software engineering, and sales. Together, we want to solve old school problems with new-age tools. If you weren’t building your startup, what would you be doing? We would be figuring out something else to start working on. To be honest I can’t think of much else to do. The four of us have met, individually and with each other at times to work together and build something, so if it wasn’t this it would be something else. At the moment, how do you measure success? What are your core metrics? At the moment we believe success is measured in different ways. Every week is a different level of success. We have set milestones to hit, and as we are growing we are hitting them and measuring our success by them. Our goal currently is to make the repairs process easier for customers, so they bother to get their repairs completed, but our goal is also to on-board more businesses so we can drive customers to them and increase their repairs business. As long as we are working towards both of these goals and making this process easier for customers and businesses then we are successful. CPA – Advertising cost per completed customer repair form Average no. of quotes received for a customer before a customer accepts one Repair Partners Response rate (How often they are quoting to show engagement) Win rate (How often they are winning jobs) What’s most exciting about your traction to date? We’ve seen a huge volume of repair jobs come through ranging from Rolex watch servicing to diamond ring resizing. It’s amazing to see people trusting the platform with their most precious items. We also had one repair partner make back their subscription fee in their first week by being really engaged with the platform and going above and beyond for the customer. What technologies are you currently most excited about, and most worried about? And why? We are excited about AI technology, specifically, with everything that has happened in the world recently. The combination of AI and vaccine development being able to significantly speed up this process could mean we do not have to suffer another pandemic in this way at all. Excited: We are not worried about any particular type of technology, but the addiction that we have to social media and technology. Technology is amazing, but how we choose to use it and how our behavior changes in a negative way are what is worrying. With the rise of technology and social media addiction, we sometimes worry about how to educate our children on how to use it responsibly. Worried: What drew you to get published on HackerNoon? What do you like most about our platform? Interesting and varied articles across lots of interesting tech topics. 8-Bit branding is cool and the whole platform doesn’t take itself too seriously. What advice would you give to the 21-year-old version of yourself? “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” What is something surprising you've learned this year that your contemporaries would benefit from knowing? We have learned so much, and so much of this is new to all of us. The key is to have the right people around you, make sure you are agile when an opportunity presents itself, or when a mistake is made. Just because you built a roadmap does not mean you cannot pivot and change direction. For example, within 2 weeks of our BETA launch, we saw significant issues with the customer journey and had to rearrange our priorities and work hard to get it sorted. Also we learned to not live in fear of putting out a product that isn’t perfect. What you can learn from being live and getting real-life feedback is invaluable. Don’t be scared of failing, just keep moving forward. VOTE for RPAIR as ! Startup of the Year in Waltham Abbey

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44,000 startups. 4,553 cities. “4 billion votes” It was such a blessing to get to know so many of your ideas and innovations from every corner of the world in 2021. The startup community amazed all of us with your hard work and persistence despite all of the challenges that we faced globally throughout last year. Not gonna lie, the competition got our hearts racing like Eurovision. We won’t let you wait for much longer, below are long-awaited results! ✨✨✨ To see who is a winner in each respective city, visit and pick a city. The name at the top of the list is the winner. (Compromised awards are under review.) startups.hackernoon.com The will announce the winners per region in their respective cities. Startups Winners Announcement Series 🔥 Central Europe Central Europe has always caught our attention with the talented pool of people in tech community. But were they able to get through 2021 despite the pandemic? Let’s cheers to the most outstanding amongst 4,500+ startups who have been working hard this year: Basel, Switzerland An overwhelming vote for ~ in their mission of helping machinery companies drive more service revenues from their installed base MachiQ Software Berlin, Germany We have with a whooping 538 votes! Let’s support Plan A with its mission to help companies to measure, monitor and reduce their environmental footprint. Plan A Düsseldorf, Germany It doesn’t get any easier with Kicking off in helping people organize online schedules more easily. EasyWeek! Geneva, Switzerland Manage code quality? We have to give props to for their startup! SonarSource Hamburg, Germany Taking over Hamburg is , an acoustic device to reduce noises in vehicle cabins. No more annoying sounds on the road 🚗 ReCalm Köln, Germany Small business? Hoping to manage your marketing campaign? is winning the vote! rankingCoach Lausanne, Switzerland is a Swiss-based company focused on cryptocurrency management solutions built for financial institutions. Metaco Leipzig, Germany empowers companies to operate and utilize drones for the most effective industrial data applications. FlyNex Mainz, Germany is growing sustainable digital mobility startups! Next Mobility Labs Munich, Germany wins for top-line, high-security international Identity Management! ORY Stuttgart, Germany Remote desktop application? Ask anywhere. AnyDesk Vienna, Austria , an IT company enabling privacy-preserving big data applications in the digital age. Mostly AI Zug, Switzerland Way to go 1762 votes for the first provably live pure Proof-of-Stake (PoS) CBC-Casper blockchain designed for real-world applications. CasperLabs! Nyon Calling for robust data solutions for impact-driven organizations! Havuta LLC Zürich is revolutionizing small business lending to give easy access to capital to those who need it most: SMEs ✨ Teylor Heidelberg, Germany is an innovative HR startup providing a solution for fast and efficient recruiting of employees with simple job profiles. Talk'n'Job Stuttgart, Germany Congratulations for winning this title! AnyDesk Moving on to our buddies in... 🔥 Eastern Europe Eastern Europe is home to many familiar big names in our start-up world. Trace history for Miro, Telegram, and Grammarly and you know where they are from. Who is the next generation for Eastern European startups? Budapest, Hungary is a platform for mobile app development, enabling tens of thousands of developers to automate integration, testing, and deployment. Bitrise I__ __ stanbul, Turkey Leading here is - a brand new software intelligence platform- helps organizations deliver faster, high-quality products by connecting their DevOps tools. Oobeya Kraków, Poland is a human cloud platform that connects global enterprises with European software houses, offering tech talent as a service. Talent Alpha Kyiv, Ukraine 281 votes for , an AI powered app where people can swap faces in the videos, GIFs and images in just a few seconds. Reface Sofia, Bulgaria 387 votes for __ __378, leading Blockchain and DLT solutions company that specializes in helping enterprises and blockchain startups design, build and scale innovative solutions using Blockchain & DLT! LimeChain Warsaw, Poland is a next-generation blockchain document management software (DMS). DoxyChain Yerevan, Armenia Whoever clicked to vote for was sure a vote, because it ended up winning as a full-service software provider delivering Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning solutions for businesses. SmartClick smart Almaty Just like the name suggested, provides one pass to dozens of gyms and studios. 1FIT Debrecen got all the coders ranked figured out! CodersRank Kharkiv is complete solution digital assets management! Pics.io Minsk, Belarus with 243 votes is the first blockchain-powered sports media platform. Scorum Moscow, Russian Federation 1 e-grocery company in Russia with 26 votes and #1 on our HackerNoon board for Minsk. SberMarket Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation leads this area as a personal finance application that rewards responsible spending and savings. CoinKeeper Kazan, Russian Federation Smelling a sweet victory? 3d App designers for flower bouquets is in the house! Flowito Western Europe 🔥 Brexit? Pandemic? It seems like startups in Western Europe still keep their spirits regardless. Startups in Western Europe that stood out in votes this year go to: Antwerp is on a streak! As a bug bounty platform, it ensures online security through a crowd-sourced platform for computer experts. intigriti Belfast A record-breaking 10,003 votes? is an independent coffee shop. Come grab a coffee! Bobs & Berts Birmingham What’s happening in Birmingham? We have , an innovative UK-based advanced lithium battery developer aiming to accelerate the global shift to cleaner. Aceleron Bordeaux 30 is an open-source web framework for building modern apps and websites with Vue.js. NuxtJS Boulogne-billancourt is a software company that provides an in-store analytics platform to optimize operations. DiGEiZ Brighton In for some jam? offers musical education services. BIMM Bristol Another tasty victory for Western Europe is enabling the strongest digital encryption on the internet. KETS Quantum Security Brussels A fashionable win for , a social fashion network. You scan barcodes in fashion shops and see every influencer wearing those outfits! Share your wishlist with your friends and earn cashback. SCANDALOOK Cardiff is a technology company developing end-to-end digital connectivity for the point-of-care diagnostics market. Bond Digital Health London A whooping number of 1085 vote__ __ offers hardware based cyber-security solution for authentication and encryption in a wired local network. Crypto Quantique Edinburgh Hopping up on the crypto movement, just launched last year but they are already rocking it at making crypto accessible to everyone. Zumo Ghent 5379 votes for ! A Belgian InsurTech startup that helps insurance providers all over the world to better connect with their digital customers. WeGroup Glasgow specializes in single-cell analysis transforming the life sciences. Biomage Paris Show some love in the city of love for , a sports platform that is connected to a mobile sports coaching application. AirFit Aberystwyth enables artificial intelligence, data science & digital innovation solutions for the agriculture, biotech & life sciences industries. Agxio Norwich Congratulations for the amazing win of 1124 votes! WATR Charleroi Congratulations for your amazing win! Hirering Gibraltar Give a round of applause to Fortknoxter! Waltham Abbey is ruling the area with its amazing 72 votes! RPAIR Antwerpen Rocking up Antwerpen area is the rising startup ! Willow Egham What’s happening in Egham? Proudly announcing winning the Noonies this year! ATA.ONE Leicester Leicester is calling the name of as the winner for the region! DeadHappy Macclesfield Who else but ? Congratulations on dominating the award! AeroCloud Northern Europe 🔥 Want to listen to some music? Spotify. Need some games to kill time? Candy Crush. What about a quick call to someone you haven’t seen in a long time? Skype. These are all startups that originated from Northern Europe! Noonies, let’s take a look at the upcoming generation of startups from Northern Europe that hopefully will see an even bigger and brighter future. Gothenburg, Sweden Shipping was never made for small shippers, so took on the mission to built an end-to-end logistics platform to empower small businesses to spend less time and money on shipping and more time on growing their businesses. Sendify The Netherlands provides a virtual platform for many kinds of conferences and events. Let's Get Digital Helsinki, Finland A curated collection of public basketball courts in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area called . Everyone is welcome to submit to their local court. Koripallopaikat Lund, Sweden develops an antibiotic-free, safe and effective treatment of vaginal fungal infections. Gedea Biotech Luxembourg, Luxembourg 🚀 is a job-matching platform that connects developers and tech experts with CTOs and team leads from the best tech companies across Europe. 👾 nexten.io Malmö, Sweden Feeling studious, Noonies? __ __e is a tool for Google Classroom, that enables formative matrix assessment towards course learning objectives directly. StudyBe Oslo, Norway is the platform supports a unified API across all connected device categories, removing significant friction for app developers. Domos Labs Reykjavík, Iceland __ __s is a mobile-first technologically advanced neo-bank. Indo service #S__ __ tockholm, Sweden is the biggest blockchain start-up in Sweden. Double winner of the most prestigious nomination in Nordics 'NyTeknik 33-listan', winner of the Deloitte Fast 50, and now Noonies Award! ChromaWay AB T__ __ allinn, Estonia Passing 1000 votes is a fully digital and decentralized ecosystem for all actors in supply chain. OBORTECH Vilnius, Lithuania is an easy-to-use money app for cards and accounts. Via Genome, users can open a business or a merchant account or a personal one with dedicated IBANs, access transfers, exchange currency, process payments, and manage the funds. Genome Aalborg Digura A legaltech offering tenants fast, digital and reliable legal assistance Aarhus Partisia Market Design provides secure, simple, efficient solutions for auctions and exchanges realizing the potential of the market. Helsingborg is a hi-tech company developing cardiac occlusion devices and other vascular implants. Occlutech Tallinna is an AI-powered system for marketing automation in social networks. POSTOPLAN 🔥 Southern Europe Southern Europe’s economy went through a hard time this year due to a huge reduction in tourism. But our startups are of course always headstrong, from Spain to Italy and all the way through Greece. Who are the heroes rising amidst changes of Southern Europe? Skopje is a versatile software development company that solves the business challenges of SMBs, big brands, and brave hearts with awesome ideas. CodeChem Sliema Sounds like just a relaxing exhale. is a holistic health and wellbeing app built to allow users work on the development of their physical, mental and spiritual health Few Tajonar is a company of experienced business & industry entrepreneurs offering solutions to industries based on cutting-edge technologies. das-Nano Tarragona is a technology-based company focusing on the production of integrated microsystems. IMICROQ Terni is an ICT-based integrated solution that is able to modulate, respond, assist and learn to control most home activities. Mind Tirana is a video content and e-commerce platform for the Balkans built on top of an Albanian language specialized search engine. Gjirafa Torino develops and commercializes algorithms based on Artificial Intelligence to increase the autonomy of small satellite missions. AIKO T__ __ orres Buy online groceries like you would buy offline with personalized picking as fast as in 4 hours with Vedras 360hyper! Trento is a music-based platform built around streaming platforms that allow users to discover new emerging artists and make new friends. Brots 2021, what a YEAR. Congratulations to all of the startups that made it to the top winning list for Europe! Stay tuned for Startup awards in 2022 and let’s cheers to a new year of more innovative ideas, bold innovations, and robust creations from you, Europe 🌷 More Information: If you’re a winner, please answer ! If you’re a reader, participant, just a curious individual, consider answering one of our interviews . this interview here Read the FAQs about or . Startups here here To see all of the winners you may visit , pick any city and view the name that appears at the top. this site If you’re interested in partnering with us, we invite you to look through some of these or reach out to our business department. unique sponsorship options Perhaps creating your very own tickles your fancy or maybe you have a whole new idea for how we can partner! writing contest Thank you to all of our sponsors! We truly appreciate your contribution to the tech world and thus the future! The Startups Awards are sponsored by: , , , , , , , , , , Blockster Brex FreeCodeCamp LaunchDarkly Coil Udacity Udemy Vercel Asia Pacific Transgender Network Bybit Everscale Network This post was written by An Le and edited by Natasha Nel. If you have any questions or concerns or would like to report a discrepancy please email ellen@hackernoon.com.

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They're just in it for the money, preying on the desperate and the dumb to make a quick buck. But hey, what do I know? I'm just some crazy cat-loving dude who likes to give unsolicited advice on the internet. Maybe you all love being scammed and manipulated by these Black Hat clowns. Maybe you're all just a bunch of masochists who get off on having your bank accounts drained and your computers hacked. Who knows? Let’s talk about Black Hat World, the SEO forum that should be a treasure trove of cutting-edge tactics, technical discussions, and insider knowledge. Instead, it’s starting to feel like it’s being operated by a playground full of children who’ve somehow gotten their sticky fingers on keyboards. In recent years, the online forum Black Hat World—more fittingly dubbed Scam Hat World—has cemented its reputation as a breeding ground for scams, deception, and outright nonsense. Let’s be real: if you’ve spent any time on blackhatworld.com, you’ve probably realized it’s less of a forum and more of a cesspool where shady practices run wild, and “marketing expertise” is just a shiny disguise for fraud. What’s worse? The user base often includes eager, aspiring entrepreneurs, many from developing and non-English speaking countries, who are just looking for a way to make their mark online. What happened to the days when forums were run by actual experts? People who knew the technical ins and outs of SEO? Because what I see now is fools leading fools, dishing out downright wrong advice with a level of confidence that would make even a seasoned con artist blush. You want to learn about SEO? Great, go anywhere else—because if you take the advice from Black Hat World, there’s a decent chance your website will end up flagged, penalized, or completely wiped out by Google. I’m not saying all forums are perfect, but at least in most places, someone will pop in to correct garbage advice. Not here. Here, misinformation thrives. Need technical help? Good luck! Ask a question, and you’ll get replies from people who can’t tell the difference between a 301 and a 404 error, let alone explain how site architecture impacts crawl budgets. I wouldn’t trust these kids to optimize a lemonade stand, yet they’re so sure they know SEO. And don’t even get me started on the paid link-building “services” that flood the forum. If you’ve spent more than five minutes there, you’ll see it: scammers peddling links like they’re selling knock-off handbags in a back alley. "High DA backlinks! Boost your rankings overnight!" they shout, without even bothering to hide how shady the offerings are. 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Word on the digital street is that Damien’s been raking in cash by turning Black Hat World into a free-for-all for scammers, letting them run wild on his forum while he quietly lines his pockets. How? By allowing these shady operators to post their “sales threads”—aka scam listings—unchecked, unmonitored, and completely unvetted. Think of it as a marketplace for fools, where fraudsters get VIP treatment and the forum’s owner takes a cut of the chaos. The very structure of Black Hat World seems designed to protect these scammers. Got scammed? Too bad. The platform makes it nearly impossible to hold anyone accountable, and if you dare to complain, good luck finding help. The scammers get off scot-free, while those genuinely looking for advice or opportunities are left high, dry, and duped. It’s like walking into a minefield and being told, “Don’t worry, this is totally safe!” Examples of Outright Total Junk Spammy Links! 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Worth less than a pack of gum! These links don’t add any real value to your website, they don’t improve your authority, and they sure as hell won’t help your Google rankings.

No Editorial, In-Content Links - Here’s the kicker: not one single link from these packages comes from helpful, editorial content. A real, valuable backlink comes naturally from within a piece of high-quality content that actually helps users.
These scams? Forget it. You’re not getting placement on a decent website, let alone within meaningful content. Instead, you’re getting links plastered in the digital equivalent of a dumpster fire—irrelevant profiles, spam-ridden comment sections, and low-grade directories nobody trusts.

Spam Made by Automation And where do these “links” even come from? Oh, let me guess—Money Robot or some other garbage automated program that churns out spam faster than you can say, “manual penalty.”
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I mean, where do I even begin? The shady 'hacks' they peddle? The creepy mod team that suspiciously disappears any criticism? The cringe-worthy 'tutorials' that make amateur hour look like NASA? It's a damn buffet of scams over there! Speaking of dipshits and scam artists, let's not forget about the so-called 'community' over there. If you can even call it that. More like a bunch of pimple-faced man-children who think they're hot shit 'hackers' just because they know how to change their Netflix password. I swear, the level of delusion and egomania in that place is off the charts. It's like a caricature of the worst parts of internet culture. And don't think for a second that these jokers are doing this out of some sort of altruistic desire to spread knowledge or something. Nah, it's all about the Benjamins, baby. They're just in it for the money, preying on the desperate and the dumb to make a quick buck. But hey, what do I know? I'm just some crazy cat-loving dude who likes to give unsolicited advice on the internet. Maybe you all love being scammed and manipulated by these Black Hat clowns. Maybe you're all just a bunch of masochists who get off on having your bank accounts drained and your computers hacked. Who knows? Let’s talk about Black Hat World , the SEO forum that should be a treasure trove of cutting-edge tactics, technical discussions, and insider knowledge. Instead, it’s starting to feel like it’s being operated by a playground full of children who’ve somehow gotten their sticky fingers on keyboards. 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Because what I see now is fools leading fools, dishing out downright wrong advice with a level of confidence that would make even a seasoned con artist blush. wrong You want to learn about SEO? Great, go anywhere else—because if you take the advice from Black Hat World, there’s a decent chance your website will end up flagged, penalized, or completely wiped out by Google. I’m not saying all forums are perfect, but at least in most places, someone will pop in to correct garbage advice. Not here. Here, misinformation thrives. Need technical help? Good luck! Ask a question, and you’ll get replies from people who can’t tell the difference between a 301 and a 404 error, let alone explain how site architecture impacts crawl budgets. I wouldn’t trust these kids to optimize a lemonade stand, yet they’re so sure they know SEO. so sure And don’t even get me started on the paid link-building “services” that flood the forum. If you’ve spent more than five minutes there, you’ll see it: scammers peddling links like they’re selling knock-off handbags in a back alley. "High DA backlinks! Boost your rankings overnight!" they shout, without even bothering to hide how shady the offerings are. What they don’t tell you is that half these links are garbage: spammy PBNs, irrelevant domains, and outright toxic links that will tank your rankings faster than you can say “manual penalty.” And the best part? Once you get burned, no one’s accountable. The seller vanishes, and you’re left out of pocket with a shiny new Google penalty to show for it. 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How? By allowing these shady operators to post their “sales threads” —aka scam listings—unchecked, unmonitored, and completely unvetted. Think of it as a marketplace for fools, where fraudsters get VIP treatment and the forum’s owner takes a cut of the chaos. “sales threads” The very structure of Black Hat World seems designed to protect these scammers. Got scammed? Too bad. The platform makes it nearly impossible to hold anyone accountable, and if you dare to complain, good luck finding help. The scammers get off scot-free, while those genuinely looking for advice or opportunities are left high, dry, and duped. It’s like walking into a minefield and being told, “Don’t worry, this is totally safe!” Examples of Outright Total Junk Spammy Links! Examples of Outright Total Junk Spammy Links! Link building scam 1 Link building scam 1 Link Building scam 2 Link Building scam 2 Link Building scam 3 Link Building scam 3 Link building scam 4 Link building scam 4 Let’s break down exactly why these “SEO packages” are nothing more than overpriced, worthless scams. At first glance, they might look like some kind of magical shortcut to better rankings, but when you scratch the surface, it’s clear they’re selling garbage—and not even the recyclable kind. They’re All the Same - Every single one of these packages offers the same trash: profile links, blog comments, and a sprinkle of worthless social mentions. This stuff isn’t SEO—it’s spam. Profile links? Pointless. Blog comments? Useless. Social mentions from fake accounts?
Worth less than a pack of gum! These links don’t add any real value to your website, they don’t improve your authority, and they sure as hell won’t help your Google rankings. No Editorial, In-Content Links - Here’s the kicker: not one single link from these packages comes from helpful, editorial content. A real, valuable backlink comes naturally from within a piece of high-quality content that actually helps users.
These scams? Forget it. You’re not getting placement on a decent website, let alone within meaningful content. Instead, you’re getting links plastered in the digital equivalent of a dumpster fire—irrelevant profiles, spam-ridden comment sections, and low-grade directories nobody trusts. Spam Made by Automation And where do these “links” even come from? Oh, let me guess—Money Robot or some other garbage automated program that churns out spam faster than you can say, “manual penalty.”
These tools scrape the internet, generate worthless junk links at scale, and spit them out into places no one visits. Google’s bots know this and they’ve seen this junk a thousand times before. They’re All the Same - Every single one of these packages offers the same trash: profile links, blog comments, and a sprinkle of worthless social mentions. This stuff isn’t SEO—it’s spam. Profile links? Pointless. Blog comments? Useless. Social mentions from fake accounts? Worth less than a pack of gum! These links don’t add any real value to your website, they don’t improve your authority, and they sure as hell won’t help your Google rankings. They’re All the Same - Every single one of these packages offers the same trash: profile links, blog comments, and a sprinkle of worthless social mentions. This stuff isn’t SEO—it’s spam. Profile links? Pointless. Blog comments? Useless. Social mentions from fake accounts? Worth less than a pack of gum! These links don’t add any real value to your website, they don’t improve your authority, and they sure as hell won’t help your Google rankings. No Editorial, In-Content Links - Here’s the kicker: not one single link from these packages comes from helpful, editorial content. A real, valuable backlink comes naturally from within a piece of high-quality content that actually helps users. These scams? Forget it. You’re not getting placement on a decent website, let alone within meaningful content. Instead, you’re getting links plastered in the digital equivalent of a dumpster fire—irrelevant profiles, spam-ridden comment sections, and low-grade directories nobody trusts. No Editorial, In-Content Links - Here’s the kicker: not one single link from these packages comes from helpful, editorial content. A real, valuable backlink comes naturally from within a piece of high-quality content that actually helps users. These scams? Forget it. You’re not getting placement on a decent website, let alone within meaningful content. Instead, you’re getting links plastered in the digital equivalent of a dumpster fire—irrelevant profiles, spam-ridden comment sections, and low-grade directories nobody trusts. Spam Made by Automation And where do these “links” even come from? Oh, let me guess—Money Robot or some other garbage automated program that churns out spam faster than you can say, “manual penalty.” These tools scrape the internet, generate worthless junk links at scale, and spit them out into places no one visits. Google’s bots know this and they’ve seen this junk a thousand times before. Spam Made by Automation And where do these “links” even come from? Oh, let me guess—Money Robot or some other garbage automated program that churns out spam faster than you can say, “manual penalty.” These tools scrape the internet, generate worthless junk links at scale, and spit them out into places no one visits. Google’s bots know this and they’ve seen this junk a thousand times before. So, what’s the takeaway? Black Hat World isn’t just a joke—it’s dangerous. It’s a breeding ground for fraud where scam artists are shielded, victims are ignored, and the man at the top allegedly cashes in on the carnage. A scammer’s paradise indeed, and one more reason to steer clear of this toxic forum. scam artists scammer’s paradise So, if you’re serious about SEO, do yourself a favor: steer clear of Black Hat World’s dumpster fire of bad advice and scams. Forums like these are proof that giving the wrong people a platform is as dangerous as it is ridiculous. And until someone cleans it up, it’ll remain a cesspool where fools mislead the desperate and scammers make a killing. You’ve been warned.

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Keeping your Mac clean and running smoothly doesn’t have to cost you anything. Many free tools are available, including open-source options, that help you manage storage, clear junk files, and keep your system organized. Here are some of the best free Mac cleaner and optimization tools that can help you tidy up your Mac without spending a cent. 1. macOS Built-In Storage Management Your Mac comes with a built-in storage management tool that’s perfect for regular maintenance. You can find it by going to Apple Menu > Settings > Storage > Optimize. This tool shows how your storage is being used and suggests ways to free up space. It’s  especially useful for identifying large files and clearing old  downloads or unused apps. For most users, this built-in feature is  enough to keep their Mac in good shape without the need for extra  software. 2. AppCleaner When you  uninstall an app, it often leaves behind leftover files. AppCleaner  ensures these files are completely removed, helping you reclaim storage  space. Simply drag an app into AppCleaner, and it will locate and delete  all associated files. This tool is lightweight and easy to use,  making it ideal for anyone who frequently installs or removes software. It’s an effective way to keep your system clean and free of unnecessary clutter. 3. PrettyClean PrettyClean is a handy tool designed for Mac  users who need to free up disk space, especially programmers. PrettyClean focuses on cleaning up temporary files, caches, and other clutter, with special features for developers. What  sets PrettyClean apart is its focus on simplicity and privacy. It scans  only the files it needs to, protecting your data while keeping the  process quick and efficient. The interface is straightforward, making it easy for anyone to use, even if you aren’t tech-savvy. 4. OnyX OnyX is a powerful maintenance tool that allows you to clean system files, clear caches, and perform maintenance tasks. It offers detailed control, giving you access to hidden macOS settings and advanced cleanup options. While it’s great for advanced users, OnyX is also user-friendly enough for beginners who want to perform basic maintenance. However, because it has deep access to your system, make sure to back up your data before using it. 5. OmniDiskSweeper OmniDiskSweeper is perfect for managing your disk space. It scans your drive and displays files and folders sorted by size, making it easy to identify what’s taking up the most space. The simple interface allows you to delete large or unnecessary files directly from the app. If you’re looking to free up space and get a clear view of your storage, OmniDiskSweeper is an excellent choice. 6. Maintenance Maintenance is a straightforward tool developed by the creators of OnyX. It focuses on running essential cleanup tasks like clearing caches, repairing disk permissions, and executing maintenance scripts. With its no-frills interface, Maintenance is easy to use and great for quick system upkeep. While it doesn’t have as many features as OnyX, it’s ideal for users who want a simpler tool for basic maintenance. Final Thoughts Keeping your Mac clean and organized doesn’t have to be complicated. Start with the built-in storage management tool for basic tasks, then explore apps like AppCleaner, OnyX, and OmniDiskSweeper for deeper cleaning. Regular maintenance with these tools can help your Mac stay fast and clutter-free—all without spending a dime. Keeping your Mac clean and running smoothly doesn’t have to cost you anything. Many free tools are available, including open-source options, that help you manage storage, clear junk files, and keep your system organized. Here are some of the best free Mac cleaner and optimization tools that can help you tidy up your Mac without spending a cent. Mac 1. macOS Built-In Storage Management macOS Built-In Storage Management Your Mac comes with a built-in storage management tool that’s perfect for regular maintenance. You can find it by going to Apple Menu > Settings > Storage > Optimize . This tool shows how your storage is being used and suggests ways to free up space. Apple Menu > Settings > Storage > Optimize It’s  especially useful for identifying large files and clearing old  downloads or unused apps. For most users, this built-in feature is  enough to keep their Mac in good shape without the need for extra  software. 2. AppCleaner AppCleaner When you  uninstall an app, it often leaves behind leftover files. AppCleaner  ensures these files are completely removed, helping you reclaim storage  space. Simply drag an app into AppCleaner, and it will locate and delete  all associated files. This tool is lightweight and easy to use,  making it ideal for anyone who frequently installs or removes software. It’s an effective way to keep your system clean and free of unnecessary clutter. 3. PrettyClean PrettyClean is a handy tool designed for Mac  users who need to free up disk space, especially programmers. PrettyClean focuses on cleaning up temporary files, caches, and other clutter, with special features for developers. What  sets PrettyClean apart is its focus on simplicity and privacy. It scans  only the files it needs to, protecting your data while keeping the  process quick and efficient. The interface is straightforward, making it easy for anyone to use, even if you aren’t tech-savvy. 4. OnyX OnyX is a powerful maintenance tool that allows you to clean system files, clear caches, and perform maintenance tasks. It offers detailed control, giving you access to hidden macOS settings and advanced cleanup options. While it’s great for advanced users, OnyX is also user-friendly enough for beginners who want to perform basic maintenance. However, because it has deep access to your system, make sure to back up your data before using it. 5. OmniDiskSweeper OmniDiskSweeper is perfect for managing your disk space. It scans your drive and displays files and folders sorted by size, making it easy to identify what’s taking up the most space. The simple interface allows you to delete large or unnecessary files directly from the app. If you’re looking to free up space and get a clear view of your storage, OmniDiskSweeper is an excellent choice. 6. Maintenance Maintenance is a straightforward tool developed by the creators of OnyX. It focuses on running essential cleanup tasks like clearing caches, repairing disk permissions, and executing maintenance scripts. With its no-frills interface, Maintenance is easy to use and great for quick system upkeep. While it doesn’t have as many features as OnyX, it’s ideal for users who want a simpler tool for basic maintenance. Final Thoughts Keeping your Mac clean and organized doesn’t have to be complicated. Start with the built-in storage management tool for basic tasks, then explore apps like AppCleaner, OnyX, and OmniDiskSweeper for deeper cleaning. Regular maintenance with these tools can help your Mac stay fast and clutter-free—all without spending a dime.

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The Codex public testnet has officially launched and has been operational since October, marking an important milestone toward building a censorship-resistant, durable future of decentralized data. Codex is a decentralized storage network and data durability engine (DDE) that aims to foster a robust digital economy and freer societies where key data storage infrastructure is resistant to censorship, hacks, and outages.Anyone can download and run a node on the Codex testnet today, joining a community dedicated to creating a fairer, decentralized, and durable storage platform for the world’s data. Codex aims to offer an alternative to centralized cloud storage, giving organizations, people, and apps a reliable solution for persisting critical data that ensures it remains resistant to manipulation or corruption. Why Decentralized Storage Matters Data may be the most valuable resource in an increasingly digital world, but it is also vulnerable. Massive amounts of data are generated by people and applications every day, and this information is secured by the practices of centralized storage providers; single points of failure with ultimate custody of your cloud-based photo gallery, medical records, social media footprint, and countless other data points. Storing data with cloud providers and other centralized organizations is convenient, but it is not without risks. In 2021, cloud service provider Fastly experienced an outage caused by a bug in its infrastructure. What followed was one of the biggest global Internet outages in history, with major websites around the world failing to load as the centralized platform they were stored on was compromised. Websites, including Amazon, Reddit, Spotify, and The New York Times, went offline globally, demonstrating the devastating consequences of relying on a centralized service provider to store data and serve millions of people. With decentralized storage like Codex, data is spread across multiple nodes of independent peers on a distributed storage network, making it resilient to outages on any single node or region. This would have ensured continuous access to data, even when a given storage node experienced downtime. Decentralized storage mitigates the risk of data loss or outages and offers an elegant solution to the pervasive problem of data leaks, where unsuspecting users’ personal data is accidentally exposed through the failure of centralized parties. In 2017, Equifax, one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the United States, suffered a massive data breach that compromised its extensive records, exposing the personal and sensitive information of 148 million people. Names, home addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, social security numbers, and driver’s license numbers were all compromised in this sophisticated and targeted hack. As a honeypot with complete custody over troves of sensitive personal information, Equifax presented a prime target to hackers, embodying the problem inherent in entrusting valuable personal data with centralized organizations. Even if these centralized entities are competent and do not misuse or exploit the data they are entrusted with, they will also be at risk of being hacked or compromised by malicious actors. This breach would not have been possible if this information had been stored on a decentralized storage network. Data would have been encrypted and distributed across multiple independent nodes according to the decentralized storage protocol. Even if one node were compromised, the attacker would not be able to access the entirety of the data set or bypass any encryption. Decentralized storage, as offered by platforms like Codex, allows sensitive data to be stored in a way that is more resistant to censorship, hacks, and outages and which can persist beyond the guarantees of any single entity. Building a Durable and Repairable Storage Network The Codex storage network is designed with durability first in mind. It uses ZK-proof-based remote auditing, repair mechanisms, and data dispersal to efficiently facilitate data storage, validation, and persistence on the peer-to-peer network. Codex also leverages erasure coding for forward error correction, allowing it to store massive datasets larger than any single node on the network. The premise of Codex is to deliver an easy-to-use decentralized storage platform that can scale to meet rising global demand. Initial performance on the network aims to reach levels akin to “BitTorrent with persistence,” which will allow important data to persist securely and with high durability on the distributed network. Following the launch of its public testnet, Codex will continue to focus on developing its decentralized file-sharing infrastructure to achieve functionality similar to platforms like BitTorrent and IPFS. Codex will build on this foundation by delivering data archiving and decentralized file backup mechanisms. Features planned for this phase include the Codex Marketplace, lazy data repair, efficient bandwidth incentives, and appendable data. Read the whitepaper and other documentation to understand Codex and its protocol design. Get Started With the Codex Testnet The first step in joining the Codex testnet is to visit the testnet starter page. From here, getting a Codex node up and running takes just a few minutes! Read the quickstart guide in the Codex documentation to get started. Alternatively, you can head to the Codex Discord and visit the #join-testnet channel to start an interactive onboarding process that will guide you through each step of the setup process. Register as a testnet participant and review the hardware requirements before proceeding to #step-1 in the Codex Node Setup section of the Discord. Follow the step-by-step guide, and you should have your Codex testnet node set up and running in no time. Codex core contributors look forward to helping you in the #node-help channel if you encounter any difficulties. Please do not hesitate to ask questions. It is important to note that the Codex public testnet is an alpha version that is under active development. Encountering bugs is expected, and testnet participants should join the Codex Discord and provide feedback on any issues they encounter to aid the development of the protocol. Play your part in the mission to defend data from censorship. Join the Codex Testnet. Don’t forget to follow us on social media, join our Discord, and subscribe to our newsletter below to get the latest updates from Codex. The Codex public testnet has officially launched and has been operational since October, marking an important milestone toward building a censorship-resistant, durable future of decentralized data. public testnet Codex is a decentralized storage network and data durability engine (DDE) that aims to foster a robust digital economy and freer societies where key data storage infrastructure is resistant to censorship, hacks, and outages. Anyone can download and run a node on the Codex testnet today, joining a community dedicated to creating a fairer, decentralized, and durable storage platform for the world’s data. Codex aims to offer an alternative to centralized cloud storage, giving organizations, people, and apps a reliable solution for persisting critical data that ensures it remains resistant to manipulation or corruption. Why Decentralized Storage Matters Data may be the most valuable resource in an increasingly digital world, but it is also vulnerable. Massive amounts of data are generated by people and applications every day, and this information is secured by the practices of centralized storage providers; single points of failure with ultimate custody of your cloud-based photo gallery, medical records, social media footprint, and countless other data points. Storing data with cloud providers and other centralized organizations is convenient, but it is not without risks. In 2021, cloud service provider Fastly experienced an outage caused by a bug in its infrastructure. What followed was one of the biggest global Internet outages in history , with major websites around the world failing to load as the centralized platform they were stored on was compromised. one of the biggest global Internet outages in history one of the biggest global Internet outages in history Websites, including Amazon, Reddit, Spotify, and The New York Times, went offline globally, demonstrating the devastating consequences of relying on a centralized service provider to store data and serve millions of people. With decentralized storage like Codex, data is spread across multiple nodes of independent peers on a distributed storage network, making it resilient to outages on any single node or region. This would have ensured continuous access to data, even when a given storage node experienced downtime. Decentralized storage mitigates the risk of data loss or outages and offers an elegant solution to the pervasive problem of data leaks, where unsuspecting users’ personal data is accidentally exposed through the failure of centralized parties. In 2017, Equifax, one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the United States, suffered a massive data breach that compromised its extensive records , exposing the personal and sensitive information of 148 million people. Names, home addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, social security numbers, and driver’s license numbers were all compromised in this sophisticated and targeted hack. massive data breach that compromised its extensive records massive data breach that compromised its extensive records As a honeypot with complete custody over troves of sensitive personal information, Equifax presented a prime target to hackers, embodying the problem inherent in entrusting valuable personal data with centralized organizations. Even if these centralized entities are competent and do not misuse or exploit the data they are entrusted with, they will also be at risk of being hacked or compromised by malicious actors. This breach would not have been possible if this information had been stored on a decentralized storage network. Data would have been encrypted and distributed across multiple independent nodes according to the decentralized storage protocol. Even if one node were compromised, the attacker would not be able to access the entirety of the data set or bypass any encryption. Decentralized storage, as offered by platforms like Codex, allows sensitive data to be stored in a way that is more resistant to censorship, hacks, and outages and which can persist beyond the guarantees of any single entity. Building a Durable and Repairable Storage Network The Codex storage network is designed with durability first in mind. It uses ZK-proof-based remote auditing, repair mechanisms, and data dispersal to efficiently facilitate data storage, validation, and persistence on the peer-to-peer network. Codex also leverages erasure coding for forward error correction, allowing it to store massive datasets larger than any single node on the network. The premise of Codex is to deliver an easy-to-use decentralized storage platform that can scale to meet rising global demand. Initial performance on the network aims to reach levels akin to “BitTorrent with persistence,” which will allow important data to persist securely and with high durability on the distributed network. Following the launch of its public testnet, Codex will continue to focus on developing its decentralized file-sharing infrastructure to achieve functionality similar to platforms like BitTorrent and IPFS. Codex will build on this foundation by delivering data archiving and decentralized file backup mechanisms. Features planned for this phase include the Codex Marketplace, lazy data repair, efficient bandwidth incentives, and appendable data. Read the whitepaper and other documentation to understand Codex and its protocol design. Get Started With the Codex Testnet The first step in joining the Codex testnet is to visit the testnet starter page. starter From here, getting a Codex node up and running takes just a few minutes! Read the quickstart guide in the Codex documentation to get started. quickstart guide in the Codex documentation quickstart guide in the Codex documentation Alternatively, you can head to the Codex Discord and visit the #join-testnet channel to start an interactive onboarding process that will guide you through each step of the setup process. Register as a testnet participant and review the hardware requirements before proceeding to #step-1 in the Codex Node Setup section of the Discord. Follow the step-by-step guide, and you should have your Codex testnet node set up and running in no time. Codex Discord Codex Discord Codex core contributors look forward to helping you in the #node-help channel if you encounter any difficulties. Please do not hesitate to ask questions. It is important to note that the Codex public testnet is an alpha version that is under active development. Encountering bugs is expected, and testnet participants should join the Codex Discord and provide feedback on any issues they encounter to aid the development of the protocol. Play your part in the mission to defend data from censorship. Join the Codex Testnet. Don’t forget to follow us on social media, join our Discord, and subscribe to our newsletter below to get the latest updates from Codex.

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Codex パブリック テストネットに参加して、データ検閲の防御に協力しましょう

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Codex Public Testnetке кошулуңуз: Маалымат цензурасына каршы коргоого жардам бериңиз

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AI is one of the most game-changing tech innovations today improving business operations across different industries. Bill Gates stated in his blog that the emergence of AI was as significant as the establishment of the Internet. Businesses worldwide are increasingly embracing innovation through the power of AI. Siemens, a global technology powerhouse, leverages AI to boost operational efficiency by advancing coordination and time management, refining malfunction identification, and stabilizing production procedures. Rolls-Royce, an engineering company specializing in automobiles and aerospace technologies, together with Singapore’s DSTA, developed aviation upkeep systems (digital twins) that use machine vision to reach hard-to-access engine parts and detect probable issues before they lead to costly repairs or disruptions. KFC, in partnership with Baidu, introduced a regional facial recognition system that evaluates age, gender, and facial expressions and recommends menu items that align with the customer’s mood and tastes. So, it should be no surprise that QA and software testing are no exception. According to the World Quality Report 2024-25 (WQR), 34% of respondents are already actively utilizing Gen AI in their quality engineering processes. Even with the complexities and considerable concerns surrounding AI implementation, its combination with test automation can potentially bring various advantages for businesses. In this article, let’s see what prospective advantages companies can derive from AI-driven test automation, what hurdles they can confront, and the use cases of applying this technology. Unlocking the Full Potential of AI-driven Test Automation The WQR interviewees mentioned that they expect test automation to minimize various risks (54%), decrease the number of live issues (51%), and improve customer experience (50%). By strengthening it with AI, businesses can: Maximize velocity. AI-driven automated testing allows project teams to swiftly create tests and fix software issues, thus releasing and upgrading high-quality digital solutions faster meeting changing end-user preferences or market requirements. Expand coverage. AI enables QA specialists to write more scripts in less time and find unconventional scenarios that can be missed by humans. This helps cover more aspects and rectify issues before they escalate into full-fledged problems in the production environment. Effectively maintain tests. QA teams can spend less effort on updating tests. AI has the capability to analyze how the code of recently added software features can affect the code of current automated scripts and automatically provide smart alterations. Apply codeless opportunities. Nowadays, teams can choose from a variety of AI-driven codeless platforms that save time on manually writing scripts and ensure higher process efficiency. Lower expenditure. Swifter automated defect scanning and adoption of low/no-code solutions can allow companies to economize financial assets and redistribute available resources on other significant project activities. Improve reporting. AI processes vast amounts of data to generate insightful, visually appealing reports. They offer a clearer understanding of test failure causes and empower project stakeholders to make more informed decisions for enhancing software quality. Analyzing Two Sides of a Coin: Hurdles to Overcome Although AI can enhance the capabilities of automated testing, organizations should remember that its implementation isn’t always smooth sailing, meaning the following roadblocks can occur: Initial implementation expenditure. Before reaping the fruits, companies need to invest in QA professionals who are able to master new technology and learn quickly.
Shortage of expertise. The WQR states that lack of skills (30% of respondents) remains a significant test automation challenge, which means that integration of AI and specific tools can pose even more complexities.
Issues with data. To ensure that AI algorithms operate efficiently, companies should leverage only high-quality data that has no duplicates, discrepancies, or bias. Otherwise, test results may be inaccurate (e.g., false negatives).
Integration problems. Without a detailed preliminary strategy, embedding AI into automated QA workflows may be tricky, which can constrain its potential and hinder probable benefits. Top 5 AI Use Cases for Enhancing Traditional Test Automation Let’s analyze some potential cases of harnessing AI to facilitate more efficient operations. Improved regression testing Regression testing ensures that newly introduced software features do not disrupt existing functionality. As the project evolves and the codebase grows, it becomes increasingly challenging for QA automation engineers to maintain comprehensive test coverage and ensure the reliability of the IT product. Fortunately, AI has the capabilities to swiftly examine previous code alterations and testing outcomes to identify areas most prone to defects and suggest what verifications should be executed first. This helps overcome lackluster productivity and speed up software rollout. More effective GUI verifications First impressions do matter. Studies show that it takes only 50 ms for the target audience to decide whether they like your IT solution or not, while other research shows that 94% of reasons for rejecting a website were related to issues with design. QA automation engineers can enhance their user interface testing capabilities with the help of AI. It allows them to automate the process of verifying UI elements with the help of image-based testing, which improves overall velocity and accuracy. Next-generation scripts AI can automatically and quickly generate intelligent scripts, ensuring a more effective quality control process. AI gathers data on how users work with the IT product and builds predictions on the expected outcomes. In case of any abnormal situations, AI highlights probable issues. Then, QA specialists analyze these messages to identify further actions - opening a defect or continuing testing. Automated recovery opportunities Due to AI’s self-healing possibilities, QA automation engineers can have less work with maintaining and updating scripts after code changes in the application. AI-driven automated scripts can adapt leveraged locators to alterations in the UI to ensure continuous test execution. This helps enhance the robustness of scripts, ease maintenance, prevent disruptions in the testing process, and dedicate more effort to performing other vital QA activities. Better approach for working with issues When AI supplements test automation, it can review previous application-related data and consider software intricacy. This helps to forecast areas where potential issues may arise, allowing QA specialists to focus more on risky software aspects. In addition, companies can leverage test automation frameworks with AI elements. They serve to better understand the reasons for diverse glitches, which makes it easier and faster for QA and development teams to mitigate them. All Things Considered By leveraging AI-empowered test automation, QA teams can potentially boost the productivity, precision, and velocity of testing workflows. Although AI’s introduction is associated with hurdles, this technology can facilitate regression and GUI testing, as well as provide effective self-learning, self-healing, predictive, and cause analysis opportunities. AI is one of the most game-changing tech innovations today improving business operations across different industries. Bill Gates stated in his blog that the emergence of AI was as significant as the establishment of the Internet. blog Businesses worldwide are increasingly embracing innovation through the power of AI . Siemens, a global technology powerhouse, leverages AI to boost operational efficiency by advancing coordination and time management, refining malfunction identification, and stabilizing production procedures. AI leverages AI Rolls-Royce, an engineering company specializing in automobiles and aerospace technologies, together with Singapore’s DSTA, developed aviation upkeep systems (digital twins) that use machine vision to reach hard-to-access engine parts and detect probable issues before they lead to costly repairs or disruptions. machine vision KFC, in partnership with Baidu, introduced a regional facial recognition system that evaluates age, gender, and facial expressions and recommends menu items that align with the customer’s mood and tastes. system So, it should be no surprise that QA and software testing are no exception. According to the World Quality Report 2024-25 (WQR), 34% of respondents are already actively utilizing Gen AI in their quality engineering processes. Even with the complexities and considerable concerns surrounding AI implementation, its combination with test automation can potentially bring various advantages for businesses. In this article, let’s see what prospective advantages companies can derive from AI-driven test automation, what hurdles they can confront, and the use cases of applying this technology. Unlocking the Full Potential of AI-driven Test Automation The WQR interviewees mentioned that they expect test automation to minimize various risks (54%), decrease the number of live issues (51%), and improve customer experience (50%). By strengthening it with AI, businesses can: Maximize velocity. AI-driven automated testing allows project teams to swiftly create tests and fix software issues, thus releasing and upgrading high-quality digital solutions faster meeting changing end-user preferences or market requirements. Maximize velocity. AI-driven automated testing allows project teams to swiftly create tests and fix software issues, thus releasing and upgrading high-quality digital solutions faster meeting changing end-user preferences or market requirements. Expand coverage. AI enables QA specialists to write more scripts in less time and find unconventional scenarios that can be missed by humans. This helps cover more aspects and rectify issues before they escalate into full-fledged problems in the production environment. Expand coverage. AI enables QA specialists to write more scripts in less time and find unconventional scenarios that can be missed by humans. This helps cover more aspects and rectify issues before they escalate into full-fledged problems in the production environment. Effectively maintain tests. QA teams can spend less effort on updating tests. AI has the capability to analyze how the code of recently added software features can affect the code of current automated scripts and automatically provide smart alterations. Effectively maintain tests. QA teams can spend less effort on updating tests. AI has the capability to analyze how the code of recently added software features can affect the code of current automated scripts and automatically provide smart alterations. Apply codeless opportunities. Nowadays, teams can choose from a variety of AI-driven codeless platforms that save time on manually writing scripts and ensure higher process efficiency. Apply codeless opportunities. Nowadays, teams can choose from a variety of AI-driven codeless platforms that save time on manually writing scripts and ensure higher process efficiency. Lower expenditure. Swifter automated defect scanning and adoption of low/no-code solutions can allow companies to economize financial assets and redistribute available resources on other significant project activities. Lower expenditure. Swifter automated defect scanning and adoption of low/no-code solutions can allow companies to economize financial assets and redistribute available resources on other significant project activities. Improve reporting. AI processes vast amounts of data to generate insightful, visually appealing reports. They offer a clearer understanding of test failure causes and empower project stakeholders to make more informed decisions for enhancing software quality. Improve reporting. AI processes vast amounts of data to generate insightful, visually appealing reports. They offer a clearer understanding of test failure causes and empower project stakeholders to make more informed decisions for enhancing software quality. Analyzing Two Sides of a Coin: Hurdles to Overcome Although AI can enhance the capabilities of automated testing, organizations should remember that its implementation isn’t always smooth sailing, meaning the following roadblocks can occur: Initial implementation expenditure. Before reaping the fruits, companies need to invest in QA professionals who are able to master new technology and learn quickly. Shortage of expertise. The WQR states that lack of skills (30% of respondents) remains a significant test automation challenge, which means that integration of AI and specific tools can pose even more complexities. Issues with data. To ensure that AI algorithms operate efficiently, companies should leverage only high-quality data that has no duplicates, discrepancies, or bias. Otherwise, test results may be inaccurate (e.g., false negatives). Integration problems. Without a detailed preliminary strategy, embedding AI into automated QA workflows may be tricky, which can constrain its potential and hinder probable benefits. Initial implementation expenditure. Before reaping the fruits, companies need to invest in QA professionals who are able to master new technology and learn quickly. Shortage of expertise. The WQR states that lack of skills (30% of respondents) remains a significant test automation challenge, which means that integration of AI and specific tools can pose even more complexities. Issues with data. To ensure that AI algorithms operate efficiently, companies should leverage only high-quality data that has no duplicates, discrepancies, or bias. Otherwise, test results may be inaccurate (e.g., false negatives). Integration problems. Without a detailed preliminary strategy, embedding AI into automated QA workflows may be tricky, which can constrain its potential and hinder probable benefits. Top 5 AI Use Cases for Enhancing Traditional Test Automation Let’s analyze some potential cases of harnessing AI to facilitate more efficient operations. Improved regression testing Improved regression testing Regression testing ensures that newly introduced software features do not disrupt existing functionality. As the project evolves and the codebase grows, it becomes increasingly challenging for QA automation engineers to maintain comprehensive test coverage and ensure the reliability of the IT product. Fortunately, AI has the capabilities to swiftly examine previous code alterations and testing outcomes to identify areas most prone to defects and suggest what verifications should be executed first. This helps overcome lackluster productivity and speed up software rollout. More effective GUI verifications More effective GUI verifications First impressions do matter. Studies show that it takes only 50 ms for the target audience to decide whether they like your IT solution or not, while other research shows that 94% of reasons for rejecting a website were related to issues with design. 50 ms 94% QA automation engineers can enhance their user interface testing capabilities with the help of AI. It allows them to automate the process of verifying UI elements with the help of image-based testing, which improves overall velocity and accuracy. Next-generation scripts Next-generation scripts AI can automatically and quickly generate intelligent scripts, ensuring a more effective quality control process. AI gathers data on how users work with the IT product and builds predictions on the expected outcomes. In case of any abnormal situations, AI highlights probable issues. Then, QA specialists analyze these messages to identify further actions - opening a defect or continuing testing. Automated recovery opportunities Automated recovery opportunities Due to AI’s self-healing possibilities, QA automation engineers can have less work with maintaining and updating scripts after code changes in the application. AI-driven automated scripts can adapt leveraged locators to alterations in the UI to ensure continuous test execution. This helps enhance the robustness of scripts, ease maintenance, prevent disruptions in the testing process, and dedicate more effort to performing other vital QA activities. Better approach for working with issues Better approach for working with issues When AI supplements test automation, it can review previous application-related data and consider software intricacy. This helps to forecast areas where potential issues may arise, allowing QA specialists to focus more on risky software aspects. In addition, companies can leverage test automation frameworks with AI elements. They serve to better understand the reasons for diverse glitches, which makes it easier and faster for QA and development teams to mitigate them. All Things Considered By leveraging AI-empowered test automation, QA teams can potentially boost the productivity, precision, and velocity of testing workflows. Although AI’s introduction is associated with hurdles, this technology can facilitate regression and GUI testing, as well as provide effective self-learning, self-healing, predictive, and cause analysis opportunities.

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