What's New for October 2020?

[GUI Functional testing] New browser versions now available 

We’ve added new browser versions including Chrome version 86, and Firefox version 81 - these versions are set as default.

[Performance / GUI Functional testing] Project filter is now available for Recent Test Runs list

Now it’s possible to filter recent test runs by project in the workspace dashboard.

[GUI Functional testing] Browser image improvements

Number of improvements were implemented in latest Charmander image release (v 2.7.7):

  • Reduced size from 2.44 to 1.32 Gb
  • Reduced CPU and RAM consumption
  • Improved start-up performance by ~50%
  • Improved execution performance by ~25%
  • Improved security - 4 times less vulnerabilities

[GUI Functional testing] Default browser version selection is now available for Public Locations

Previously, we released the default browser option for Private Locations. Now you can select the default browser version for a Public Location as well. The default version is set to be the latest BlazeGrid browser version (Currently chrome: 85, firefox: 80). When we release new browser versions in BlazeMeter, your test will automatically switch to the latest available browser version, so, you don’t need to manually update the browser version for all your tests.

[Performance] Added information in test results email

Now you can view more information in your test result email subject! These include 

details on the workspace, project, test name and the test result as “failed” or “passed.” In case the failure criteria was not set or a test ended with no data, your test result will be listed as “completed.”

You can then use these to create relevant rules in your inbox and make your process even more efficient.

 

[GUI Functional testing] New browser versions now available 

We’ve added new browser versions including Chrome version 88, and Firefox version 80 - these versions are set as default.

[Mock Services] Introducing BlazeMeter Virtual Services Environments

Our latest addition to Mock Services is the introduction of BlazeMeter Virtual Service Environment (BlazeVSE) – the Service Virtualization/DevTest VSE is now available as a single-click on-demand provisioning option from BlazeMeter CT platform – available in form of Docker container and also ready for seamless deployment on Kubernetes.

Highlights of BlazeMeter Virtual Services Environments:

  • Same old, time tested VSE in a new avatar with modern form factor (containerized)
  • Born out of ideation from SV Enterprise customers with emphasis on CI/CD compatibility and API-first focus
  • Avoids complexities with install/upgrades using flexible containerized approach with no dependency on any Service Virtualization/DevTest components
  • Supports *almost* all protocols as the on-prem SV/DevTest VSE, except those that require Agent (Java, CICS, JDBC)

Find out more details about BlazeVSE in the recent blog article.