Community Newsletter Apr 14, 2025 📰

Hey everyone! :waving_hand:

The past two weeks have flown by, and our forum has been buzzing with activity!

Catch up on the latest updates, news, and discussions—there’s plenty to explore. Check it out! :rocket:

:speech_balloon: Trending discussions :speech_balloon:

:sparkles: Community spotlights :sparkles:

:waving_hand: Say hi to our newest members! :waving_hand:

:spiral_calendar: Events & activities :pushpin:

:lady_beetle: Bug Catcher :lady_beetle:

:speech_balloon: Trending Discussions :speech_balloon:

Key Highlights

The past two weeks have been amazing! :rocket: We’ve seen a spike in community engagement, more solutions getting marked, and a wave of meaningful conversations. Let’s keep the momentum going by lending a hand to those still waiting for answers. Every contribution counts and makes a real impact! :light_bulb::fire:

:information_source: The more you interact with others on our forum i.e. creating a thread, replying to others, liking someone’s comment, the more Kudos points you’ll get, which you can then use to exchange gifts from us! Learn more about our Kudos Rewards Program!


How to see unanswered topics

To see a list of unanswered topics, especially in the New section, follow the steps below…

  1. On our homepage, click on “New” to go see the newest topics created.
  2. Then on the Nav bar below the “Budding Topics” banner, click on the Any status dropdown, and choose “Unanswered”.
  3. Start engaging with the posters of those topics, and watch your Kudos rising! :chart_with_upwards_trend:


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:sparkles: Community Spotlights :sparkles:

Top Tips & Tricks You Don’t Want to Miss!

Learning from others’ experiences is one of the best ways to grow! Our community has shared some fantastic insights recently—be sure to check out the latest tips and tricks from both users and the Katalon team.

A big thanks to our Katalon support team for providing insightful KShare articles! :rocket::clap:

News/threads Description
Object Repository Garbage Collector Big shoutout to @kazurayam for dropping a super helpful tip on cleaning up your Object Repository in Katalon! :raising_hands: He shared a Groovy script—the Object Repository Garbage Collector—that spots and removes unused Test Objects to keep your project clean and efficient. :broom::sparkles: Check it out here – a must-read if your repo’s getting cluttered!
Katalon v10 has an error in class io.appium.java_client.AppiumDriver<?> Thanks to @grylion54 for surfacing an important issue in Katalon v10 related to the AppiumDriver class in the io.appium.java_client package. :warning: This can affect users working with mobile testing. The thread discusses the root cause and potential workarounds to help you move forward smoothly. Read the full discussion here to stay ahead and avoid getting stuck!
[KShare] Setting Up W3C Protocol Desired Capabilities for Cloud Platforms in Katalon Studio Enterprise v10 Appreciate team for sharing a helpful KShare on setting up W3C Protocol Desired Capabilities for cloud platforms in Katalon Studio Enterprise v10. Perfect for those integrating with services like BrowserStack or Sauce Labs! :backhand_index_pointing_right: Read the guide here to streamline your cloud testing setup.

Do you have any other threads in mind that you would like to see featured here? Simply comment below :point_down:


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:waving_hand: Say hi to our new members! :waving_hand:

We would like to welcome our new members in the last two weeks @newcomers to our forum!

To our new members, please make sure to check out our Getting Started Guide to learn not only how our forum works, but also how to receive the best support as well!

Also, don’t forget to say hi to everyone on the forum in the thread below :point_down:!


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:spiral_calendar: Events & activities :pushpin:

Check out our current & upcoming events below:

1. [KataConnect #14] Building a QA Career in the Age of AI & Automation in Indonesia

KataConnect #14

Katalon, BINAR, and ITTS invite you to KataConnect #14 – a free, public workshop on how to kickstart or grow your QA career in the era of AI and automation.

:spiral_calendar: Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
:two_o_clock: Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (WIB)
:round_pushpin: Location: ITTS Library, BSD Commercial Complex, South Tangerang
:studio_microphone: Speakers: Utomo Nugraha and Aolia Ikhwanudin

Limited seats—save yours now!

2. [Online event] Software Quality in the AI-First Landscape

AI-first Landscape | Online

Join 1,500+ QA professionals at the QA Insights Summit for an all-star lineup and the latest in testing trends!

:magnifying_glass_tilted_left: What to Expect:

  • AI in QA: Hype or real impact?
  • Real-world tips & case studies from top QA teams
  • Meet industry leaders like Rosie Sherry, Joe Colantonio, Priyanka Halder, Alex Martins, and more

:spiral_calendar: Date: April 24, 2025

Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and level up your QA career!


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:lady_beetle: Bug Catcher Alert :lady_beetle:

Your Feedback Helps Us Improve Katalon!

We’ve noticed a dip in bug reports in Feedback & Reviews > Bugs Report, and we need your help to make Katalon even better! If you spot any bugs or issues while testing, please take a moment to report them. Your input provides valuable insights that help us fix problems quickly and improve the overall experience for everyone. Together, we can refine Katalon and make it even more powerful!

Thanks for your continued support and for being an essential part of our improvement process!

Threads Description Workaround
"Scroll To" command is interrupted by following command Discussing The scroll-to command in Katalon is getting interrupted by following actions, causing incomplete scrolls
failed to install the webdriveragent Waiting for Response Encountering errors when trying to install WebDriverAgent in Katalon, preventing mobile testing from running smoothly.

:information_source: Help us improve! Your feedback and bug reports are essential. Share them in the Feedback & Reviews > Bugs Report category and we will investigate to keep things running smoothly for you.


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