Community Newsletter Sep 24, 2024 📰

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Want to know what’s been buzzing in our forum?

Check out the latest updates, news, and discussions from the past two weeks. There’s something for everyone! Dive in and explore!

:speech_balloon: Trending discussions :speech_balloon:

:sparkles: Community spotlights :sparkles:

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

:lady_beetle: Bug Catcher :lady_beetle:

:speech_balloon: Trending Discussions :speech_balloon:

Calling all experts!

We need your help! Among 36 new threads created in the last 2 weeks, we’ve noticed a surge in unanswered questions on our forum. Your insights can help us create a more comprehensive and valuable resource for our community. Please share your knowledge and contribute to our ongoing discussions.

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:sparkles: Community Spotlights :sparkles:

Share Your Testing Tips & Tricks!

In the past two weeks, @kazurayam has made remarkable contributions to our Tips & Tricks section, offering valuable insights on E2E testing with Katalon. Our community thrives on the knowledge you bring, so dive in and share your own testing expertise—we’re excited to learn from you!

News/threads Description
A local web server that responds a React-powered page, accompanied with E2E tests by Katalon Recorder, Katalon Studio and Playwright A big thanks to @kazurayam for providing tips on how to launch a React-based AUT locally! This will be super helpful for those trying to reproduce and fix bugs related to E2E testing with Katalon Recorder. It also opens up more room for discussion on E2E testing using Katalon Studio and Playwright.
Importing TestObjects across Katalon Projects using Gradle Motivated by questions from fellow users, @kazurayam has explored how to import TestObjects from Base Projects into Working Projects using Gradle and written down a clear document to address the problem and solution.
[KShare] Cloning GitLab Projects using SSH Keys in Katalon Studio Have you faced issues cloning a GitLab repository via HTTPS? This is a common challenge, but using SSH keys can simplify the process and provide a more reliable solution in Katalon Studio. Follow the instructions to set up SSH keys and resolve the issue, ensuring your repository is cloned smoothly and ready for use.
[KShare] Resolving Git Conflicts in Katalon: A Practical Have you ever faced Git conflicts in Katalon Studio and wondered why they happen and how to resolve them? Conflicts occur when multiple people make changes to the same file at the same time. To minimize these conflicts, the team needs to collaborate effectively and follow key Git practices.
[KShare] How to Update Git Username When Pushing Scripts to a Git Repository from Katalon Studio Have you ever tried pushing your scripts to a Git repository from Katalon Studio, only to find the username field locked, leaving you unsure how to update it for your commits?
Don’t worry! This article will guide you through a simple solution to resolve the issue and get you back on track.

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

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

Since you are new here, we are sure that you have a lot of questions about how our forum works, as well as how you can receive the best support from others. Hence, please take your time to familiarize yourselves with our Getting Started Guide below:

Please also make sure to say hi to everyone, and maybe introduce a little bit about yourself in the thread below:


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:lady_beetle: Bug Catcher :lady_beetle:

We Need Your Input!

Our Bugs Report channel has been quiet recently, but your feedback is crucial for keeping Katalon at its peak performance. Please let us know about any issues, big or small, that you encounter! Your contributions are key to improving Katalon.

A big thank you to @Rob1, @sujeet.y, and @joost.degeyndt for their proactive reporting. Keep the feedback flowing in your thread!

Threads Description Workaround
Serious Recorder Bug - does not work with React @Rob1 has reported a bug where, during test playback using the recorder, textarea and input fields in React-based web apps don’t function correctly. The onChange handler isn’t triggered, preventing the text from being saved. Investigating
Getting the "DevToolsActivePort file doesn't exist" Error while running the test case by using the katalon Studio. @sujeet.y has reported an issue where test cases cannot be executed due to an error stating that the DevToolActivePort file does not exist. Investigating
Help ? icons in object repository web service pages lead to 404 in Katalon Docs instead of actual help @joost.degeyndt has reported a documentation bug where the help icons marked with “?” on the web service object repository pages lead to a 404 error when clicked. Investigating

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


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