--- title: "Alok Kumar (@Alok00-k) | Hashnode" description: "Alok Kumar (@Alok00-k) writes on Hashnode. Read their latest articles and follow their work." url: "https://hashnode.com/@Alok00-k" --- @Alok00-k # Alok Kumar @Alok00-k · Joined June 2025 ### [Maintenance Testing: Types, Challenges & Tools (2026)](https://community.keploy.io/maintenance-testing-guide?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Maintenance testing keeps software stable after every bug fix, upgrade, patch, or migration. See its types, process, tools, and how to cut test upkeep 12 min read · [community.keploy.io](https://community.keploy.io/maintenance-testing-guide?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Aug 12](https://hashnode.com/posts/maintenance-testing-guide/6a7c3c5706ad2b09a5f5739f) ### [How to Reduce Test Maintenance Without Losing Coverage](https://community.keploy.io/reduce-test-maintenance?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Test suites shouldn't need daily babysitting. Learn why test maintenance piles up and the API-first fixes that actually cut it down for good 9 min read · [community.keploy.io](https://community.keploy.io/reduce-test-maintenance?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jul 13](https://hashnode.com/posts/reduce-test-maintenance/6a54a00826b7c453dc5c6c07) ### [CI/CD Testing: Complete Guide to Continuous Testing (2026)](https://community.keploy.io/ci-cd-testing-guide?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Learn CI/CD testing with pipeline examples, testing stages, automation strategies, best practices, and top tools to build reliable DevOps workflows 11 min read · [community.keploy.io](https://community.keploy.io/ci-cd-testing-guide?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jul 10](https://hashnode.com/posts/ci-cd-testing-guide/6a50e4c25c17f4a45e90f43d) ### [12 Best Contract Testing Tools in 2026](https://community.keploy.io/contract-testing-tools?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Compare the 12 best contract testing tools in 2026 including Pact, Keploy, and Specmatic by methodology, features, and pricing to pick the right fit. 13 min read · [community.keploy.io](https://community.keploy.io/contract-testing-tools?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jul 9](https://hashnode.com/posts/contract-testing-tools/6a4f5016e48b85deed4597ae) ### [UAT Testing Software: Top Picks That Work in 2026](https://community.keploy.io/best-uat-testing-software-tools?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Compare the top 12 UAT testing software tools in 2026. Find the right platform for your team and release with confidence 12 min read · [community.keploy.io](https://community.keploy.io/best-uat-testing-software-tools?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [1](https://hashnode.com/posts/best-uat-testing-software-tools/6a2fd828a80e9b34eaa725a8) [Jun 15](https://hashnode.com/posts/best-uat-testing-software-tools/6a2fd828a80e9b34eaa725a8)