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A rough guide to testing your React-Native WebViews with Detox

Sep 17, 2021 · 3 min read · You can finally write end-to-end tests for your WebViews using Detox! … well, on Android anyway. At this moment, iOS is not supported. However, that's likely to change in future. Interestingly, although functionality exists for testing on android, De...

Test your React Native applications end-to-end with Detox

Aug 26, 2021 · 4 min read · Developing a mobile application is no small feat. Most apps require some form of integration with multiple systems outside of their own environment. End-to-end testing offers a way to ensure these dependencies work accurately under production-like ci...

JSON Web Tokens — a shallow dive

May 6, 2021 · 4 min read · JWT (JSON Web Token) is an open standard that allows us to send information that can be verified by a digital signature over the web. It contains a cryptographically signed JSON object and a payload containing claims; it is typically used in HTTP Aut...

The HTTP Series: Understanding Basic Authentication

May 3, 2021 · 4 min read · Imagine a world where anyone could have access to your emails, social media accounts and medical records — all your sensitive data being accessed without your consent! Basic authentication is one of the many ways of protecting your data on the web. ...

The HTTP Series: A gentle introduction to HTTP

May 2, 2021 · 7 min read · HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol — a standard set of rules defining how information systems communicate over the web. How does it work? Imagine your favourite restaurant. The job of the chef is to take requests from customers and provide t...