Test automation and continuous integration – the key to faster and safer software delivery
Test automation and continuous integration (CI) enable development teams to shorten the time to deliver new features while reducing the risk of failures. Read the article to find out what you can gain by using them in your company. Benefits of test automation Test automation is a key enabler of speed and efficiency in software […]
Test automation and continuous integration (CI) enable development teams to shorten the time to deliver new features while reducing the risk of failures. Read the article to find out what you can gain by using them in your company.
Benefits of test automation
Test automation is a key enabler of speed and efficiency in software development. By automating repetitive and time-consuming tasks, your team can focus on innovation and quality. What can you expect from implementing test automation?
Faster test cycles and shorter time to market
Automated tests run many times faster than manual tests. This lets you release more updates and respond faster to market needs.
Early error detection
Automation helps you run tests every time you change the code. This way, you can spot and fix bugs before they hit production.
Higher accuracy and consistency
Automated testing eliminates the risk of human error, ensuring consistency and reliability of results.
Better test coverage
Automation lets you test more cases. By implementing automation with Scalosoft, you can easily test scenarios and regressions that are difficult to check manually.
Cost savings
At the start, you need to invest in setting up automated tests, but later you can reuse them, significantly reducing testing costs in the long run.
How does test automation reduce manual errors?
Unlike manual tests, which can depend on the person testing and their mood, automated tests always follow the same steps in the same way. This eliminates errors related to human error.
Tests that run automatically for every code change let you spot potential issues before they reach later stages of the project. Automation also lets you test a much wider range of cases, reducing the risk of missing important bugs.
The role of continuous integration (CI) in secure and fast delivery
By automatically integrating code changes from multiple developers and running tests at every stage, errors are detected before they can cause any problems. Each change is automatically tested as part of the pipeline, which immediately stops if it fails. This minimizes the risk of deploying faulty code to production.
A well-configured CI/CD pipeline guarantees that your software is always ready for deployment. With regular code integration and quick feedback, your team will communicate smoothly and avoid wasting time on unnecessary tasks.
What will you gain from implementing CI/CD?
Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) are not just technical practices — they’re strategic tools that drive better collaboration, faster releases, and fewer errors.
Fewer software defects
Organizations using CI/CD report up to 50% fewer errors after deployment and have a significantly lower failure rate than companies that have not implemented CI/CD.
Faster error identification and correction
Immediate feedback helps you fix defects faster and limits their negative impact on users.
Higher software quality
Thanks to repeatable implementation processes, the quality of the final product is higher. Simultaneously, the risk of production failures is significantly lower.
Test automation and CI/CD – your foundation for scalable, reliable software delivery
Test automation and CI/CD are crucial in eliminating human errors. By using them in your company, you ensure fast, repeatable, and reliable delivery of high-quality software. You can learn more about automation and CI/CD outsourcing at https://www.scalosoft.com/outsourcing/.
Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Releases 2025 Schedule as New Era Begins
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Wheeling, W. Va. – With report day just 22 days away, the Wheeling University Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams are preparing to take the course in 2025. On Thursday, the team released its 2025 Cross Country schedule, featuring four regular season races leading up to the 2025 Mountain East […]
Wheeling, W. Va. – With report day just 22 days away, the Wheeling University Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams are preparing to take the course in 2025. On Thursday, the team released its 2025 Cross Country schedule, featuring four regular season races leading up to the 2025 Mountain East Conference (MEC) Cross Country Championships in October. With a young team on their hands, the Cardinals are looking to gain experience on the course while climbing the ladder in the highly competitive MEC.
The 2024 season saw both teams take different paths as they navigated the Cross Country season. On the men’s side, it was a young team that featured two of its top three runners in either their freshman or sophomore season. They faced a combination of strong regional teams as well as some DI competition as they prepared for their championship race. The Cardinals would have two runners finish in the event’s top 50 and had two of the three runners move on to get their first experience at the NCAA DII Atlantic Regional Championships. With two of their three top runners from a season ago back on the course, the Cardinals will look to build on that experience while welcoming in some new talent to continue building in 2025.
On the women’s side, the Cardinals were a veteran group with all five of their runners being in either their junior or senior seasons. Like the men, the women faced an identical schedule, competing against various levels of NCAA DII and DI talent throughout the season. As they got to the MEC Cross Country Championships, the Cardinals had several individual successes, with two of their top three runners setting PRs at the event. The day was highlighted by a First Team All-MEC honor by former Cardinal Sydney Hambel, and all three of the team’s top runners would finish in the top 50 of the event. As they moved on to the NCAA DII Atlantic Regional Championships, Hambel would keep the individual success going, finishing 47th overall, while three Cardinals once again finished in the top 140 of the event.
2025 will see both units featuring a young roster, and the schedule will allow them to compete against some of the top regional teams throughout the regular season. The year kicks off with the team’s lone midweek race of the season as they head to the Hilltop to face their rival West Liberty at the West Liberty Invitational. With several fellow MEC and regional teams in the lineup, the Cardinals will get a good test of their skills early on. They follow that up with another Ohio Valley race the following weekend, taking the 30-minute drive up Route 88 to take on the Bethany College Invitational on September 13th. After taking a week off, the Cardinals will round out September with a trip to Lock Haven University, the site of the 2025 NCAA DII Atlantic Regional Championship, on September 27th.
With a preview of the Regional Championship course in the books, Wheeling jumps into their final regular season tune-up to start October as they head to Carnegie Mellon University on October 11th. Then, it’s right into the postseason schedule as the Cardinals build on their experience from the regular season. The postseason kicks off on October 11th when the Cardinals head to Oglebay Park for the 2025 MEC Cross Country Championships. It will be one of the most difficult courses that the team has to face throughout the year, as they tackle the rolling hills of the Crispin Golf Course. Two weeks later, it is time to hit the regional stage as the Cardinals take on the NCAA DII Atlantic Regional Championships at Lock Haven University on November 8th.
The 2025 Wheeling University Men’s Cross Country team will kick-off the 2025 schedule on Thursday, September 4th, when they run at the West Liberty Invitational. To see the entire 2025 Men’s and Women’s Cross Country schedule, click HERE.
Golden Eagle volleyball teams earn AVCA Team Academic Award | Sports
While the Tennessee Tech volleyball and beach volleyball teams are getting the job done on the court and the sand, the teams are also excelling in the classroom as they were both announced as recipients of the American Volleyball Coaches Association’s 2025 Team Academic Award on Monday. It marks seven straight years for the Golden […]
While the Tennessee Tech volleyball and beach volleyball teams are getting the job done on the court and the sand, the teams are also excelling in the classroom as they were both announced as recipients of the American Volleyball Coaches Association’s 2025 Team Academic Award on Monday.
It marks seven straight years for the Golden Eagles’ indoor squad – earning the honor in each of head coach Jeannette Phillips’ tenure in Cookeville. For the beach volleyball program, it is the third honor – one for each year of its existence – and the first for head coach Isabella Borgiotti.
“Our athletes continue to impress me both in the classroom and on the court,” Phillips said. “I am so proud of them.”
In addition to seven straight seasons winning the award, Monday’s announcement marked the 12th time the Golden Eagles have been honored by the AVCA for academic excellence since 1997.
The volleyball program extended its streak of a 3.0 GPA or better for the 50th straight semester – the longest of any Tennessee Tech athletic program – posting a 3.571 mark in the spring semester.
“We have maintained amazingly high standards for academics within athletics,” Phillips said, “and I am proud to say that Volleyball has owned a GPA over 3.0 for 50 semesters – 25 years! If that doesn’t tell you what the academic culture of our volleyball program is, then I don’t know what does.”
The streak dates back 25 years to the fall semester of 2000. For the year, the cumulative average for the program was 3.604.
The AVCA Team Academic Award was started in the 1992-93 academic year and honors both high school and collegiate programs that display excellence in the classroom, maintaining a 3.30 cumulative GPA or better on a 4.0 scale or a 4.10 cumulative GPA on a 5.0 scale.
Tech was one of 234 NCAA Division I teams recording that mark for the indoor team, while the Golden Eagles were one of 41 teams to accomplish the feat in beach volleyball. In all, 1.452 teams were recognized across all levels of the sport, while four Ohio Valley Conference teams were honored in beach volleyball and eight were selected in women’s volleyball.
Sayers Announces Full 2025 Carroll Women’s Basketball Recruiting Class
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HELENA, Mont. – Head Coach Rachelle Sayers has officially announced the addition of seven new student-athletes to complete the 2025 Carroll Women’s Basketball recruiting class. Following a 2024-25 season in which the Fighting Saints once again qualified for the NAIA Women’s Basketball Championship, Coach Sayers has brought in another […]
HELENA, Mont. – Head Coach Rachelle Sayers has officially announced the addition of seven new student-athletes to complete the 2025 Carroll Women’s Basketball recruiting class.
Following a 2024-25 season in which the Fighting Saints once again qualified for the NAIA Women’s Basketball Championship, Coach Sayers has brought in another high-quality class of incoming freshmen and transfers to fill out the 52nd roster in program history.
“We are really excited about this group of newcomers.” said Sayers. “We not only added much needed depth to every position but also added a lot of fire power. Beyond being great players and tremendous students, they all fit our culture, and they know how to win. Having them around this summer has been so valuable and important for our team as we prepare for another season that will include a lot of new faces.”
One of several multi-sport standouts in the ’25 class, Tommerup was an Academic All-State, All-Conference, and All-State performer in both Basketball and Volleyball over the course of her High School career. A proven leader, Tommerup was a two-year captain of both the Basketball and Volleyball teams. In addition, she was named First Team All-Defensive team and was the Track team’s Most Outstanding Athlete in her junior season. The highly decorated individual was a large part of her team’s success, helping lead the Wildcats to multiple District, Divisional, Conference championships as well as one State Championship across her three sports. She averaged 17.3 points and 2.7 assists per game, finishing third in all-time scoring in school history, while holding the school record for most points in a single quarter (17).
“Mallory is a tough, competitive scorer.” said Sayers. “She competes hard on every play and will be a great defender at this level. She will play primarily the point position but also has the scoring capability of an off-guard. We are excited to see her progress over the next four years.”
Maddy Moy | 5-11 | G/F | Kalispell, Mont. / Flathead HS / Montana Western –
A familiar name for those who follow Frontier Conference Basketball, Moy joins the Carroll program following two seasons at Montana Western. In accordance with inter-conference transfer rules, Moy will not play in the 2025-26 season but will have two years of eligibility starting in ’26-27. As a prep star at Flathead, Moy was a state qualifier in Track & Field and was an All-State performer on Bravette teams that finished second and third in the state (Basketball) and competed at the state tournament in volleyball. A member of the Montana-Wyoming All-Star game in 2023, At Western, Moy was named the Female Newcomer of the year in 2023 and was twice named Frontier Conference Defensive Player of the Week last season. Throughout her two seasons in Dillon, Moy averaged 7.1 points and 5.3 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs.
“Unfortunately, we will not get to see Maddy in a Carroll uniform for another year, but she is one of the most athletic players we will have the privilege to coach.” said Sayers “She has untapped potential and will be a big-time playmaker for us. We are excited she will end her career here!”
Jillian Kanduch | 5-9 | G | Miles City, Mont. / Custer County HS –
Kaundich was a two-time team captain of the Cowgirls, running point for a pair of Custer County teams that repeated with trips to the State tournament. A multi-time First Team All-Conference selection, Kaundich was also an All-State performer, and the 1v1 Champion at the 2024 Montana Elite Invitational. In both 2022-23 and 2023-24 Kaundich led her team in both steals and assists. She averaged 14.1 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, finishing sixth in all-time scoring at Custer County HS. Last year she ranked eighth in free throw percentage, third in steals, and fifth in assists in Class A.
“As a point guard, Jillian brings great size and physicality.” said Sayers. “She is also a great shooter and can score at all three levels which makes it easy for her to play multiple guard positions. We watched her throughout her high school career and knew she was a player we had to get.”
Kelly Howard | 5-8 | G | St. George, Utah. / Snow Canyon HS –
A sharpshooter from range, Howard holds the Snow Canyon record for individual three-pointers made in a single season (52). Throughout her prep career, Howard was a four-year varsity starter on a Snow Canyon team that three-times were undefeated Region 9 Champions and twice finished State Runner-Ups. She was a four-year Academic All-State selection, two-time First Team All-Region selection, a Second Team All-State selection, and a team captain. Last year, she averaged 12.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.7 steals per game at Snow Canyon.
“Kelly is a long, athletic lights-out three-point shooter.” said Sayers. “Both of Kelly’s parents played basketball for Westminster in Salt Lake City, so we were thrilled to steal her out of the state of Utah. She has limitless range and her size on the perimeter allows us to play in multiple positions on the outside.”
Avery Kraft | 5-5 | G | Helena, Mont. / Helena HS / Portland State –
Helena-native Avery Kraft makes her return to the Capital City following one season at NCAA Division I Portland State. The multi-sport star was a three-time All-State Soccer performer for the Bengals and is the all-time leading scorer for Helena High’s Girls Soccer team. A captain both on the hardwood and the pitch, Kraft was twice named an All-State selection in Basketball and finished her prep career as an eight-time Academic All-State selection.
“Avery has grown so much as a player in a year and has continued to grow throughout the summer.” Said Sayers. “She can get to the rim and finish, make plays for her teammates and has developed into a great perimeter shooter, it is going to be fun for our Helena community to have her here for the next 4 years”
Kennedi Niemann | 5-6 | G | Cody, Wyo. / Cody HS / Pima CC –
One of the best Athletes to come out of Wyoming this century, Niemann comes to the Hilltop after a two-year stint at Pima CC in Tucson, Ariz. In high school, Niemann was an All-Conference performer in Soccer, Volleyball and Basketball, also garnering All-State honors in the later two sports. In 2023, she was named the Wilford Mower Award given to the most outstanding female senior student-athlete in the Northwest quadrant of Wyoming and was also named the Milward Simpson Award winner as the most outstanding female senior student-athlete in Wyoming. She was a three-time state champion for Cody, twice in Soccer and once in Basketball. Last season at Pima, Niemann and the Aztecs won the NJCAA Region 1 Championship, and ultimately finished runner-up at the NJCAA National Championship. Throughout the national tournament run, Niemann averaged 14.3 points and 3.3 rebounds per game while going nearly perfect at the free throw line.
“Kennedi is a winner, she has won everywhere she has been.” said Sayers. “She is a great defender and someone that can play both the point and off-guard position. She has a high motor and a great mind for the game. She is someone that can create a lot of offense with her speed and game sense, and having her here this summer has been a great start to what will be a great three-year career here at Carroll.”
McKenzie Allen | 5-8 | G | Grantsville, Utah / Grantsville HS / Utah State Eastern –
A four-year letterwinner across three different sports, Allen spent two seasons at Utah State Eastern prior to her Carroll commitment. Allen was outstanding in her prep career, earning All-State honors in Soccer, Softball, and Basketball in both her junior and senior years. She is one of the few members of Grantsville’s 1,000-point club and last season earned NJCAA National Player of the Week honors. Last season, the guard averaged 8.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game for the Eagles.
“Kenzie brings athleticism, experience and a toughness that fans are going to love.” said Sayers. “She can really guard and can play all three guard positions. She can score at all three levels, will also be one of toughest perimeter defenders, and can really push the pace offensively.”
In addition to the seven varsity recruits, the Saints have added the following players to the JV roster for the upcoming season:
Boise State Recognized with 165 Mountain West Scholar-Athlete Honors
Women’s track and field and football led the way BOISE, Idaho – Boise State received 165 selections from 146 student-athletes to earn Mountain West Scholar-Athlete honors for the 2024-25 academic year as the conference announced its complete list of academic award winners on Thursday. The Broncos were led by women’s track and field with 29 […]
BOISE, Idaho – Boise State received 165 selections from 146 student-athletes to earn Mountain West Scholar-Athlete honors for the 2024-25 academic year as the conference announced its complete list of academic award winners on Thursday.
The Broncos were led by women’s track and field with 29 and football with 19 for the most selections among the 14 Boise State teams that compete in the Mountain West.
Five other teams secured double digit honors, including soccer (17), gymnastics (15), women’s basketball (15), women’s cross country (13) and men’s track and field (10).
The other programs with honorees included softball (8), women’s tennis (8), women’s golf (7), men’s cross country (6), men’s golf (6), volleyball (5), men’s basketball (4), and men’s tennis (3).
Boise State student-athletes closed out the 2024-25 academic year with the highest cumulative grade-point average (GPA) in department history with a 3.46. The Broncos also turned in an all-department single-semester GPA of 3.39, which is the best spring semester in department history.
Over half of Boise State’s sports programs earned a new GPA record, whether cumulative or semester, during the school year, while women’s golf (3.82), softball (3.57) and football (3.18) set all-time records for semester GPA.
As a department, all 18 sport programs secured a 3.0 GPA or higher, 87% of all student-athletes earned a 3.0 GPA or higher, and 70 student-athletes secured a perfect 4.0 GPA.
The MW Scholar-Athlete Award is one of the highest academic honors bestowed by the Conference. All student-athletes who meet the following criteria qualify.
* Must have completed at least two semesters or three quarters at the certifying member institution.
* Must have a cumulative grade-point average, at the member institution, of 3.50 or higher.
The Mountain West Scholar-Athlete Awards follow the conference’s announcement yesterday of the Spring 2025 Academic All-Mountain West honorees, with 101 Bronco student-athletes recognized.
Boise State’s scholar-athletes are listed by sport below.
Everything to know about the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore
Jul 24, 2025, 05:03 PM ET SINGAPORE — The 2025 World Aquatics Championships is an opportunity for the best swimmers on the planet to shine in the lead up to the 2028 Olympics. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s championships, information on who is competing, and when, as well as how to […]
SINGAPORE — The 2025 World Aquatics Championships is an opportunity for the best swimmers on the planet to shine in the lead up to the 2028 Olympics.
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s championships, information on who is competing, and when, as well as how to watch all of the action in Australia.
When is the 2025 World Aquatics Championships?
The 2025 World Aquatics Championships begin on Friday, July 11 and conclude on Sunday, August 3. The championships consist of six disciplines: swimming, open water swimming, artistic swimming, diving, high diving, and water polo. Swimming competition will take place from Sunday, July 27 to Sunday, August 3.
Where are the 2025 World Aquatics Championships?
The 2025 World Aquatics Championships will take place in Singapore. It marks the third consecutive championships held in Asia, following Fukuoka, Japan (2023) and Doha, Qatar (2024). These championships were originally scheduled for Kazan, Russia, but were relocated to Singapore on February 9, 2023.
The majority of competition will take place at the Singapore Sports Hub, which was initially built for the 2015 Southeast Asian Games. A temporary pool venue has been built at the complex for swimming and artistic swimming competition.
Where can I watch the World Aquatics Championships in Australia?
The 2025 World Aquatics Championships will be broadcast in Australia on the 9Network and the 9Now streaming platform. The broadcaster will show every heat and final throughout the championships.
What time will the swimming finals take place?
As is standard in swim competition, heats will take place during the day sessions with semifinals and finals staged in the evening sessions. The evening sessions will begin at 7 p.m. local time(9 p.m. AEST).
Who are the biggest names competing in Singapore?
Over 2,500 athletes from 210 national federations will compete across the six disciplines of water polo, diving, artistic swimming, open water swimming, high diving, and swimming.
The biggest names competing in swim competing include French national icon Leon Marchand, who will take part in the 200m and 400m medley events, American superstar Katie Ledecky, and Canadian sensation Summer McIntosh.
From an Australian perspective, Olympic champion Mollie O’Callaghan will feature in the 100m and 200m freestyle events as well as several relay teams. Backstroke star Kaylee McKeown will be in action in the 50m, 100m, and 200m races, and like O’Callaghan will take part in several relay squads. Rio Olympic 100m champion Kyle Chalmers will also be in action, as will rapid middle distance improver Lani Pallister.
Why is Ariarne Titmus not competing in Singapore?
Australian star Ariarne Titmus declared she would be taking a 12-month break after the Paris Olympics, meaning no appearance at these championships in Singapore.
The four-time Olympic champion, 24, is eyeing a return to the pool later this year as she begins her long preparation for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
Like many top swimmers, Titmus did not compete at last year’s world championships in Doha, but won two gold medals, a silver, and a bronze at the previous championships in Fukuoka in 2023.
What’s the swimming schedule for the world championships?
Swimming heats will take place during the day sessions, while semifinals and finals will be staged in the evening. Here’s the schedule for all swimming finals:
These AAU Stars Could Be The Future Of Track And Field
Above: Kendrick Jones Jr – Photo by Chance Kirby – – – The AAU Junior Olympic Games are right around the corner – and the next crop of rising talent is ready to take the stage. The AAU was once home to many of the athletes you see on the Diamond League Circuit, from Sha’Carri […]
The AAU Junior Olympic Games are right around the corner – and the next crop of rising talent is ready to take the stage. The AAU was once home to many of the athletes you see on the Diamond League Circuit, from Sha’Carri Richardson to Jasmine Moore to Brandon Miller and more.
There are a few young high school stars that have the potential to rise to the next ranks from their humble beginnings in AAU. Here is a look at a few athletes who have run at previous AAU Junior Olympics and who could be the next best thing.
You can watch the 2025AAU Junior Olympic Games LIVE on FloTrack from July 26 until August 2.
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1. Ruel Newberry (Texas – Class of 2028)
It’s rare to see a freshman have as much success as Ruel Newberry had in 2025, but the up-and-comer has cut his teeth at the AAU Junior Olympics — and he’ll be back in action again this year.
Newberry has already run 14:24.62 over 5K, 8:57.06 over the 3200m distance and 4:17.50 over the 1600m distance. He finished sixth at Nike Outdoor Nationals in the 5K and 16th in the 3,000m.
At last year’s AAU Junior Olympic Games, Newberry ran an 8:34.83 3,000m to win his age division and stunned with a 4:02.70 1,500m for another victory. He also finished fifth in the 800m with a personal best 2:01.13.
At this point, we’re all somewhat familiar with Kendrick Jones Jr. The rising high school senior made a name for himself this year when he ran a 45.27 400m at the Texas A&M Bluebonnet HS Invitational.
At last year’s AAU Junior Olympic Games, Jones ran a 20.81 200m and a 45.66 400m for wins in both events. Before that, in 2023 he ran a 21.15 200m to hold offJayden Horton-Mims, Evan Boykin andTate Taylor.
Jones Jr will not be competing at this year’s AAU Junior Olympic Games – but his arch as an athlete has a lot to do with his past performances in the AAU ranks.
3. Khari Webb (Tennessee – Class of 2026)
Tennessee’s Khari Webb is a hurdler with a ton hidden talent.
At last year’s AAU Junior Olympic Games, Khari Webb won the 400mH with a personal best 59.34 to dip below 60-second for the first time in her career. She claimed that win on the heels of a Tennessee 3A State Championship in the 300m Hurdles and 100m Hurdles.
This year, the star has shown no signs of slowing down, and has worked on her overall strength. She ran a 2:13.74 800m for third at the TN State Indoor Championships and has since tried her hand at the multis. She won the Tennessee State Championship in the Pentathlon and went on to finish third at New Balance Nationals in her first-ever Heptathlon.
Webb won’t be competing at the AAU Junior Olympics this year after her busy 2025 season.
How To Watch AAU Junior Olympics 2025
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