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How to Manage Text Expansion in Translation & Localization

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  Text expansion in translation and localization can present unique challenges when adapting content for new markets. Especially as character count growth after translation often stretches well beyond the original length. This can disrupt layouts and design elements across advertisements, social media graphics, websites, user interfaces, and customer-facing documents. As translation industry veterans, we’ve seen firsthand how this seemingly minor detail can derail timelines and inflate budgets. When it comes to unexpected text expansion issues, you can forget about getting fast-turnaround translations. What you’ll learn So, what does this mean for your localization projects? Read on as we explore: The definition of text expansion The challenges presented by text expansion Practical ways to prepare your design for expansion Tools and technology that can help mitigate text growth issues Tips on managing character count growth and aligning your content seamlessly What is Text Expansio...

Understanding Common Screen Sizes Across Devices

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  In today’s digital landscape, understanding common screen sizes is more critical than ever. Whether you’re a web designer aiming for responsive layouts, a developer optimizing UI across platforms, or a homeowner picking the right screen door, knowing  screen resolutions  and dimensions ensures compatibility, clarity, and user satisfaction. This article dives deep into the most common screen sizes across a variety of devices and applications — from laptops to projectors and even doors. Why Screen Size and Resolution Matter Before we break down specific dimensions, it’s essential to understand the relationship between screen size and screen resolution. Screen size refers to the physical dimensions of the display, usually measured diagonally in inches. Screen resolution, on the other hand, refers to the number of pixels on the screen, typically denoted in width x height (e.g., 1920x1080). While size affects the physical usability and aesthetics, screen resolutions affect c...

Step-by-Step: Using CoTester for AI Test Automation

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When it comes to modern software development, speed and quality go hand-in-hand. To keep up with rapid release cycles, AI testing tools have become indispensable for QA teams. Among the most innovative solutions in this space is CoTester for AI Test Automation, a product by TestGrid that’s redefining how we approach automated testing. CoTester isn’t just another automation tool — it’s a AI-powered testing agent designed to understand your tech stack, integrate seamlessly into workflows, and generate test scripts based on natural language prompts. In this article, we’ll break down how to use CoTester for AI Test Automation step by step, explore its key features, and show why it’s becoming the go-to solution for forward-thinking QA teams. What is CoTester? To get the most out of this step-by-step guide, let’s first unpack what CoTester is and how it fits into AI Test Automation.CoTester is a proprietary AI assistant developed by TestGrid, trained specifically for software testing. Unlik...

Performance Testing vs Load Testing: Key Differences and Best Practices

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 Evaluating an app’s performance is a business-critical factor. When it’s slow, unstable, or choppy to use, customer dissatisfaction, revenue loss, and even reputational risk increase considerably, which is never a good sign in the long run. So naturally, as a software tester or business stakeholder, you’re expected to ensure the app functions reliably under real-world conditions. But where do you draw the line — should you run performance tests, or is load testing enough? More importantly, can the two terms be used interchangeably? This blog post cuts through that confusion by discussing performance testing vs load testing. By the end, you’ll have a clear, operational view of what these types of testing really entail. You’ll understand how they’re scoped, applied, and inform go-live readiness in complex, high-stakes environments. Let’s get started. What Is Performance Testing? It refers to evaluating how a system performs under defined conditions. At its core, it asks one critical...