[Infographic] The State of the Software Testing Profession 2015-2016
Summarizing and Reflecting on the 2015-2016 “State of the Software Testing Profession” Report by TechWell Yet another survey report on the state of software testing has been published, this time by TechWell called, “The State of the Software Testing Profession 2015-2016.” You may be wondering,…
[Ebook] A Complete Introduction to Functional Test Automation
Everything you need to know before getting started with functional test automation Introduction to Functional Test Automation It is often said that “Automating chaos just gives faster chaos,” and not only faster, but also (paraphrasing a Daft Punk song) harder, faster, stronger… chaos. Yet, seemingly everyone…
Yoda’s ‘The Way of the Jedi Tester’: A Guide for Agile Testing
Yoda’s Software Testing Principles for Thriving in an Agile Environment Did you know there’s more than just one force? Yes, there’s the one that has to do with the connection of all living beings, but there is also one within software known as quality. An…
The 4 Most Common Test Automation Challenges (and How to Overcome Them)
Getting started with test automation is no easy feat, but here are some tips to pull it off effectively They say “automating chaos just gives you faster chaos,” not only faster, but (to paraphrase a song by Daft Punk) harder, faster, stronger… chaos. Automation can be…
Best Testing Practices for Agile Teams: The Automation Pyramid
How to apply test automation efficiently and effectively with the automation pyramid Test automation and agile software development go hand in hand, but automating is often easier said than done. Most developers recognize the benefits of test automation: it speeds up testing, lowers costs, increases…
7 Tips for Testing When You Don’t Have The Software Requirements Specification
How to build a software requirements specification while you test a system All of us in the testing world have had to execute testing when you don’t have the software requirements at least once, right? If not, you’re lucky! Without the software requirements specification (SRS),…
How To Plan Test Case Automation with Development
A strategy to implement automated checks without losing sight of manual testing The goal of this post is to show a possible way you can plan test case automation with development in order to automate tests (have automatic checks) as soon as possible, without losing…
The True ROI of Test Automation
Is test automation just a huge expense or an investment? Is there a positive ROI of test automation? Generally, it’s said that automated testing can extend the coverage and scope of testing, reduce costs, mitigate risk, put the focus on manual testing where it’s really necessary, find…
How Soon is Too Soon to Carry Out Performance Tests?
Many developers do not know when to carry out performance tests for optimum results. It’s very common of them to leave performance testing for the end as an afterthought if they have enough time. In other cases, they ask around in their spare time to…
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