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Agile Functional Test Automation

Agile iterations present a special challenge for testers who must deal with cumulative functionality within a fixed time frame. Automation seems like the ideal solution, but most companies resist implementing it until the software is stable, reasoning that any savings from automation will be offset by the maintenance required to keep up with changes. Further, traditional record/script/replay approaches can’t be implemented until the code is functional, which is too late to be useful in an agile development environment.

This virtual course will describe an incremental approach to test automation that allows automated tests to be written before the code, then rapidly updated as changes are introduced. This enables agile projects to deliver higher quality solutions more quickly by involving all team members in a coordinated and automated effort.

You will learn how to:
  • Improve code development practices through automation
  • Define executable requirements
  • Write self-documenting automated tests before code is developed
  • Implement a test tool and platform agnostic automation architecture
  • Automate test case maintenance for rapid response to changes

Who should attend:
This virtual course is designed for software test and quality assurance professionals working on Agile teams that are responsible for planning and implementing a test automation strategy.

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About the Instructor
Linda is the founder of WorkSoft, Inc., developer of next-generation test automation solutions. She is the founder of three software companies including AutoTester, the first PC-based test automation tool. Linda holds degrees in accounting, tax and law and is a frequent industry speaker and award-winning author on software quality. She has been named as one of Fortune Magazine’s People to Watch and one of the Top 40 Under 40 by Dallas Business Journal. She is a regular columnist and contributor to StickyMinds and Better Software magazine, as well as a columnist for Computerworld and Datamation, author of the Automated Testing Handbook and co-editor Dare to be Excellent with Alka Jarvis on best practices in the software industry.  Her article “Quality is Everyone’s Business” won a Most Significant Contribution award from the Quality Assurance Institute and was published as part of the Auerbach Systems Development Handbook. You can contact Linda at lhayes@worksoft.com.




Pricing

$549 - before 1/23/2012
$599 - after 1/23/2012

Duration

This virtual course is a live event that will be delivered entirely online for three hours per day over two consecutive days. The instructor will be present the course content live in real time, right on to your computer screen. You can listen to and watch the presentation, as well as ask questions and get instant answers.

Classes

Start DateCourseRegister
7/17/12 Agile Functional Test Automation
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9/26/12 Agile Functional Test Automation
Virtual Classroom 		Register


Don’t see a class near your area?
Call 877-257-9531 or email info@softwaretestpro.com to discuss your needs. Course schedule is subject to change.

Cancellation Policy
Student substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of class. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the start date of class will be subject to a $100 administrative fee. You may cancel your reservation by providing STP with written notice via email at email info@softwaretestpro.com. If a cancellation/transfer request is received in writing, less than 10 business days prior to the class start date, payment will still be due, no refunds will be issued and you will be charged a $200 cancellation fee. You will be allowed to apply your paid course tuition to the same course or one of equal value within 1 year from the original course start date. Only one reenrollment opportunity is allowed per person. Failure to attend the course without written notification via fax or email prior to the start of the course will be considered a "no show" and will result in forfeiture of the full course price. If STP is forced to cancel a course for any reason, liability is limited to the registration fee only.

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