Richard Bradshaw Automation in Testing

Richard Bradshaw Automation in Testing

Following up his lightning talk (“Automation is Just a Tool”) at the recent Let’s Test conference, Richard Bradshaw joins us to dig a little deeper into the subject of test automation, exploratory testing, automation frameworks, artificial...
Test Strategies from Around the World

Test Strategies from Around the World

This webinar will give attendees an overview of the significant test strategies in use by testers in various industries and business domains around the world.  We’ll examine: analytical strategies (where testers analyze requirements or risks to identify the test conditions to cover);  model-based strategies (where testers develop a model of the environment in which the system exists, the inputs and conditions to which the system is subjected, and how the system should behave); methodical strategies (where testers use a predetermined set of test conditions, such as a quality standard or set of heuristics); process-compliant strategies (where testers follow a set of processes defined by others, such as Agile testing); reactive strategies (where testers react to the actual system under test rather than trying to pre-plan the testing); and, other strategies in common use. 

Ask the Tester: Adam Goucher

Ask the Tester: Adam Goucher

He tests software, writes automation (java, selenium, python, ruby, take your pick) and yes, used to coach Lacrosse. Of course I’m talking about Adam Goucher, the Canadian Test Consultant and Contractor. Beyond test contracting, Adam is probably best known as a...
Testing and Test Automation in Agile Projects

Testing and Test Automation in Agile Projects

Agile has become more common, but functional testing often remains a manual process because during Agile iterations/sprints, there is simply not time to automate it. In this article, I will introduce a method for testing and automation called Action Based Testing...
How to Successfully Build an Automation Program

How to Successfully Build an Automation Program

To effectively implement an automation program, the same approach and similar effort is needed when building complex software. You will be integrating a system with many parts as well as software (i.e. scripts and glue software). Additionally, to complicate things the...
Six Shocking Automation Truths

Six Shocking Automation Truths

I have been working as an automation specialist in one form or another since the first hour of my first job.  Since then, I have helped a number of organizations and consultants learn how to automate. Inevitably the automation solution revolves around their specific...
The Limitations of Automated LinkCheckers

The Limitations of Automated LinkCheckers

If you’re planning to test a content-rich website that includes numerous pages, images, and links between them, you might consider using an automated link checking tool. An automated link checker, such as Xenu LinkSleuth or Fast Link Checker, spiders your...