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Software Test Design and Planning

• Evaluate load testing tool features and vendors

  Application load testing products come in a variety of forms and their features vary. Read through these specs to find the tool that's right for you. Continue Reading

• How to use Jira for test management

  While Atlassian Jira is a common tool to manage software projects, Amy Reichert's team uses it to manage tests. She details snags you might encounter if you use it for that purpose. Continue Reading

• What to look for in application load testing tools

  Load testing tools help ensure an app is ready for prime time. But, with so many tools on the market, buyers must closely examine the products' features and their own environments. Continue Reading

• How to create test data that yields accurate QA results

  Testers need valid data to prevent app defects, which means they must simulate real data types and structure them as closely as possible. Don't fake it when you make it. Continue Reading

• A QA team finds continuous testing benefits worth the effort

  QA teams can gain a lot from continuous testing. While successful continuous testing requires all of an organization to get on board, the results are worth it. Continue Reading

• The promise of ML/AI is real -- so are the challenges

  Machine learning and artificial intelligence will make the impossible happen, if developers can understand the what-ifs involved. Expert Torsten Volk unpacks it all.Continue Reading

• Testers face pressure to improve software technical skills

  If you want to stand out from the testing crowd, spend some time acquiring technical skills. Expert Matthew Heusser offers an on-point tester training curriculum.Continue Reading

• Why you should get on board with software testing trends

  Will your organization design a machine learning app in 2018? Or should you pick up DevOps skills to be in demand as a tester? These trends will all have a major effect on software testing.Continue Reading

• Is your software automation testing framework working?

  When it comes to software testing automation, it seems we all still have a long way to go. A look at a new survey from Logigear looks at the state of your software automation testing framework, and ...Continue Reading

• It's a good time for QA professionals -- here's why

  When testing is brought into the development process early, everything just works better. Jennifer Lent explains how and why QA pros are finally being taken seriously.Continue Reading

• Five reasons your software testing career is harder than necessary

  No job is perfect, but software testers do have a few things to complain about. Expert Amy Reichert shares the five things that make her want to polish her résumé.Continue Reading

• Everything you need to know about testing .NET applications

  For the most efficient testing, you need the right tools for the job. Expert Matt Heusser explains in detail all the testing tools for tackling apps built with Microsoft's .NET.Continue Reading

• Why testing in production is going to be the next big thing

  At a time when manual testing is feeling the squeeze, it's time to think of alternatives. Expert Gerie Owen explains why synthetic testing is going to be important going forward.Continue Reading

• Is it time to look for new software testing job opportunities?

  If you spend your days being bored or frustrated, it might be time to change jobs. Expert tester Amy Reichert explains the warnings signs of a dead-end testing job.Continue Reading

• How a source code review process helps breed better developers

  Collaborating on a code review process will not only improve the quality of a codebase, but it's also an easy way to build solid, team-wide best practices.Continue Reading