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Automated Software Testing

• Advice on how to survive a new test automation strategy

  There's no getting around management's enthusiasm for automating software testing. Expert Matthew Heusser offers step-by-step ideas on how you can survive it. Continue Reading

• How can you improve or expand the ROI in software testing?

  QA needs to keep reminding business of its value. Expert Amy Reichert offers tried-and-true advice on how to leverage documentation and automation to make the business side happy. Continue Reading

• Agile automation techniques answer the need for development speed

  The need for companies to release application updates more frequently increases the necessity for Agile automation. Learn strategies that make this process easier. Continue Reading

• Software testing jobs for freshers -- too good to be true?

  Software testers just can't get respect, especially if they're fresh out of college and working at a startup. Testing expert Gerie Owen offers career-saving advice. Continue Reading

• How do I begin the DevOps process at my company?

  Your boss wants you to 'do DevOps.' Expert Matthew Heusser offers time-tested advice for getting started down the DevOps process. Get ready for a lot of experiments. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • automated testing
  • synthetic monitoring
  • smoke testing

  • living documentation
  • continuous software development
  • automated test equipment (ATE)

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• Can we adopt a fully automated software testing strategy?

  Your boss has jumped on the bandwagon to automate software testing. Don't despair. Let expert Matt Heusser walk you through what to say -- and do -- to keep everyone happy.Continue Reading

• Continuous deployment plays a big role in DevOps

  This video is great for software development teams that are new to the ideas of continuous deployment and DevOps and looking for a place to begin.Continue Reading

• Four tips for effective software testing

  No matter the type of software testing, it can be challenging. Here are four fundamental factors that can lead to effective software testing.Continue Reading

• Choose the right software testing service

  Learn about tips for choosing a testing service and whether it makes sense to test outside the business.Continue Reading

• Prep for continuous delivery with iterative development

  Are you ready for continuous delivery? This article explains how an established, iterative development practice puts you on the right path.Continue Reading

• living documentation

  Living documentation is a dynamic method of system documentation that provides information that is current, accurate and easy to understand.Continue Reading

• Creating and implementing a mobile testing strategy

  QA consultant Gerie Owen discusses how to create a mobile testing strategy that addresses variation and complexity in the mobile world.Continue Reading

• continuous software development

  Continuous software development is a blanket term that covers several aspects of an iterative application development process based on making each change when it is ready, rather than wrapping many changes into large batches.Continue Reading

• FAQ: Automated software testing basics

  This FAQ for QA pros explains what's involved in automated software testing from writing scripts to understanding what tests should remain manual.Continue Reading

• Full Spectrum of soapUI for open source software testing: Tutorial

  In this four-part series on soapUI, learn tips and tricks to perform a number of different software testing operations using this widely-accepted open source tool.Continue Reading