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• Embedded software quality: To simulate, or emulate? That is the question

  Understanding the differences between simulator and emulator embedded software development tools is critical to effectively using them. This article dives into the issue and provides some suggestions to follow. Continue Reading

• Test automation: Three approaches to browser testing

  Test automation when working with Web browsers can present challenges, such as slowly-loading pages, checking for sorted data, and testing static data. In this tip, SSQ contributor Chris McMahon describes these problems and how they can be addressed... Continue Reading

• The seven deadly sins of embedded software development and testing

  In "The Divine Comedy," Dante probably wasn't talking about embedded software development, yet developers may be guilty of committing the seven deadly sins. In this tip, consultant Howard Deiner looks at how sins might be committed in embedded ... Continue Reading

• STAREAST: Agile testing and defect tracking

  Defect tracking systems (DTS's) are often used in application lifecycle management (ALM) to keep track of the bugs found during software development. In this tip, Agile expert Lisa Crispin talks about the pros and cons of using a DTS and ... Continue Reading

• Effective test-driven development and continuous integration

  Units tests were born in small programs with fast feedback loops -- yet as programs grow in size and scope, the time it takes to execute every unit test with each continuous integration build can be tedious. In this tip, Matt Heusser explains ... Continue Reading

• Scripted testing vs. exploratory testing

  The merits of scripted testing vs. exploratory testing are often debated among software quality gurus. In this tip, Vasudeva Naidu does a deep dive into both. While automation of scripted tests is certainly becoming more prevalent in the industry, ...Continue Reading

• Embedded software testing: Five messaging event styles

  In testing embedded systems, timing can often cause trouble. In this tip, consultant Scott Allman describes the five different types of event styles that can occur when two events are executed. A good test plan will cover each of those event styles ...Continue Reading

• Testing-as-a-Service: Outsourcing your specialized software testing

  Testing-as-a-Service (TaaS) solutions are cropping up in the software industry, allowing clients the ability to take advantage of paying for what they need, when they need it, rather than investing in expensive tool sets and experts. In this tip, ...Continue Reading

• Manual testing vs. automated testing: A decision point

  Automation in a test environment can be expensive and doesn’t always yield a high return. In fact, a high percentage of automation efforts fail. In this tip, Vasudeva Naidu gives advice on key factors that will lead to success in your automation ...Continue Reading

• Is automated testing replacing the software tester?

  As automation becomes more popular in software development, testers are wondering if their skills are becoming obsolete. Managers may question how to staff their organizations. In this tip, senior test architect David W. Johnson describes the ...Continue Reading

• Designing automated tests for the user interface

  If you only had a limited amount of time, how would you design your user interface automated tests? SSQ contributor Chris McMahon explains the concept of "useful paths" to help design the tests that will maximize efficiency. Rather than testing ...Continue Reading

• Test automation: Investing in performance testing

  Performance test automation can require special tools and skills. Often organizations don't know where to start. In this tip by Agile Testing co-author Lisa Crispin, you'll learn the steps to analyze your needs, evaluate solutions, build the ...Continue Reading

• A case study in the use of automation

  Employers are looking for testers with automation skills, but what exactly does that mean? Agile expert and co-author of Agile Testing Lisa Crispin describes real-life examples of the use of tools to automate test scripts. Crispin describes how her ...Continue Reading

• Automated test scripts: The Smartphones of testing

  From test-driven development to GUI automation, author and Agile expert Lisa Crispin describes the many uses for automation in software testing. By using tools and programming techniques to automate tedious and repetitive processes or test steps, a ...Continue Reading

• Six tips for selecting automated test tools for Agile development

  Software consultant Nari Kannan describes the differences in selecting automated test tools for Agile methodologies as opposed to waterfall/SDLC and Agile ones. The nature of Agile development methodologies and the typical time available between ...Continue Reading