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Software Testing Methodologies News

May 14, 2019 14 May'19
Software tester roles must embrace code focus

IT gives testers license to voice contrarian opinions about software. But, as pressure to deploy intensifies, they might not be able to ignore code responsibilities anymore.
April 30, 2017 30 Apr'17
We're not as automated as we think we are

Test automation is not as far along as we'd thought, Agile and DevOps aren't making software development easier and management is still everyone's biggest problem. Those are just some of the ...
February 28, 2017 28 Feb'17
The secret weapon in the war on software testing automation

Software testing automation has long been the goal, but the challenges are real. A new generation of scriptless tools promises to make it easy and within everyone's reach.
January 30, 2017 30 Jan'17
What's the future of software testing? Start with data science

In the rapidly changing world of software testing, one thing is certain: You're going to need new skills. And you're going to need to understand the business.

Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content

How to become a UX designer with your QA background

If you're a tester, a switch to a UX role is fairly simple. A range of UX design skills are just a matter of evaluating user needs before developers build the app code -- not after. Continue Reading
systems development life cycle (SDLC)

The systems development life cycle (SDLC) is a conceptual model used in project management that describes the stages involved in an information system development project, from an initial feasibility study through maintenance of the completed ... Continue Reading
Review QA fundamentals with this software testing quiz

Software testing occurs throughout the development life cycle, and these tests require a deft hand to execute well. Check your knowledge of the fundamentals to see where you stand. Continue Reading

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IT wrangles with test automation benefits and challenges

Test automation is a valuable practice, but it presents challenges for teams and individuals alike. A gradual approach to automation helps boost the odds of successful adoption. Continue Reading
AI in software development puts testing to the test

It makes sense to apply sophisticated AI tools to software testing. Before that can happen though, those tools need to be taught what it is they are supposed to do. Continue Reading
Software testing using AI changes things, but not everything

Will artificial intelligence eliminate the need for human expertise in software testing? Here's where things are headed. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Boost QA velocity with incremental integration testing

The longer it takes to perform tests, the less Agile your team is. Here are four common approaches to integration tests that help reduce bottlenecks and delay. Continue Reading
Author, QA expert extols continuous testing virtues

Long tests and isolated QA grind app delivery to a crawl. In this episode of 'Test & Release,' author Eran Kinsbruner explains how DevOps cannot exist without continuous testing. Continue Reading
5 software development trends propel innovation in 2019

Get ready to jettison your comfort zone and dive into shift-right testing, IoT development and other emerging skill and coverage areas for software developers and testers. Continue Reading

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4 tips to tackle common microservices testing problems

Flaky tests put code quality -- and development team morale -- at risk. Proliferating microservices stress out test environments, so use these techniques to keep everything running. Continue Reading
Amp up OSS security with these steps

A test vendor's CTO describes the OSS security mistakes that enterprises make, such as not patching vulnerabilities or inaccurate inventory dependencies. Continue Reading
Don't fear chaos engineering if you are a DevOps tester

DevOps teams use chaos engineering, but at what cost? Learn how this testing method secures applications in ways that traditional testing can't. Continue Reading