Software testing tools and techniques

There's no shortage of QA testing tools and frameworks, so how can testers make use of these platforms? In this section, independent experts from the industry dig into various software testing tools and techniques. Give your QA team a boost with advice on fundamentals and more from peers, analysts, consultants and others working on QA today.

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November 19, 2019 19 Nov'19
IBM's latest Kubernetes tools ease use for cloud developers

IBM's new open-source Kubernetes tools help lower the barrier to entry for developers to use Kubernetes to build, deploy, manage and move workloads to the cloud.
September 05, 2019 05 Sep'19
DevOps tools market shrinks with SmartBear, TPG Capital moves

The DevOps tools space has seen a steady stream of mergers and acquisitions, as private equity investors and larger companies see money in software development and delivery tools.
August 15, 2019 15 Aug'19
Jenkins X gears up for SaaS version, GitOps standards

With key maturity milestones behind them, the maintainers of Jenkins X prepare a SaaS version, and plan to collaborate with Google's Tekton and Netflix's Spinnaker.
June 27, 2019 27 Jun'19
SmartBear acquires Cucumber to bolster its testing tool set

SmartBear adds Cucumber's behavior-driven development tools in a bid to pad its lead in software testing, but must also balance the needs of open source and paid tool audiences.

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Make people, not tools, the focus of DevOps initiatives

You can buy a DevOps tool for almost everything -- except people challenges. Learn what high-performing practitioners do to make DevOps culture productive. Continue Reading
How to plot out a test automation strategy

Test automation can deliver great value or immense frustration. Map out a winning approach that helps engineers learn test automation skills and doesn't leave them exasperated. 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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Advantages of monolithic architecture that prove it isn't dead

Don't rush to break up a monolith too quickly without considering what you might lose in the process. We examine why a monolithic architecture is sometimes the smarter choice. Continue Reading
5 software testing books QA professionals should dig into

There's no cookie-cutter crash course on software testing. However, these five books can get beginners on the right path to better quality software. Continue Reading
What's the difference between API and web services testing?

Web services and APIs aren't the same -- or are they? How do web services and API testing differ, and what does each type of test aim to achieve? Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Is RPA the future of test automation?

IT organizations will use test automation, RPA and low-code development tools to create, assess and automate complex processes in the near future. Continue Reading
Which code quality metrics should devs track?

Developers and testers strive to create quality, reusable code to deploy apps faster and keeps users happy. But what metrics should they track to evaluate code quality? 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

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

Why flaky tests are a problem you can't ignore

Monotonous as the task might be, QA must detect and fix the root causes of flaky tests. Invest the time and effort, or risk the dangers of an unreliable test automation suite. Continue Reading
Use these shift-right methods to test code in production

There's no shortage of ways for a QA team to adopt shift-right testing. But, while the approach can fit in with continuous deployment, don't consider it a catch-all for bug removal. Continue Reading
Adoption of continuous testing in DevOps and Agile cultures

The best way to engender continuous testing in DevOps shops? Take the lead. Here's how testers can create change and align disparate goals for organizations. Continue Reading