Tips

Tips

• Automated testing in Agile is still much harder than you think

  Automation is a key feature of Agile and DevOps, but it remains elusive. A recent survey from LogiGear shows companies are making very slow progress on both automation and Agile.  Continue Reading

• Testers add this new skill to your repertoire: chaos engineering

  Software testers just want to just focus on the application. But networks, clouds and other things can break your software too. Gerie Owen explains how chaos engineering can help.  Continue Reading

• The latest trends from the Agile Alliance Technical Conference

  The Agile development methodology has been around so long now it's easy to think people aren't taking the technology seriously. Expert Matthew Heusser explains what's going on.  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

• If you missed QUEST 2017, here's what you need to know

  The QUEST 2017 software testing conference brought people from around the world together to discuss the latest challenges and opportunities. Expert Gerie Owen shares her experience.  Continue Reading

• Performance testing .NET applications secrets to success

  When it comes to performance testing .NET applications, it's all about the tools. Expert Matthew Heusser offers his best advice, tips and tricks for successful testing.  Continue Reading

• How trying a design thinking process can mean better Agile

  If your team is stuck in an Agile rut, one option might be design thinking. Columnist Jennifer Lent explains how design thinking can bring app developers closer to end users.  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

• Functional programming in Java 8 vs. .NET: What you need to know

  The 'which is better' debate over .NET and Java has been going on forever. Expert Tom Nolle weighs in on which is the better choice if your goal is functional programming.  Continue Reading

• The more technical tester series, part four: Learn how to code

  Software testers are under increasing pressure to become more technical. Expert Matthew Heusser is back with another 'more technical tester' article on learning to code.  Continue Reading

• Moving along with your digital transformation roadmap? Try mobile first

  Everyone is talking about digital transformation, but in the process, mobile is often an afterthought. Expert Christopher Ward explains why mobile needs to be number one.  Continue Reading

• Are you ready for the latest software testing trends?

  From security to integration and flexibility, the software testing profession is undergoing more changes. Expert Matthew Heusser offers his best advice.  Continue Reading

• It's time to take the software testing profession more seriously

  Want to be taken seriously as a tester? You have to treat your job like it's a profession. Expert Gerie Owen explains why 2017 is the time to lean into your testing career.  Continue Reading

• Why you need a digital transformation roadmap in 2017

  Buzzwords aside, 2017 is the year when digital transformation will begin in earnest. Expert Christopher Ward has done the research that will help you convince the boss.  Continue Reading