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Your technology leadership is talking about test automation again and why it needs to become part of your IT testing strategy. On the surface, test automation sounds good, maybe even too good. The tools, techniques and methodologies of test automation are varied and can lead to some very expensive mistakes resulting in nothing to show…

Are you using your testing tools well, or always reinventing the wheel? Here’s how to boost your productivity. Source: techbeacon.com/are-you-getting-most-your-testing-tools

The Complex Data Process is a strategy that is implemented through test automation technologies. Programmatic code functions help implement the process of breaking down and analyzing the data into small, manageable tasks. This creates opportunities to refine and improve it over time. Gains are also realized in reusability, leading to a greater return on investment…

Minimal Essential Testing Strategy or METS is a Quality Assurance, testing methodology. METS is built upon the principal that tests can be prioritized from Critical to High, Medium and Low. This prioritization provides great flexibility to reduce as much risk as possible with the timeframe given. METS is an essential testing strategy utilized by many…

Greg Paskal presents a list of helpful tips for when you are performing test automation. A smart plan for your automation endeavors will make a significant difference in its usefulness, adoption, and maintainability over the long haul. Source: www.stickyminds.com/article/helpful-tips-when-implementing-test-automation

It’s not uncommon for organizations to use automation on a few projects and then realize automation is a lot of work. They want to get more out of the automation tool investment but with less development cost. By removing the word test from test automation, you liberate yourself to use the automation toolset in new…

Greg Paskal shares some of his best insights learned as a successful test automation engineer. With over 30 years in software development and test engineering, Greg has experience first hand what works and what ends up problematic when implementing test automation across the enterprise. Learn how to take First Steps into Test Automation, ensuring you…

When it comes to equipping a QA team to reduce risk, test quality, and deliver world-class products, there are more important things than tools. Fundamentals such as a common language, core testing concepts, and a smart automation strategy are essential to setting up testing teams for success. Source: www.techwell.com/techwell-insights/2017/02/3-fundamentals-successful-testing-team

Any time you get the opportunity to attend a conference, think of it as a chance to learn and bring some new ideas back to your team and company. It’s important to be intentional as you prepare and to know what you want to achieve. Here are ten strategies—and a worksheet—to help you get the…