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Dev and Test Switching Lanes

Testers spend too much time programming, debugging, and maintaining test code, instead of focusing on exploring and reducing risk.  We saw a problem two decades ago in record and playback and the pendulum swung too far the other way.  Should testers really be coding, when the developers are actually embracing

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Pivoting to Codeless Test Automation

Every article about testing tooling talks about building the right team.  Some even go so far as to suggest that you consider whether the people you have will match the test approach you are considering.  Today, we go a little further than that, and talk about the skills that matter for

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Automation Misconceptions

It’s time to explore the myths and misconceptions in test automation.  Taking the time to explain how automation works and keeping your team aligned to reality will enable the benefits of automation to shine through without letting the misconceptions erode confidence in your work.

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Why Companies Fail at Test Automation

There are many reasons teams end up in the failure hole; generally several root causes of failure manifest at the same time. In this article we explore those reasons to help you move towards a strategy that has more “best practices” and fewer “worst practices.” By avoiding these traps, companies

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Why Companies Fail at Continuous Testing

Continuous testing isn’t a goal; it is an enabler. Teams that pursue CT should know what they are pursuing. The goal could be faster feedback on defects, it could be faster releases to production or faster development. Continuous testing is also an investment, with a payoff typically measured in months

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Getting Ready for Test Automation Success

If you don’t know the starting point, directions are useless. For that matter, unless the goal is defined, the directions could take you to the wrong place.  Any roadmap for test automation will lack context – the things that make your organization different or unique. The roadmaps for test automation

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Test Automation Selection Strategy

Software testing tools aren’t a one-size-fits-all proposition. There are no established standards for them. They require some measure of fitness or at least alignment to the application being tested, the skill set of the user(s), the frequency of development and release, and so many other factors. This is a case

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