Software test automation : effective use of test execution tools

Describes how to structure and build an automated testing regime that will give lasting benefits in the use of test execution tools to automate testing on a medium to large scale. Offers practical advice for selecting the right tool and for implementing automated testing practices within an organization, and presents an extensive collection of case studies and guest chapters reflecting both good and bad experiences in test automation. Useful for recent purchasers of test automation tools, technical managers, vendors, and consultants. The authors are consultant partners in a company that provides consultancy and training in software testing and test automation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

how To Structure And Build An Automated Testing Regime That Will Give Lasting Benefits.

Software Testing Is Vitally Important In The Software Development Process, As Illustrated By The Growing Market For Automated Testing Tools. However, Many Attempts To Automate Software Testing Are Not Successful.

At First Glance, It Seems Easy To Automate Testing: Just Buy One Of The Popular Test Execution Tools, Record The Manual Tests, And Play Them Back Whenever You Want To. Unfortunately, As Those Who Tried It Have Discovered, It Doesn't Work Like That In Practice. Just As There Is More To Software Design Than Knowing A Programming Language, There Is More To Automating Testing Than Knowing A Testing Tool.


this First Comprehensive Treatment Of Software Test Automation Provides The Equivalent Of 2 Or 3 Years Of On The Job Experience. James Bach, Test Design Consultant

The Most Authoritative Book On This Subject - A 'must Read' For Every Software Testing Professional. Jeffrey M. Voas, Chief Scientist, Reliable Software Technologies

This Book Will Teach You How To Make Automated Testing Tools Useful. From The Foreword, By Brian Marick


Features:

• A Detailed Introduction To The Principles Of Automated Testing
  
• Advice On Choosing And Implementing Software Testing Tools
  
• Explanation Of Why Capture Replay Is Not Test Automation
  
• Practical Techniques For Designing A Good Automated Testing Regime
  
• Detailed Methods For Increasing Automation Maturity
  
• Example-based Illustration Of Ideas In Practice
  
• Practical Solutions To Frequently Encountered Problems In Test Automation
  
• Case Studies Of Test Automation Experience In A Variety Of Organizations (including Microsoft)
  
• Advice From Test Automation Experts And Practitioners World-wide
  
• Instruction On How To Make It Easier To Add A New Automated Test Than To Run It Manually
  

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describes How To Structure And Build An Automated Testing Regime That Will Give Lasting Benefits In The Use Of Test Execution Tools To Automate Testing On A Medium To Large Scale. Offers Practical Advice For Selecting The Right Tool And For Implementing Automated Testing Practices Within An Organization, And Presents An Extensive Collection Of Case Studies And Guest Chapters Reflecting Both Good And Bad Experiences In Test Automation. Useful For Recent Purchasers Of Test Automation Tools, Technical Managers, Vendors, And Consultants. The Authors Are Consultant Partners In A Company That Provides Consultancy And Training In Software Testing And Test Automation. Annotation C. Book News, Inc., Portland, Or (booknews.com)

This book describes how to build and implement an automated testing regime for software development. It presents a detailed account of the principles of automated testing, practical techniques for designing a good automated testing regime, and advice on choosing and applying off-the-shelf testing tools to specific needs. This sound and practical introduction to automated testing comes from two authors well known for their seminars, consultancy and training in the field.