Investing in software testing tools is a significant decision for many organizations. The Test Manager may be called upon to drive the selection / recommend a tool to be used. Selection of a testing tool should be done after due process, considering the long term strategy of the organization, total cost of ownership (TCO), risks and several other parameters, apart from meeting the functional requirements. [Read more…] about How to select a testing tool? Open Source, Vendor Tools & Custom Development
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What is Testing Tool ROI? One time/Recurring Costs & Risks related to tools?
There are several aspects that a Test Manager has to consider before a testing tool can be selected for purchase and deployment. A Test Manager /QA Manager is responsible for ensuring that all testing tools meet these criteria:
- Enhance value of work done by testing team
- Give positive Return On Investment (ROI)
- Have real and prolonged benefit
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Monkey testing- Examples, Differences, Tools,How To Do, Advantages, Disadvantages, Types
Monkey testing is a technique used in software testing to test the application or product by providing random data and observing if the system or application crashes or gives an error. Monkey testing is also called as Fuzz Testing sometimes.
- In Monkey Testing, random data is entered into the application to check the behaviour of the application and see if it gives an error
- In Monkey testing the tester or sometimes developer also [Read more…] about Monkey testing- Examples, Differences, Tools,How To Do, Advantages, Disadvantages, Types
What are Build and Distribution Tools in Agile software testing?
As discussed in the article of Continuous Integration, we studied that daily build and deployment of software is a key practice in Agile teams which requires continuous integration of tools and builds automation tools. Here we will take a look at how build and distribution tools are used in Agile development. [Read more…] about What are Build and Distribution Tools in Agile software testing?
What are Test execution tools in software testing?
When people talk about the ‘testing tool’, it is mostly a test execution tool that they think of, basically a tool that can run tests. This type of tool is also known as a ‘test running tool’. Most tools of this type get started by capturing or recording manual tests; hence they are also known as ‘capture/playback’ tools, ‘capture/replay’ tools or ‘record/playback’ tools. It is similar as recording a television program, and playing it back. [Read more…] about What are Test execution tools in software testing?