Test Automation

A manager's guide

By (author) Boby Jose

Publication date:

13 September 2021

Length of book:

274 pages

Publisher

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

Dimensions:

244x170mm
7x10"

ISBN-13: 9781780175454

The practice of test automation is invaluable for modern software testers. Done well, it significantly increases software testing's efficiency, effectiveness and coverage and is essential for continuous testing and continuous delivery. This comprehensive guide for managers covers test automation in-depth for medium- to large-scale implementations, from the benefits of test automation to defining, building and implementing a test automation approach that is fit-for-purpose, to acquiring and executing test execution tools and frameworks. Industry examples are included throughout the book, templates and checklists can be found in the Appendix.

Part 1: The Whats and Whys of Test Automation

1. Test Automation: A Strategic View

2. Domain-Focussed Test Automation

3. Test Automation Tool Selection

4. People and Team

5. Automation Frameworks

6. Environments

7. Candidates for Automation

8. Test Automation and Test Coverage

Part 2: How and When to do Test Automation

9. Test Automation Subject Matter Expert

10. Test Automation Tools

11. Test Automation and Programming Languages

12. Automation Framework Design and Development

13. Measuring Automated Testing

14. Conclusion

'With software, praise is often directed to designers and developers. More emphasis should go to the testers who ensure great, reliable, predictable, and trustable products get to market and deliver on their promise! Boby Jose provides a thorough and practical primer to the mindset and role of Test Automation as part of a holistic testing program. Perfect for anyone entering the software field, this guide explains test automation across multiple SDLCs and teaming models. A great place to start and grow in the craft of delivering great software and results.'