Why maintenance of test automation is complex? Although maintenance of test automation is a complex deliverable from the aspects of the resource-time-cost-effort intensive areas, it has grown as a pivotal task. No matter how innovative the idea is, splendid solutions don’t just emerge overnight by chance. A share of high operating costs comes in software projects of…

What is a regression test? The ISTBQ proposes this definition of a regression test: ‘a test of a previously tested program, after a modification, to ensure that defects have not been introduced or discovered in unmodified parts of the software as a result of the modifications made. …

Never underestimate the importance of load testing. ‘It is always interesting to see that people cram their projects full of unit tests but not a single performance test.’ Performance problems are often overlooked until the software completely fails. Software with bugs and problems that hinder or limit its use can…

This article follows the #TestCulture on the origin of the term ‘bug’. Culture points on the testing world, sharing of anecdotes and discussion around testing and automation, #TestCulture is a weekly appointment on Agilitest’ Twitter account, which takes place every Thursday at 4pm GMT. Grace Murray Hopper, a woman invested in technological evolution, but not only Grace Brewster Murray Hopper is born…

Testing Talks is a new series of interviews highlighting well-known personalities from the world of software quality and testing. In this first episode, we had the pleasure to talk with Jan de Baere. Jan de Baere is a coach and an educator who works with industry leaders and organizations…

What are the usual answers when it comes to implementing test automation? When should you automate your tests? This question comes up regularly when working in software development. The recurrence of this question is not surprising as the answers often differ. Here is a list of common answers to this question: Automatic tests should be set up as soon as the features (or US) they cover are validated

We questioned a few testers about the testing myths, preconceptions and misconceptions they had about testing before working in this field. Some answers will surprise you… ‍ This article follows the #TestCulture on the prejudice about testing. Culture points on the testing world, sharing of anecdotes and discussion around testing…

This article follows the #TestCulture on the birth of the agile method. Culture points on the testing world, sharing of anecdotes and discussion around testing and automation, #TestCulture is a weekly appointment on Agilitest’ Twitter account, which takes place every Thursday at 4pm GMT. To browse the thread, click here. The origins of Agility …

Do you want to level up your software testing skills? Improve on coding, but you don’t know where to start? Agilitest has selected a list of 8 free software testing courses that will help you improve your testing and software development skills. …