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Application_form Putting the *Analyst* into Test Analyst

by Kelly Waters (2008-06-20)
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How to put the Analyst in Test Analyst!

Application_form Testers! Are You Uneasy About The Transition To Agile Testing? You Are Not Alone.

by Kelly Waters (2008-06-15)
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I’ve written before about agile testing, and how I feel the role of tester is possibly one of the hardest to transition to agile software development.

In so many ways, agile testing goes against what testers are traditionally taught. Some of the things that worked before, and were important, in traditional projects, in agile projects are no longer relevant. Some even conflict with some of the key agile principles…

Application_form Agile Testing: The Changing Role of Testers

by Kelly Waters (2008-02-13)
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Agile testing can be a real challenge…

Application_form "One Team"

by Kelly Waters (2008-02-04)
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A key principle of agile software development, especially in Scrum, is the concept of “one team”...

Application_form Points to watch out for when converting from waterfall to agile testing

by Derek Morrison (2007-09-10)
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Application_form An Agile Tool Selection Strategy for Web Testing Tools

by Lisa Crispin (2007-07-09)
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Selecting a test automation tool has always been a daunting task. Let’s face it, just the thought of automating tests can be daunting! To avoid that deer-in-the-headlights feeling, consider taking an ‘agile’ approach to selecting web testing tools. Plan an automation strategy before you consider the possible tool solutions. Start simple, and make changes based on your evolving situation. Here are some ideas based on experiences with different agile (and not so agile!) development teams. Even if your team doesn’t use agile development practices, you’ll get some useful tips.

Application_form What to Consider When Testing Databases

by Scott W. Ambler (2007-06-26)
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The article argues that in a relational database you should consider tests for database methods, data-oriented business rules, relationships, performance, table structure, and so on. Just like we take a test driven approach to designing application code there’s no reason why we can’t do the same for database design.

Application_form The beauty of NOT doing Agile Development...

by Kelly Waters (2007-05-07)
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Application_form 2-tier Continuous Integration

by Jean-Pierre Koenig (2007-03-13)
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Der Artikel beschreibt ein 2-Tier Architektur für automatisierte Akzeptanz-Tests bei agilen Sofware-Entwicklungsprojekten.

Application_form Getting Fit With .Net: Quick Introduction to Testing .Net Applications with FitNesse

by Gojko Adzic (2007-03-03)
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A short tourist guide to get you on your way to the wonderful world of FitNesse, covering:

  • Setting up a FitNesse server for testing .Net code
  • Writing basic tests, performing common tasks
  • Saving time and effort with specialised test types
  • Tips and tricks for writing better tests and making test pages easier to read
  • Managing content with FitNesse
  • Organising tests into test suites
  • Most important differences between .Net and Java versions
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