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Will automating regression suites save us time?

Latest Whitepapers | February 20, 2012

By Leeane Gadani
Test Consultant, Planit Software Testing

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this whitepaper is to answer the question “Will automating regression suites save us time?”, by providing examples of success and failures with projects that I have worked on. It will also aim to provide the pain and benefits of automating regression suites.

This question is often tossed around from project to project, and most of the time we find ourselves asking “can this be done faster and more efficiently?” most of the time the answers we get are “it’s too hard”, “there are so many factors that are in play”, “it’s too expensive” or “we need to upskill and train personnel”.

So is having a repeatable automation suite the answer? Or can it be that having repeatable manual test scenarios that are high level enough to go through business functions more acceptable?

The solution chosen must take into consideration the risk attached to the business function and the level of coverage the function must have. The question of what to automate or what to place in a regression suite needs to be discussed with both the business and project teams so that technical areas that are at risk are also covered.

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Specials | February 13, 2012

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What makes a good tester

Latest Whitepapers | February 3, 2012

By Adam Osburn
Principal Test Consultant, Planit Software Testing

ABSTRACT: This paper discusses the common personality traits displayed by experienced, successful professional testers to help you understand what makes a good tester; to help you structure your testing team and for evaluating new possible recruits.

In order to be able to provide and put forward valid ideas, as Professional software testing has change dramatically over the last number of years, and changed for the better. The days of ‘anyone can do testing’ have thankfully long gone. Businesses are no longer entrusting the quality of their product to someone without the relevant testing skills set or personality types. This does mean that not everyone is or can become a high quality professional tester.

Test professionals who consistently worked to a high level of excellence all demonstrate a similar set of traits and these personality traits are what make them good at their job. Therefore, identifying these characteristics is key to evaluating a person’s testing ability and their potential to be a test professional.

Agile and Regulatory Compliance

Latest Whitepapers | January 24, 2012

By Nella Maugeri
Test Consultant, Planit Software Testing

ABSTRACT: Is agile feasible for a company that must adhere to regulatory compliance (in the finance / banking industry)? What are some of the main considerations?

Agile methodologies appear to be considered part of the new trend in software testing. Executives, managers, testers and other business stakeholders seem frustrated with some of the limitations, delays and inefficiencies apparently inherent with traditional SDLC models. Much of this revolves around slow time to market, fast paced industries and heavy reliance on initial requirement gathering, documentation and process formalities. Further to this, the structure, culture, knowledge and dynamics of a team become a consideration when deciding on the ability to implement an agile methodology successfully. This whitepaper will discuss some of the deliberations that may arise when contemplating the implementation of agile methodologies for a regulated industry.

Start up challenges for Agile Testers

Latest Whitepapers | January 12, 2012

By Leanne Howard
Account Director, Planit Software Testing

ABSTRACT: In this paper I have selected a few of the key considerations that need to be in place in order to set yourself up to succeed with Agile.

Having worked with number of agile teams as a Scrum Master, Product Owner and coach for both internal and client teams, I have noted some common challenges for Testers. I thought that it would be worthwhile to share some of these with you so that you would hopefully not need to share the pain.

Change the mindset
The first, and I think the hardest in most instances, is to change the mindset of the tester. There are distinct patterns of behaviour that are exhibited, often split by the seniority of the tester. Let me try to explain what I mean for those of you that have not seen this happen as drastically as me, for those that have, you will know what I mean.