Experience Driven Test Automation  

Synopsis

Mark Fewster shares his and others’ experiences with test automation so you can capitalise on good ideas and avoid useless ones. He highlights the common themes that span both management and technical issues — the influence managers have over test automation success and failure, the importance of keeping management informed and involved, and the need to match the investment level with the desired automation objectives.

Mark also highlights technical issues such as attending to testware architecture early, encouraging reuse to reduce maintenance costs, and scripting quality. By studying the experience of others, you can implement test automation with a deeper understanding of the important issues, mitigate its risks, and capitalise on your opportunities.