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A Software Testing Primer When development teams are pressed for time or budget, testing is often the first activity squeezed out. But testing will actually save you money in the long run. This story gives the basics of why it's crucial to test early and often, the types of testing you should perform, and how to get proactive against bugs. |
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Automation Face-Off: A Conversation with Michael Bolton, Isabel Evans, and Chris Loder Automation is a pressing topic. In a recent STARCANADA keynote session, industry experts Michael Bolton, Isabel Evans, and Chris Loder took to the conference stage to discuss some of the burning questions about automation from test professionals in the audience. Here’s a sample of their conversations. |
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Getting Support for the Tests You Need Done It’s often hard for teams to get sufficient time and resources for the amount and quality of tests they think are needed. It’s like management wants testing done but at the same time doesn’t want to commit what’s needed to do it. If that's your case, look at the business side, rank priorities, and negotiate resources. |
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