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Test Language - Introduction to Keyword Driven Testing
Test Language is a comprehensive test approach that hands over the responsibility of automation plan, design and execution to the functional testers by using KDT based solution.
Author: Ayal Zylberman and Aviram Shotten, QualiTest Group

Test Automation From the Ground Up
Test automation is a great tool for reducing the effort and cost of testing, in fact, sometimes it is the only way to go. So, how do we decide when test automation is appropriate? What factors to keep in mind? How to get started? This white paper discusses the first steps any organization should consider to set up test automation professionally. It outlines the process from gathering the information needed to estimating costs, return on investment, benefits, selecting the tools and keeping maintenance under control.
Author: Yaron Kottler and Vasily Shishkin, QualiTest Group


Automating Tests on Flash/Flex applications
If you're having trouble picking an approach to testing a Flash or Flex application, this article might shed some light on the matter.
Author: Neri Lavi


Keyword Driven Testing Approach
The purpose of this document is to provide the reader with a clear understanding of the Keyword Driven Testing approach which is, in many cases, a mandatory requirement required to successfully implement cost-effective automated testing. Rather than engage in a theoretical dissertation on this subject, I have endeavored to be as straightforward and brutally honest as possible in discussing the issues, problems, necessities, and requirements involved in this approach.
Author: Ayal Zylberman, QualiTest Group


Exploratory Automated Testing
Exploratory Automated Testing is a method integrating Test Automation within the Exploratory Testing Session that enables the testers to save money and to become more productive during test execution.
Authors: Ayal Zylberman and Nitzan Shenar, QualiTest Group

A Process-Complete Automatic Acceptance Testing Framework
We present a new automated software acceptance tests framework. The framework is novel in supporting he entire lifecycle and all QA activities, including test maintenance over multiple versions, interaction with programmers and business analysts, traceability to specifications, multi-user test cases and more. This enables a significant increate in QA productivity and product quality. We compare our framework to other available tools, products and frameworks, and present several patterns and anti-patterns for implementing a successful automated acceptance testing solution.
Authors: QualiTest and Mamdas – Israeli Air Force

Enhancing automatic tests for graphics based applications
This paper describes the problems using image comparisons in automatic tests, and reviews two image processing algorithms which can be integrated into the existing automatic test tools.
Author: David Birin, Automation Project Manager, QualiTest Group

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Introducing Exploratory Testing
If you've been taught that the software testing process must include a complete set of detailed test documentation, or that an explicitly defined set of expected results must accompany each step in a testing plan, you should read this white paper. Authors: Bernie Berger and Yaron Kottler    

Exploratory Automated Testing
Exploratory Automated Testing is an innovative approach that integrates Test Automation and Exporatory Testing to automate the test execution process by using a tool that allows the testers to become more productive during test execution
Author: Ayal Zylberman


10 Most Popular Misconceptions about Exploratory Testing
In this article, the most common myths and misconceptions about E.T. are examined, addressed, and debunked. This article is a great read for those who doubt the effectiveness or usefulness of E.T.
Author: Rony Wolfinzon and Ayal Zylberman

What is Exploratory Testing?
Exploratory software testing is a powerful and fun approach to testing. In some situations, it can be orders of magnitude more productive than scripted testing. This classical article by James Bach is a must-read for anyone who wants to get introduced to Exploratory Testing.
Author: James Bach, Satisfice Inc.

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Load Testing


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Web Performance Testing - Test objectives and Real Life Monitoring
Web Performance Testing is executed to provide accurate information on the readiness of an application through testing the web site and monitoring the server side application. This article describes different techniques and aspects to be considered when performing Performance Testing on Web Applications
Author: Robin Bortz, Load & Performance Sector Manager, QualiTest Group

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Scrum Testing


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The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Scrum Masters
Published in 1989, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, written by Stephen R. Covey has helped millions establish great habits for achieving true interdependent effectiveness in their life and their jobs. This article discusses the 7 habits, framing the habits for highly effective scrum masters.
Author: Steve Miller, Pragmatic Software

Managing International Distributed Test Teams in Scrum
These days test teams are forced to deal with many challenges when they adopt one of the different Agile methods; among them, "Scrum". There are a many different possible activities - daily meetings, Sprints etc. Managing them can br a real problem. Read about how to deal with these challenges in this article.
Author: Neri Lavi

Agile Scrum - An Overview
Many of us have experienced projects that drag on much longer than expected and cost more than planned. Companies looking to improve their software development processes are now exploring how Agile can help their Enterprise more reliably deliver software quickly, iteratively and with a feature set that hits that mark. While Agile has different "flavors", Scrum is one process for implementing Agile. This Article will discuss the Agile Scrum process and will end with variants of Scrum that can be used to aid in improving your software releases.
Author: Steve Miller, Pragmatic Software

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Testing in 2020


On Jan 26th 2011, QualiTest Held A conference Titled: Software Testing in 2020. The conference featured lectures discussing the future of testing from different aspects:

Test Automation - Past, Present, Future Test Automation - Past, Present, Future
Software Testing, as an evolving discipline. From the beginning of testing, through the start of automation, to predictions about what automation is going to progress to towards 2020.
Ayal Zylberman, President - QualiTest


Scaling Agile&Lean - Testing perspective Scaling Agile&Lean - Testing perspective
Looking toward the future, Agile might be the answer to our rapidly changing world. This lecture talks about Agile as planned organization change and it’s affect on QA and Software Testing.
Dror Bacher, Agile Implementation Manager - Amdocs


The Future of Outsourced Testing The Future of Outsourced Testing
Outsourcing QA and software testing is getting to be more and more common. This lecture presents key issues regarding outsourcing, such as: Reasons for Outsourcing, Different Qualifications & Expertise, On-Premises Vs. Offshore, Offshore Vs. Onshore, Best Practice: Clean Interfaces and more.
Amit Finkelstein, Director of Development in Test - Microsoft


Testing in 2020 Testing in 2020
How may the testing profession look 10 years from now? The lecture predicts the main changes in 2020 and focuses on: The Role of Testing, Profile of the Tester and the Testing Infrastructure.
Joel Montvelisky, Architect - PractiTest
(Joel's blog: QA Intelligence)



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Best software testing and QA books
  1. A Practitioner's Guide to Software Test Design - Lee Copeland
  2. Lessons Learned in Software Testing - James Bach
  3. Perfect Software: And Other Illusions about Testing - Gerald M. Weinberg
  4. The Art of Software Testing - Glenford J. Myers
  5. Testing Computer Software - Cem Kaner, Jack Falk, Hung Q. Nguyen
  6. Managing the Testing Process: Practical Tools and Techniques for Managing Hardware and Software Testing - Rex Black
  7. Automated Software Testing: Introduction, Management, and performance - Elfriede Dustin, Jeff Rashka, and John Paul
  8. Test Driven Development: By Example - Kent Beck
Best software testing websites Best software testing and QA blogs

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