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Introduction to Test Automation Essentials
Description
Introduction to Test Automation Essentials Course
Welcome to the Introduction to Test Automation Essentials course. This one-day workshop is meticulously designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge necessary to develop a comprehensive test automation strategy tailored to your organization’s specific needs.
Throughout this essential introduction to test automation, we will guide you through the process of crafting an effective test automation plan and architecture, emphasizing practical implementation over mere theoretical understanding. Engage in interactive activities and case studies to deepen your grasp of how test automation can be integrated seamlessly into your business processes.
Under the guidance of our expert facilitator, you will undertake hands-on exercises designed to enhance your understanding of test automation essentials. We emphasize real-world applications and the importance of collaboration among testers and developers to forge a balanced and effective strategy.
By the conclusion of this workshop, you will have a thorough understanding of both the strategic and operational facets of test automation. You will be equipped to critically evaluate your current testing infrastructure, pinpoint areas for improvement, and execute a customized test automation roadmap.
This comprehensive introduction will not only prepare you to boost your organization’s testing effectiveness but also empower you with a draft plan and architecture ready for immediate implementation.
Introduction to Test Automation Essentials Course Objectives
- Document the current state of test automation in your organization.
- Define a custom test automation plan and architecture to fit their situation.
- Create an initial implementation plan.
- Identify initial key measures.
- Develop a metrics dashboard for tracking the value of test automation.
- Lay out a future strategy and roadmap for test automation essentials.
Prerequisites
- Basic Understanding of Software Testing
- Experience in Software Development or QA
- Knowledge of a Programming Language
- Familiarity with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Basic Understanding of Test Automation Tools
Audience
- This course is designed for those in test automation engineering roles, test manager roles, test lead roles, test architect roles, and developer roles.
- It will be beneficial for anyone accountable for assessing, planning, designing, and implementing an integrated set of technology that supports development, testing, and deployment.
Introduction to Test Automation Essentials Outline
Getting Started – Introduction to Test Automation Essentials
- Automation beginnings
- Software as a series of imperfect translations
The Compelling Business Needs for Automation
- Automation the next opportunity
- Islands of Automation
- Getting products to market more quickly, at the right costs and quality
Automation Challenges and Requirements
- Automation Challenges
- Test Automation Key Requirements
Foundational Material for Your Automation Plan
- Templates
- Questions
- Examples
- Virtual Consulting included with this course
Automation Plan Vision and Strategy
- Vision, Strategy, Approach Example
- Defining your end in mind
- Deciding where to start
- Engaging Others
Conducting a Current State Tools Inventory
- Assessing your current state – tools and processes
- Tools inventory example and template
- Radar Chart as a means of presenting current state information
Consider the Best Automation Approach
- Waterfall vs. agile cycles of work
- Aligning tools with your methodologies
- Strategies for Automating
- The Test Automation Pyramid
Developing Your Test Automation Essentials Architecture
- Blocks of automation capabilities
- Islands of Automation
- Integrated Tools Architecture Template
- Integrated Tools Architecture Examples
Test Automation Essentials Architecture Examples
- Examples of different test automation architectures and frameworks
- Selenium
- Key Test Automation Architecture Characteristics
Acceptance Test-Driven and Behavior-Driven Testing Overview
- Test automation approaches
- FitNesse
- Cucumber
- Gherkin script overview
- Tool workflow
Considerations for What to Automate and When
- Categories of tests that might be automated
- We have many tool choices
- Key points in Test Tool Architecture Planning
Piloting and Implementing Automation
- Selecting and evaluating tools and rolling them out
- Selling Automation – qualitative questions
- Selling Automation – quantitative questions
Measuring Automation Benefits
- Measures in technical terms
- Measures in business terms
- Measures of testing vs. measures of test automation
Next Steps
- A few keys to success
$995.00
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