Case Studies of Software Test Automation - Automated testing—it’s the Holy Grail, the Fountain of Youth, and the Philosopher’s Stone all rolled into one. For decades, testers have looked to automated testing for relief from the drudgery of manual testing—constructing test cases and test data, setting system preconditions, executing tests, comparing actual with expected results, and reporting possible defects. Automated testing promises to simplify all these operations and more.
By Dorothy Graham and Mark Fewster - Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.
<p>Praise for Experiences of Test Automation
“ What you hold in your hands is a treasure trove of hard-won knowledge about what works
and what doesn’t in test automation. It can save you untold hours and costs by steering you
away from paths that lead nowhere and guiding you towards those that lead to success.â€
—Linda Hayes
“ From tools to methodology, Dorothy Graham and Mark Fewster weave a compelling set of
stories that provide a learning experience in automation. This comprehensive tome is the
first of its kind to take the reader deep into the world of automated testing, as depicted by
case studies that show the realities of what happened across a multitude of projects spanning
a wide variety of industries and technology environments. By identifying similarities and
repeated themes, the authors help the reader focus on the essential learning lessons and pit-
falls to avoid. Read this book cover to cover for inspiration and a realization of what it takes
to ultimately succeed in test automation.â€
—Andrew L. Pollner, President & CEO of ALP International Corporation
“ Many years after their best-seller Software Test Automation, Mark Fewster and Dorothy
Graham have done it again. Agile methodologies have given test automation a dominant
presence in today’s testing practices. This is an excellent, highly practical book with many
well-documented case studies from a wide range of perspectives. Highly recommended to
all those involved, or thinking about getting involved, in test automation.â€
— Erik van Veenendaal, Founder of Improve Quality Services and vice-chair of
TMMi Foundation
“ This book is like having a testing conference in your hand, with a wealth of case studies
and insights. Except that this book is much cheaper than a conference, and you don’t have
to travel for it. What impressed me in particular was that it is all tied together in a concise
‘chapter zero’ that efficiently addresses the various aspects I can think of for automation suc-
cess. And that is some