Category: Software Testing

Top 7 Tips for a Successful Developer Testing Initiative

May 11, 2021 | Software Testing | LogiGear

Developer Testing is a trend within Software Development that involves Developers taking on more of the testing responsibility within the software development lifecycle (SDLC); with new SDLCs like DevOps pushing increased collaboration and unsiloing departments, the days when Software Testing was only done by the QA department are gone. However, contrary to popular belief, Developer Testing isn’t all that new in the grand scheme of software development.

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LogiGear Corporation provides global solutions for software testing, and offers public and corporate software testing training programs worldwide through LogiGear University. LogiGear is a leader in the integration of test automation, offshore resources and US project management for fast, cost-effective results. Since 1994, LogiGear has worked with Fortune 500 companies to early-stage start-ups in, creating unique solutions to meet their clients’ needs. With facilities in the US and Viet Nam, LogiGear helps companies double their test coverage and improve software quality while reducing testing time and cutting costs.

Best of Robotic Process Automation for 2021 (So Far)

Apr 12, 2021 | Software Testing | LogiGear

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is quickly becoming the new “must-have” as businesses are embarking on Digital Transformation journeys. With the RPA market valued at $1.9 billion USD in 2019, it’s expected to experience a compounded annual growth rate of 34% to reach a value of $11 billion USD by 2027. That’s great to know, but why is this happening?

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LogiGear
LogiGear Corporation provides global solutions for software testing, and offers public and corporate software testing training programs worldwide through LogiGear University. LogiGear is a leader in the integration of test automation, offshore resources and US project management for fast, cost-effective results. Since 1994, LogiGear has worked with Fortune 500 companies to early-stage start-ups in, creating unique solutions to meet their clients’ needs. With facilities in the US and Viet Nam, LogiGear helps companies double their test coverage and improve software quality while reducing testing time and cutting costs.

The Culture Shift to Developer Testing

Mar 1, 2021 | Software Testing | Michael Hackett

Introduction

This is part 2 of a 2-part piece on the culture shift to Developer Testing. Part 1 covered the difference between “culture” and “practices” and their implications for your teams; it also examined the origins of “Developer Testing,” and discussed how much testing is a Developer’s responsibility. Part 2 will begin by exploring various cultural aspects of popular development methodologies with recommendations on how to successfully implement said cultural practices in your own teams; it will conclude by emphasizing the importance of getting culture right within your teams with 5 first-steps you can take. So, without further ado, let’s dive into part 2.

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Michael Hackett
"Michael is also a co-founder of LogiGear Corporation, and has over two decades of experience in software engineering in banking, securities, healthcare and consumer electronics.

Michael is a Certified Scrum Master and has co-authored two books on software testing. Testing Applications on the Web: Test Planning for Mobile and Internet-Based Systems (Wiley, 2nd ed. 2003), available in English, Chinese and Japanese, and Global Software Test Automation (HappyAbout Publishing, 2006). He is a founding member of the Board of Advisors at the University of California Berkeley Extension and has taught for the Certificate in Software Quality Engineering and Management at the University of California Santa Cruz Extension. As a member of IEEE, his training courses have brought Silicon Valley testing expertise to over 16 countries."

The Culture Shift to Developer Testing

Feb 22, 2021 | Software Testing | Michael Hackett

Introduction

Developer Testing is a trend in software development that aims to improve delivery speed and reduce costs. It’s important to note that there isn’t an exact definition of what Developer Testing is; it is going to vary from organization to organization, with some having Developers take over more of the testing tasks and others have Developers take over all of the testing tasks. It could range from more unit testing by Developers to testing full end-to-end workflows. No matter the case for your organization, to have success in moving testing tasks to Developers is reliant on a culture that supports this—not just implementing a new tool or saying, “Okay, Developers, now you get to test!”

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Michael Hackett
"Michael is also a co-founder of LogiGear Corporation, and has over two decades of experience in software engineering in banking, securities, healthcare and consumer electronics.

Michael is a Certified Scrum Master and has co-authored two books on software testing. Testing Applications on the Web: Test Planning for Mobile and Internet-Based Systems (Wiley, 2nd ed. 2003), available in English, Chinese and Japanese, and Global Software Test Automation (HappyAbout Publishing, 2006). He is a founding member of the Board of Advisors at the University of California Berkeley Extension and has taught for the Certificate in Software Quality Engineering and Management at the University of California Santa Cruz Extension. As a member of IEEE, his training courses have brought Silicon Valley testing expertise to over 16 countries."