Like me, you’re probably hearing a lot about AI (Artificial Intelligence) in software test automation. All the software-houses are pushing it, all the consultancies are talking about it. It’s one of the in-vogue phrases, like test automation once was, way back when. It’s easy to get caught up in the
According to our friends at the World Quality Report (WQR), test budgets are falling. At least as a percentage of overall IT spend. But are they really? I’m not convinced. Specifically, the WQR 2021 claims that over the last 5 years test budgets have fallen from 35% to 22%, as a percentage
Tricentis are making big waves in the testing pool, it’s what happens when you dump a lot of marketing budget in the shallow end. It makes sense – Tricentis have got a lot of ground to catch up on Micro Focus, and it’s much easier to tell than it is
The World Quality Report 2020-21 (WQR) is out and it’s a massive document. If you’ve not read it, I don’t blame you. There is, however, a lot of interesting content nestled within the WQR’s many pages. One such section focuses on this key idea: There is too much expectation on testers I
Rob Stock – Solutions Consultant with Micro Focus explains the Micro Focus approach to developing their software. Busting myths that have existed for years. Roadmap v backlog! Invest 30 seconds of your time to hear how Micro Focus approach developing all there software testing solutions, including old favourites like LoadRunner,
Interview with Rob Stock – Solutions Consultant with Micro Focus, discussing whether legacy software can stay relevant. We discuss LoadRunner, UFT and ALM/Quality Center. A frank conversation. Rob has 15 years experience working with all the Micro Focus software testing solutions and has worked with a significant number of their
The facts: “Web performance and load test functionality in Visual Studio is deprecated. Visual Studio 2019 will be the last version of Visual Studio containing web performance and load test features.” “Coded UI Test for automated UI-driven functional testing is deprecated. Visual Studio 2019 is the last version where Coded
Why do Dev Testers love Selenium? Why does Micro Focus UFT continue to sell 20+ years after it was launched (it has been through a few name changes – WinRunner, QTP, Functional Tester and then UFT) Opensource v paid tools is the big fight! Which is better? Watch my views
How do you choose the right Performance Testing tool? Ensuring that it will not only be fit for purpose, but also still be useful in the future. Before you buy a Performance Tool, spend some time thinking about the tool you need. So that you avoid a costly mistake.
The 2018-19 World Quality Report is supposed to show us the trends in QA and test globally, but I don’t think it accurately portrays reality on the ground. Most companies I know are struggling with different issues to the ones it highlights. Have you read it? Do you agree? Check
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