Test Automation Fundamentals

Test Automation Fundamentals

Description

The Test Automation Fundamentals course aims to introduce the concept of software test automation to anyone who has an interest or is about to embark on introducing automation software into their test environment.  The Test Automation Fundamentals course will provide a stable platform from which to start the automation journey.

Course Objectives

On completion of the Test Automation Fundamentals course, attendees will be able to plan for a successful test automation project and avoid some of the common pitfalls that can prevent success.

Course Outline

What is test automation?

  • History
  • Myths and truths
  • Advantages and disadvantages

Test automation tool selection

  • Commercial
  • Freeware
  • Open source
  • Custom or in-house
  • Technologies and platforms

Plan for success

  • The salesman's approach
  • Failure to plan results in planning to fail
  • Test case management
  • Data management
  • Version control
  • Maintenance planning

Automation frameworks

  • Object based
  • Keyword / action based
  • Transaction based

To automate or not?

  • Functional vs. performance testing
  • Regression testing
  • System testing
  • Unit testing
  • Usability testing
  • Others

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Who should attend

The course is suitable for testers, developers or managers with an interest in software test automation.

Your benefits at a glance

  • Learn the most up-to-date methodology
  • Deliver increased efficiency and effectiveness to your team
  • Learn through best practices and real examples
  • Learn with trainers who have proven track records
  • Flexible delivery with online learning options
  • Train with the world’s leading quality specialist for digital business

Recommended Follow-on courses

  • Using Selenium
  • Using Selenium Practical Workshop
  • SQL for Testers

To enrol for this course please send your details to training@raglantechnologies.com