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Feb 20, 2016

Do's and don'ts for testers - 2016 edition

Offers 2016 advice for testers: DO learn continuously, automate checks, manage environments, adopt Agile/Lean & social skills, specialize (pentest, mobile, etc.). Don't rely solely on manual checks, over-invest in ISTQB, expect training shortcuts, be shy.

Jan 27, 2016

Selenium

Introducing FluentLenium 1

Introduces FluentLenium framework for Selenium via a Facebook group approval automation example using Java/TestNG. Covers setup, Page Objects, CSS selectors, and dynamic waits.

(In)famous testers

Discusses the concept of a shared "testing brand" in IT, urging testers to uphold its reputation by improving skills and avoiding complacency, referencing negative perceptions of some ISTQB testers and "bad actors".

Testing with Ansible

Explores how Ansible, a simple automation agent, supports Continuous Delivery by enabling environment setup, configuration updates, auto-configuration of tools like Jenkins/Selenium Grid, and running smoke tests.

System Testing

Highlights the lack of clear resources on system testing, contrasts the ISTQB definition with a practical view, and examines potential system testing approaches by analyzing Apple job requirements.