Blogspy 196: Round Up of Best Software Testing Blogs

In the Huddle round-up of the latest QA software testing blogs this week we feature posts on trends on the TOTE model, Automated Test Tools, working from home and more.

 

Test Environment Management: The Secret Ingredient For DevOps | Nikhil Kaul

Looking at the DevOps process and how test environment is managed in the DevOps process, this post shares in detail how you can get it right. It looks at the right way to set up cloud based test environment management.

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How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work from Home | Rebecca Knight

I’m sure that you might at one stage have thought about working from home. For many it would be easier and less disruptive for them but often management might not agree to a request. So how do you convince them? Rebecca shares some examples of how to get the request accepted.

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A Comparison Of Automated Testing Tools | Rai Kou

What is the best tool for test automation? That might be a question that is impossible to answer. Here Rai tries to offer some support to the answer looking at the strengths and weaknesses of a number of automation tools.

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Comes Now, RubyTest | Burdette Lamar

Burdette shares the start of his project to  develop a method of automated testing for legacy software. The GitHub project is RubyTest which he has started developing. He explains the reasons for the project and how to find out more about it.

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TOTE Model For Testers – Test, Operate, Test, Exit | Alan Richardson

Alan explains the TOTE model. He shares the history of the model and how it can be used in action.

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How To Minimize Risks In Software Outsourcing | Tamás Török

Tamas looks at the risks in outsourcing the software development phase for a company. He examines how to avoid and minimise the common errors and risks.

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