Software Testing Magazine

HP QuickTest Professional (QTP) and Selenium Comparison

September 3, 2013 3

This article provides a comparison between HP QuickTest Professional (QTP) and Selenium. They are popular test automation tools that are used for functional and regression testing. The purpose of this comparison is not to say which is better tool, but it consists of comparison of tool based on different criteria like supported O/S, browser, object spy, object repository, license cost etc. This article is targeted for readers having prior working knowledge of automation approach and at least one automation tool.

Simple JavaScript Testing with QUnit

August 28, 2013 0

In an exploration of the best tools to perform unit testing on JavaScript code, Matthew Setter explores how QUnit can perform this task. QUnit is an open source JavaScript unit testing framework that is used by the jQuery, jQuery UI and jQuery Mobile projects and is capable of testing any generic JavaScript code.

Unit Testing for the .NET Micro Framework

August 26, 2013 0

The .NET Micro Framework (NETMF) is an open source .NET platform for resource-constrained devices. It supports development in C#, Visual Basic .NET, and debugging (in an emulator or on hardware) using Microsoft Visual Studio. In this blog post, Mark Nichols explains how to perform unit testing for the .NET Micro Framework.

Using Mocks and Stubs in PHPUnit

August 19, 2013 2

In my previous column PHP Unit Testing with PHPUnit,I showed how to set up PHPUnit and how to run a few simple tests. You should be able to test any function or method now that doesn’t rely on making calls out to other methods or functions – which is of course very few, as most applications are a complex combination of methods and, in PHP’s case, functions.

T-Shaped Software Testers

August 6, 2013 0

Many organizations are currently using an Agile approach to software development. In this context, small teams are recommended with an emphasis on collaboration between team members and cross-functional people. In this blog post, Rob Lambert discusses the actual skills of software testers and how they go beyond software testing, producing what is call a “t-shaped tester”.

Coaching for Software Testers

July 30, 2013 0

Do you want to learn how to coach software testers to be skilled at what they do, using a systematic approach? Coaching, unlike training puts the student at the centre of the session. You coach on what the student wants to learn , with the goal of empowering and motivating the student. While these are ultimately the responsibility of the student, there are ways a coach can help a student feel more empowered. Learn how to guide a student through a coaching task, helping them to feel challenged and motivated to continue to discover more.

The RSpec Toolbox

July 24, 2013 0

RSpec is an open source testing tool for the Ruby programming language. Born under the banner of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), it is designed to make Test-Driven Development a productive and enjoyable experience. RSpec aims to help you focus on the design and documentation aspects of the testing process.