Why do test automation implementations often result in budget and schedule overruns and often diverge from the test objectives they were meant to support? Because test automation is a form of software development—but rarely is treated as such. Lee Barnes discusses how the application of software development practices, specifically agile principles, to test automation efforts helps ensure a reliable and maintainable solution that is closely aligned with both testing AND business objectives. Benefits of incorporating agile practices in test automation development include: increased customer...
Lee Barnes
Utopia Solutions
Founder and CTO of Utopia Solutions Lee Barnes is responsible for the firm's delivery of software quality solutions which include process improvement, performance management, test automation, and mobile quality. Lee has more than twenty years of experience in the software quality assurance and testing field. He has successfully implemented test automation and performance testing solutions in hundreds of environments across a wide array of industries. A recognized leader in his field, Lee speaks regularly on related topics.