Test Automation Engineering Handbook: Learn and implement techniques for building robust test automation frameworks
About this ebook
This book helps you build a better understanding of test automation and aids in bridging the gap between testing and test automation.
The book has been divided into three sections with the first section focusing on preparing you for testing and test automation fundamentals. By the end of this section, you'll have an understanding of some common automation terms, definitions, and roles. The second section covers the practical implementation of test automation for mobile, web, API and performance. The third section will help you understand how test automation works with CI/CD, and explore the common issues and pitfalls when executing test automation.
By the end of this book, you'll have a better understanding of automation, addressing the common pain points and best practices around test automation.
What you will learnGain a solid understanding of test automationUnderstand how automation fits into a test strategyExplore essential design patterns for test automationDesign and implement highly reliable automated testsUnderstand issues and pitfalls when executing test automationDiscover the commonly used test automation tools/frameworksWho this book is forThis book is for manual testers who want to enter the field of test automation and developers who want to learn more about test automation.
About the author
Manikandan Sambamurthy has been a software engineer particularly focused on quality engineering efforts for over 15 years. He has helped several enterprise organizations formulate and implement their test strategies successfully. He has built and mentored diverse and smooth-functioning quality engineering teams throughout his career. Manikandan himself is a prolific tester and specializes in full stack test automation. He is a life-long learner and possesses tremendous knowledge on both front-end and back-end test technologies. He has led various continuous improvement efforts improving quality and productivity of entire software engineering teams. With his deep understanding and expertise in the quality area, he has induced considerable cost-savings across organizations through meticulous customizations of test automation frameworks. When he is not working on software, he loves to travel, read about science, and spend time with his family. He is an ardent sports fan currently residing in the San Francisco Bay Area.
