Best Practices in Software Test Automation

1: Know your objective

2: Test Automation requires a manual test process

3: The earlier the involvement in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) the greater the benefits

4: Test Automation is a fulltime effort

 5: Select the correct product or suite of products

6: Get executive management commitment

7: Select the appropriate technique/s for the project

8: Do not attempt to automate all tests

9: Manage the automation as a development project

10: Use the correct resources

11: Develop for maintenance

12: Review and improve implementation process after each project

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