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What Makes a Good Test Environment Manager?
Companies, especially these days, are releasing applications at a breakneck pace. With the complexity of software delivery life cycles, large organizations now need to have hundreds or even thousands of test environments to keep up with the number of applications they...
What is Data Driven Testing? An Introductory Guide
Compared to about 100 years ago when I was a junior test engineer, software testing has evolved far beyond running a handful of manual test cases. As systems grow more complex, testers and developers need approaches that ensure coverage, accuracy, and...
What is a Software Release? A Comprehensive Explanation
More than ever, delivering high-quality software efficiently is crucial for businesses. One term that frequently comes up in this context is "software release." But what exactly is a software release, and why is it so important? Defining Software Release A software...
Lower vs Upper Environments Explained and Compared
In the dynamic world of software development, where speed, precision, and quality are non-negotiable, the effective management of IT and test environments is the linchpin that determines the success of projects. Environments serve as the critical stages where...
Deployment Strategies: 7 to Consider and How to Choose
It’s common to hear people referring to their deployment strategy as “DevOps,” but that’s not quite accurate. DevOps is a philosophy and culture, while deployment strategies are more narrowly focused on the actual steps used to deploy software. A deployment strategy...
A Detailed Guide to Test Data in Auditing
Test data plays an important role in the world of auditing, yet it is not always well understood. There’s nuance here that’s important to understand. When auditors need to assess whether financial systems, applications, or controls are working as intended,...
