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A lot of test automation novices struggle. Here are some of the root causes of these struggles, along with advice on how to overcome them.
Bas Dijkstra
May 4, 2021
Why it's (still) so difficult for testers to learn test automation
Know the bumps in the road ahead
Good hygiene matters with test automation. Here's how to clean up your act, and prevent things from getting out of hand in the first place.
Bas Dijkstra
Apr 18, 2019
Why your test automation is ignored—and 5 steps to stand out
Stop the rot
Smart testers don't just focus on one test-automation tool or language. They learn what forms the foundations of the technology.
Bas Dijkstra
Jan 8, 2019
With test automation, it's not the tool that matters
Why skills matter more
A test automation craftsman needs the right tools. But not everyone has the skills to wield them.
Bas Dijkstra
Mar 7, 2018
Test automation training is broken. Here's how to fix it.
Craftsmen wanted
No one way to QA
5 effective and powerful ways to test software and improve quality assurance efforts from Google, Facebook, Amazon, Spotify and Microsoft.
Bas Dijkstra
Aug 21, 2017
5 effective and powerful ways to test like tech giants
The best of test
Stack of paper
Service virtualization is key to continuous testing and continuous delivery. Here's how to build a solid business case.
Bas Dijkstra
May 25, 2017
How to build a business case for service virtualization
Tester's choice
Craftsman brand wrenches
A seasoned pro shares his secrets for building and retaining a top-notch test automation team.
Bas Dijkstra
Apr 4, 2017
How to hire true test automation craftsmen
A league of their own
Coffee beans on wood
Here's how to set up and configure REST Assured, write and run REST Assured API tests, and apply some of its most powerful features.
Bas Dijkstra
Mar 21, 2017
How to perform API testing with REST Assured
Open-source API testing
VW Beetle assembly line
To get the most from your test automation suite, understand the most important causes for diminished returns. 
Bas Dijkstra
Mar 7, 2017
How to get the most from your test automation suite
Understand the pitfalls
1950s switchboard operators
Looking to take the next step in your API-level testing automation? Here's how to get started with REST Assured.
Bas Dijkstra
Feb 8, 2017
Efficient API testing: How to get started with REST Assured
Calling for you
Chocolate cake
If you're not writing and executing automated tests at the API layer you should be. Here's how to get started.
Bas Dijkstra
Jan 3, 2017
APIs and automated testing: Go integrated for the best of both worlds
Have your cake...
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