How to Test a Time Machine: A practical guide to test architecture and automation

End-to-end solutions and options for test architecture and methodologies. Achieve better quality and faster projects in an enjoyable way taking your career to the next level.Key FeaturesExplore the full test architecture spectrumDiscover a range of challenging automation applications with real-world scenariosLearn with easy-to-follow start-up examples including DevOps for testing, AI, XR, and cloudBook DescriptionFrom simple websites to complex applications, delivering quality is crucial for achieving customer satisfaction. How to Test a Time Machine provides step-by-step explanations of essential concepts and practical examples to show you how you can leverage your company's test architecture from different points in the development life cycle.You'll begin by determining the most effective system for measuring and improving the delivery of quality applications for your company, and then learn about the test pyramid as you explore it in an innovative way. You'll also cover other testing topics, including cloud, AI, and VR for testing.Complete with techniques, patterns, tools, and exercises, this book will help you enhance your understanding of the testing process. Regardless of your current role within development, you can use this book as a guide to learn all about test architecture and automation and become an expert and advocate for quality assurance.By the end of this book, you'll be able to deliver high-quality applications by implementing the best practices and testing methodologies included in the book.What you will learnIdentify quality maturity and processes to get your product to the next quality levelLearn how to think out of the box for testingLearn about types of tests and how to apply them from a unique perspectiveUnderstand how to apply different technologies into testingCool code exercises and tools that could be of use for practicing and polishing your testing skillsOwn quality and use it for career growthWho this book is forThis book is for test owners, developers, managers, manual QAs, SDETS, team leads, and systems engineers who wish to get started or improve the current QA systems. Test owners looking for inspiration and out-of-the-box solutions for challenging issues will also find this book useful.Table of ContentsIntroduction - Finding Your QA LevelThe Secret Passages of the Test Pyramid - The Base of the PyramidThe Secret Passages of the Test Pyramid - the Middle of the PyramidThe Secret Passages of the Test Pyramid - the Top of the PyramidTesting Automation PatternsContinuous Testing - CI/CD and Other DevOps Concepts You Should KnowMathematics and Algorithms in TestingArtificial Intelligence is the New IntelligenceHaving Your Head up in the CloudsTraveling Across RealitiesHow to Test a Time Machine (and Other Hard-to-Test Applications) Taking Your Testing to the Next LevelAppendix - Self-Assessment