End to End Test Automation for Both Horizontal and Vertical Scale
summary
Argues for an end-to-end strategy that combines vertical layers (test data preparation, unit, integration, UI) and horizontal real-user scenarios using Selenium WebDriver plus complementary tools like Sikuli; describes seven telecom projects, one reaching 80% coverage and another converting a two‑week factory acceptance test into 100% acceptance tests in 3 hours. Recommends CI cadence (unit <=60s, UI smoke <=10min), mocks for unavailable subsystems, and mixed vertical/horizontal selection by risk and cost.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Intro
- 2:15Ideal Software Test Automation Pyramid
- 3:47An Extra Level: Test Data Preparation
- 4:36Test Data Preparation Automation
- 6:17Advantages of Automating Test Data Preparation Phase
- 11:13Alternate Test Automation Approach
- 12:31Criteria / Principles To Form Test Strategy
- 13:25Key Factors To Form & Implement a Successful Test Automation Strategy
- 20:13To Strengthen the Automation Process: BDD - Behaviour Driven Development
- 21:45Benefits of E2E Test Automation
- 25:14Test Team (Agile) Organizational Structure
- 25:45Testing Cost vs lack of Testing Cost
