Noemí Ferrera - How to Test a Time Machine: The practical guide to automation and testing

A practical guide to test architecture and automation

Noem Ferrera

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For Hackerin, 2013-2022

For he was on my lap for the most part of this book.

May his loving soul rest in cat's heaven.

Noem Ferrera

Noem FerrerasHow to Test a Time Machineis a comprehensive guide to testing in the software development industry. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in software testing, whether youre an experienced professional or a beginner. (I mean, the book title alone should make you want to read it!)

Noem's approach to testing is unique and refreshing, focusing on topics often overlooked in traditional testing literature. In this book, she covers topics such as continuous testing, cloud testing, AI for testing, mathematics and algorithms in testing, XR testing, and testing patterns, among others.

Testing is essential to software development, and ensuring that software is reliable, secure, and performs well is critical. As the software industry grows, so does the need for high-quality testing. How to Test a Time Machineprovides a unique, comprehensive, and much-needed guide to testing modern software.

The book is divided into several chapters, each covering different testing-related topics. The first few chapters cover the basics of testing and the test pyramid. The middle chapters delve into more specific topics, such as UI automation patterns, continuous testing, and AI for testing. The latter chapters cover more challenging topics, including testing hard-to-test applications and taking your testing to the next level.

Ive interviewed Noem many times on my TestGuild podcast, and shes spoken at my online Automation Guild testing events, so I know she knows her stuff, and this book does not disappoint.