Experiences of Test Automation: Case Studies of Software Test Automation

Reflections on the Case Studies

Dorothy GrahamMark Fewster

Successful test automation needs both ingenuity and perseverance. Your experience may have similarities to some of those described in this book, but everyone’s story is unique. The journey to success is not straightforward, but success can and has been achieved in a great variety of application areas, environments, and development lifecycles, as shown by the case studies in this book.

In this reflection, we draw together the themes and threads that have emerged from this book’s case studies and anecdotes. This chapter can be read as an initial high-level summary of the most important lessons learned from current experience. You might also want to read this chapter (again) after you have ...