Stephen Walters

In the agile community there are many different opinions about the value of automated testing. While many argue about automation's place in agile, the business realities of geographic separation, multiple teams, and limited resources dictate a more pragmatic approach. The process of software delivery has always centered on the idea that teams must manage quality if they are to avoid operational risk. Since nothing about agile is pre-determined or dictated, it comes as no surprise that businesses are hesitant to implement it as a trusted business process. Using tools to automate a newly adopted agile process becomes yet another variable that can complicate business decisions around software delivery. These fears need to be overcome - automated testing, when integrated into the development process in a practical manner, plays a critical role in helping companies supp... (more)