Practical approaches for improving Test Data Management in complex database and SOA environments
Huw Price, Managing Director, Grid-Tools
Introduction
All testers and some developers grapple with the problems of testing as much of an application as possible with a minimum amount of effort. This tutorial discusses practical approaches to stressing as much code as possible while keeping the effort to a manageable level; considering disparate methodologies into a practical end-to-end approach to increasing code coverage.
Most testers have experience of test automation tools such as QTP, LoadRunner, etc. and, to a greater or lesser degree, managing the data input and outputs from complex tests. Some testers have exposure to code coverage toolsets while all are familiar with the concepts. Many academics work on code coverage tools and analytic techniques to improve software design. However, there are few companies that have an end-to-end integrated approach to maximizing their code coverage during testing, and an effective strategy for test data management. Read More...
Speaker Profile
Huw Price, Managing Director, Grid-Tools
With over a 20 year career, Huw Price has been the lead technical architect for several US and European software companies. Specializing in test automation tools he has launched numerous innovative products which have re-cast the testing model used in the software industry. As well as building new products, he has become a serial entrepreneur, building-up three software companies and selling their technology to larger, less agile competitors.
Huw has provided high-level architecture design support to multinational banks, major utility vendors and health care providers. A strong believer in balancing pragmatism with a visionary approach, he has been able to rapidly bring new products to market while maintaining strong quality control.
Huw writes numerous white papers and publications on test data management topics, some of which have been published. He is an adviser to Kings College KCL in the United Kingdom and has lead numerous academic discussions with academic groups, including KCL. He presents frequently at conferences and exhibitions and is keen to provoke lively discussion amongst audiences about best practice and the limitations on current testing techniques. Huw has experience of training large groups and offering strategic advice to large corporations like Deutsche Bank and Capgemini.
Huw’s newest venture, Grid-Tools, has quickly redefined how large organizations need to approach their testing strategy. Voted “Most Innovative Test Tool 2008” by QA Guild, Grid-Tools has introduced a strong data-centric approach to testing, launching new concepts such as “Data Objects”, “Data Inheritance” and “A Central Test Data Warehouse.” Currently working with leading edge testing companies such as Radview, Fiorano, Facilita and Emprix, Grid-Tools are building on the strategy of improving automation tools and associated structured methodologies.