The search for other tests

There are many definitions for different types of testing, but the reality is that they are usually mixed in to achieve faster results. The company’s budget could end up reducing the types of tests that are being automated. In this section, we will define other types of testing and techniques you can use to identify your particular needs.

Scaling your tests

Scaling your tests means increasing the number of tests to achieve greater overall quality of the application. This can be done by adding more types of tests or increasing the speed at which the tests are run by executing them across more machines.

Vertical scaling

This is achieved by adding more types of tests (security, accessibility, performance, and so on).

To identify the type of test to be performed, you need to be part of a test architecture design. Depending on your budget, the type of application that you are building, and your users, some tests would take priority. We are...