DevOps Organisations Are Growing
One area where we are seeing large growth at the moment is that of DevOps and Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET), particularly with larger organisations and government departments.
Driving this demand is the desire to breakdown the barrier between software development & IT operations and blend them together so as to build cheaper, quicker and more valuable solutions.
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Topics:
Software Testing,
DevOps,
SDET
The Essential Guide to DevOps Process Flow
The words DevOps Process Flow refers to the continuous momentum achieved using the blended functional pipeline activity performed by a dynamic team. The team will typically be made up of solution architects, programmers and testers, plus other key roles. There are of course distinct activities which drive any substantial delivery. There are 8 core stages to a successful DevOps.
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Topics:
Software Testing,
DevOps and Testing,
DevOps
Closer Look at GitLab's Global DevSecOps Survey Feedback
Is your organisation taking a long time to implement DevOps?
Don’t worry, you are not alone! GitLab held a survey for the fourth year in February-March, they asked DevOps teams to tell the truth about their practices, processes, challenges and careers. I have no doubt that many of you will recognise the results of the survey within your organisation.
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Topics:
Software Testing,
DevOps,
DevSecOps
DevOps Testing Process: A Comprehensive Overview
Introducing you to our first blog of year 2021, created by one of our blog writers, Jane Kelly who explores the topic of DevOps, its benefits and different types of roles.
DevOps can be described as a set of working practices which combines Development and IT Operations. It brings people, processes and technology closer together, which is renowned for offering higher value to customers and achieving costs.
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Topics:
Software Testing,
DevOps and Testing,
DevOps
Don't Push Aside Your QA Team
Like other engineering principles, software engineers should be responsible for delivering high quality, bug free products that work under all conditions. I wholeheartedly agree that developers (and the whole team) should be accountable for product quality and there needs to be a mind, and culture, shift so that the responsibility of quality control is not abdicated to the testing team.
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Topics:
Software Testing,
DevOps,
Developer Based Testing
What Are the Advantages of Test Automation in DevOps?
Successful DevOps needs automated processes throughout the software delivery life cycle. It relies on a culture and environment where building, testing and releasing software can happen rapidly, frequently and reliably.
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Topics:
Software Testing,
test automation,
DevOps,
Testing in DevOps
Showcasing at DevOps World Event
nFocus are delighted to be showcasing their innovative testing services at DevOps World taking place in London on 2nd November.
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Topics:
DevOps and Testing,
DevOps
Supporting DevOps through Testing – It’s not just about Automating Tests!
On Tuesday 13th September, nFocus' very own
Danny Crone will be speaking for
Microsoft Tech Days! He will be delivering a session on DevOps and Automation, the title and synopsis of which you can find below.
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Topics:
DevOps and Testing,
test automation,
DevOps
Supporting DevOps through Testing
"Let's start with the aims of DevOps. It's certainly a culture and a practice that accentuates the collaboration and communication of software developers and other IT professionals. While still being important to automate the process of software delivery and infrastructure changes; it certainly tries to foster both a culture and environment where building testing and releasing software can happen rapidly, frequently and more reliably.
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Topics:
Software Testing,
Testing,
DevOps and Testing,
test automation,
DevOps