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An award winning software testing blog covering test automation, Agile, DevOps, performance testing, security testing, continuous testing and more.

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Test Automation Agile DevOps Performance Testing Security Testing Continuous Testing

Recent Articles

A sample of the topics covered across the nFocus blog.

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What is a Software Testing Process?

A look at how a structured testing process supports quality outcomes across a project lifecycle.

Software Testing
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How An Agile Test Plan Can Lead England To Victory!

A light-hearted take on applying Agile test planning principles to team performance.

Agile
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Web Application Penetration Testing

Considerations for identifying vulnerabilities in web applications through targeted testing.

Security Testing
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Business Assurance - Intelligent Testing

How intelligent testing approaches support wider business assurance goals.

Test Strategy
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How To Get Started With Performance Engineering

Foundational steps for teams beginning to build performance engineering practices.

Performance Testing
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IoT Projects - Seven Testing Types

Seven types of testing relevant to connected device and IoT projects.

Test Automation

Deeper Dives

Related articles exploring specific testing disciplines.

  • Visual Studio testing tools and Coded UI Tests for automated verification.
  • Agile Test Strategy considerations for planning and quality gates.
  • Regression testing checklists covering prerequisites, data requirements, and validation.
  • Requirements validation guidance on language and writing style for clearer testing outcomes.

The nFocus software testing blog is a dedicated resource for testers, test managers, and delivery teams navigating the complexities of modern quality assurance. Covering a broad spectrum of topics, the blog explores test automation, Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, performance testing, security testing, and continuous testing strategies. Each article aims to provide practical, actionable insights that bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world application. Whether you are looking to refine your team's testing process, understand how to integrate quality checks earlier in the development lifecycle, or stay current with evolving industry trends, the blog offers thoughtful analysis and guidance. The content is written with the working professional in mind, focusing on clarity and relevance without unnecessary jargon.

Contributors

Articles on the blog are written by nFocus testing practitioners.

Phil Edwards Software testing contributor
Scott Summers Software testing contributor