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Today, it seems like every app connects and integrates with the next. We can check out via PayPal, login via Facebook, and share content across all of our social media platforms at once. This interconnectedness helps people get more done in less time, leads to rapid growth for relatively young product companies, and creates a supportive ecosystem of well-crafted, well-tested applications. And all of it thanks to the essential bond, the tie that binds: the API (application programming interface).

Responsive applications are growing in the market which has increased the requirement for testing apps. We have tailored our tool evaluation to support the automation of applications on multiple platforms and their responsiveness.

QASource, in conjunction with Sauce Labs, recently presented a webinar titled: “Reducing False Positives in Automated Testing.” Below are answers to some of the questions that were asked before and after the webinar.

Many automated test scripts fail because of flaky tests, false positives or poor code. As a result, many companies are consistently updating their test scripts and having difficulty automating new features.

Short answer: yes, definitely. The Agile method is quickly becoming the preferred way of working at today’s most successful product companies. Agile teams are, by their nature, cross-functional. They’re composed of technical team members, such as developers, as well as non-technical folks, such as business analysts. Together, these teams have the combined knowledge and skill required to produce an exceptional product. They share their achievements and progress with each other, anticipate any potential roadblocks, and plan accordingly to help deliver a high-quality product.

Our team has spent time evaluating tools and technologies to automate desktop applications and therefore, came up with this expert series that can help you to stay ahead with the latest trends in desktop application automation.

QASource sponsors the East Bay Agilistry & QA Meetup Group. The goal of the meetup group is to create a community where software engineers and developers can meet once a month to learn new skills, build on current skill sets as well as network with other business professionals.

Most successful product companies know by now that QA testing is a great investment. It ensures that the product is functionally sound, built to user expectations, and ready for adoption by a large, demanding market. However, many companies still struggle with prioritization of the testing they actually need. This is particularly true of companies that have grown very quickly and are pursuing a QA vendor to meet the expansion needs of their dev team.

Ask any product manager or QA lead what the most valuable tool is in their quiver. Chances are good that they’ll say the name of a well-known test automation tool. Acquiring a powerful automation tool is great, but working with a QA provider that knows the tool well and can fully leverage it for best results is a true gamechanger.