ABSTRACT
The objective of this section is to provide an overview of some popular test tools and demonstrate how they can improve the quality and productivity of a development effort.
JUSTIFYING TESTING TOOLS
There are numerous testing tools, each with specific capabilities and test objectives. The selection of the best testing tool for a particular development environment is a critical success factor for the testing activities. However, if the right testing tool is not selected and/or the organization is not positioned for a testing tool, it can easily become “shelfware,” as testing tools require a learning curve, skills, standards, and must be integrated into the development methodology.
