Linux.com :: Open source testing tools target varied tasks

0atwong • 7th May 2008 • Conversation Pieces

Linux.com :: Open source testing tools target varied tasks
Testing is an important function of the software development process, no matter how big or small the development project. But not every company or developer has access to professional testing tools, which can run into hundreds and even thousands of dollars. The good news is that they dont need them, thanks to the tons of freely available open source software testing tools.

In simple terms there are two major approaches to testing software — the manual way a summer intern with a checklist or through an automated program. With automated testing programs, you can spend a lot of money procuring these tools or distracting yourself from the task at hand by rolling out your customized automated testing software.