This document provides an overview of a tutorial presentation on keyword-driven test automation. The tutorial will cover an introduction to keyword-driven testing, comparisons to other automation techniques, and recommendations for successful implementation, including test design, automation, and organization. Specific topics that will be discussed include data-driven testing, non-UI testing, multi-media testing, protocol testing, and using keywords for test management, development, and both automated and manual testing. The keyword-driven approach called Action Based Testing (ABT) emphasizes test design and uses test modules to organize test cases.
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years. In his thirty year career, Hans has gained experience as a developer, manage
and principal consultant for companies and organizations worldwide. He was a pioneer
of the keyword approach to testing and automation, now widely used throughout the
industry. His approaches to testing, like Action Based Testing and Soap Opera Testing,
have helped a variety of customers achieve scalable and maintainable solutions for
large and complex testing challenges. Hans is a frequent speaker at STAR conference
and is lead author of Integrated Test Design and Automation: Using the Testframe
Method.