I am a test automation engineer. I already hold Foundation level. I am considering to advance in ISTQB certification. My ultimate goal is to become expert in testing including all aspects (testing practices and decision taking processes). So, roles as test leader/manager are in my agenda, but I want to do more test automation. Question is whether it is worth to take "Test automation certification" before advancing my testing career as "Test manager" or "Test leader".  Note: I find the knowledge gathered in Foundation certification books very valuable. When answering please do not relate certification to a piece of paper, instead a way to dig into specific testing area.
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I have 2 years of experience in manual testing, and I am currently learning automation testing in my spare time. I was thinking that will getting a foundation/entry testing certification really help me in promotions and increase my salary or just increase my knowledge and nothing more? Even if I wish to try to get certified and pass the exams, is it too late or can I try after a few more years?  Kindly suggest!
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The objective is to have assignment rules fired on a Lead record creation. It seems the rule can be assigned only when using "update" DML in an "after insert" trigger. Why does another DML must be executed after insert to have lead assignment rule assigned?   //Does not work trigger LeadTrigger on Lead (before insert) {         for (Lead l : Trigger.new) {                 Database.DMLOptions dmo = new Database.DMLOptions();         dmo.assignmentRuleHeader.useDefaultRule = true;         so.setOptions(dmo);     } }   //Works: Records must be *updated* in after insert trigger in order to have the rule assigned trigger LeadTrigger on Lead (after insert) {     List&lt;Lead&gt; ls = new List&lt;Lead&gt;();      for (Lead l : Trigger.new) {         ls.add(new Lead(id = l.id));     }      Database.DMLOptions dmo = new Database.DMLOptions();     dmo.assignmentRuleHeader.useDefaultRule = true;     Database.update(ls, dmo); }   Moreover, testing of the rule assignment fails even though the rule has been assigned to the Lead. We cannot test assignment rule outcome (ownerId=defaultQueueId for example) since the rule will change on PROD eventually.  //Test method failing for a lead *having* rule assigned:     public static void assertDefaultAssignmentRules(SObject sobj) {     Database.DMLOptions dmo = sobj.getOptions();      System.assertNotEquals(null, dmo, 'DMLOption is null');     System.assert(dmo.assignmentRuleHeader.useDefaultRule, dmo); }
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I cannot install Eclipse, even if I wanted to.  It is not approved software for my org.  How can test classes be deleted from production, using deployments? There no 'active' checkbox when I am editing the classes in sandbox mode, so I can't just deactivate the test class, and i cant deploy a deleted class to prod...  how the heck is this done?  I dont want to use ANT or special software.  SF must have a native way to achieve this.  And if not...  then I am very disappointed in humanity.
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I've been reading about the  and how to use the strategy pattern to accomplish this.  I was going to try and explain this to a couple of people, but the only example I can think of is using different validation classes based on what status an "order" is.  I've read a couple of articles online, but these don't usually describe a real like reason to use the strategy, like generating reports/bills/validation etc...  Are there any real world examples where you think a strategy pattern is common?
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Can anyone please let me know how the data-driven testing is done using the Postman?  I read some post in the online, it seems to be by using collection we need to run the collections at the time we can able to upload the CSV file and JSON for Data driver.  When I tried to upload the CSV the iteration count is not showing automatically  Can anyone show some simple example to perform this task? It will be helpful for automation testing for web services
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I have a question about Microsoft Certifications. What is the best Stack Exchange site to ask that question on?  The question was about MCTS, whether it is an accumulation of tests (like MCSD) or if each test is stand alone.
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So I'm going to be starting a Job here in a few weeks, I've been doing QA for about 6 years now. Pretty much your standard Test Plans/Testing with a little normal SysAdmin stuff that sometimes comes with the task. I've had some good ideas implemented in companies, as far as tracking requirements/test plans/issues differently, and they seem successful. However, this new position will be me laying down the foundation for QA. Right now things are done in what seems to be as needed as far as QA goes, requirements are gathered and sometimes kept in different locations, same with test plans (which are done by developers right now). So my job will be sort of centralizing this, or developing a Flexible way of QA'ing the Software (Web/Mobile development). So it seems the challenge will be centralizing everything, while creating test plans/ or ways of testing similar requirements that is flexible enough to span projects. I've had a few ideas, however, all my previous test work was windows based (So test plans in TFS or Microsoft Test Manager). I wanted to get some ideas from everyone here, or anyone that has started a QA department from scratch. I was also going to see if there were any books on the subject. My thoughts were mainly keeping projects separated for issue tracking (not sure of the software we will use yet). And keeping test plans for common I guess &quot;actions/elements&quot; that are repeated between different customers and executing those. Eventually maybe using selenium to save those &quot;common&quot; elements as test scripts. But I've never set something up like this before solo, so I've been doing quite a bit of reading. Any books/suggestions would be appreciated!
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After reading the overwhelming responses to the question , I decided to ask the same question but for the Advanced Developer Certification!  I have more than one year of experience as a Salesforce Certified Developer. I am planning to study and pass the Advanced Developer Certification to hone my skills into an advanced developer. Again, exactly as mentioned in the aforementioned question/post, the official page has little information and the study guide gives too broad a description of the topics in the examination. Hence, if you can give us some information, resources, practice examinations, hints, tips, or advice, it will be of great help!  An added advantage is that I have access to online Salesforce Partner Premier Training. What online training topics should I go though?  Edit: And perhaps any topics which everybody would not be doing in their day to day work?
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Is there a way to get the tests inside of a TestCase to run in a certain order? For example, I want to separate the life cycle of an object from creation to use to destruction but I need to make sure that the object is set up first before I run the other tests.
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I've heard the Ubuntu Professional certification is no longer offered, although the course can be purchased here:   Is this true? After studying the course, is there no exam or certification given any more?
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I have seen some comments and speculations about the robot having an off switch or whatever. But I want to know if there is any source material or comment from the author on how they managed to pass the exam.  I have only seen the actual author's comment on Mineta:     But I was wondering if there are author notes for the other characters.
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I'm a little bit confused about the new Salesforce Platform Developer I certificate. Is it a replacement of the old developer certificate (DEV-401)? If so, does DEV-401 certified developers need to pass the new one to be recognized as Salesforce developers?  The same applies to the new Platform Developer II. Does it replace DEV-501?  Thanks!
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I have a BA degree in Biochemistry.  I worked at a research lab for 5 yrs before I quit my job to be a stay at home.  Now I want to change my career and get into the field of QA.  I don't have much knowledge as to what the best way is to get into this field.  I cant afford to take online courses, so I want to self teach it to me.  Any suggestions and help would be greatly appreciated.
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I have 4 years of experience in software development. But I did software manual testing more than software development. I am good in finding tough functionality related bugs.  I have passion for software testing rather than software development.  Please suggest me is it possible to switch in testing domain.
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NOTE The audience of programmers.se and dba.se is different, and will have different viewpoints, so in this instance I think it's valid to duplicate  on programmers.se.  I couldn't find discussion on dba on this already, and the original post says it all, so:     Most software developers want to keep   application logic in the application   layer, and it probably feels natural   for us to keep it here. Database   developers seem to want to put   application logic in the database   layer, as triggers and stored   procedures.      Personally I would prefer to keep as   much as possible in the application   layer to make it easier to debug and   keep the responsibilities of the   layers separate.      What are your thoughts on this, and   what should or should not be ok to   implement in the database layer?   N.B. I'm not the OP for that question, but left the original wording intact.
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I need help on determining what tests to use in SPSS. Let me provide some background on my research:   I am doing a research on system automation of leave management in a company (which is still using a manual paper form to apply for leave). My hypothesis validates the automation of the different processes (independent variables) on the overall improvement of the leave management process (dependent). My control variables are age, gender and dept. I have developed a prototype of a system and provided a questionnaire in the form of a 5-point Likert scale to the participant. (Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly Disagree). The questions measures their response on the statement provided on the test evaluation of the system. These questions are categorised based on the hypothesis.   Where do I start?
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This is a question about studying for the Putnam examination (and, secondarily, other high-difficulty proof-based math competitions like the IMO). It is not about the history of the competition, the advisability of participating, the career trajectories of former participants, or other such things. This is a question about how one can most effectively prepare to do well.   Many such questions have been asked before on this site. The answers, while helpful, all seem to boil down to recommendations of the same standard canon of books with the encouragement to do more problems. This is very good advice, but I want to approach the topic from a different angle.   We have a wealth of talent on this website, and in particular many users who have done quite well at these competitions. I would like to hear their personal stories. In particular, how did you prepare, and what kind of time commitment did you put forth? And advice, especially practical study tips, is always welcome. :)  edit: Also, it seems to me that the majority of people who do very well at the Putnam had developed the majority of their skill in high school, and focused mainly on their classes in college (while attending whatever Putnam seminar their college offered). I would appreciate comments on this matter too.   (Motivation: It seems to me like the role of talent is vastly overestimated in mathematics, and in mathematics competitions in particular, to the point where the Putnam exam gets used as a sort of pseudo-IQ test. Of course the people who do well have gifts, but it also seems that, without fail, they all have a history of doing many hours of mathematics a day for years on end. For example, I recall reading an interview with Tao where he admitted his childhood consisted of nothing but math and computer games. I am trying to gather some evidence on this matter [and advice for Putnam preparation!]. Please keep the answers focused on the actual question, though.)