13 MEASURING TEST AUTOMATION
Management thinker Peter Drucker has been quoted saying that ‘What gets measured gets managed’ (Prusak, 2010). This is very relevant for test managers in automation as it is a substantial strategic and tactical investment; hence it needs to be measured correctly. This chapter advises test managers and leaders on how to measure test automation quantitatively on quality terms such as test coverage and metrics.
Metrics are used to measure performance quantitively and provide the key management information for internal and external stakeholders. Software test metrics are used to measure testing activities and track progress and status. KPIs are parameters used to determine the success of business activities. KPIs ...
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