Mastering Design Patterns for Layered Testing

Master Layered Test Automation and Build Integrate and Deploy with Confidence

Book Description

In today’s fast-paced software development landscape, ensuring application quality requires a strategic approach to test automation. Mastering Design Patterns for Layered Testing empowers you with the knowledge and tools to design, implement, and optimize automation across UI, API, and backend layers using Python’s powerful ecosystem.

Starting with foundational concepts like test design patterns and the Test Pyramid, the book delves into practical implementations of unit testing, integration testing, API testing, and contract testing. You’ll learn how to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, generate detailed test reports with Allure, and address modern testing challenges such as microservices and containerized environments. Real-world case studies illustrate how to apply these techniques in production settings.

A dedicated chapter on Generative AI in testing explores its applications in test case generation and test data creation. Whether you're an intermediate tester looking to enhance your automation skills or an experienced professional seeking to learn advanced strategies, this book provides the expertise needed to build scalable and reliable test automation frameworks that drive software quality and efficiency. Stay ahead of the curve—master next-gen test automation before it’s too late!

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Strategic Test Design 2. Understanding Test Design Patterns 3. Unit Testing Strategies 4. Integration Testing Approaches 5. API Testing Techniques 6. Contract Testing 7. Distributing Tests Across UI, API, and Backend Layers 8. Integrating Tests into CI/CD Pipelines 9. Advanced CI/CD Strategies 10. Future of Test Automation 11. Leveraging Generative AI in Testing

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Release date

E-bog: 19. april 2025