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Don't Only Automate Your Testing

Is automated testing always the best way to test your software? The cost-benefit doesn't always stack up, and manual testing can be cheaper and faster than you think.

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Testpad Tips - don't make Scripts too short

A common mistake with Testpad, especially for customers coming from a test case management background, is to only put a single Test Case in each Script... this is the path to the dark side... read on...

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Testpad Tips - make copies to go from release to release

A great usage pattern in Testpad is to prepare for new releases by copying the test plans of the previous release. This gives you a clean slate from which to add more tests and record a fresh batch of results.

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Testpad Tips - use Retesting to go from build to build

Don't acrue more and more test run columns with 'new test run'... instead, make use of the 'retest' feature, specifically for retesting new builds within the same release cycle.

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Importing spreadsheets of tests into Testpad

Importing tests is the quickest way to get going in Testpad. For details on formatting considerations and how to import test cases from spreadsheets, start here.

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Simple ways to include links to User Stories etc

All about the several simple and flexible methods that Testpad has for including links to third-party content.

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Guest Testing: Anyone Can Help When the Pressure is On

Invite guest testers to help you run your tests. Perfect for asking clients to perform User Acceptance Testing, as well as just roping in more help when you're late for a release.

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Folders for Simpler Release Management

Folders in Testpad allow you to re-use tests from old releases as an on-the-fly template for new releases, because you can copy tests without carrying over old results/