Including automated tests for your build

All modern applications require some sort of validation to ensure they are working correctly, regardless of the number of developers working on the code at the same time. This is where automated tests, which are executed right after the application is built, can validate that there is no loss of quality or bugs are introduced with the changes made.

There are many types of tests, such as unit tests, integration tests, and load tests, that can be executed against an application. There are also many automated testing frameworks available, depending on the programming language used to build the application and the preferences of the teams working on it.

Why is automated testing important?

Automated tests allow you to reduce the chance of releasing bugs in your applications by detecting them in the early stages of the development cycle, all while reducing the amount of time dedicated by testing teams to perform the verifications and avoiding...