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It’s been a while since I last posted an update on the host based analytics initiative. Unfortunately, the project hasn’t received the love and attention its deserved over the last year, mostly because of changes in my role / competing priorities. As originally promised, I’ve decided to finally publish...
It’s been well over six months since we started developing the concepts behind automated web analytics testing. It’s fair to say that much has changed in the six months since we began this journey. Our test dataset has grown tremendously and through detailed analysis, we’ve gained a thorough understanding...
After a six week vacation, I’m finally back to reality and back to work. The inevitable post vacation decline in my spirits hasn’t begun yet (surprisingly), despite having to deal with a serious and costly mechanical failure (my car died) and other assorted inconveniences such as the loss of my iPhone.
My return...
In part one of my “Automated Web Analytics Testing with Selenium” series, I described the steps necessary to configure a custom web analytics beacon to enable automated testing of your site’s web analytics code. If you missed part one, you can find it here:
http://stdev.wordpress.com/2010/01/15/selenium-automation-webanalytics/
Since...
It’s been a long time coming but Melbourne finally has its very own Selenium Meetup group!
Following the success of Selenium meetups in the US and UK, Melbourne’s Selenium Meetup group will give Selenium users of all skill levels the opportunity to network and discuss a variety of different topics including...
**Before I begin, I’ve decided to make this a multi-part post. The post below will include some conceptual information and implementation requirements. I’ll be adding the remaining parts as I experiment with the concept over the next few weeks so stay tuned.**
In todays world, web analytics play an important...
Lately I’ve been experimenting with integrating YSlow into our existing Selenium test suites. For those not familar with YSlow, its a Firefox add-on developed by Yahoo which provides page performance analysis. An excellent tool if web testing is a part of your repertoire.
The Selenium / YSlow integration concept...
Building your case for automation? Well, put your wallet away.
Historically, the costs associated with implementing automation, particularly those associated with automation tools have been large.
Big name tools usually have all the bells and whistles. Record and playback, test runners, reporting suites… all integrated...
It’s been a while since my last post. I’ve got no real excuse other than the last 4 months have felt more like 4 weeks.
So, as promised 4 months ago, a few words about CITCON Brisbane 2009.
Firstly… the format of the conference.
The “open spaces” format is quite effective. It seemed to inspire...
