We’ve added a nice enhancement to our data binding experience in the latest release of Test Studio. We’ve simplified configuring bindings in test steps by providing you menu selections of available data parameters to bind to the step.

Setting up a data source remains the same: from the project menu, select Add from the Data Sources section. Select the type of data source you want – I’m using an Excel file for this example.

You’ll need to browse to your file system and locate the data file you want. (If you’re using a Database source you’ll be prompted to enter ...

We’re happy to announce the latest release of Test Studio: Service Pack 2 for version 2012 R1. (In case you didn’t know, we have two major “R” releases each year. Each major release has two service packs.)

There’s a huge list of bug fixes and feature updates for this latest release. Some of the big highlights include:

• Recording with 64-bit IE and IE10 on Windows 8
• Updated metrics for Load tests
• Analyzing results from individual agents for load test results
• Improved data binding for WPF and web tests
• Encrypt passwords used in tests
• Continued enhancement of our translators for Telerik’s ...

Jesse Liberty, one of Telerik’s great evangelists, had me on his Yet Another Podcast show to talk about, wait for it, testing. Jesse and I cover a lot of things about testing at all levels. It’s a wandering conversation that I think you’ll find entertaining and useful, too.

Yet Another Podcast Episode 70: Jim Holmes & Automated Testing.

About the author

Jim Holmes

Jim Holmes has around 25 years IT experience. He is co-author of "Windows Developer Power Tools" and Chief Cat Herder of the CodeMash Conference. He's a blogger and evangelist for Telerik’s Test Studio, an awesome set ...

No worries! Now you can watch the recorded version of the release webinar on demand on our YouTube channel.

In this webinar you'll learn how Test Studio for iOS can help you create flexible, powerful tests for your iOS devices. You'll see how to add Test Studio to your Xcode projects, learn how to write your first tests, and discover how Test Studio for iOS can automate native (UIKit) applications, web applications, and hybrid/mixed apps as well.

You'll leave with a great understanding of the advantages Test Studio for iOS offers to testing on the physical devices: no jail breaking ...

Did you miss our series “Getting Started with Web Automation” a couple weeks ago?

If so, never fear! We’ve got videos of all three sessions posted on Telerik TV! Each session is roughly 45 - 60 minutes long, and they’re available for download, too! You can find them via the links below:

• Session 1: Automation Basics
• Session 2: Beyond the Fundamentals
• Session 3: Advanced Concepts

Have a look at the videos. I hope you enjoy them and find them useful!

About the author

Jim Holmes

Jim Holmes has around 25 years IT experience. He is co-author of "Windows Developer Power ...

Yup, get ready for a load of exciting new features that will be shipped with the next major release (R2 2012) of Test Studio coming to you mid-September:

Keeping up with the latest and greatest from Microsoft

You’re testing in an ever-changing world, and you need tools that can keep up. Test Studio is committed to staying on the forefront of technology, be it on the web, desktop, or mobile device. Windows 8 is just around the corner, and there are a bevy of new technologies that are bundled with it. Test Studio will have full Recording and Execution support ...