PREFER FAMILIAR SOLUTIONS
Pattern Summary
Given the same benefits prefer a tool or a scripting language that is already known in-house.
Category
Management
Context
This pattern should be applied when you are selecting a new tool or script language
Description
Given the same benefits prefer a tool or a script language that is already known in-house. In this way you’ll have the advantage that your testers or automation engineers are already familiar with the tool or scripting language and don’t need as much time and effort to become fully productive
Implementation
Look up what is already in use in your company. If you get the features you need, then definitely keep using the tool or scripting language
Recommendations
If you do select a new tool or scripting language and have to find new people, then you should choose what is most popular, because it will facilitate the search for skilled personnel
Issues addressed by this pattern
INADEQUATE TOOLS
LIMITED EXPERIENCE
Experiences
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