“Coming to TERMS with Test Automation” is an article I published in collaboration with Michael Larsen.
We discussed main questions to consider when you’re about to start a [test] automation activity:

• Tool / Technology
• Execution
• Requirements and Risks
• Maintenance (and maintainability)
• Security

Download the magazine (PDF) from Software Test Professionals web-site: ST&QA Magazine 2011/2012 Dec/Jan Issue (Note: PRO membership required to download)

Read the article on STP Blog: “Coming to TERMS with Test Automation” (Note: free BASIC membership required to access)

Download the magazine (PDF) from this page: direct link (published with permission)

Though the topic is huge, and what was left outside are the stories and examples. Most likely, Michael and I will cover that in a series of follow-up posts.