Action Based Testing (tm)  Introduction There is little doubt that testing and test automation are among the most challenging tasks in IT. I'm working in this field since 1994 and still learn something new almost every day. Making test cases can be complex, automating them brings issues of maintainability and the overall process can be hard for a manager to get a grip on. The experiences I have collected, with many colleagues both in Europe and in the US, have now been collected into one overall concept: Action Based Testing (tm), or short ABT. The concept is unique in that it really integrates testing, test automation and test management from the ground up. It is based on lessons learned from literally hundreds of projects in over 10 countries. If you want to read more, please follow me to the web site of the company I work with: LogiGear Corporation., leading specialist in services and education around testing. ABT is an approach that you can learn and apply yourself. LogiGear will be your primary source of training, consultancy and tooling around ABT, getting you on your way quickly and effectively. Enjoy your testing! Hans Buwalda