Tuesday, 18 October 2011

What is Automation?


 What is Automation?

§   A software program that is used to test another software program, This is referred  to as “automated software testing”.
7.2 Why Automation
§   Avoid the errors that humans make when they get tired after multiple repetitions.
§   The test program won’t skip any test by mistake.
§   Each future test cycle will take less time and require less human intervention.
§   Required for regression testing.
7.3 Benefits of Test Automation:
§   Allows more testing to happen
§   Tightens / Strengthen Test Cycle
§   Testing is consistent, repeatable
§   Useful when new patches released
§   Makes configuration testing easier
§   Test battery can be continuously improved.
7.4 False Benefits:
§   Fewer tests will be needed
§   It will be easier if it is automate
§   Compensate for poor design
§   No more manual testing.
7.5 What are the different tools available in the market?
§   Rational Robot
§   WinRunner
§   SilkTest
§   QA Run
§   WebFT

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