IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Manual Testing vs. Test Automation
Manual testing involves a human tester executing test cases manually to identify defects in the software. The process is time-consuming and requires a significant amount of effort. Moreover, it is prone to human errors, and the results obtained can vary based on the skill and experience of the tester.
Test Automation, on the other hand, involves using tools and scripts to automate the testing process. The scripts are programmed to perform predefined actions and compare actual and expected outcomes.
This approach enables testers to execute a large number of tests within a short time frame and reduces the risk of human errors. In addition, it ensures that the same tests are executed consistently, irrespective of the tester’s skill level.
Advantages of Test Automation
Here are some advantages of Test Automation over manual testing:
Reduced Time and Cost
Test Automation reduces the time and cost spent on software testing, allowing testers to focus on other aspects of the software development process. Automated tests can be executed simultaneously, generating faster results and reducing testing time.
Improved Accuracy
Automated tests are more accurate than tests performed manually, reducing the risk of human error and ensuring software quality.
Increased Test Coverage
Test Automation can help organizations to achieve increased test coverage by testing the same features repeatedly without the risk of missing a defect.
Reusability of Test Scripts
Automated test scripts can be reused across different versions of the software, saving time and effort on future testing cycles.
Improved Scalability
Test Automation can handle large volumes of tests, making it highly scalable and adaptable to meet the testing needs of businesses.
Techniques, Frameworks, and Tools
To implement Test Automation successfully, Artelogic’s testers are familiar with the following techniques, frameworks, and tools:
TestNG
TestNG is a widely used Java-based framework that supports various testing annotations such as Test, BeforeClass, AfterTest, and more. TestNG also supports parallel testing, making it highly efficient.
Selenium
Selenium is an open-source automated testing framework for web applications. It supports script writing in various programming languages like Java, C#, Python, Ruby, and more.
Appium
Appium is an open-source Test Automation framework that is used to automate mobile applications on various platforms such as Android, iOS, and Windows. It is based on the client-server architecture and uses the WebDriver protocol to interact with mobile applications.
Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)
Behavior-Driven Development focuses on defining the application’s behavior based on user stories and defining automated tests in a natural language format that is easy to read and understand.
Test automation tools
Test automation tools enable testers to create and execute test scripts. Some popular tools include Selenium WebDriver, TestComplete, and Katalon Studio.
