Automation Software Testing
Automation software testing aka test automation process where application testing is done with special software. In this type of testing tester has to create and use different types of testing scripts and execute it with the help of software to do the analysis. This process can be done again and again very quickly.
Automation testing is very useful where regression and manual testing cannot be use. Automation will provide effective test results with cost effective factor. This type of testing has many approaches like Code-Driven Testing, GUI Testing, API Driven Testing etc.
It is not feasible to test every part of the application or software with automation method only some part can be tested with the tools such as login system, registration form and other where transaction can be possible by user.
Generally automated testing is done in the following scenarios
• Projects are big and very critical.
• There is a need to test particular areas of the application frequently.
• No frequent changes in the requirements.
• Using the app with more than one user to check load and performance.
• Software is stable.
• Ample time available.
Automation testing can be performing by using vb/java scripts with automated software. There are many tools available in the market which can help you to write scripts for the testing. Following is the process which is used to execute the automated testing process
• Identify the area within automation software
• Selecting the proper tool to run the test
• Creation of test scripts
• Creation of test suits
• Running the scripts
• Creation of reports as a result
• Discover any bug or issue
Various Tools for Automation Testing
• HP quick test
• Selenium
• IBM Rational Functional Tester
• Silk Test
• Test Complete
• Testing Anywhere
• Win Runner
• Load Runner
• Watir
Automated testing will provide the effective results very quickly and accurately. This is really very helpful one to test the large projects very easily in no time.