When to Start Automation Testing
Before the launch of a new product in the market, testing needs to be done with the intend to launch a quality product.
Initially the product should be tested for its functional aspects which should be in line with the requirements mentioned. This testing can be achieved using the Manual Technique also known as ‘Manual Testing’.
With new enhancements’ in the product, the user has to confirm the existing functionality is working correctly. To achieve this user can perform regression which can be automated using various tools & scripts as well as it can be done manually. The technique of executing the flows using some tools or script is called as ‘Automation Testing’. This is the time when product has reached its maturity level & is stable. We can then identify and automate the flows of the product. Need of an automation is required when you want to:
– avoid repetitive tasks.
– save time.
– achieve accuracy.
– reduce cost to company.
– improve coverage
Below is the brief on Manual vs Automation testing:
Manual vs. Automation Testing
| Manual Testing | Automation Testing |
|---|---|
| Testing which is performed manual without the help of any tool is called as Manual Testing | Testing which is performed with support of tools is called Automation Testing. |
| It’s the starting phase of testing. | Unless Manual testing is performed Automation testing cannot be started. |
| It’s time consuming. | It’s faster since most of the time, tools are used. |
| Manual Testing can be used for new features to find bugs. | Automation Testing can be used for regression or checking the accuracy/stability of the existing systems. |
| No sequencing is needed. | Scripts needs to be executed sequentially mostly. |
| Can be performed only on a single machine or application at a time. | Can be performed on multiple applications or machines at a time. |
| Can be achieved by mere knowledge of application. | Knowledge of application as well as tool is necessary. |
This topic is very briefly explained and I think that we can add many points on top of this. I would like to know about reader’s view on this, as I feel this topic can be discussed and some excellent points can come up. These points can even help testers to pitch for automation tool in their own organization if you are going to introduce automation in your company.
Weapon of Software Quality : Software Testing
For companies which are into Software Development, where we constantly strive for the delivery of the product. There comes a pressure for deadlines where managers & delivery heads are focusing on the delivery of the software at stipulated dates. Engineers are focusing on delivering stable software with a better efficiency. Considerably a customer uses its product in a random manner & finds a bug buried deeply, as there is no Software Testing is done.
Then, we are projecting a bad impression on to our clients. So in the transit of deadlines and of delivering the product at times of deadline. Are we compromising on quality?
Here is the time we use our most trusted weapon: ‘Software Testing’ which will help us in achieving a quality product within a strict deadlines while making our customers happy & delighted. By testing our products we can assure that we are providing a bug free quality product within the timelines which can be achieved by using the appropriate testing methodologies.
To support that, we have come up with following Software Testing Services which will help Software Development Companies to improve quality of their software and deliver the bug free product in the market:
- Functional Testing
- Performance Testing
- Mobile Testing
- Platform and Database Testing
- Component and Unit Testing
- SOA and Web services Testing
- QA Consulting and TCOE
As per market trend, need of Software testing is gradually increasing. Every company would like to launch bug free product in the market. Lets take a look at some of the facts of Mobile Applications:
FACTS
- Having bug in Mobile Apps is one reason for uninstalling an app
- Bug in an app is one reason of bad reviews on MarketPlaces
- 60% of users will stop using your app if it doesn’t load within 3 seconds.
- 32% of users will report a negative review if they face any crash.
Therefore, many startups and SMEs have started outsourcing testing of their products to dedicated Software Testing Companies.