Functional Test Automation (if implemented properly) is guaranteed to bring a number of key benefits to your organization:
- Improved Quality at lower cost
- Speed of test execution
- Consistency with results and reporting
- Enforcement of SLAs (Service Level Agreements)
However there are many caveats to successful implementation and adaption of test automation methodology.
- Is the maintenance cost of your automated scripts becoming a bottleneck to productivity?
- Are you treating your test automation efforts as a full software development project?
- Are there any doubts that “Tool Does All the Magic” approach will lead to successful adoption of test automation methodology in your organization?
If you answered yes to any of these questions then we can help you get on track.
This recent study by IDT addresses most common pitfalls reported with Test Automation projects
Our Answer to Test Automation Challenges
We believe there are 3 pillars of success in adopting test automation: Process, Architecture and Delivery.
Process:
What is the role of test automation in your organization – regression testing, model-based testing or a combination of both?Are you planning to automate the integration testing of nightly builds or provide an acceptance test platform before a build gets delivered to QA?
Questions like these will lead to better clarity and scope as test automation gains traction.
Internally if you treat your test automation project as a software development project you will likely to reap higher return on your investment (ROI).
Use or hire the right expertise to design, implement and maintain your test automation project from the start to make it your success story.
Architecture:
Non-structured approach can lead to a chaotic and non-maintainable automation project. Choosing the right architecture alone can save you a significant cost. If you took an Object Oriented Design approach and designed test automation framework with reusable component library it could work as a “shock absorber“ once changes are encountered. In addition manual QA resources can participate in creating and executing of automated tests through user-friendly database tables or excel spreadsheets which can scale your test automation coverage in the right areas.
Our breakthrough business component-based architecture can help you reduce costs significantly associated with software changes.
By employing abstraction techniques we will guard your test automation architecture against software changes.
Delivery:
Build an adequate environment and infrastructure for test execution. It’s a very important step because valid tests in an invalid environment can cost dearly. Speed of test execution can also play a critical role especially in Agile software development so scale number of run machines accordingly. Finally test results delivery to the right audience (automated or not) is key.
We can help with these phases of test automation :
- Full evaluation of test automation tools (with Proof of Concept based on your specific business requirements).
- Assist you with calculating the ROI (return of investment) early in the process.
- Design and implementation of test automation architecture based on your business requirements
- Test Execution
- Maintenance of Tests
- Coaching or training of your staff
We're determined to create long-lasting business relationship therefore we always strive to deliver quality solutions at competitive prices. Our business model is based upon your full satisfaction and we want to have your staff fully mentored along the way. Contact us to see how we can help your business get on track info@ontarget-solutions.com .