Many small software teams turn to test automation, expecting substantial time and cost savings. However, they often fail to achieve any of these goals; instead of seeing a return on investment, they end up spending more effort and cost fixing their automation packs. This failure can leave lasting scars, deterring people from embracing automation and realising its many benefits…
Is flaky automation better than no automation at all? Does it help accelerate projects and reduce timelines, or does it end up causing more problems than it solves? And are the questions moot when, with modern AI-powered tools, there’s no excuse for flaky tests?
I have heard some say that their aim is for 100% test automation. But 100% test automation isn’t practical or desirable. In fact, I would argue that—for practical and desirable risk mitigation—100% test automation isn’t even possible.
Whether or not to automate is no longer the question. Instead, companies are increasingly pondering how they should automate their solutions and which tools to choose.
Shift-left testing is increasingly used by forward-thinking companies to reduce project durations. The theory is that by doing a little bit of testing upfront, you save a lot of effort down the line. You can think of it as a stitch in time. And it works!
With so many software test automation tools to choose from, companies often cherry-pick a suite of low-cost options to test their full landscape. Unfortunately this is highly problematic, adding unnecessary complexity, increasing costs and undoing any of the purported benefits.
Cross-browser testing is a vital strategy in the modern world, with its many devices and operating systems, and where browsers interpret HTML, CSS, and JavaScript differently. It allows developers to identify and fix inconsistencies across a multitude of platforms, leading to a more professional and user-friendly end product.
OpenText has released UFT One 2023. This is the latest version of their class-leading test automation tool. We’ve selected our top 3 release highlights.
It’s generally accepted that maintaining a thorough and robust test lab is prohibitively expensive and time-consuming. Well, there is now a simple way to make it much easier and cheaper…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are the talk of the town. The rise of ChatGPT has catapulted these technologies firmly into the mainstream, and you’re increasingly likely to hear them mentioned in everyday conversations at the pub or the gym.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are increasingly used in software testing. These technologies are no longer at the fringes and are a vital part of testing in many organisations. Read on to find out why they are a big deal for software testers. As a professional software tester,
There is a great infographic (below) highlighting recent UFT One case studies. In this article I am going to delve a little bit deeper into the five case studies behind the infographic and look at the benefits you can expect to see when you implement UFT One. UFT One from Micro Focus
In days gone by, every software tester knew about the Micro Focus test tools. Maybe they knew them as the Mercury Tools, the HP tools, or maybe by their product names – LoadRunner, WinRunner, QTP, TestDirector, Quality Center etc.
These days, it’s not so cut and dry.
A quick overview of the tools available.
Micro Focus has released UFT One 2022. This is the latest version of their class-leading test automation tool. We’ve selected our top 4 release highlights. What is UFT One? If you’re looking for a test automation tool, you need to look no further than UFT One. UFT One supports more applications
Artificial Intelligence makes test automation easier, faster, and much more efficient. By using AI-driven test automation, you could see up to a 90% reduction in test times versus manual testing. This number isn’t just plucked from the air. It’s taken from a case study where Roche Diagnostics reduced test execution times
Micro Focus has recently released Model Based Testing, a brand new functional test management platform. Model Based Testing enables collaboration between testers and subject matter experts (SMEs). Model Based Testing uses AI to increase the efficiency of your software testing. It also facilitates cross-functional collaboration and makes software testing much
Selenium is firmly established as the leading open-source automation tool, but it has known and acknowledged limitations. Namely, maintenance effort and compatibility. No matter how proficient you are with Selenium, you’ll come up against these issues. You’re probably thinking, “Yeah, but Selenium is free”. Well, that is a myth. Sure,
Selenium is a great, free, web automation tool. Sure, it has a few drawbacks with reporting and maintenance, but overall, it’s a decent option for a tech-heavy automation team. Where it really struggles though, is testing non-web technologies such as SAP, Oracle, and Citrix. In essence, Selenium is a tool
The World Quality Report 21/22 (WQR) revealed that even more companies are starting to see positive ROI from test automation. Test automation has always been able to add value. Primarily by reducing test durations, freeing up resources and accelerating release frequency. However, for most companies, this would come at a price. Nowadays
Micro Focus has released UFT One 2021. The latest version of their class-leading test automation tool. We’ve selected our 3 release highlights. If you’re not familiar with Micro Focus UFT One, it waspreviously called UFT Enterprise and is an evolution of the QuickTest Professional (QTP) and WinRunner automation tools. With UFT you
Selenium is often, and wrongly, viewed as a competitor to UFT One. This is understandable, they were rival products in the earlier days. At least, Selenium was a rival to QTP, UFT One’s predecessor. Times have changed, however. Micro Focus is now a major Selenium sponsor. Today, Selenium and UFT One are
This year’s World Quality Report (WQR) is clear, you need to start test automation in 2021. You need to release software faster than ever – and that’s just to keep up with the competition. If you want to get ahead of the game, you need to release monthly, weekly, daily, or even
Rob Stock – Solutions Consultant with Micro Focus, talks about UFT Developer. UFT Developer extends Selenium and by offering automated testing from within the IDE, making scripting and maintenance of scripts faster and easier. Saving time and money. Rob has 15 years experience working with all the Micro Focus software
When it comes to SAP Testing, Micro Focus have a longer history than any toolset. Due to new commercial agreement though, SAP can’t sell the Micro Focus Tools via SaaS. This begs lots of questions: The simple answer is this, don’t worry! Micro Focus SaaS – Still THE choice for SAP
No matter which Test Tools you end up choosing, you’ll inevitably come across the Micro Focus suite. They’re the industry standard and with good reason. Micro Focus makes the test tools that all others are compared against. Think Photoshop, Microsoft Office or Google. Sure, there are alternatives, but these are the most important tools
Micro Focus have announced the availability of ALM Octane v15.0.60. As usual, this latest release includes a wide range of new features and enhancements. There’s a lot in there, so we’ve sifted through the detail for you and picked our top 4 highlights: If you’re looking for a more comprehensive
The facts: “Web performance and load test functionality in Visual Studio is deprecated. Visual Studio 2019 will be the last version of Visual Studio containing web performance and load test features.” “Coded UI Test for automated UI-driven functional testing is deprecated. Visual Studio 2019 is the last version where Coded
Why do Dev Testers love Selenium? Why does Micro Focus UFT continue to sell 20+ years after it was launched (it has been through a few name changes – WinRunner, QTP, Functional Tester and then UFT) Opensource v paid tools is the big fight! Which is better? Watch my views
Finding the latest information on software products is often harder than it should be. Micro Focus have made it early to find the latest information on all their ADM (Application Development Management) tools. The Help Center is a great way to research and understand each tools capabilities. In my
How do you get the testing tools you need without cutting corners. We all know that there is pressure to use free or cheap tools, however, are they really what you need? Will they help you do the job well or will you have to work round there short comings
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals is one of the most regulated industries, with high complexity. Therefore, it’s critical to manage risk and implement a robust change management system. However, achieving and maintaining regulatory compliance creates high overhead. To remain competitive, using Agile software development has become a trend. Read how Micro Focus Application Development Management
Have you ever started a DIY job and just not had the right tools? Frustrating, isn’t it! You know that the right tool will get the job don’t faster and to a higher standard. If using Quality Center and you are moving or have moved to Agile, then that
If you are running a test team what would you give for that clarity to know at the click of a button the status of all the test activity under your control. As a test manager, the reality is that you probably spend many hours each week checking on the
Highlights of version 14.03 of UFT and LeanFT. Micro Focus announce version 14.03 of Unified Functional Testing (UFT) and Lean Functional Testing (LeanFT). This release introduces a number of new features and enhancements, all designed to support today’s Ultra-agile testing demands. https://lnkd.in/gXkixs8 If you are interested in UFT or LeanFT,
With more than 50% of internet traffic coming from mobile devices, how can you ensure your application deliver the quality, speed and security mobile and tablet users demand? Mobile users judge their experience based on the speed of the app, the quality of service and perception of security – regardless
It’s only natural that you have high expectations when you buy software to improve your testing. You want to improve your ability to test and to make life easier. You may be expecting to get greater traceability, visibility, test coverage, more automation, to save time – or all of these.
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