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22 February, 2023

Software Testers: Why is AI & ML a Big Deal for You?

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, you know that functional testing is a critical part of software development; applications must work as intended and meet the needs of end-users. You also know that, despite development becoming more complex and fast-paced, testing is always squeezed.

These days, software testers need automation tools to do more and to work on more platforms than ever before.

Because of this, choosing an automation tool that accelerates testing and does more of the heavy lifting is game-changing. It’s like bringing on your newly signed striker in the 2nd half and going from 2-0 down to win 3-2.

The correct test tools help you gain broader insight into software quality and allow you to identify and fix defects faster. Nowadays, AI and ML-based capabilities mean you can accelerate testing while increasing coverage and mitigating risk more efficiently than ever.

What Benefits Do AI and ML Bring to Test Automation?

AI and ML provide wide-ranging benefits to test automation. For example, the UFT Family of products features AI and ML enhancements that:

  1. Accelerate test creation
  2. Accelerate test execution
  3. Boost test coverage – Run the same test on different platforms and versions
  4. Increase the resilience of testing assets
  5. Reduce effort and cost of maintaining scripts

AI and ML in UFT One

The latest version of UFT One is a powerful test automation tool that helps testers gain broader insight into quality faster than ever. With more AI object types, complex AI description in UI, AI-based SAP GUI tests, and colour-based text recognition, testers can achieve more in less time.

AI and ML in UFT Developer

The latest version of UFT Developer increases the accuracy of object identification, with AI enhancements, web testing enhancements, licensing enhancements, and technology updates. This makes it easier for developers to quickly identify and resolve issues and reduces the time and effort required to maintain functional tests.

AI and ML in UFT Mobile

The latest version of UFT Mobile helps testers run tests on local, remote and cloud-based public mobile devices. It features WeTest integration, new dashboard widgets, bulk operations feature, and Appium v2 support. This makes it easier to test mobile applications, ensuring that they meet end-user needs.

The UFT Family is The Smart Choice for Test Automation

UFT One is the one functional testing tool you need to test all your business applications, (GUI, web, mobile, API) removing the need for multiple tools and skill sets. It has proved this over many years, through innovation, enhancements, and new functionality.

With AI-based capabilities, faster test times, and increased coverage, the UFT family allows testers and developers to focus on what matters most – ensuring high-quality software.

The UFT family has seen consistent year-on-year innovation. These tools do more than ever before and are the smart choice for test automation.

Detect and correct defects quicker with UFT. Get in touch to learn more.

Stephen Davis
by Stephen Davis

Stephen Davis is the founder of Calleo Software, a OpenText (formerly Micro Focus) Gold Partner. His passion is to help test professionals improve the efficiency and effectiveness of software testing.

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