Feature: Software & Tools
way were not intended to last forever. As companies add more software to their technology stacks, the homegrown automation scripts cannot handle the increased complexity. Businesses need to prioritise a strong software testing foundation that can carry the business infrastructure, even as it evolves and grows. Teams that adopt commercial testing
solutions can scale more quickly and accurately. The advanced capabilities of today’s testing solutions have made software testing much faster and more thorough. Image recognition and machine learning technologies can test with the same precision as a human tester, but much faster and in parallel. As the business grows and adds
new products and features, test teams no longer have to start from scratch. These organisations can meet future requirements without overloading their test teams.
Reduce overall costs of testing Investing in software test automation is a strategic move that, when done right, can save dividends in the long run. Forrester found that business leaders who implement a commercial solution report reduced testing costs as one of the biggest business improvements their companies expected. According to the report, “While
solutions built in-house may initially appear to be more cost- effective, they underdeliver on these promises as buyers realise the reality of hidden costs associated with their implementation and maintenance.” For example, businesses who use a commercial testing solution find fewer bugs in production compared to those who build their automation in-house.
The Benefits Go Beyond the Software Test Teams The advantages gained when investing in software testing are not just for the benefit of the software testing teams. Other departments in the organisation and, most importantly, the customers, also benefit.
Non-technical testers benefit from low-code solutions Modern test automation is more intricate as it aims to include both technical and non-technical testers to work closely with developers and business analysts. Today’s commercial testing solutions enable testers to interact with the system and build workflows without needing traditional programming skills. In this way, having the right solution empowers non- technical users to create and execute test cases, reducing the burden on highly skilled QA professionals.
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