qlabs how to get maximum roi using test automation
DESCRIPTION
Several organizations have tried to replace the Manual testing with the Test Automation tools. While they did reap its benefits, most also encountered a few roadblocks. A major disadvantage to record and playback is that the test has hard coded values and cannot cope with the small changes in the application responses. Hence, this approach has appeal for demonstrating examples of automation, but will not produce a scaleable or maintainable test automation solution. qLabs solution for test automation meets all the demands for modern test systems. It consists of adaptable, object-oriented components that ensure the quick and easy implementation of customized solutions. We use a framework that provides all the mechanisms needed to run the test logic. The test script developer only needs to provide the test-specific logic.TRANSCRIPT
qLabs
How to get maximum ROI using Test Automation
(August 2009)
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Test Automation Background qLabs Automation Approach iLeap - qLabs Test Automation Framework Advantages
Agenda
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85% of all Test Automation initiatives did not give
enough ROI
Automation Without Framework
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Traditional Automation Approach
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qLabs Automation Approach
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* iLeap is qlabs’ Test Automation Framework
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Test suite development equivalent to writing manual test cases
Eliminates the communication overhead between manual and automation engineer.
Easy migration from one tool to another
Unattended execution with inbuilt recovery mechanisms
Publishes the test results in easy to read format.
Supports all major functional automation tools and technologies including AJAX, Silver Light 3.0
Enable conditional execution feature to take care of complex real time business scenarios
iLeap
Define Application Under Test (AUT) object properties in a segregated environment
Application Under Test
Object
Unique Identifier
Scalable with respect to incremental build changes
Improves the ease of test script maintenance
Enables fast delivery and early detection of defects
Automation Suite Development – Create Object Repository
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Object Properties
Automation Suite Development – Create Test Case Action Repository
Action values are maintained in keyword tables
Test case repository is used to store definitions of test cases with respect to test data.
Improves efficiency by separation of the code from the data
Improved maintainability of test scripts.
TestUser1
Password
Test case functional steps
1: Enter the value in the Login Name edit field
2: Enter the value in the Login Password edit field
3: Click on Login Button
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Verify that the next page appears and the
Dashboard link is visible
Expected result
Automation Suite Development – Create Test Case Data Repository
Multiple iterations with different test data
Iteration 2 ValuesIterations 1 Values
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Contains control parameters for the test execution
Parameter to control Test Environment
Parameter to control Test Execution
Application Parameters
Test Suite Execution - Control Configuration
Execution Status
Parameters to control Result Reporting
Execution Priority10
Test Suite Execution - Result Reporting
Results of Test Case Execution
Result file created with the date and time stamp, version number appended to the filename
A standardized method to log test results is used throughout
Relevant Pass/Fail information is generated along with test case details
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Customization in execution
Incorporates best practices of test automation engineering which results in:
No framework development is required, resulting in lower risk and a quick jumpstart. Highly robust and scalable solution Rapid test development; productivity increases up to 40% Minimized tool dependency and empowered manual test engineers Effective handling of incremental changes results in 60% cut in maintenance costs Web based ROI Calculations showcase the overall automation benefits for any application
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Advantages Over Alternative Options
