Automated Testing

 

Allowing software to test software — just another weapon in our arsenal. Automated testing is a valuable asset that provides us with additional ways of getting to the heart of the problem.

 

Imagine if you could write a program that simulates thousands of executed commands in the same exact order. Each time that your software did not perform to your specifications, the program would record the exact command that caused the anomaly. Then, once you thought you fixed the problem, you could then run the very same set of commands to see if, in fact, you were successful.

 

This is Automated Testing.

 

Selenium 

 

Test Automation Framework Development 

 

Result Driven Approach 

 

code Q's Approach To Automation Testing

 

Automated testing can supplement the manual testing process and provide valuable insight in a speedy, objective way. Our engineers are certified in the use of sophisticated automated testing tools designed to create a repetitive and controlled testing environment. Use of these powerful testing tools means that our engineers can create automated test scripts that mimic the very same user interface over and over, thereby limiting the amount of ‘live’ testing necessary.

 

Quite often, for testing efforts that are either very extensive, or consist of several testing cycles, it is worthwhile to consider automating a portion of the testing. Though the testing of some aspects of a program cannot be automated, and some should not be automated, automation can significantly reduce the manpower and cost required to perform some of the testing. If automation might be beneficial to your project, a Code Q automation engineer will discuss the cost and benefit to you, and will include automation in the Master Test Plan and Proposal.

 

Code Q automation engineers are experienced in applying automation techniques to various areas of a testing effort including installation testing, performance testing, functionality testing and compatibility testing.  They furthermore can evaluate whether automation should even be considered in a given environment.

 

Automated testing is an extremely useful discipline that aids in the overall testing effort. At the same time, we believe that there is still no substitute (yet, anyway) for good, old-fashioned human interaction. After all, your software was not meant to be used by computers, right?

 

Test Automation Consulting

 

Do you really need test automation?

 

When you are on the threshold of launching automated tests, stop for a moment, and give it a thought: though test automation represents a valuable tool in delivering quality software, when deployed at an inappropriate time or for improper tasks, its value can be ruined.

 

To protect you from a lot of wasted effort, time and money, Code Q offers consulting services aimed to help companies make informed decisions about introducing automated tests. 

 

Evaluate test automation expediency

 

Code Q performs an independent risk assessment based on an individual testing project to avoid common pitfalls that might undermine the success of a test automation initiative.

 

• We verify if the software/project stage is ready for automated tests. Testing unstable functionality or non-fixed UI invalidates all performed automated tests, which results in a zero-value test automation effort. Code Q checks the software release for stability and confirms that it responds to the core requirements of automated tests.

• Code Q can elaborate a policy for functionality and UI stabilization to ensure applicability of automated tests. Should the project specifics and processes contradict and/or exclude the policy implementation, it might be reasonable to postpone automated testing. In this case Code Q will provide recommendations for a reasonable, cost-effective automation plan suitable to the situation.

 

Audit Current Test Automation Implementation

 

For clients that already have a test automation system whose results do not meet expectations, Code Q adjusts the current system by suggesting an efficient mix of manual and automated tests to preserve previous QA investments.

 

We re-assign automated tests for large-scale results verification, replication of routine tasks, regression tests, or identifying unknown bugs. We can also pinpoint “bottlenecks” which definitely require human intervention, making manual testing a necessity.

 

Develop Test Automation Strategy

 

To increase the efficiency of test automation initiatives now and in the future, our independent consultants elaborate a pragmatic strategy for a test automation project, linking the client to a testing solution that will be able to solve both current and anticipated business needs.

 

Code Q test automation services combine the speed and cost-savings benefits of software test automation with low cost offshore testing resources. Our automation teams have been successfully integrated with a number of our clients Agile development teams. We have automated applications running on every major platform, using a wide-range of well-known tools as well as custom-developed test automation solutions.

 

We incorporate a state-of-the-art testing framework with either your preferred software test automation tool or our own Automation Framework to reduce the time and costs for large-scale software test automation. Whether you are building an enterprise software application with complex business logic and numerous platforms and versions to support, or a mobile app with extreme time-to-market pressure, we can deliver the right solution for your needs.

 

Test Automation with Your Tools

 

Test automation isn't easy. We've helped numerous companies improve their automation efforts and we can do the same for you. Our engineers have worked with the most popular test automation tools in use today including:

 

• HP QuickTest Professional

• SmartBear TestComplete

• Selenium

• Borland SilkTest

• IBM Rational Functional Tester

• Custom-built test automation tools