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Codeless test automation

Codeless test automation, also known as no-code or Scriptless test automation, helps the testing teams to conduct automated testing without writing a code for the test script with the help of tools

Anything new that heralds a change in any process and deviates from the routine tends to face certain roadblocks. Myths about their efficiency and usefulness start doing rounds. But not all that you hear is always true.

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DevOps in Agile

In this article, we will talk about Devops in agile methodology. CI/CD toolchain plays a key role in DevOps and Agile methodology, as well as Continuous Regression or Continuous Testing, plays a key role in CI/CD toolchain. In fact, we have written a detailed analysis on how Webomates CQ effortlessly adds Continuous Testing to any system.

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Regression Testing & Its Importance

If you are a fan of the Ice Age animated movie series, you might recognize this scene. In this scene, Scrat (the squirrel) is holding on to an acorn and trying to close one of the leaks from the iceberg.

But that results in another leaking point elsewhere and when he tries to cover that leak, it results in another one with a cascading effect. Similarly, if we draw a parallel in the world of software development, there are times when fixing one bug might result in another bug(s) unintentionally.

This is further compounded by the agile team, teams creating modifications and new features and releasing them continuously, which can introduce even more bugs. Regression testing plays a crucial role in getting a stable version of the software by taking care of finding such bugs before production deployment.

What is regression testing all about?

Regression Testing is a type of software testing technique where the QA team runs a set of test cases to verify that with bug fixes or with the addition of new features in the application, the previous functionalities are not hampered.

In the agile methodology of software development, there are incremental changes and the frequency of lines of code change is high. Hence, there is a high probability of new bugs getting introduced.

This leads to the need for regression testing to become an integral part of the software development life cycle. Regression testing becomes even more important when the application is live and being used by the end-user and their reported issues are to be fixed on the highest priority. (Ai test automation tools)

After the software is made available to the end-user, especially during the beta testing phase, development teams do not have any control over the environment and the actions, that the end-users will perform while using the application.

Those actions are the real-time, real-world actions as to how the application is intended to be used and this phase of testing brings in the most valuable feedback about the application. The feedback report might have bugs or errors which need to be fixed in order to achieve a version that can be released to the end-user for actual use.

Regression testing ensures the stability and quality of the release.

Let’s talk about types of Regression testing

Regression testing can be done on various scales, depending on the requirements of the application and the organizational structure. This invariably requires taking into consideration the cost and the manual efforts involved. Based on the current requirement of the project, one can go with either complete regression or partial regression.

Complete regression involves going through the entire application or website once again to make sure that all the functional areas are working as expected and none of the current functionalities is hampered.

This can either be done manually or can be automated as well. For the automation, there are various frameworks available in the market like Selenium or Capybara using which the software testers can automate their regression suite so that whenever this needs to be done before an important release, it can be done swiftly and quickly covering all the major areas of the application.

This is a time-saving option when looking for complete regression. However, this requires a lot of upfront effort and almost continuous maintenance or you can use Webomates CQ.

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Functional Testing and Non-Functional Testing

Software testing is a process that verifies and validates an application to and provides a robust, error-free, functionally correct, secure, and high-quality end product. Ideally, the testing process should be efficient, cost-effective, and resource-friendly. To achieve that, it is imperative to combine a variety of testing techniques to formulate the testing strategy based on the “Operability” and “Efficiency” of the software under test. “Operability” parameter is taken care of by functional testing and “Efficiency” is taken care of by non-functional testing.

What is Functional Testing?

Functional testing verifies and validates the functionality of the application against the specified requirements. It ensures that the application adheres to all the approved specifications and works as per the expectations. It tests the functional accuracy, interoperability of subsystems, and compliance with pre-defined standards in the context of functional and business requirements. For example, the mandatory fields on a user registration page are filled or not. If filled, does the submit button perform the desired action, etc.

What is Non-functional Testing?

Non-functional testing validates the readiness of the application by testing its behavior under different conditions. It tests for stability, durability, security, performance, etc. For example, what if the system works fine when a limited number of users try to access it. But what will happen on extremely high traffic days? Will the system slow down? Will it crash? Or it starts behaving abnormally. All such conditions are tested during non-functional testing. Read for more information: Key differences between Functional Testing and Non-Functional Testing

Agile vs DevOps (CI/CD) – Introduction & Comparison

Introduction:

In today’s competitive world, the customers look forward to the latest releases of software with new and improved features incorporated. The organizations strive to deliver the best to their customers in the shortest possible time. This is only possible when there is a process in place to incorporate changes on an ongoing basis.

Devopa is a practice of continuously integrating and deploying the code changes in short cycles in order to facilitate faster builds and release versions. This gives rise to the need for Continuous Testing to validate all the changes implemented.

DevOps is a term formed from two concepts – Development and Operations. It is not just a term. It is an ideology that encompasses various concepts and development practices which are prevalent in Software development world. The concept of agile development was introduced in the 1990s. With changes in development approach, the testing approach needed a shift too, in order to align with the changes. Testing process also evolved to be in sync with the entire software development ecosystem. You can read our blog on “Evolution of software testing” for a quick overview of this evolution process.

Continuous Regression or Continuous Testing plays a key role in CI/CD tool chain. Infact, we have written a detailed analysis on how Webomates CQ effortlessly adds Continuous Testing to any system. Click here to read more about it. In this particular article, we will talk about DevOps and Agile methodology.

DevOps (CI/CD)

Definition: DevOps is a religion, a culture, a set of good practices, usage of right frameworks and tools which enable us to achieve Continuous Integration and Deployment. The objective is to strive towards 100% automation between code check-in and bug-free Deployment on production.

Description: Broadly there are following stages in CI/CD: Build-Code Review-Deploy-Test (where last two, ‘Deploy’ and ‘Test’ are repeated for several environments like test, pre-production, production, etc.). As a part of CI/CD as soon as the code is checked in by the developer, It’s automatically picked up for build and code review.

The successful build is then deployed on a test environment followed by running a suite of automated tests. Based on the quality gates (e.g. zero Priority 1 issues, two Priority 2 issues), the build is then deployed on the next environment, say pre-production and henceforth. The result of each step is generally mailed to the relevant stakeholder for information/action.

Tools: The most commonly used tools for CI/CD framework are Jenkins, TeamCity, and Bamboo. Common tools that one must be aware of are Jenkins, GIT, Ant, Maven, SonarQube, Ansible, Check, Puppet, Docker, Kubernetes, etc. Read for more Information : Agile vs DevOps

While DevOps and Agile go hand in hand, it’s imperative for the organization to understand the importance of each of these methodologies independently and based on their eco-system and need one should emphasize the desired area appropriately.

Various organizations are moving towards ‘Agile DevOps’, where Agile and DevOps enable people, processes and technology working together to meet business goals. In addition to select a validation method to add Continuous Testing to the CI/CD toolchain click here for a demo of the Webomates CQ platform.

Examples of Ad-hoc testing

​A very random testing plan which can be executed to find random defects is known as ad hoc testing. Know more about ad hoc testing in this article – Ad Hoc testing explained

Lets look at some of the Examples of Ad-hoc testing

To test the web application responsiveness, tester can randomly open the web application in various browsers like Firefox, Internet explorer or any mobile devices.

Most common example is entering random input in the text boxes to test validation of the input field.Testing the application on different platform to test cross-platform compatibility of the system.

For Mobile app testing, the perfect example of ad hoc testing will be opening up the app and clicking random buttons or text to perform random functions.

Checking the web application functionality with respect to back button of the browser.Random power off the mobile / system while doing any activity on the application being tested.

There can be many more such examples of Ad-hoc testing

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Test automation: Are you taking a holistic approach

In an increasingly agile world, test automation aids in improving feature velocity and reducing the duration of release cycles.

Test automation is a technique to automate predefined repetitive testing tasks, using various test automation tools and testing scripts.

Test automation is the key to continuous testing and has marked benefits in terms of accuracy, scalability, dependability, enhanced test coverage, time and efforts saving.

Pros and cons of test automation

Besides, the well-known benefits attached with test automation, let us list down what extra it has to offer to the teams and the customers, without losing the focus on what can be done to improve the automation process.

In order to reap maximum benefits from test automation, we need to address the issues that have been setting roadblocks in achieving success.

Initial setup issues – time consuming and expensive

Automation testing is not some magic. It involves careful analysis, design and development of a framework, keeping in mind licensing, development and operational costs. It is no mean feat getting all the stakeholders on the same page, to see the long term benefits of test automation vis-à-vis the initial setup cost.

Talent acquisition – finding the right talent

QA team should be well equipped with the necessary technical skills to design and maintain the test framework. It is a time consuming exercise to acquire the right skill set or train the existing team. But once done, it adds significant value in terms of designing and test execution.

Keeping the tests up to date – outdated data scripts

Keeping the test case repository up to date is a herculean task, especially for large scale projects. For every change in functionality, the related test cases need to be updated.

Any change in the test environment or third party tools leads to modification of test cases, to reflect any environmental or configuration impact. Identifying the affected test cases, modifying and verifying them again is a complex and error prone process.

Time intensive exercise – Automating correctly

Identifying, automating and then executing the right test cases for a test cycle is an important step of test planning. However, it is often overlooked and as a result testing turns into a time intensive process. and it then takes hours to execute the whole test suite.

Also, the regression cycles have to be effective and optimized, especially when there are changes in test cases.

Triaging through false positives

False positives are one of the major challenges in automation testing, especially with higher release frequencies with agile and CI/CD. It undermines the value of automation and introduces a tremendous amount of effort to triage the failures. The effort and time lost in segregating the false positives from real results is taxing on the whole process. For more details, read our article “The bane of automation – false failures”.

Finding the right automation tools

Identifying the right tool for automation is a challenging task. It has to be a customizable multifaceted tool which covers all possible aspects of testing, and of course, is pocket friendly. There are many commercially available tools in the market. But which one ticks all the boxes? Read for more : Test automation

Webomates’ AI defect predictor ensures that no false positives are reported, thus saves precious man hours that are spent in triaging the defects.If this has piqued your interest regarding Webomates’ CQ service and you want to know more, then please click here and schedule a demo, or reach out to us at info@webomates.com

Testing Defect

Over the years, software development and testing have undergone several stages of evolution. Every new era dawned with new hopes, but at the same time was dotted with new challenges. However, one thing that has remained constant – the software defects. Be it a small-scale project or a colossal application, defects are everyone’s nightmare.

A software defect is an error, flaw, or fault in a computer program or system that causes it to produce an incorrect or unexpected result, or to behave in unintended ways — Wikipedia.

An efficient defect management ecosystem, with an effective defect(Testing Defect) prevention process, pre-testing defect removal, intensive software testing can significantly bring down the overall development costs and can also save a lot of time.

Ward Cunningham coined the term “technical debt”, which essentially refers to the increasing cost for defect removal accrued over a period of time, due to oversights during the design and development process. The overall cost of identifying and rectifying defects down the line can grow exponentially if the loopholes in the process of software development are not plugged.

What is the main origin of defects? Debugging is a painful exercise, therefore identifying the origin of the software defects is extremely important in order to take timely corrective measures. The rate at which the new features and modifications are introduced, it becomes even more important to ensure that the builds are defect-free before any new changes are incorporated.

Traditionally, the focus has been more on code defects, but the fact is that the defects can originate as early as requirements gathering/analysis, and can be introduced at the time of software design too. If the base is defective, how can an end product be of high quality? The worst is to realize this much later and then start firefighting, which obviously is an expensive exercise.

In this article, we will explore the possible origins of defects and how we can help you in handling them.

Requirements misinterpretation

Understanding customer needs and translating them to technical requirements lays the foundation of an application. If done incorrectly, the resulting design will be faulty. The code may be defect-free, but it was built on the wrong premise. Hence, it is a good idea to introduce thorough requirement-related reviews to nip any potential defect at the onset only.

Requirement understanding and misinterpretation can be due to either poor communication between the teams and clients or due to immature requirement gathering processes.

Design issues

There are times when software architects end up translating the functional requirements to design specifications incorrectly, thus introducing a defect inadvertently. Besides, a poor design with not enough focus on basic software architecture, inaccurate concepts, database efficiency, leads to various issues, which further result in multiple defects at different points of time. Also, testers may not take into account all the possibilities and design not enough test cases, or they may misunderstand the functionality and prepare a faulty test plan. Hence, it is important to have an inclusive approach and ensure that both, the developers and the testers, are a part of the requirement understanding and designing process.

Execution flaws

Translation of design to a working code gets the maximum scrutiny when it comes to looking for defects. There is nothing called flawless development. It is marred with several coding issues like,

Using outdated legacy plugins/libraries Using an untested set of code Bad fixes for previously detected defects, inadvertently introducing other issues Not adhering to standards All these coding issues are breeding grounds for long-term issues.

Testing flaws Software testing itself can have multiple issues, either due to an oversight or lack of understanding. These issues can further introduce defects, which may prove expensive. Some of them are listed below.

Missing tests for a functionality Not all aspects of testing are covered for a particular functionality False failures Incorrectly designed test cases Reporting issues

What end purpose will testing serve if the reporting is not done correctly and efficiently?

Outdated reports and lack of information sharing are the bane of the software testing process. Following are few areas of concern during test results reporting.

Reports are not updated after every test cycle The defect is recorded incorrectly Incorrect reporting and sharing of test results Inefficient defect triaging Read for more : Testing Defect

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Top 5 Benefits of Codeless Testing

Software testing has evolved rapidly over the last few decades. The transition from Manual Testing to automation testing was one of the key turning points in the history of software testing. When Selenium was first introduced in the early 2000s, it immediately gained popularity and became one of the most favoured tools for test automation. However, it came with a condition that the testers need to have knowledge of programming in order to reap maximum benefits from test automation. So, even though automation was supposed to “reduce” the testing workload, the testers ended up spending a lot of time writing code scripts for testing.

With the rising demand for efficient software with faster time to market, software testing became even more stringent. Automation, though helpful, came at a price in terms of resources and time. The year 2020, heralded the era of codeless testing, which ensures a high-quality deliverable while reducing the testing time significantly.

What is Codeless testing? Codeless testing essentially means conducting automated testing without writing a code for the test script.

Codeless testing addresses the issues of regular test automation i.e.

The steep learning curve for testers Mandatory to know to program Zeroing on a suitable programming language to use Extra time consumed in debugging in case there is a bug in the test script itself Test case management is difficult in case of multiple changes With Continuous testing being an integral part of the CI/CD process, the testing task becomes repetitive and time-consuming. Codeless testing accelerates the overall testing process, with a significant reduction of burden from the development and QA teams.

What makes codeless testing special? Most codeless testing tools are built on top of Selenium and have a plethora of inbuilt features which aid the testing teams. The test engineers can leverage the power of these tools to conduct testing efficiently. Let us take a look at the benefits attached with codeless testing.

benifits.jpg Easy to conduct with minimum learning Easy-to-conduct-with-minimum-learning.jpg Codeless testing enables test engineers with little or no programming knowledge to create, execute and maintain the test cases without investing time in learning to code. This not only saves a lot of time and efforts but also makes the whole testing process much more efficient.

Efficient test case management Efficient-test-case-management.jpg Earlier, a major chunk of time was spent in writing and reviewing the test scripts. Needless to say, it required a specific skill set too. With codeless testing, this is no longer a hurdle. The test engineers can generate test cases easily. Also, the non-technical stakeholders can easily understand the test cases and give their feedback.

Any modifications in the functionality can be quickly incorporated, thus increasing the reusability and maintainability quotient of the test cases. Usage of AI/ML in managing, maintaining, healing and executing the test suites, with little or no human intervention is the way forward.

Resource saving Resource-saving.jpg Hiring the right fit for a testing job used to be a challenge. A candidate had to “know” coding besides having a thorough knowledge and good experience in testing. A lot of time and energy was spent looking for that perfect match. Codeless testing eases the burden of programming know-how.

Continuous testing, though a good process to incorporate, comes with its own baggage. The test engineer ends up spending a lot of time in regression testing, that there is little time left for important aspects like exploratory testing, which sometimes becomes a hurriedly done activity. With codeless testing, efforts and time involved are reduced, thus freeing up the major resources to focus on other important aspects of software development and testing processes.Read for more Information : codeless-testing

Is load testing stressful for you?

Holidays – It is that time of the year when everybody travels to be with family. Online ticketing portals are under heavy load due to rampant booking. What if a site crashes during an ongoing transaction due to excessive traffic and server’s inability to manage it? Not only is it an embarrassment, but loss of business as well. This is a very basic example, but there are mission critical software which cannot afford to have such glitches. Such scenarios are precisely the reason that load testing the application is extremely important.

Load testing is a subset of performance testing which gauges the functioning of a system under different load conditions. It essentially identifies the bottlenecks and potential breaking point by checking for response time, throughput rates, and resource utilization when subjected to peak load.

Why is it so important to conduct load testing?conduct load testing

Why is it important to have load testing protocols in place?Load Testing Protocols

Challenges of load testingLoad testing has certain challenges which, if not addressed, reduce the efficacy of the testing process.

Challenges of Load Testing

How Webomates helps in addressing these challengesThere are many tools available in the market which aid in performing load testing.

Some organizations develop it in house and customize as per their needs. Some use open source tools. They are rudimentary but fulfil the required needs. Enterprise level tools which have more capabilities. It is important to consider the following factors while selecting a load testing tool.

Ease of Use Ease of integration Scalability Accuracy and accessibility Webomates CQ checks all these criteria, and even more. Let us explore how.

Ease of Use: There is no need for having skilled resources putting in weeks of coding to write load test scripts. CQ converts functional test scenarios to performance/load testing cases just with the click. CQ users can effortlessly convert any functional test to load test just by enabling “performance check” for that particular test case. It allows you to configure the number of virtual users for testing. Once this configuration is done, the load testing process can be invoked.

Ease of Use

Ease of integration: Our tool seamlessly integrates in your CI/CD pipeline and has a facility for a complete package for functional and performance tests. It provides codeless and effortless load testing, which is completely on demand and can be invoked as and when needed. Read for More Information :functional testing and non functional testing

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