💡Overview
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Automation testing is the process of using software tools to execute tests on a software system automatically, without the need for human involvement. In other words, automation testing involves writing scripts that can run tests on a software system, which can save time and reduce the risk of human error.
To save time and effort: Automation testing can run tests much faster than manual testing, which can save time and effort. ⏱️
To improve accuracy: Automation testing can reduce the risk of human error, making it more accurate than manual testing. 💯
To increase test coverage: Automation testing can help to cover a large number of test cases, which can be difficult to achieve with manual testing. 🔬
To increase efficiency: Automation testing can be run continuously, making it more efficient than manual testing. 🏃♀️
Automation testing is typically performed during the development phase of a sprint after the code has been developed and tested manually. This allows the automation testing to be integrated into the software development process and enables the automation scripts to be developed in parallel with the software development. 🚀
The role of a QA engineer in automation testing is to design and develop automation scripts that can be used to test the software system. The QA engineer will work with the development team to understand the requirements of the system and to develop scripts that can effectively test the software system. 👩💻
| Manual Testing | Automation Testing |
|---|---|
Time-consuming | Faster than manual testing |
Prone to human error | Less prone to human error |
Limited test coverage | Can cover a large number of test cases |
Cannot be run continuously | Can be run continuously |
Requires human intervention | Does not require human intervention |
Costly in the long run | Cost-effective in the long run |
In summary, automation testing is an important part of software development as it can save time and effort, improve accuracy, increase test coverage, and increase efficiency.
