💡Overview

Automation Testing 🤖

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.

Why is Automation Testing Performed?

• 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. 🏃‍♀️

When is Automation Testing Performed in a Sprint?

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 QA in Automation Testing

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 vs. Automation Testing

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.