Automation testing refers to the practice of using software tools and scripts to automate the execution of tests in software development and quality assurance processes. It involves creating scripts or test cases that can be run automatically, rather than requiring manual effort. It aims to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of testing by reducing human errors, saving time, and improving test coverage.
Automation Testing Life Cycle refers to a sequence of steps that should be followed by testing teams in order to undertake testing in an effective and successful manner. Below are 6 phases to cycle:
Phase 1 – Scope of Test Automation
At this stage it is decided which test cases can be automated and to what extent. Variables like cost, team size and ability to execute is taken into consideration which deciding the scope of testing
Phase 2 – Choosing the right Automation Tool
This phase is one of the most basic but most important step as the life cycle profoundly depends on the tool selected. The team has to keep in mind the finances and the knowledge of the tool selected. Some examples of the tool are Selenium, Cucumber, SoapUI, Appium and so on
Phase 3 – Plan, Design & Strategy
This phase lays out how to approach and achieve the objective of testing the software/program.
During the test planning phase, the testing team decides the test procedure creation standards and guidelines; hardware; software and network to support test environment; a preliminary test schedule; test data requirements; defect tracking procedure and associated tracking tool and a procedure to control test configuration and staging environments.
Test program structure and the test procedures are designed.
Test management strategy includes deciding which test cases need automation, knowing the selected tools pros and cons, building a test suite, mention background work and the risks involved, ensuring approvals are taken from clients.
Phase 4 – Set up Test Environment
This phase included setting up machines for test scripts to be executed. The following needs to be considered for this: Test data, how many browsers, Framework, Tool configuration & licenses, whether environment staging or live
Phase 5 – Test Script Execution
Below are some important points to be considered before and while executing the test scripts:
- It should include all practical angles
- Scripts should run in multiple conditions and different stages
- Batch testing should be performed to be efficient
- If error occurs, present a bug report
Phase 6 – Result & Maintenance
After a wide range of testing is carried out, the testing team examines to determine specific segments that experience an overall number of issue reports. The outcome of the examination proposes whether it requires an extra test attempt or not.
The maintenance approach is an automation testing stage that is used to test the new functionality of the software to validate, whether the new functionality added to the product is working fine or not. It is implemented when any new scripts are added and require inspection and keeping up, so as to improve the power of automation scripts.
Conclusion:
The 6 stages of the automation testing life cycle are crucial for ensuring the successful implementation of automated testing in any software development project.
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