This document provides a summary of automated software testing, including categories of test automation tools, frameworks for test automation, and comparisons of popular automation tools. It discusses the growing demand for high-quality software delivered quickly and how test automation is important for meeting this demand. Automated testing can improve accuracy, save time and effort compared to manual testing. The document categorizes common automation tool types and discusses popular tools within each category. It also describes various test automation frameworks and their benefits. Finally, it briefly explains and compares some commonly used automation tools.
1) The document discusses software testing principles, lifecycles, limitations and methods. It describes the different phases of software testing like requirements study, test case design, test execution, test closure and test process analysis.
2) It also discusses different levels of testing including unit testing, integration testing, system testing and acceptance testing. Unit testing checks individual program modules, integration testing verifies interface connections, system testing checks full application functionality, and acceptance testing gets customer approval.
3) The document provides objectives and features of good test cases and objectives of a software tester. It also outlines principles of testing like testing for failures, starting early, defining test plans, and testing for valid and invalid conditions.
International journal of computer science and innovation vol 2015-n1-paper2sophiabelthome
This document provides a taxonomy and comparison of various automated software testing tools. It begins by introducing software testing and the importance of classifying testing tools. It then discusses the objectives of the research and limitations. Various testing methodologies and tool types are defined, including functional, management, and load testing tools. Criteria for comparing tools are outlined. Finally, 32 specific automated testing tools are described briefly, including Selenium, Ranorex, Test Complete, QTP, Watir, TOSCA, and others. The document aims to help professionals select the appropriate testing tools to meet their needs.
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Consumers want their applications to work perfectly each time. If your app is rife with performance issues, bugs, and glitches, it can lose its user base in no time due to its flawed quality. As a result, testing your software product is imperative to ensure project teams check, verify, and validate the functionality of the developed software and deliver optimal user experiences.
Automated Testing: An Edge Over Manual Software Testingijtsrd
Software Testing is a process of finding errors while executing a program so that we get a zero defect software. It is aimed at evaluating the capability or usability of a program. Software testing is an important means of accessing quality of software. Complex systems are being built and testing throughout the software development cycle is valid to the success of the software. Testing is very expensive process. Manual testing involves a lot of effort, Measured in person per month. These efforts can be reduced by using the automated testing with specific tools. Jyotsna | Mukul Varshney | Shivani Garg | Abha Kiran Rajpoot"Automated Testing: An Edge Over Manual Software Testing" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-1 | Issue-4 , June 2017, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd2232.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/computer-science/computer-security/2232/automated-testing-an-edge-over-manual-software-testing/jyotsna
Software testing means to cut errors, reduce
maintenances and to short the cost of software development. Many
software development and testing methods are used from many
past years to improve software quality and software reliability. The
major problem arises in the field of software testing is to find the
best test case to performs testing of software. There are many kind
of testing methods used for making a best case. Teasing is a
important part of software development cycle .The process of
testing is not bounded to detection of ’error’ in software but also
enhances the surety of proper functioning and help to find out the
functional and non functional particularities .Testing activities
focuses on the overall progress of software.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
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Unit testing is a practical approach to improve the quality and reliability of software. Unit testing is usually performed by programmers and is the base for all other tests such as integration testing and system testing. Unit Testing can be done manually and or automatically. The automated unit tests are written by the developers after the completion of functionality coding. The number of defects reduced when automated unit tests are written iteratively similar to test driven development. This framework proved that significant portions of windows application can be automatically tested without manual intervention. This reduces the manpower involved in testing each and every unit of the application and increases the quality of the software product. Khin Moe Sam "Unit Testing to Support Reusable for Component-Based Software Engineering" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-2 , February 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd21458.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/computer-engineering/21458/unit-testing-to-support-reusable-for-component-based-software-engineering/khin-moe-sam
The document discusses software test automation. It defines software test automation as activities that aim to automate tasks in the software testing process using well-defined strategies. The objectives of test automation are to free engineers from manual testing, speed up testing, reduce costs and time, and improve quality. Test automation can be done at the enterprise, product, or project level. There are four levels of test automation maturity: initial, repeatable, automatic, and optimal. Essential needs for successful automation include commitment, resources, and skilled engineers. The scope of automation includes functional and performance testing. Functional testing is well-suited for automation of regression testing. Performance testing requires automation to effectively test load, stress, and other non-functional requirements
1) The document discusses software testing principles, lifecycles, limitations and methods. It describes the different phases of software testing like requirements study, test case design, test execution, test closure and test process analysis.
2) It also discusses different levels of testing including unit testing, integration testing, system testing and acceptance testing. Unit testing checks individual program modules, integration testing verifies interface connections, system testing checks full application functionality, and acceptance testing gets customer approval.
3) The document provides objectives and features of good test cases and objectives of a software tester. It also outlines principles of testing like testing for failures, starting early, defining test plans, and testing for valid and invalid conditions.
International journal of computer science and innovation vol 2015-n1-paper2sophiabelthome
This document provides a taxonomy and comparison of various automated software testing tools. It begins by introducing software testing and the importance of classifying testing tools. It then discusses the objectives of the research and limitations. Various testing methodologies and tool types are defined, including functional, management, and load testing tools. Criteria for comparing tools are outlined. Finally, 32 specific automated testing tools are described briefly, including Selenium, Ranorex, Test Complete, QTP, Watir, TOSCA, and others. The document aims to help professionals select the appropriate testing tools to meet their needs.
A Comparative Guide to Automation and Manual Testing.pdfkalichargn70th171
Consumers want their applications to work perfectly each time. If your app is rife with performance issues, bugs, and glitches, it can lose its user base in no time due to its flawed quality. As a result, testing your software product is imperative to ensure project teams check, verify, and validate the functionality of the developed software and deliver optimal user experiences.
Automated Testing: An Edge Over Manual Software Testingijtsrd
Software Testing is a process of finding errors while executing a program so that we get a zero defect software. It is aimed at evaluating the capability or usability of a program. Software testing is an important means of accessing quality of software. Complex systems are being built and testing throughout the software development cycle is valid to the success of the software. Testing is very expensive process. Manual testing involves a lot of effort, Measured in person per month. These efforts can be reduced by using the automated testing with specific tools. Jyotsna | Mukul Varshney | Shivani Garg | Abha Kiran Rajpoot"Automated Testing: An Edge Over Manual Software Testing" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-1 | Issue-4 , June 2017, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd2232.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/computer-science/computer-security/2232/automated-testing-an-edge-over-manual-software-testing/jyotsna
Software testing means to cut errors, reduce
maintenances and to short the cost of software development. Many
software development and testing methods are used from many
past years to improve software quality and software reliability. The
major problem arises in the field of software testing is to find the
best test case to performs testing of software. There are many kind
of testing methods used for making a best case. Teasing is a
important part of software development cycle .The process of
testing is not bounded to detection of ’error’ in software but also
enhances the surety of proper functioning and help to find out the
functional and non functional particularities .Testing activities
focuses on the overall progress of software.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Unit Testing to Support Reusable for Component-Based Software Engineeringijtsrd
Unit testing is a practical approach to improve the quality and reliability of software. Unit testing is usually performed by programmers and is the base for all other tests such as integration testing and system testing. Unit Testing can be done manually and or automatically. The automated unit tests are written by the developers after the completion of functionality coding. The number of defects reduced when automated unit tests are written iteratively similar to test driven development. This framework proved that significant portions of windows application can be automatically tested without manual intervention. This reduces the manpower involved in testing each and every unit of the application and increases the quality of the software product. Khin Moe Sam "Unit Testing to Support Reusable for Component-Based Software Engineering" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-2 , February 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd21458.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/computer-engineering/21458/unit-testing-to-support-reusable-for-component-based-software-engineering/khin-moe-sam
The document discusses software test automation. It defines software test automation as activities that aim to automate tasks in the software testing process using well-defined strategies. The objectives of test automation are to free engineers from manual testing, speed up testing, reduce costs and time, and improve quality. Test automation can be done at the enterprise, product, or project level. There are four levels of test automation maturity: initial, repeatable, automatic, and optimal. Essential needs for successful automation include commitment, resources, and skilled engineers. The scope of automation includes functional and performance testing. Functional testing is well-suited for automation of regression testing. Performance testing requires automation to effectively test load, stress, and other non-functional requirements
Software testing for project report .pdfKamal Acharya
Methods of Software Testing There are two basic methods of performing software testing: 1. Manual testing 2. Automated testing Manual Software Testing As the name would imply, manual software testing is the process of an individual or individuals manually testing software. This can take the form of navigating user interfaces, submitting information, or even trying to hack the software or underlying database. As one might presume, manual software testing is labor-intensive and slow.
The document discusses various aspects of software testing including definitions, principles, activities, goals, teams, and perspectives. It defines software testing as the process of analyzing a software item to detect differences between existing and required conditions, known as bugs. Some key testing principles outlined include that test cases must include expected outputs and be written for both valid and invalid inputs. Testing activities discussed are planning, design, setup, execution, analysis and reporting, and management. The goals of testing are to ensure requirements, design, code, and resource quality. The document also discusses manual versus automated testing and different testing methods, stages, cases, types, and techniques for static testing.
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Software development involves different steps and processes, ranging from writing code and testing every function to debugging and deploying. Unit testing is an important test method used by QA teams to ensure that a software product is free of errors and meets all essential requirements.
Software testing is an activity which is aimed for evaluating quality of a program and also for improving it, by identifying defects and problems. Software testing strives for achieving its goal (both implicit and explicit) but it has certain limitations, still testing can be done more effectively if certain established principles are to be followed. In spite of having limitations, software testing continues to dominate other verification techniques like static analysis, model checking and proofs. So it is indispensable to understand the goals, principles and limitations of software testing so that the effectiveness of software testing could be maximized.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Software testing is an important phase of the software development process that evaluates the functionality and quality of a software application. It involves executing a program or system with the intent of finding errors. Some key points:
- Software testing is needed to identify defects, ensure customer satisfaction, and deliver high quality products with lower maintenance costs.
- It is important for different stakeholders like developers, testers, managers, and end users to work together throughout the testing process.
- There are various types of testing like unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and different methodologies like manual and automated testing. Proper documentation is also important.
- Testing helps improve the overall quality of software but can never prove that there
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Selenium - A Trending Automation Testing Toolijtsrd
Selenium is an important testing tool for software quality assurance. In recent days number of websites are increasing rapidly and it becomes essential to test the websites against various quality factors to make sure it meets the expected quality goals. Several companies are spending a lot of bucks for the testing tool while Selenium is available completely free for the performance test. The open source tool is well known for its unlimited capabilities and unlimited reach. Selenium stands out from the crowd in this aspect. Anyone could visit the Selenium website and download the latest version and use it. It is not only an open source but also highly modifiable. Testers could make changes based upon their needs and requirements. Manav Kundra "Selenium - A Trending Automation Testing Tool" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-4 , June 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd31202.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/software-engineering/31202/selenium-%E2%80%93-a-trending-automation-testing-tool/manav-kundra
Introduction to Investigation And Utilizing Lean Test Metrics In Agile Softwa...IJERA Editor
The growth of the software development industry approaches the new development methodologies to deliver the
error free software to its end-user fulfilling the business values to product. The growth of tools and technology
has brought the automation in the development and software testing process, it has also increased the demand of
the fast testing and delivery of the software to end customers. Traditional software development methodologies
to trending agile software development trend have brought new philosophy, dimensions, and processes having
invested new tools to make process easy. The Agile development (Scrum, XP, FDD, BDD, ATDD, ASD,
DSDM, Kanban, Crystal and Lean) process also faces the software testing model crises because of the fast
development of life cycles, fast delivery to end users without having appropriate test metrics which make the
software testing process slow as well as increase the risk. The analysis of the testing metrics in the software
testing process and setting the right lean test metrics help to improve the software quality effectively in agile
process.
Welingkar_final project_ppt_IMPORTANCE & NEED FOR TESTINGSachin Pathania
Software testing is an important step in the software development process to identify bugs and ensure quality. It is done at various stages including unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing. Automation testing helps test cases be run quickly and consistently. In conclusion, software testing is crucial to identify and remove errors, improving the performance and consistency of software products.
Want to know What is software testing and it’s different types, then check this presentation and find out the top software testing services are using. Apart from this, If you need software testing services and software quality assurance services in the USA, then visit:
https://www.impressico.com/services/offerings/software-quality-assurance/
This document discusses software test automation, including that it is used to automate test case execution and comparison of actual vs expected outcomes using specialized tools. It describes key aspects like test automation tools, frameworks, automated test scripts, regression testing, integration with CI/CD pipelines, and test data management. Benefits of automation include efficiency, accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and reusability. However, not all tests are suitable for automation. The software test automation market report provides regional analysis including countries in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East and Africa. It also provides a link to purchase the full software test automation market report.
The document provides an overview of software testing. It defines software and describes different types, including system software, programming software, and application software. It then discusses objectives of testing like ensuring requirements are met and finding defects. Testing types include black box, white box, and interface testing. The software testing life cycle is also explained as a sequence of requirement analysis, test planning, case development, execution, and closure.
This document provides an overview of software testing techniques and best practices covered in a course on the topic. It discusses the purpose of software testing, including verification, error detection, and validation. It then surveys common software testing methodologies like white box testing, black box testing, and unit testing. The document also includes two case studies, one on test automation and one on testing an intranet system. Finally, it provides a template for a software test plan and discusses several papers on software testing methods and techniques.
This is chapter 4 of ISTQB Specialist Mobile Application Tester certification. This presentation helps aspirants understand and prepare the content of the certification.
Exploratory testing is a hands-on approach where testers are involved in minimal planning and maximum test execution. The planning involves creating a test charter and objectives, while test design and execution are done in parallel without formally documenting test conditions, cases, or scripts. Some notes are taken during testing to produce a report afterwards. Use case testing identifies and executes the functional requirements of an application from start to finish using use cases. SDLC deals with software development/coding while STLC deals with validation and verification of software. A traceability matrix shows the relationship between test cases and requirements.
Software testing is the process of evaluating a software application to ensure it functions correctly and meets requirements. There are different types of testing including manual testing, where a tester uses the software without automation, and automation testing, where scripts are used to repeatedly test the software. Testing occurs at various levels such as unit testing of individual code components and system testing of the full application. Effective testing requires clear requirements, collaboration between teams, and addressing challenges like time constraints.
1. The document discusses various types and levels of software testing including manual and automated testing. It describes unit, integration, and system testing which are done at different stages of the software development life cycle.
2. Software testing is explained as a process to ensure software code performs as intended without unexpected behavior. It aims to find defects, gain confidence in quality, and prevent defects. Complete testing of even simple programs is impractical due to the large number of potential inputs and outputs.
3. Economics and human psychology must be considered in testing as it is not possible to test all permutations of a program. Strategies like black-box and white-box testing help address challenges of testing economics.
1) Software testing helps reduce risks by identifying issues with reliability, scalability, portability, reusability, and usability. It evaluates software execution to find bugs or errors.
2) There is a difference between errors made by programmers, defects (bugs) caused by those errors, and failures occurring when defective code is executed.
3) Validation ensures the right product is built while verification ensures it is built correctly. Validation happens after verification to check if needs are actually met.
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Here are the key points about diagnostic imaging:
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- X-rays are useful for detecting abnormalities like broken bones, tumors, dental issues, and foreign bodies in a non-invasive way.
- Computed tomography (CT) scans combine X-rays with computer technology to produce more detailed cross-sectional images of the body.
In summary, diagnostic imaging techniques like X-rays and CT scans use radiation to safely visualize internal structures and detect any abnormalities without invasive procedures. CT provides especially detailed cross-sectional views enabled by computer processing.
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Software testing is an important phase of the software development process that evaluates the functionality and quality of a software application. It involves executing a program or system with the intent of finding errors. Some key points:
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- It is important for different stakeholders like developers, testers, managers, and end users to work together throughout the testing process.
- There are various types of testing like unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and different methodologies like manual and automated testing. Proper documentation is also important.
- Testing helps improve the overall quality of software but can never prove that there
This is the power point presentation on Software Testing. Software Testing is the process of finding error or bug in the developed software product based on the client requirement.
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A Study Of Automated Software Testing Automation Tools And Frameworks
1. A Study of Automated Software Testing:
Automation Tools and Frameworks
Mubarak Albarka Umar 1*
, Chen Zhanfang 2
1,2
School of Computer Science and Technology,
Changchun University of Science and Technology, 7186 Weixing Road, Jilin, China
Corresponding Author: *1
2018300037@mails.cust.edu.cn, 2
chenzhanfang@cust.edu.cn
Abstract - The growing demand for delivering quality software faster “Quality at Speed” requires faster and
successful execution of software testing to ensure its standard. Utilizing appropriate testing method(s) and
right test automation tools/framework are two defining factors for a successful and effective software testing
project. Using one testing method will not be sufficient to test software and ensure its standard, a
combination of some appropriate testing techniques is often required. Likewise, is no one tool that can satisfy
all automated testing needs which makes finding the right tool combination difficult. Knowing the various
testing methods and tools/frameworks is the first step towards achieving a successful and efficient software
testing. This article presents a comprehensive study of test automation tools and frameworks. Firstly,
automated testing and their categories were explained, followed by an explanation of the various test
automation frameworks. Finally, a brief explanation and comparison of some of the most commonly used
automation tools was presented.
Keywords: Software Testing, Software Automated Testing, Automation Tools Categories, Test Automation
Tools, Test Automation Frameworks
I. INTRODUCTION
Software programs has become an integral part of our everyday life as it potentially touches millions of people
in various domain of life [1], this calls for safe and reliable software. Unfortunately, humans are prone to error,
therefore the fundamental facts of humans’ core involvement in software development makes errors an
inevitable inclusion in software [2]. Software errors (bugs) can negatively affect the live operation and even
cause death [3]. It is important to treat such errors early in the development phase because they get costlier with
progress [4]. For example; Jones, in his survey [5], shows that $500 billion is lost annually due to poor software
quality, furthermore, a report released by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) shows that
Software bugs are costing the USA economy an estimated $59.5 billion annually, and about a third of the cost
($22.5 billion) could be reduced through improvements in testing, although it won’t eliminate all the bugs [6].
The eminent effects of software bugs cannot be overestimated and hence, the need for software to be tested
before delivered.
Software testing is defined as the process of evaluating a software program with the intent of finding fault or
errors. Software testing is also done to; make sure that software performs its intended purpose correctly [1],
access, achieve and preserve the quality of a software [2], and thereby verify that the software is fit for use [7].
Software testing is an integral phase in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process [8], testing utilizes
around 50% of software projects’ development time and effort [1], [2], [7]. In SDLC, software is incomplete
until it has passed testing [9]. The overall purpose of testing is not to demonstrate that the system is free of
errors but to give confidence that the system is working well before installation. An error-free system shows that
either no testing or poor testing was performed on the software system [2].
Software testing can be manual or automated. Manual Testing does not require knowledge of any testing tool, it
requires lots of effort and more people. Automating manual testing is no different from a programmer using a
coding language to write programs to automate any manual process [10]. Automated testing involves the use of
automation tools and/or with frameworks in executing tests. It requires knowledge of automation tools and,
sometimes, programming skills. Automated testing increases testing accuracy and saves effort and time of tester
compared to manual testing [11], which is not only a costly and time-consuming exercise, but it is also prone to
error.
Defining factors for successful and efficient software testing projects are: (a) selecting and using an appropriate
testing method, and (b) choosing and using the right test automation tool and/or framework [12]. Software
testing methods are the various strategies or approaches used to test an application to ensure it behaves and
looks as expected. These encompass everything from front to back-end testing, including unit and system
testing. Umar [13] provides a detailed explanation on software testing methods, this paper focuses on software
test automation, specifically, on automated software testing, its various tools, and their categories as well as
testing frameworks that can be used to achieve effective, and successful testing project.
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2. The rest of this paper is organized as follows: Section I is the Introduction, followed by Automated Software
Testing and their categories in Section II, then Section III presents Test Automation Frameworks and their
types. In Section IV, an explanation and comparison of some popular test automation tools were provided and
the last Section (V) Concludes the paper.
II. AUTOMATED SOFTWARE TESTING
Automated testing is a process using software separate from the software under test to control the execution of
tests and the comparison of actual outcomes with the expected outcomes [14]. Automation tools are used to
automate certain sections of manual testing but not all [11]. Automated testing generally saves time, the tester
can efficiently run a large number of tests in a short period and so important and repetitive tasks, as well as
testing that would be difficult to do manually, can be automated. Besides saving time, automation testing saves
money and effort, increases the quality of the testing tasks [12] and also helps in improving software accuracy.
Test Automation requires a skilled tester with knowledge of the automation tools and the software being tested
to set up the test cases and perform the testing [10].
Table 1: Advantages and Disadvantages of Test Automation
Advantages Disadvantages
Improves accuracy and quick finding of bugs
compared to manual testing
Choosing the right tool requires considerable effort,
time, and evolution plan.
Saves time and effort by making testing more
efficient
Requires knowledge of the testing tool.
Increases test coverage because multiple testing tools
can be used at once allowing for parallel testing of
different test scenarios
Cost of buying the testing tool and, in the case of
playback methods, test maintenance is a bit
expensive
Automation test script is repeatable Proficiency is required to write the automation test
scripts.
A. Automation Tools Categories
Software testing automation tools can be divided into different categories as follows: Unit Testing Tools,
Functional Testing Tools, Code Coverage Tools, Test Management Tools, and Performance Testing Tools.
Figure 1: Categories of Test Automation Tools
1) Unit Testing Tools
Unit testing involves testing the most basic units of code, the Unit Testing tools are used to aid unit testing
process. Practically, unit testing tools are the most used tools to automate tests [12] and are easily integrable as a
framework within a development environment such as NetBeans. Developers can write test cases in an
executable language and the test cases can be executed automatically. Unit testing tools are used to tests the
correct working of a particular unit (or method) as well as to check code structure and ensure correct observance
of programming practice [15] and also ensure correct working of individual units [14]. Some of the unit testing
frameworks are: JUnit, NUnit, JMockit, PHPUnit, and soon.
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3. 2) Functional Testing Tools
Functional testing is testing performed to ensure that software is functioning as per users’ requirements.
Functional testing bases its test cases on the specifications of the software component under test. Functional
testing tools are tools that are used in functional testing process. Functional testing tools test functions by
feeding them input and examining the obtained output in comparison with the specified test oracle (expected
output) in the given test case. Functional testing tools evaluate the compliance of a program with specified
requirements [16]. Some of the functional testing tools are: Selenium, HP QuickTest Professional,
TestComplete, Ranorex, Watir, Tricentis Tosca Testsuite, Test Studio, and soon.
3) Code Coverage Tools
Code Coverage Tools are testing tools that are used to determine parts of software code covered by automated
tests. It measures the number of lines, statements, or blocks of code tested using automated test suites. Code
coverage testing is an essential metric to understand the quality of Quality Assurance (QA) efforts made [17].
As test cases are developed, code coverage tools highlight aspects of the code which may not be adequately
tested and which require additional testing [18], it shows how much of software code is not covered by
automated tests and is therefore vulnerable to defects. Code coverage tools typically measure code coverage in
percentage values – the closer to 100%, the lower the chance of having undetected software bugs [19]. Some of
Code Coverage Tools are: Cobertura, CodeCover, EMMA, PITest, Atlassian Clover, and soon [17].
4) Test Management Tools
Test management tools are used to automate testing activities (such as test cases creation, test plans, test
strategy, test results, test reports and soon), and help teams manage projects easily by providing a searchable and
maintainable placeholder for test activates. Various Test management tools have a diverse set of features with
distinct ways of managing testing. But they commonly offer the possibility of streamlining the testing procedure
and permit snappy access to data analysis, and simple correspondence over different venture groups [20]. The
following are some of the test management tools: Test Manager, Test Link, TETware, Test Environment Toolkit
(TET), QA Complete, and soon.
5) Performance Testing Tools
Performance testing tools are used to aid performance testing processes. Performance Testing is testing perform
to determine how the software will perform in terms of responsiveness and stability under various conditions
and workload. It can also serve to investigate, measure, validate or verify other quality attributes of software,
such as scalability, reliability, and resource usage [21]. Performance testing tools are used to evaluate the
performance of software or component in resource usage, throughput and stimulus-response time with specified
performance requirement. According to Khan [22] Load and Stress testing are the two performance testing; [23]
added Endurance and Spike testing, while [21] added: Soak, Breakpoint, Configuration, Isolation, and Internet
testing among the other performance testing types. Performance testing can be done using a wide variety of
tools such as: JMeter, Rational Performance Tester, HP LoadRunner, Silk Performer and soon.
III. TEST AUTOMATION FRAMEWORK
A test automation framework is a defined, extensible support structure within which the test automation suite is
developed and implemented [24]. Automation Framework comprises of a combination of tools and practices
that are designed to help in executing software testing more efficiently [25]. It includes the physical structures
used for test creation and implementation as well as the logical interaction between components such as coding
standards, test-data handling methods, object repositories, processes for storing test results, or information on
how to access external resources. A framework “facilitates a standard way for modifying, adding, and deleting
the [test] scripts and functions,” and provides “scalability and reliability with less effort” [26].
A. Importance of Test Automation Framework
While testers can still script or record tests using an automation tool, however, integrating it with an organized
framework typically provides additional benefits. A well-defined test automation framework will help the
testing team in; achieving higher reusability of test components, developing scripts that are easily maintainable
and, obtaining high-quality test automation scripts. Utilizing a framework for automated testing will also
increase test speed and efficiency, improve test accuracy, and reduce test maintenance costs as well as lower
risks [25]. Test automation frameworks provide support foundation to a variety of automated software tests
including: Unit testing, Functional testing, Performance testing, and soon [27].
B. Types of Test Automation Framework
There are various types of test automation framework with each having its architecture and may differ from each
other based on their support to different automation key factors like reusability, ease of maintenance and soon
[24]. It’s important to choose the right framework for automating software testing. Some of the most common
test automation frameworks are explained below.
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4. 1) Linear Automation Framework
This is a first-generation and the simplest testing framework that is used to test a web application’s user
interface (UI). Here, the tester records each step such as navigation, user input, or checkpoints, and then plays
the script back to conduct the test in a sequential order without the need to write code to create functions. It’s
also known as a record-and-playback framework [25]
2) Modular Based Framework
This is a type of test automation framework in which software under test is divided into separate functions,
modules, or sections, each of which will be tested in isolation. A test script is created for each part and then
combined to build larger tests in a hierarchical approach. These larger sets of tests will begin to represent
various test cases. The key to achieving modularity is by decomposing the functionality and recombining the
modules [26]. The modular automation framework is also known as functional decomposition framework [27].
3) Library Architecture Framework
This framework is based on the modular framework but has some additional benefits. It identified similar tasks
or functions within the software that need to be tested and grouped them by function instead of dividing the
software under test into various independent modules or units to be tested in isolation each with its test scripts.
Thus, the software is ultimately broken down by common functions or objectives. These functions are kept in a
library which can be called upon by the test scripts whenever needed [25]. Compared to the Modular Based
Framework, this framework has a higher degree of reusability because there is a library of common functions
that can be used by multiple test scripts.
4) Data-Driven Framework
The Data-driven test framework is a prominent practice in software testing in which test data are separated from
script logic and stored externally to an external data source, such as Text Files, Excel Spreadsheets, CSV files,
SQL Tables, or ODBC repositories. Test scripts are connected to the external data source and told to read and
populate the necessary data when needed [25]. Unlike in Linear Automation, Modular-based, and Library
Architecture frameworks, this framework separates test data from the test script, thus allowing testers to test the
same function or feature of software multiple times with different sets of test data without the need to modify
the test script.
5) Keyword-Driven Framework
This framework follows a similar approach to data-driven framework, in such a way that the test data and script
logic are also separated, but this approach takes it a step further. With this approach, keywords are also stored
along with their associated objects in an external data source, making them independent from the automation
tool being used to execute the tests. Keywords are part of a script representing various actions being performed
to test the software. These keywords can be labeled as simply as ‘click,’ or ‘login,’ or with complex labels like
‘clicklink,’ or ‘verifylink’, and the objects can be a ‘Submit Button,’ or ‘Login Username.’ For this approach to
work properly, a shared object repository is needed to map objects to their associated actions [25].
6) Hybrid Testing Framework
The hybrid framework is a combination of two or more frameworks set up to get the best practices of different
frameworks suitable for automation needs. It leverages the advantages of some frameworks and avoid
weaknesses of others. Every software is different, and so should the processes used to test them. As more teams
move to an agile model, setting up a flexible framework for automated testing is crucial. A hybrid framework
can be more easily adapted to get the best test results [25].
The process of framework evaluating and selecting requires detailed planning and effort. When choosing a
framework, it is crucial to consider the right test automation tools to implement the framework with and ensure
that it can easily accommodate various automation tools and changes in the software under test thus, achieving
smooth tools integration and ultimately helping in achieving successful testing.
IV. AUTOMATION TOOLS
An automation tool is a software itself with the help of which the actual software in focus can be tested, in other
words, the automation tool help and serves as a means in doing software testing [28]. The rapid and unparalleled
change in technology affects how organizations develop, validate, deliver, and operate software products.
Meeting the demands of today’s software quality standard requires testing the software, and the success of the
testing project is largely determined by testing technique and automation tool used [24]. There are various
testing automation tools each having its strengths and weaknesses and serving for a different purpose. A detailed
analysis of those various tools should be performed before selecting any tool. Budget, application type, testing
requirements, skills required to use the tool are among the factors need to be considered [29]. The investigation
process requires a lot of effort, time, and planning. However, the time and effort spent during tool evaluation
can go a long way in ensuring a successful testing project [30]. There follows an explanation of some of the
most commonly used automation tools along with their advantages and disadvantages.
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5. 1) JUnit
JUnit is a unit testing framework for the Java programming language. JUnit has been important in the
development of test-driven development, and it allows the developer to write an oracle for each test case, and to
automatically execute test sets. JUnit in particular permits to automatically regression test several test sets. If a
formal specification is available, it can be translated into assertions which can be checked at runtime, and thus
serve as a test oracle [31]. The JUnit framework is one of a family of unit testing frameworks that are
collectively known as xUnit that originated with SUnit [32].
Table 2: Advantages and Disadvantages of JUnit
Advantages Disadvantages
Facilitates Changes and Simplifies
Integration
Requires programming skills and consume time to write
and check.
Bugs can be found and resolved early
without affecting other pieces of the code.
It can only run tests on one JVM (Java virtual machine), as
such developers are unable to test applications that require
multiple JVMs
Makes the coding process more Agile Unit tests tools only automate the testing of functionality
at the unit level
2) Selenium
Selenium is a framework for testing web applications that is compatible with various browsers and platforms
like Windows, Mac, and Linux. Selenium helps the testers to write tests in various programming languages like
Java, PHP, C#, Python, Groovy, Ruby, and Perl. It offers record and playback features for doing tests without
the need to learn test scripting language [33]. Selenium is perhaps the most popular automation framework that
consists of many tools and plugins for Web application testing. Selenium is known for its powerful capability in
performance testing and is a popular choice in open-source test automation space, partly due to its large and
active development and user community [34].
Table 3: Advantages and Disadvantages of Selenium
Advantages Disadvantages
Open source, no licensing and maintenance fees. New teams need to invest time upfront for setup
and integration.
Large and active development and user community to
keep pace with software technologies.
Slow support from the community.
Open for integration with other tools and frameworks
to enhance its capability
Required good programming skills and experience
to set up and integrate Selenium with other tools
and frameworks.
3) Unified Functional Testing (UFT)
UTF, formerly QuickTest Professional (QTP), is a test automation tool for functional and regression testing, it’s
probably the most popular commercial tool for functional test automation [33]. UFT offers a comprehensive set
of features that can cover most of functional automated testing needs on desktop, mobile and Web platforms.
Visual Basic Scripting Edition scripting language is used by this tool to register test processes, operate various
objects and control in testing the applications [27].
Table 4: Advantages and Disadvantages of Unified Functional Testing (UTF)
Advantages Disadvantages
Mature, comprehensive automated testing features
integrated into a single system.
Costly solution: license and maintenance fees are
considerably high.
Requiring only basic programming skills to get
started with test creation and execution.
Supporting only VBScript.
Dedicated user support plus an established large user
community.
Possible high costs for upgrades and additional
modules.
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6. 4) Katalon Studio
Katalon Studio is an automated testing platform that offers a comprehensive set of features to implement full
automated testing solutions for Web, API, and Desktop and Mobile applications. Built on top of the open-source
Selenium and Appium frameworks, Katalon Studio allows teams to get started with test automation quickly by
reducing the effort and expertise required for learning and integrating these frameworks for automated testing
needs [35].
Table 5: Advantages and Disadvantages of Katalon Studio
Advantages Disadvantages
No licensing and maintenance fees required Poor Community support
Integrating necessary frameworks and features for
quick test case creation and execution.
Support limited features
Built on top of the Selenium framework but
eliminating the need for advanced programming
skills required for Selenium.
Lack of choices for scripting languages: only
Java/Groovy is supported.
5) TestComplete
TestComplete is also a commercial integrated platform for desktop, mobile and Web application testing. It
enables testers to build a robust testing framework that utilizes the broad spectrum of available software testing
methodologies [23]. Like UFT, TestComplete offers some key test automation features such as keyword-driven
and data-driven testing, cross-browser testing, API testing, and CI integrations. This tool supports many
languages including JavaScript, Python, VBScript, JScript, DelphiScript, C++Script, and C#Script for writing
test scripts [36].
Table 6: Advantages and Disadvantages of TestComplete
Advantages Disadvantages
Many scripting languages to choose from. Additional fees for extra modules and add-ons.
Only basic programming skills needed.
Mature, comprehensive automated testing features
integrated into a single system.
Like UFT, considerable licensing and maintenance
fees needed for TestComplete.
A. Comparison of Automation Tools
There are various automation tools available in the market. Identification of the right automation tool is critical
to ensure the success of the testing project. The table below presents a comparison of some of the popular
testing tools discussed.
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7. Table 7: Automation Tools Comparison
Features Katalon Studio Selenium UFT TestComplete
Test development
platform
Cross-platform Cross-platform Windows Windows
Application
under test
Web, Mobile apps,
API/Web services
Web apps Windows desktop,
Web, Mobile
apps, API/Web
services
Windows desktop,
Web, Mobile
apps, API/Web
services
Scripting
languages
Java/Groovy Java, C#, Perl,
Python, JavaScript,
Ruby, PHP
VBScript JavaScript, Python,
VBScript, JScript,
Delphi, C++ and C#
Programming
skills
Not required.
Recommended for
advanced test
scripts
Advanced skills
needed to integrate
various tools
Not required.
Recommended for
advanced test scripts
Not required.
Recommended for
advanced test scripts
Learning curves Medium High Medium Medium
Ease of
installation and
use
Easy to set up and
run
Require installing
and integrating
various tools
Easy to set up and
run
Easy to set up and run
Script creation
time
Quick Slow Quick Quick
Object storage
and maintenance
Built-in object
repository, XPath,
object re-
identification
XPath, UI Maps Built-in object
repository, smart
object detection, and
correction
Built-in object
repository, detecting
common objects
Image-based
testing
Built-in support Require installing
additional libraries
Built-in support,
image-based object
recognition
Built-in support
DevOps/ALM
integrations
Many No (require
additional libraries)
Many Many
Continuous
integrations
Popular CI tools
(e.g. Jenkins,
Teamcity)
Various CI tools
(e.g. Jenkins,
Cruise Control)
Various CI tools
(e.g. Jenkins, HP
Quality Center)
Various CI tools (e.g.
Jenkins, HP Quality
Center)
Test Analytics Katalon Analytics No No No
Product support Community,
Business support
service, Dedicated
staff
Open source
community
Dedicated staff,
Community
Dedicated staff,
Community
License type Freeware Open source
(Apache 2.0)
Proprietary Proprietary
Cost Free Free License and
maintenance fees
License and
maintenance fees
B. Selection of Automation Tool
There is no good or bad automation tool; hence, the choice of automation tool largely depends on the nature of
the software to be tested. For example, Selenium may be the most popular automation tool, but if the software in
focus is desktop-based, this tool has no use here. Thus, proper understanding of the testing requirements for the
software in focus comes first, then searching for the appropriate tool or often combination of tools that match
most of those requirements. Detailed analysis based on the requirements and other certain criteria must be
conducted before selecting the tool [24]. The effort put in the tool evaluation process can determine the
successful execution of the testing project. The selection of the tool depends on various factors such as:
• The software and its technology stack which is to be tested
• Detailed testing requirements
• Skill sets available in the organization
• License cost of the tool
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8. V. CONCLUSION
Test automation has become an essential part of a successful software testing. The latest World Quality Report
2018–2019 highlights that test automation is the biggest bottleneck to deliver “Quality at Speed,” as it saves
time, reduces cost, improves efficiency, and increases accuracy [37]. Thus, effective and successful test
automation cannot be achieved without the right automation tools and framework, this report presents a detailed
explanation about various test automation tools and frameworks as well as provides insights into some of the
important factors to consider when selecting automation tool and framework.
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9. AUTHORS PROFILE
Mubarak Albarka Umar received BSc. (Honors) Degree in Software Engineering from the
University of East London in 2015, currently pursuing MSc. Degree in Computer Applied
Technology at Changchun University of Science and Technology. His research interests
include Data Mining, Soft Computing, and Software Engineering (mainly System Analysis
and Software Testing).
Zhanfang Chen, Ph.D., Associate Professor of School of Computer Science and Technology
at Changchun University of Science and Technology. His research interests include Network
Engineering, Software Engineering, and Computer Architecture.
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