What is automation testing? Can automating a test improve the effectiveness of test?Test Automation is execution of testcases with help of softwares like Winrunner, QTP, Selenium to compare the actual results with expected outcomes, by setting up preconditions or checkpoints. Automation testing is often used in regression testing than progression testing. Its quite reliable and provides better results when used on the applications or system which is quite stable. Otherwise it would be laborious and time consuming.
Yes, Automating a test makes the test process:
1. Fast 2. Reliable 3. Repeatable 4. Programmable 5. Reusable 6. Comprehensive
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