Automation Tool Evolution

 What points should be considered while selecting automation tool.

When QA team considers acquiring test automation to assist in testing, one of the most critical decisions is what technologies to tools to use to automate the testing. The most obvious approach will be to look to the software market and evaluate a few test automation tools.

As per me, Following points should be considered...

  • Easy of use
  • Tool Customization and configuration
  • Platform Support
  • Test Language Features
  • Data Handling
  • Test Tool database when it grows
  • Distributed Test Execution
  • Test Control
  • Test Management
  • Test Report Representation
  • Summary level reporting
  • Load and Stress Test features
  • Performance monitor test features
  • Licensing
  • Pricing
  • Available Resources

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