Today, the process and methods for testing software have changed as most of the applications move to mobile and web-based software. But desktop versions have not outlived their usefulness and remain relevant for performing the most important processes for business. For such processes to run smoothly, you need an architecture built on complex operations with different technologies that are vulnerable to changes and updates.
Test Automation explained
Desktop test automation is a robotic software verification process. It includes carrying out such basic test steps and functions:
- startup;
- initialization;
- performance;
- deep analysis and reporting of the final results;
All these steps are initiated automatically through specialized tools. During preparation (the startup step), manual scripts are created and the terms of reference are agreed upon, and the automated testing framework is created. During the conduct (initialization and performance), tests are run and regression testing is practically implemented using automated tools.
Automated testing is the counterpart of manual functional testing, which is performed by a robot program rather than a human.
Why do you need automation?
Monotonous processes are a challenging phase of application testing. Imagine that you need to repeat the same testing scenarios, but using manual methods can lead to flaws and errors. To increase the efficiency as well as speed and coverage of desktop software testing, automation is the best way out. By using automation, you save time and money as manual testing of all workflows and processes is more expensive and time-consuming. In addition, it is very problematic to test sites and use different programming languages manually.
Automated testing is easy to do without human intervention, which is why it does the job better, almost without errors. You only need to run it and move on to other tasks.
It’s important to remember
Select the right automation tool, think of the testing process itself, and pick up the team to reach the main goal of successful automation. Do not rule out the use of manual checks, as manual and automated methods are the unanimous processes for smooth operating.