Why Cloud-based Test Automation?
One of the key elements to accelerating software development is using Cloud Automation for testing. Following are the benefits of cloud-based automation testing.
Benefits of Cloud Automation Testing
Coverage in Platforms, Browsers and Devices
Cloud testing provides support for all the available platforms, browsers and devices. Some cloud services support newer versions as soon as they are available in consumer markets.
Parallel Execution
Parallel execution of the same tests across browsers/devices can be achieved. Cloud providers have flexible plans for the number of parallel threads to choose from.
Scalability
Cloud providers give options to increase or decrease the required configurations in a short period. Some cloud services have options to choose licenses on a month-on-month basis.
Enables Continuous Delivery
Cloud services support CI tools like TFS, BitBucket pipeline, Jenkins, etc. Using plug-ins, automated tests can be run immediately after any deployment and code changes.
Reduced Infrastructure Cost
Cloud computing allows payment to be made only for the actual time used. No maintenance overhead as the service provider will be responsible for build, execution and updates. Available as free version for open-source projects.
AFTA -Test Automation Framework that integrates with Cloud Environments
Automation Frameworks are increasingly becoming the go-to solution for companies that are looking not just for an immediate fix but to also withstand the challenges of future.
AFTA, Aspire’s Framework for Test Automation is flexible, scalable, and powerful and can ultimately ensure faster time-to-market while minimizing QA costs. AFTA supports integration with popular cloud environments like SauceLabs, AWS – device farm and BrowserStack. Through this, Aspire has successfully executed many cloud automation testing projects across supported cloud environments in various domains. To the left is a snapshot of AFTA.
Benefits of AFTA for Cloud Testing
Supports End to End Test Automation
Combines functional test automation, API/Web service testing, Performance testing & Security testing.
Integrates with Continuous Delivery Tools
- Facilitates Continuous Integration (Jenkins, TFS, etc.
- Integrates to SOAP UI, Jmeter, OWASP ZAP
- Reuses web automation scripts for mobile web applications to a large extent
Integrates with Cloud Services
- Integrates with Cloud Services like Sauce Labs for web, mobile testing & parallel cross browser testing with no scripting
- Reduces test automation effort by 20% through pre-defined generic test scripts
AFTA - Improves Customer Value while boosting ROI
AFTA has helped several CIOs deliver timely and quality results, aimed at improving customer value while boosting return on their technology investment. For one of our customers, the world’s largest learning company with 40K employees in more than 70+ countries, we provided cloud-based automation testing for an online assessment solution. The test automation was done for 7 desktops and 7 devices. Following were the technology and tool stack. Below is a image on the ROI realized.
Automation Tool Stack
- Selenium Web Driver
- Java (Scripting)
- Jenkins (CI)
- Sauce Labs (Cloud Execution)
- Rest Assured (API)
Technology Stack
- Web Application
- Responsive Design
- iOS, Android & Windows mobile browser support
- iOS, Android & Windows mobile browser support
Aspire’s Test Automation Consultation Services
Aspire provides test automation consulting services for organizations with different levels of test automation maturity. Our services are tailored to enable customers reap maximum benefit in test automation and reduce overall cost of quality. Our consulting package includes the following:
- Kickstart test automation from scratch
- Help identify suitable test automation tool strategy
- Identify process improvement areas in test automation
- Help transition to an Agile/DevOps model with Cloud-based testing
- Piecemeal consulting on specific technical challenges
Customer Testimonials
"I was impressed by the framework for a number of reasons. I think it was relatively easy to implement and use. I think it was a cost-effective way of achieving our automation objectives. Also, I think it’s a real strength of Aspire’s to be able to work with globally distributed teams."
"They are experts in software testing and their test framework has served us really well. I'm very happy with the testers in Aspire’s QA team. There are many individuals in the teams that have been working several years with M-Files and they are very good."
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