Testing is a world of adjectives where each type of testing comes with its own title.&nbsp;



I am sure you have heard of titles like Functional Tester, Automation Tester, Performance Tester, etc. These are popular specializations.&nbsp;



However, there are unique modes in which all these categories of testers operate.&nbsp;



There&#8217;s no one-approach-fits-all in the testing world. Each specialization has its’ own unique skills, perspectives, and values. While distinctly unique, at the end of the day, each of these testers contributes to the overall quality of the product.&nbsp;



In this article, we&#8217;ll explore various tester role types, their key responsibilities, skills, and how each of them contributes to creating a better testing process.&nbsp;



As a tester, it will also help you identify where you fit and how you can collaborate effectively with other testers. If you are someone who manages testers, knowing this distinction will also help you build a holistic testing team.



Spoiler Alert: Most testers have a blend of two or three types within them.&nbsp;



Let’s dive into each of these roles in detail.&nbsp;



<ol><li>Analytical Tester</li><li>Technical Tester</li><li>Administrative Tester</li><li>Social Tester</li><li>Customer Savvy Tester</li><li>AI Tester</li><li>Developer (Supportive Tester)</li></ol>



<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets">Table Of Contents<ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#Analytical_Tester">1 Analytical Tester</a></li><li><a href="#Technical_Tester">2 Technical Tester</a></li><li><a href="#Administrative_Tester">3 Administrative Tester</a></li><li><a href="#Social_Tester">4 Social Tester</a></li><li><a href="#Customer_Savvy_Tester">5 Customer Savvy Tester</a></li><li><a href="#AI_Tester">6 AI Tester</a></li><li><a href="#Developer_as_Tester">7 Developer as Tester</a></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="h-analytical-tester">Analytical Tester</h2>



The Sherlock Holmes of the testing world



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They create models, diagrams, mindmaps, design documents, spreadsheets, and combinatorics to dissect and understand the product better.&nbsp;



The tests are then designed on their basis.&nbsp;



Analytical testers focus on test design. They meticulously plan their tests, analyze requirements, and create comprehensive tests covering a wide range of scenarios.&nbsp;



They also focus on analyzing and pinpointing the root causes behind any issue.



Top Skills &#8211; Analytical Testers:



<ul><li>Test Design: Creating detailed and structured tests for systemic coverage of product layers.</li><li>Risk Analysis: Identifying and mitigating potential risks and prioritizing testing accordingly.</li><li><a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/exploratory-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Exploratory Testing</a>: Investigating software functionality with a focus on exploration and discovering the unknowns.</li><li>Note-taking: Keeping records of testing notes, findings, and bugs.</li></ul>



<h2 id="technical-tester">Technical Tester</h2>



The programming ninjas of the testing world



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They love writing code to test the application. They integrate testing assertions into their automation workflow, developing frameworks and scripts to accelerate the feedback loop.



Technical testers focus on writing code that automates repetitive tasks or test steps, enabling teams to execute test suites quickly and efficiently.



Some of the typical tasks performed by technical testers:



<ul><li>Test Script Development: Writing scripts that execute various test cases.</li><li>Test Maintenance &amp; Execution: Ensuring <a href="https://testsigma.com/guides/test-script/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">test scripts</a> are always updated.</li><li>CI Integration: Seamlessly incorporating tests into the CI/CD pipeline.</li><li>Automation Framework Development: Building frameworks and utilities to support automated testing.</li><li>Result Analysis: Analyzing automation results to identify issues.</li></ul>



Top Skills &#8211; Technical Tester:



<ul><li>Testability and Automatibility: Develop tools that ensure smoother testing and automation.</li><li>Clean Coding: Write simple, efficient, and elegant code.</li><li>Design Patterns: Use established patterns such as Page Object Mode, Singleton, etc. to design test solutions.</li><li>Automation Design: Craft effective automated tests.</li><li>Programming Fundamentals: Basics of coding principles, and paradigms.</li><li>Tools and Platforms: Expertise in tools like Selenium, JUnit, Jenkins, etc.</li></ul>



<h2 id="administrative-tester">Administrative Tester</h2>



Project managers of the testing world



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They break down testing as a set of tasks to be completed efficiently and effectively.



They focus on the overall testing strategy, execution, and reporting. They handle test planning, scheduling, and people allocation. They ensure that all testing activities are aligned with the business goals and timelines.&nbsp;



They make sure that the relevant testing artifacts are created, updated, and maintained over time.



Some tasks performed by administrative testers include:



<ul><li>Test Strategy: Define the overall test approach.</li><li>Test Estimation: Plan and negotiate the time and people needed for testing.</li><li>Test Reporting: Generate detailed reports on high-level test progress and results.</li><li>Test Planning: Schedule and coordinate testing activities.</li><li>Managing Overall Testing Activities: Align and manage the entire testing process and tasks.</li><li>Metrics &amp; Reviews: Define relevant metrics and review them over time.</li><li>Standards &amp; Compliance: Ensure compliance and industry standards are met.</li><li>Defining Workflows: Create efficient workflows for the testing process.</li></ul>



Top Skills &#8211; Administrative Tester:



<ul><li>Requirement Engineering: Understand and explore requirements.</li><li>Test Strategy and Planning: Develop comprehensive test plans.</li><li>Test Management: Oversee test execution and progress.</li><li>Estimation: Predict testing tasks and their synchronization.</li><li>Planning: Schedule and resource allocation.</li><li>Note-taking: Document plans, progress, and issues.</li></ul>



<h2 id="social-tester">Social Tester</h2>



Network and communication hub of the testing world



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They love interacting with people, building relationships, and fostering collaboration. They thrive on conversations, and understanding the internal as well as external sides of software development.&nbsp;



You can think of them as social butterflies — fluttering between technology and the people developing it.



Social testers focus on sharing opportunities and collaborating with other tester types, as well as developers ensuring a holistic approach to testing.



Top Skills &#8211; Social Testers:



<ul><li>Writing: Clear and concise written and visual communication.</li><li>Listening: Understand the perspectives and needs of others.</li><li>Persuasion: Convince stakeholders and influence them about the need for thorough testing.</li><li>Questioning: Ask the right questions at the right time to the right people.</li><li>Storytelling: To communicate testing stories effectively.</li><li>Communication: Articulation of thoughts, ideas, and plans.</li></ul>



<h2 id="customer-savvy-tester">Customer Savvy Tester</h2>



Advocates of the customers



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They put themselves in users&#8217; shoes to understand their needs, personas, emotions, and actions. They advocate for fine-tuning user experiences.



They don’t just test the software, they feel it. This superpower helps them uncover issues that really matter to the end customer.&nbsp;



They focus on understanding user scenarios and advocating for issues that could impact the user.



Top Skills &#8211; Customer Savvy Tester:



<ul><li>User Touring: Investigate the software from a user&#8217;s journey perspective.</li><li>Bug Advocacy: Advocate the importance of fixing user-impacting challenges.</li><li>Requirement Engineering: Ensure requirements reflect user needs.</li><li>Note-taking: Document user scenarios and test results.</li></ul>



<h2 id="ai-tester">AI Tester</h2>



the cutting edge of modern testing and industrial revolution 5.0



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They leverage artificial intelligence to assist and enhance testing processes and outcomes.



They focus on developing precise models and strategies for implementing AI in testing, as well as educating their teams on AI tools and use cases.



Some of the typical tasks performed by AI testers:



<ul><li>Develop Precise Models for Testing: Create and train AI models on the right data.</li><li>Coach Team about AI Tools: Educate team on AI tools and applications.</li><li>Creating &#8220;AI in Testing&#8221; Strategy: Define how AI will be used in testing, what would be the benefits as well as risks.</li><li>Defining Smart Prompts for Testing Tasks: Create effective AI prompts for usage with the team.</li><li>Developing Utilities for Testing &amp; Automation via AI: Build AI-powered testing tools.</li><li>AI Ethics &amp; Governance: Ensure ethical use of AI in testing.</li></ul>



Top Skills &#8211; AI Testers:



<ul><li>Basics of AI and ML: Understand fundamental AI and machine learning concepts.</li><li>Models and LLMs: Knowledge of various AI models and large language models.</li><li>LLM Syndromes: Understand the limitations and challenges of LLMs.</li><li>AI Testing Tools: Proficiency in AI-based testing tools.</li><li>AI Ethics: Ensure ethical considerations in AI usage.</li><li>Prompt Engineering: Craft efficient prompts for AI models using appropriate prompt engineering techniques.</li></ul>



<h2 id="developer-as-tester">Developer as Tester</h2>



Supportive testers



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Developers aren&#8217;t primarily responsible for testing, but they play an equally crucial supportive role. They write unit tests and help testers with testability as well as automatibility. They contribute to unit tests as well as CI workflows.



Good developers focus on writing testable code and supporting the testing process through unit testing and design considerations.



Top Skills &#8211; Developer as Tester



<ul><li>Unit Testing: Writing tests for individual units of code.</li><li>Design Thinking: Designing features with testability in mind.</li><li>Collaboration: Working closely with testers to ensure seamless integration and testing.</li></ul>



Holla! That’s all!



While reading this article, you must have resonated with each tester type. We adapt to different roles in different conditions and contexts. Each role then brings valuable skills and perspectives, ensuring that the software testing process is in-check.&nbsp;



By recognizing, leveraging, and upskilling on these diverse talents, you can develop yourself as a well-rounded tester.&nbsp;



Happy testing!

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I am excited to announce the general availability of our newest product &#8211; Salesforce Test Automation by Testsigma.&nbsp;



This new product has been built on top of Testsigma’s GenAI-powered, low-code platform that has already been a game-changer for enterprises worldwide.



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<h2 id="h-transforming-salesforce-testing-with-ease-and-efficiency">Transforming Salesforce Testing with Ease and Efficiency</h2>



At Testsigma, our mission has always been to simplify and accelerate the test automation process. With our latest Salesforce Test Automation solution, we are taking this mission to new heights. Built on top of Testsigma’s robust low-code test automation platform, this product empowers you to automate Salesforce testing up to 10 times faster than traditional methods.



Our platform’s core strength lies in its Natural Language Programming (NLP) engine, which allows users to write test cases in plain English, but while taking a structured programming approach. This means that anyone, regardless of their technical background, can effortlessly create, manage, and execute automated tests at speed and scale. No more complex coding or steep learning curves—just straightforward, intuitive test automation.



<h2 id="unbreakable-automation-powered-by-salesforce-metadata-and-apis">Unbreakable Automation, Powered by Salesforce Metadata and APIs</h2>



One of the standout features of Testsigma&#8217;s Salesforce Test Automation product is its resilience and reliability. Traditional test automation often suffers from brittle scripts that break with the slightest change in the application. To combat this, Testsigma leverages Salesforce metadata and APIs. This means, tests written on Testsigma are not only robust but also adaptive to changes within the Salesforce environment. This coupled with Testsigma’s AI-powered self-healing means your automated tests are reliable and require minimal maintenance, saving you time and resources.



<h2 id="key-benefits-of-testsigma-s-salesforce-test-automation">Key Benefits of Testsigma&#8217;s Salesforce Test Automation:</h2>



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<h2 id="join-us-in-the-next-era-of-test-automation">Join Us in the Next Era of Test Automation</h2>



As we continue to innovate and expand our offerings, we invite you to experience the power and simplicity of Testsigma&#8217;s AI-powered. Whether you are a seasoned automation engineer or a business analyst with no coding experience, our solution is designed to meet your needs and help you achieve your automation goals swiftly and effectively.



We are incredibly excited about this launch and the potential it holds for transforming your Salesforce testing processes. To get started, visit our website and explore the new Salesforce Test Automation features, or reach out to our team for a personalized demo.



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Scalability is the ability to handle a growing amount of load. Scalability is the most popular word in cloud computing. Scalability includes adding resources when there is a growing load and removing resources when they are not in use or when demand is reduced. Automation scalability refers to handling these varying resource requirements dynamically without manual intervention.&nbsp;



Automation scalability helps an organization in many ways. Most of the modern cloud providers already provide these features. When it comes to automation testing infrastructure, scalability is key. There may be a requirement to run the test automation on different platforms and different browsers on demand or based on requirement so automation scalability in automation testing infrastructure helps to reduce the cost.



<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets">Table Of Contents<ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#Automation_Scalability">1 Automation Scalability</a></li><li><a href="#Why_is_automation_scalability_so_crucial_for_your_company">2 Why is automation scalability so crucial for your company?</a></li><li><a href="#Managing_Scalability_with_Automation">3 Managing Scalability with Automation</a></li><li><a href="#Scalability_in_Process_Automation">4 Scalability in Process Automation</a></li><li><a href="#Tips_to_Make_Your_Automation_Processes_Scalablenbsp">5 Tips to Make Your Automation Processes Scalable&nbsp;</a><ul><li><a href="#Choose_the_right_tools">5.1 Choose the right tools</a></li><li><a href="#Design_with_scalability_in_mind">5.2 Design with scalability in mind</a></li><li><a href="#Test_and_debug_thoroughly">5.3 Test and debug thoroughly</a></li><li><a href="#nbspImplement_version_control_and_backup">5.4 &nbsp;Implement version control and backup</a></li><li><a href="#Review_and_optimize_regularly">5.5 Review and optimize regularly</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#Automation_Scalability_and_Test_automation">6 Automation Scalability and Test automation</a></li><li><a href="#Why_Testsigma_for_Scaling_Test_Automation">7 Why Testsigma for Scaling Test Automation?</a></li><li><a href="#Evaluation_Checklist_Scalable_Test_Automation">8 Evaluation Checklist: Scalable Test Automation</a></li><li><a href="#Frequently_Asked_Questions">9 Frequently Asked Questions</a><ul><li><a href="#Can_Selenium_be_used_for_test_automation_scalability">9.1 Can Selenium be used for test automation scalability?</a></li></ul></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="h-automation-scalability">Automation Scalability</h2>



Automation scalability is the ability to increase or decrease a resource on growing or shrinking the demand. In short, scalability refers to automatically adjusting the resource as per the demand.



<h2 id="h-why-is-automation-scalability-so-crucial-for-your-company">Why is automation scalability so crucial for your company?</h2>



Consider an example, you have an end-of-season sale coming Friday and you are expecting a large number of hits to the website, and you have added resources before a week to cater to the expected demand. However, due to unforeseen conditions, you did not get the expected hits. All of your added resources are wasted. Imagine if these things can be done automatically only when the system sees an increasing trend. One of the advantages of automation scalability is resources are added dynamically and it will prevent resource wastage. It is also environmentally friendly.&nbsp;



Let&#8217;s consider one more scenario, your server is configured to serve the normal demand, one day you see a sudden surge in requests to the website and your server is not ready to handle the large number of requests, and the server crashes. There was a big opportunity for business and you lost them. In this place, if there was automation scalability configured, the crash wouldn&#8217;t have happened and parallelly you would have made a big profit.



The above scenarios help you to understand how crucial automation scalability is for any business to reduce costs, increase profit, and keep the brand reputation. You are also contributing to an environment-friendly initiative by using only the required number of resources.



<h2 id="h-managing-scalability-with-automation">Managing Scalability with Automation</h2>



Irrespective of what domain you are doing the business, the web traffic fluctuates. The business may grow. It might be difficult to create a system to meet all future requirements however the best option is to make the system ready for the future. The right solution is through automation.



Nowadays all cloud vendors are providing options to implement scalability automation. This automation can also be done on-premise cloud environments.&nbsp; As the environment scales you must have a specific set of tools to monitor them, such as alerting tools, auto-remediation tools, etc. These tools help you to monitor your scalability configuration and help you to take action immediately.



<h2 id="h-scalability-in-process-automation">Scalability in Process Automation</h2>



Process automation is to perform repetitive and complex tasks automatically without human intervention. It can help to save time, cost, and resources. When it comes to process automation infrastructure it may be difficult to gather the future requirements in advance, but if your process automation architecture is implemented considering the scalability in mind, it can reduce any future risks and make future changes adoption easily. So it is important to build a scalable automation architecture by following the best practices.



<h2 id="h-tips-to-make-your-automation-processes-scalable">Tips to Make Your Automation Processes Scalable&nbsp;</h2>



While designing the process automation architecture you should consider the scalability automation. Below are some of the best tips you can follow to make your automation process scalable.



<h3 id="h-choose-the-right-tools">Choose the right tools</h3>



The tool you choose should be simple, budget-friendly, and should have less complexity. Based on your requirements you may opt for low-code tools, platforms, and code-based tools. But ensure that the tool supports scalability, and meets all other requirements that you need. Importantly you should consider the learning curve, security, and integration options.



<h3 id="h-design-with-scalability-in-mind">Design with scalability in mind</h3>



The design process is important, as the design decides the future of your automation framework. Design your system as open as possible. It should be scalable, extendable, and reliable. Never hard code any values. Use configurations, paths, variables, and structured files as much as possible.



<h3 id="h-test-and-debug-thoroughly">Test and debug thoroughly</h3>



Before you deploy your automation process ensure, it works as expected and handles the required number of loads. In case the load exceeds, it should handle those corner cases gracefully. Use all different types of inputs or scenarios and analyze the outputs. Never forget to integrate logging and monitoring. Lack of logging and monitoring makes your system untraceable when the error occurs and it will be difficult to debug and find the solutions.



<h3 id="h-implement-version-control-and-backup">&nbsp;Implement version control and backup</h3>



Version control helps to track the code and configuration level changes. It protects you from any unexpected changes. Even if it happens you can easily revert to the previous state. So your process runs smoother. Similarly, the backup helps to keep your data safe. Accidental damage of data may incur huge losses to the organization and in turn, it can harm the reputation. The data backup can completely reduce those risks.



<h3 id="h-review-and-optimize-regularly">Review and optimize regularly</h3>



Finally, managing and maintaining your automation system or process helps you keep up-to-date with the latest technologies or libraries. You might have to optimize and make minor adjustments regularly to avoid instability of the system. Patiently listen to all the feedback and act on them positively and regularly.&nbsp;



<h2 id="h-automation-scalability-and-test-automation">Automation Scalability and Test automation</h2>



Scalability is not limited to process automation. Scalability applies everywhere. As discussed earlier, if you are implementing scalability at your organization level you should consider every tool that supports scalability. Most of us think of test automation as a tool for automating test cases, we never think of the infrastructure required for test automation. Considering the test automation infrastructure, the resources you use may vary through the day, month, or year. For example, during the release cycle, you may use more resources than the usual days. If you are setting up infrastructure considering the demand for the release cycle, you may waste a lot of money and resources. Similarly, if your infrastructure doesn&#8217;t support the release cycle demands, then you may not be able to release faster and test thoroughly. The best solution for such a problem is to have infrastructure that can adapt to the testing demand automatically. In short, have a scalable automation testing infrastructure.



Scalable test automation infrastructure is not an easy task unless you use cloud-based vendors, many test automation tools don&#8217;t even provide the infrastructure support you might have to set up them. Setting up scalable infrastructure requires deep-level knowledge and is time-consuming.&nbsp;



Furthermore, you may need to integrate your test automation framework with cloud vendors like AWS and Azure or cloud test providers like Suacelabs, Browserstack, etc. In this case, you are investing in multiple tools &#8211; not only automation tools but also infrastructure tools. This may also impact your test automation return on investment(ROI).&nbsp;



The good news is that there are many testing tools, which are cloud-based tools that also provide scalable infrastructure and are budget-friendly. One of the good examples of such a tool is Testsigma.



<h2 id="h-why-testsigma-for-scaling-test-automation">Why Testsigma for Scaling Test Automation?</h2>



Testsigma is a cloud-based test automation tool and it can support scalability in many ways. If you don&#8217;t wish to go for a cloud-based version, Testsigma can support on-premise infrastructure as well. However, the cloud-based version has a lot more advantages than the on-premise version.



Testsigma can help you in scalable test automation by adjusting the automation testing infrastructure automatically based on the demand. Interestingly, if you already have an existing license with cloud-based testing vendors such as BrowserStack, Lamdatest, or Saucelabs you can integrate Testsigma with those vendors and you can reduce the infrastructure costs.



Testsigma has cloud-based testing infrastructure that can scale based on your needs. If you are using the pay-as-you-go pricing, these scalable features become budget-friendly. For example, if you have a requirement to execute the regression tests every day at 9 am, imagine your regression runs for an hour and it uses a lot more resources than any other suite. In such scenarios, you can schedule the execution by following the below steps.



Step 1: Choose the Test Plans



Test plans are available under the Test Development menu



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Step 2: Create a plan



Choose the schedule option by entering the values like Name, date, time and frequency.



During these planned hours, Testsigma automatically triggers the test and allocates the testing resources for you. Interestingly, you don&#8217;t have to reserve these resources. Testsigma can scale the resources based on demand. You will be charged based on the hours you spent on execution and the type of resources you have used.



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Above is one example of how Testsigma can support scalability, In the same way you choose the ad-hoc runs with any number of browsers, on any platform whether it be desktop, mobile, or mobile native app, a feature of scalability remains the same.&nbsp;



Having cloud-based tools like Testsigma can make a considerable positive difference in your ROI. Additionally, it will reduce the infrastructure maintenance overhead as it is completely maintained by the Testsigma team. Though you need to make some configurations, those configurations are nothing but some clicks on the user interface.



<h2 id="h-evaluation-checklist-scalable-test-automation">Evaluation Checklist: Scalable Test Automation</h2>



Scalable Test Automation is the future of test automation, so you should choose the right tool by following the evaluation checklist. This helps to compete with current and future trends in the market.



Below are checklist for the Scalable Test automation



<ul><li>The tool should support cross-platform and multiple browser execution based on your requirements. It should also support parallel execution to reduce the execution time</li><li>Reporting should be accurate and reliable. The report should not contain just a pass or fail. It should contain additional information like network logs, browser logs, and other logs which can help in debugging.</li><li>It should support CI/CD integration such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, CircleCI, Gitlab, etc. to make automation testing part of your build pipeline</li><li>The future demand and requirements can never be predicated, so the tool should be built for scalability to adopt any future needs and requirements.</li><li>The framework should never compromise with the security feature. Any security flaws will be P1 incident and they can directly impact your organization&#8217;s reputation</li><li>It should be easy to use, preferably no-code tools, which don&#8217;t require any programming language knowledge.</li><li>The infrastructure should be available to use at any time, which means availability should be high</li><li>The tool should provide good support, it may be dedicated or have community support. Enterprise-grade support is mostly expected. Additionally, there should be good documentation.</li><li>Stability is another evaluation criterion which means that their output should be stable and reliable. There should not be any flaky tests or false failures.</li><li>Monitoring and alerting can help you to catch the bottlenecks and traces efficiently and it is good to have features.</li></ul>



Automation Scalability is a broad term that applies to almost every possible scenario where the infrastructure is involved. Scalability is everywhere including application functionality, handling the traffic, providing developer experience, process automation, and automation functional testing.&nbsp;



Scalability helps to adjust the resources based on the current demand. Scalability can help to reduce the cost and preserve the brand&#8217;s reputation.&nbsp;



When it comes to <a href="https://testsigma.com/automated-testing">automation testing</a> there are only a few tools that support scalability. Testsigma is one such tool that is built with automation scalability in mind. Interestingly, all these configurations can be done without any coding and cloud knowledge. Choosing the right tool for test automation is key to automation testing success.



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<h3 id="h-can-selenium-be-used-for-test-automation-scalability">Can Selenium be used for test automation scalability?</h3>



Selenium is a tool, it doesn&#8217;t provide any testing infrastructure support. However, some of the features like Selenium Grid, <a href="https://testsigma.com/parallel-test-runs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">parallel execution</a>, cross-browser execution, and cross-platform support can be used with cloud-based systems to achieve scalability. It is a known fact that setting up scalable infrastructure is the most complex and time-consuming task. Often it may not be budget-friendly. Instead, you can choose the cloud-based testing tool Testsigma, and that helps to reduce the infrastructure setup and maintenance burdens. Testers can focus on their core tasks which is automating the use cases.