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One day suddenly the whole world locked down to prevent the pandemic from being spread uncontrollably. When machines and factories were all stopped &#8211; your social media, mobile applications, and all the digital world was still operating at the same pace as before. 



Even if you did not notice, millions of developers and testers worked from their homes to keep you online and help you share your thoughts, purchase essential supplies and view live news.



What started as a necessity has now become a new normal in the information technology industry. <a href="https://kissflow.com/digital-workplace/remote-work/shocking-work-from-home-statistics/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">More than 55% of industries have now been permitted</a> to work from home even when the pandemic is over. 



Maintaining the same efficiency as the in-office setup is not possible if you are indulged in a complicated connection of multiple tool &#8211; you would need a good tool that not only supports but facilitates the work no matter what location you are working from. 



In this post, we will discuss one such tool along with a few points that make our remote life easy. How the tool manages in these situations, is the crux of our post.



For simplicity, I have divided this post into two different sections &#8211; technical and management &#8211; how <a href="https://testsigma.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Testsigma, a completely cloud-based test automation tool</a>, supports team members in both these domains while they work from home. Both of these sections focus on their respective expert areas with respect to Testsigma.



<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets">Table Of Contents<ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#Technical_capabilities">1 Technical capabilities</a><ul><li><a href="#Cloud-based_infrastructure">1.1 Cloud-based infrastructure</a></li><li><a href="#Scalable">1.2 Scalable</a></li><li><a href="#English_based_scripting_using_NLP">1.3 English based scripting using NLP</a></li><li><a href="#Integration_with_tools">1.4 Integration with tools</a></li><li><a href="#Support_for_multiple_testing_methods">1.5 Support for multiple testing methods</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#Management_capabilities">2 Management capabilities</a><ul><li><a href="#242157_Support">2.1 24&#215;7 Support</a></li><li><a href="#Collaborative_editing">2.2 Collaborative editing</a></li><li><a href="#Role-based_responsibilities">2.3 Role-based responsibilities</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#Conclusion">3 Conclusion</a></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="technical-capabilities">Technical capabilities</h2>



This section describes the technical capabilities of the tool Testsigma, for software <a href="https://testsigma.com/automated-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">test automation</a>, that help the team execute tests smoothly.



<h3 id="cloud-based-infrastructure">Cloud-based infrastructure</h3>



The first requirement for working from home efficiently is to use a tool that is available over the cloud network. Testsigma checked this point even before the pandemic arrived. 



Cloud-based systems provide a two-fold advantage to the team. Firstly, it is available anywhere and everywhere you want it. You can sit in India or the United States or use my PC or your friend’s, you just have to log in and all your work will be visible to you right away.



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Secondly, cloud-based systems do not eat up your personal resources that can have a huge impact on test execution. Consider you are running test scripts on one application while writing test scripts in another framework on a 4GB system. 



This can slow down the process and delay the test results. Since you are working from home, there is no other system to share the load also &#8211; Testsigma, a completely cloud-based test automation tool, lets you use your own resources for other works while providing their own powerful infrastructure to assign machines and run tests on them. As far as your personal system is concerned, an internet connection and a browser are all you want.



<h3 id="scalable">Scalable</h3>



A project, no matter how much potential it has, always start small, slow, and then eventually scales up with time. But even if you have a small team working remotely, scalability is always kept in mind for the future. 



If you are at a point where you are scaling constantly but the tools you are using have given up on you, the whole project can face a downtime which is bad for business and reputation.



Testsigma comes with scalability features for all types of teams &#8211; an individual, a team, or a complete organization. Testsigma works on the cloud infrastructure and therefore if you have a requirement to scale up your testing, you can do that just by clicking a couple of buttons with the comfort of sitting at home. 



This way you not only save a lot of time but you pay only for the number of resources you use and hence speed up the delivery.



<h3 id="english-based-scripting-using-nlp">English based scripting using NLP</h3>



Your legacy test code may be written in a programming language that your testers may or may not know. The same situation comes for frameworks that support only a couple of languages.&nbsp; To make changes to that code and write test scripts of their own the testers have to learn that supported programming language and then understand the legacy code. 



This problem can be faced either remotely or in-office. But what happens in such a scenario is that when people try to understand the code, they face a lot of problems in either understanding the logic or the flow of the execution. 



Resolving this issue in the office is easy. You just have to go to the tester/developer’s desk or someone who has already worked on it and get a bit of knowledge transfer or support from them. The work is done.



In a remote office setup, the only option is to either call or chat through your preferred application. This can be a lot of pain as people are busy and as a result, the process can extend to multiple days. 



Testsigma offers a straightforward and simple solution to this. The tool comes equipped with <a href="https://testsigma.com/ai-driven-test-automation" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">artificial intelligence</a> and <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/smart-test-automation-using-nlp-what-you-should-know/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">natural language processing</a> capabilities. In simple words, it lets you do the simple work and perform the harder job by itself by asking you to write the scripts in plain English language.



The following image demonstrates a test script written to navigate to a particular website:



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So when a new person looks at your legacy code, it is just like reading English sentences (refer to the above image). The process of completing the testing then becomes faster even while sitting at home.



<h3 id="integration-with-tools">Integration with tools</h3>



Software integrations need no introduction to the people working in the software industry. There is no perfect tool that has everything in-built into it. We have an awesome bug tracking software while another awesome cross-browser testing device lab etc. A good tool is one that can join all the integrations and provide you with convenience on a single screen.&nbsp;



Testsigma takes care of all the necessary integrations that the testers can use from the platform and make use of it as required.&nbsp;



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You can also find the most important aspect of testing &#8211; integration with CI/CD tools for smooth build and test phases on each version. You can visit the integrations page to know more about the integrations that you may require.



<h3 id="support-for-multiple-testing-methods">Support for multiple testing methods</h3>



Software testing is a big umbrella that contains a lot of sub-testing processes that ensure that the released software is of top quality. These may include <a href="https://testsigma.com/regression-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">regression testing</a>, <a href="https://testsigma.com/automated-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">automation testing</a>, mobile app testing, cross-browser testing, etc. 



For all these things to work remotely, you might have to go for one framework that can do data-driven testing, another for automation, etc.&nbsp;



Testsigma brings every sub-testing process onto a single platform giving the freedom to the tester of choosing anyone or using all of them as per the requirements. With Testsigma, you don’t have to switch to various frameworks and learn each of them. 



The tool provides robust data-driven testing, regression testing, cross-browser testing, automation testing, and much more for the teams. While working remotely, if you are learning just a single software for all your needs, you can speed up the cycles.



<h2 id="management-capabilities">Management capabilities</h2>



This section describes the management capabilities of the tool that play an equal role in increasing efficiency and productivity while working remotely.



<h3 id="24x7-support">24&#215;7 Support</h3>



The most important part of working remotely as described in the NLP section above is the need to understand the framework or tool you are working on. 



If you are stuck anywhere, you just have two options &#8211; either google it, find the solution and try if it works or you can ask anyone from your team who has already worked on the framework before. While working remotely, both of these options have a high probability of failure as you are not physically present to ask anyone.



Testsigma understands that while working remotely, you may face a problem that needs to be solved urgently whether it is day or night. Therefore, the tool comes with 24-hour support every day so that your work never suffers at any time and you have someone to clear your queries from.



<h3 id="collaborative-editing">Collaborative editing</h3>



Collaborative editing is a process combining two terms &#8211; collaboration and editing. Collaboration means you have a platform that can facilitate sharing the documents, progress, reports etc. 



If I am done with a testing process, maybe I can send my reports from the same platform or it gets shared automatically to the team etc. In simple words, even if we are remote, the team gets an organized set of documents at their disposal. Collaborative editing is however a bit different than just collaboration.&nbsp;



For example, Google docs allows collaborative editing in which instead of sharing a copy of the document, we share the link to the same document with another person. The receiver can then edit the same document and I can see the changes. 



This is an important feature to look for while working remotely because it can get really messy if we start sharing multiple documents to the complete team and then look at the changes by each of them. It can become a small GitHub of our own but more complicated than that.



<a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/" target="_blank">Testsigma, a completely cloud-based test automation tool</a>, provides collaborative editing to its testers for not only sharing the test cases with the team but they can also provide their suggestions on the same test case while working from the comforts of their homes. 



This way, the whole team can see the changes on a single document and there is no complications or confusion to address.



<h3 id="role-based-responsibilities">Role-based responsibilities</h3>



In-office setups often work in different environments and are controlled by either credentials or access roles assigned in the backend that can restrict unauthorized access. When we are working remotely using a tool, this becomes a problem as now you are connecting to the tool’s server rather than using your own. 



Consider a scenario where you are two team members working on the same project and hence share all the files. But, since your teammate is in a senior position, he has access to deleting a file that you don’t. He can also create a new task for you or himself. If in any way, you can also do the same action as he does, it becomes a security loophole especially when contract employees are on board.&nbsp;



Testsigma comes with the user access levels to predefine who has access to what in the tool. You can also create custom roles and define access to them as per your requirements. While working from home, this becomes very helpful as you don’t have to create another layer through yourself when the tool covers everything for you.



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<h2 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2>



 Working from home has become a new normal in the IT industry. Not only it has become convenient but <a href="https://kissflow.com/digital-workplace/remote-work/shocking-work-from-home-statistics/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">more than 75% of employees find it more productive</a> than in-office work. It seems like working from home will continue for some time now and for IT, it is not easy. 



The remote setup leaves us with the only option of using chat or calls to connect with someone and resolve our queries. Using multiple tools for multiple purposes just increases the query count a lot more which then results in the delay of work, projects, and fewer test cycles as before. 



The need of the hour is a tool that is complete in itself and can provide you with the functionalities of all the individual tools in a single place. Testsigma fits perfectly in such a scenario providing the tester with a platform that can help in automation, cross-browser testing, regression testing, and many more types.



Testsigma is a completely cloud-based test automation tool built on a robust infrastructure providing a clean interface and centralized testing experience to the organization, meanwhile, enhancing the work from home experience too.



Testsigma presents a unique style of writing the tests in the English language that helps in easy test creation. All these features help testers in work from home setup as learning becomes very easy and with 24-hour support, one dedicated person is always there for you. With Testsigma, you just have to focus on testing and the rest is taken care of by the tool.



We tried our best to highlight how the test automation tool Testsigma can smoothen out your work from home. However, if you would like to query anything else about the tool, feel free to contact our support. Also, we would love to know your thoughts in the comments below.

Simplify your work from home challenges with test automation tool Testsigma

Simplify your Work from Home Challenges with Test Automation Tool Testsigma

Communication is the key to managing the stakeholders. Many times, not enough efforts are made to communicate clear details, status, risks on the ongoing projects. On the other hand, not everyone can detail every important aspect or gauge what’s important to communicate without being subjective and setting aside all emotions during communication.&nbsp;



Usually, Engineering teams are focused on their work and do not put a lot of emphasis on communication and highlighting the risks with all the data. Even when they do, the usual sentences will be ‘should be able to complete on time’, ‘too many bugs’, ‘not ready’, &#8216;looks good’ which are all subjective in nature and do not really convey the information that helps in making a decision. Often there are assumptions that communication happened or that everyone knows all the details. This leads to management being in the dark on important aspects.



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One way of ensuring <a href="https://www.chanty.com/blog/guide-on-effective-communication/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">smooth communication</a> is to have proper data to represent the status and risks.



<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets">Table Of Contents<ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#Metrics_in_SDLC">1 Metrics in SDLC</a></li><li><a href="#When_and_when_not_to_use_Metrics_in_SDLC">2 When and when not to use Metrics in SDLC</a></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="metrics-in-sdlc">Metrics in SDLC</h2>



Metrics are pure data. They show you numbers without emotions which is the most important factor in analyzing the data. The real problem, in SDLC, starts when these metrics are considered as a single source of truth or when they are taken up as absolute measures or when used inappropriately.&nbsp;



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A few notable points on metrics:



<ul class="list_style_disc"><li>Metrics are indicators of current or past conditions&#8211;they are not THE truth. The proper initial response to any metric anomaly is to investigate, not act.</li><li>The more a quantitative metric is visible and used to make important decisions, the more it will be gamed.</li><li>Be careful what you measure because that is what you are going to get. You should measure things, but understand when to make them as targets.&nbsp;</li><li>Vanity metrics makes you feel good, they cannot be used for decision making.</li></ul>



Also Know: <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/v-model-in-software-development-life-cycle/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">V model in SDLC</a>



<h2 id="when-and-when-not-to-use-metrics-in-sdlc">When and when not to use Metrics in SDLC</h2>



There are some metrics that are absolutely useful while there are others that are mostly misleading or distracting, more of a Vanity metrics or that can be easily gamed. In other words, not well thought of. Every Manager, every leader at some point goes through the process of picking a wrong metric, getting carried away with the same.&nbsp;



Always ask questions before you pick a metric:



<ul class="list_style_disc"><li>Will they be gamed?</li><li>Are we choosing Vanity metrics?</li><li>Do we need to use this metric as a measure?</li><li>Do we need to publish this metric?</li></ul>



Learn More: <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/entry-and-exit-criteria/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entry and Exit In SDLC</a>



Take for example &#8211; ‘Zero technical debt’ as a Metric &#8211; this means all bugs identified, during the SDLC, should be fixed and cannot be left in the backlog. If we start measuring teams on this metric, the whole focus will be on fixing every bug even if it’s from a feature that no customer has been using,&nbsp; even in cases when it’s impacting the new features and so the customer adoption.&nbsp;



There are a few metrics that we should watch silently, during the SDLC, to understand how the team is doing, to understand what needs to be improved in our process. If you upfront publish these metrics as measures, they will eventually be gamed.&nbsp;

Metrics in SDLC: Let the Truth Prevail

How does Testsigma support the Shift Left approach?

Shift Left Approach | How Does Testsigma Streamline Software Testing?

We&#8217;re sure you&#8217;ve heard your DevOps team often talk about test orchestration. This testing approach has quickly become a crucial element of test automation because it streamlines the automation process. 



For agile teams, applying test orchestration to their testing strategy is quite rewarding as it accelerates testing and offers a holistic view of the testing process. 



In this post, we&#8217;ll discuss test orchestration in-depth and understand the benefits you can reap with its implementation.



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<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets">Table Of Contents<ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#What_is_Test_Orchestration">1 What is Test Orchestration?</a></li><li><a href="#What_are_the_Benefits_of_Test_Orchestration">2 What are the Benefits of Test Orchestration?</a></li><li><a href="#What_is_the_Difference_Between_Test_Automation_and_Test_Orchestration">3 What is the Difference Between Test Automation and Test Orchestration?</a></li><li><a href="#Is_Test_Orchestration_the_Future_of_QA">4 Is Test Orchestration the Future of QA? </a></li><li><a href="#Orchestrate_Your_Tests_Use_Inbuilt_Integrations_for_a_Successful_Test_Automation">5 Orchestrate Your Tests &amp; Use Inbuilt Integrations for a Successful Test Automation</a></li><li><a href="#Implement_Test_Orchestration_with_Testsigma">6 Implement Test Orchestration with Testsigma</a></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="what-is-test-orchestration">What is Test Orchestration?</h2>



In simple words, test orchestration refers to a series of automation tasks that you schedule in a linear order. You can execute your tests consecutively, and you&#8217;re in control of deciding their order. 



Often regarded as the building blocks of automated testing — the whole point of test orchestration is to optimize the test strategy on a holistic level. 



With test orchestration, you can grab insights into the big picture of your deployment, which fosters transparency and helps your team plan and modify the test strategy.&nbsp;



Besides, it offers you the flexibility to test a software or certain features of a software repeatedly during the development stages. This helps detect and fix errors as and when they occur. In test orchestration, you can execute multiple automated tests as a part of the testing workflow.



<h2 id="what-are-the-benefits-of-test-orchestration">What are the Benefits of Test Orchestration?</h2>



The core goal of test automation is to achieve faster time-to-market and streamline automated testing tasks along with manual or repetitive tasks. Let&#8217;s understand more of its advantages.&nbsp;



1. Optimized test process: Test orchestration gives you the ultimate control over planning your test automation strategy, including your test schedules. You can also leverage various tools such as automated testing tools, project management tools, DevOps tools, etc., to achieve overall efficiency.Using these tools and a roadmap for your testing strategy — you can progress your development cycles for an optimized and flexible test process. 



2. Customization:  The best part about test orchestration is its flexibility to customize your test strategy based on your budget and goals. For instance, say you want to prioritize specific areas of your test, you can go ahead and schedule those in combination with other tests. Just so you know, test orchestration can function with little to no human intervention — which means, if you have a minimal budget for resources, you can opt for test orchestration.



3. 100% continuous testing: For agile and DevOps teams, this is a blessing in disguise. With test orchestration, you can test 24&#215;7 and also schedule tests as per your convenience. While you can automate monotonous or repetitive tasks, you can also run the same tests multiple times from the start to the end. This heightens your test efficiency and fits into your CI/CD pipeline.



Check Out: <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/devops-orchestration/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DevOps Orchestration</a><gwmw style="display:none;">



4. More transparency: We&#8217;ve already established that test orchestration lets you look at the big picture. Developers, testers, and product managers can work in tandem in understanding the journey of the product. From knowing its timelines and progress to monitoring its errors and release timelines — test orchestration offers a comprehensive picture of the entire testing stage.&nbsp;



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter is-resized"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/dy3ubXI4HV2UhbhvB-G4Q2QJUOIK3DiLWQN1BiZL1IU63hCGOBfOvXovQ4zVBgqJd-Y4odgE67ozqr9F1sDxVrOEd64nRrho9R1DC5NwIj4uwo4357d8ESpKdqDpaBGLlY_PzVTI=s0" alt="Test Orchestration:" width="400"/><figcaption>Source: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/theaiinstitute/status/1168869421554851840" target="_blank">ProfessorBob.ai</a></figcaption></figure></div>



5. Data-driven: If you implement the right tools for test orchestration, you can foster a data-driven culture in your testing strategy. You can fetch extensive data on your test performance and plan your test strategy.



<h2 id="what-is-the-difference-between-test-automation-and-test-orchestration">What is the Difference Between Test Automation and Test Orchestration?</h2>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter is-resized"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/g5FrUsofuk_47gWKIyozek7OWw2eJS-mrMytJ7VC3T-HiKauby2DPATlXU02P0lEmoaPsPNVREh9GgkmED6FK4HAtrJY8pJiCzwYBWlO-VD_7xr-JBvqfl0FVaak6OSuq8_NGCZm=s0" alt="Test Orchestration" width="400"/><figcaption>Source: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.bmc.com/blogs/it-orchestration-vs-automation-whats-the-difference/#" target="_blank">BMC</a></figcaption></figure></div>



The difference between test automation and test orchestration is perhaps the most discussed aspect of test orchestration. While both vary, test automation can generate solid results when test orchestration is introduced into your test strategy. 



Usually, there is a lot of confusion between test orchestration and test automation, but here&#8217;s the difference: test automation is the process of automating a task, while test orchestration is the act of scheduling or putting those automated tasks in a well-defined order. 



One automates tests; the other strategize the order of tests and decides which tasks should be tested and in what sequence. In a nutshell — test orchestration brings an order to <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/automated-testing" target="_blank">test automation</a>.&nbsp;



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To understand better, let&#8217;s take an example. Orchestration is a word derived from the orchestra. As you know, a musical orchestra involves multiple pieces of equipment and musicians; a maestro leads the orchestra, and all of them come together in composing a symphony. 



Similarly, test orchestration gathers numerous tests and automation tools (bug management, analytics, project management) to help craft reliable software.



<h2 id="is-test-orchestration-the-future-of-qa">Is Test Orchestration the Future of QA? </h2>



Yes, absolutely! With technology advancement and more businesses embracing digital transformation — speed and high-quality software are of the essence. With tech orchestration, a business can accelerate its testing process, therefore, expediting development too. 



Feedback cycles will surely get shorter, and as and when you scale, you can formulate a solid testing strategy with orchestration. However, you&#8217;ll need the right automated tool to introduce test orchestration into your organization.&nbsp;



<h2 id="orchestrate-your-tests-use-inbuilt-integrations-for-a-successful-test-automation">Orchestrate Your Tests &amp; Use Inbuilt Integrations for a Successful Test Automation</h2>



Successful implementation of test orchestration requires more than just a skilled team. If you give your skilled team an all-encompassing tool for performing the test orchestration, they can explore the best possibilities. 



An ideal tool will let you customize based on your evolving project requirements. Besides, it should support various test management, bug management, CI/CD integrations to help orchestrate a solid test strategy.&nbsp;



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<h2 id="implement-test-orchestration-with-testsigma">Implement Test Orchestration with Testsigma</h2>



<a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/" target="_blank">Testsigma</a> is an AI-powered automation testing tool that supports multiple integrations and goes beyond just automation with all the features it has to offer. Let&#8217;s explore them:



1. Test Data Management: Testsigma comes with a superior test data management system that lets you generate test data using its simple UI. You can test your software against various data combinations; also, you can write custom functions for custom requirements or import data (from any format) onto the platform for a truly data-driven culture.&nbsp;



2. Test Prioritization: Testsigma lets you prioritize your tests based on your requirement. This is a cloud-based platform that runs 24&#215;7 — so you can schedule your test cases, which are executed without any human intrusion.&nbsp;



3. Bug management: Testsigma goes beyond record-and-play. Its AI capabilities maintain 70% of the tests, and they automatically fix flakiness. This tool takes screenshots and maintains logs of bugs; it&#8217;s also intelligent enough to identify error-prone areas based on past bug patterns. 



All the crashes and bugs are reported via email, Slack, or any communication platform. It also generates exhaustive reports on bugs to help you fix them before production.&nbsp;



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4. Results dashboard: Using Testsigma&#8217;s inbuilt results dashboard, you can gather test results and execution trends after every test run. It also fetches a detailed report on how well tests are performing in multiple environments.&nbsp;



Apart from these features — Testsigma is a codeless testing platform that lets you write test scripts in simple English. It supports parallel test executions, and you can run hundreds of tests concurrently in multiple environments. 



Plus, it comes with thousands of real devices and OS-browser combinations for you to run tests on. You can utilize this end-to-end testing platform to plan, prioritize, strategize, and orchestrate all your tests from one place.&nbsp;



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Test Orchestration: What is it?

The Shift Left testing approach is not a new term. Across the globe, more and more organizations are shifting left for various reasons. It&#8217;s also regarded as a culture as it allows businesses to instil collaborative work efforts and launch products into the market faster. 



This testing approach expedites testing and helps detect bugs in the early stages of development. For teams with a heavy focus on faster time to market and continuous integrations — Shift Left is the way forward. 



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<h2 id="but-first-what-s-shift-left-testing">But, First, What&#8217;s Shift Left Testing?&nbsp; </h2>



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Source: <a href="https://www.techarcis.com/shift-left-testing-explained-by-sunil-sehgal-of-techarcis-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Tech Arcis</a> 



<a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-tool-when-shift-left-testing-is-your-requirement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shift Left is a testing</a> approach where testing begins right from the software development phase. Testers work in tandem with developers and product managers in this testing process to focus on the overall efficiency of the product. 



Since the team works towards a common goal, Shift Left allows teams to shift the testing process left during a project timeline and test whenever required to detect and deal with any concerns or bugs in the early phases. With this, you are not just cutting down risks but also time and costs. 



Besides, with the growth of CI and CD, it makes more sense to test out the features or any aspects of the software rather than waiting for the final stages. 



<h2 id="benefits-of-shift-left">Benefits of Shift Left</h2>



<ul class="list_style_disc"><li>Faster time to market as testing happens from the development phase itself.</li><li>Increased test efficiency.</li><li>Low-cost affair as you can detect and fix bugs in the initial stages.</li><li>It facilitates developers and testers to come together and work as a team; testers don&#8217;t have to work in isolation any longer.</li><li>You&#8217;ll have more control over your project schedule and delivery timelines, as Shift Left also enables transparency.</li></ul>



<h2 id="shift-left-testing-best-testing-tools-that-can-help">Shift Left Testing: Best Testing Tools That Can Help </h2>



Without the right testing tools, we cannot fully achieve any desired testing approach. In this post, we&#8217;ll discuss the testing tools for adopting <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.bmc.com/blogs/what-is-shift-left-shift-left-testing-explained/" target="_blank">Shift Left</a> and why you should choose them.&nbsp;



Before we proceed, check out our post: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/blog/test-automation-tool-ready-for-shift-left/" target="_blank">is your automation testing tool Shift Left ready?</a>



1. <a href="https://testsigma.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"> Testsigma:</a> Testsigma is an AI-powered <a href="https://testsigma.com/automated-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">automation testing</a> tool that supports the Shift Left approach. The benefit of using Testsigma is it allows you to write test cases right from the design phase. So, whether your features are conclusive or not — you can start working on your testing approach even without the availability of the application or software.



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Source: Testsigma 



You can write your test scripts in simple English as it&#8217;s a codeless testing tool; your test scripts are translated into code by its NLP capabilities. It supports CI/CD integrations with tools such as Bamboo, Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI, and so on. 



Besides, it&#8217;s a cloud-based tool that aids remote team collaboration, which is highly crucial for Shift Left. Since the cloud is up and running 24&#215;7, your teams can access the application from any location, any time. 



Plus, it comes with thousands of real-time devices on its cloud, with various OS-browser combinations for you to run tests on.



Highlights



<ul class="list_style_disc"><li>Supports in-sprint test automation.</li><li>Parallel test execution: you can prioritize and schedule tests in multiple environments.</li><li>Testsigma reports bugs and crashes via communication platforms like Slack, Teams, email, etc., for teams to collaborate and fix.</li><li>Since it&#8217;s cloud-based, you can collaborate and review along with the team.</li><li>It comes with highly customizable reports and an analytics dashboard so you can track and enhance your test and team performance.</li></ul>



Price: Quite affordable; it begins at $99 



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<pre class="wp-block-code"><code>2. SauceLabs:<a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://saucelabs.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a>Sauce Labs is a cloud-based automation testing tool that supports Shift-Left. This low-code testing tool comes with a Screener that seamlessly integrates visual testing into functional testing workflows. </code></pre>



You can start testing from the design phase itself; Sauce Labs lets you test individual UI components for faster testing, and this also cuts down feedback cycles. You can also gain frontend performance insights much before the software goes live.&nbsp; 



Sauce Labs emphasizes in-sprint testing to focus on the entire software journey and product efficiency and calls itself a customer-centric product. Apart from real devices, it comes with emulators and iOS simulators in its cloud.&nbsp;



Highlights



<ul class="list_style_disc"><li>You can perform in-sprint testing.</li><li>Supports parallel testing on its cloud</li><li>You can detect any UI bugs using its Automated Visual Testing feature; it has an extended debugging feature that offers browser console logs, screenshots.</li><li>It&#8217;s cloud-based; your teams can access your product from anywhere, any time, and work in collaboration.</li><li>It&#8217;s equipped with an analytics and reports dashboard that offers real-time test performance results; you can monitor team development and user activity to obtain actionable insights.</li></ul>



<pre class="wp-block-code"><code>Price: It has three types of plans, and the pricing depends on the number of parallel tests you choose. You can check here: https://saucelabs.com/pricing
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3. TestLeft: As the name suggests, SmartBear&#8217;s TestLift is specifically made for Shift Left testing. With this tool, you can start testing right from the design phase; as soon as the UI features are ready, you can automate your tests. 



It supports Visual Studio and Java IDEs such as IntelliJ and Eclipse and lets you develop apps from within the IDE, itself. Besides, it can be integrated with CI/CD tools, and it supports behaviour-driven development.



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Source: TestLeft 



Highlights



<ul class="list_style_disc"><li>Supports in-sprint test automation.</li><li>You can perform parallel test execution.&nbsp;</li><li>It captures full-page snapshots and shares in-depth test logs and errors for quick debugging.</li><li>TestLeft has to be installed on your local machine. You can check out the specifications for it here: https://smartbear.com/product/testleft/specifications/</li><li>It comes with reports and an analytics dashboard that generates performance and tests analysis reports; you can share these with your teams or any stakeholders.</li></ul>



Price: $1,259/year



4. Ranorex Studio Great for beginners and experienced testers — Ranorex is a codeless test automation tool that supports Shift Left. It can be easily integrated with a range of DevOps tools, and it supports tech stacks such as .NET, C#, HTML5, Java, etc. 



With Ranorex, you can start testing GUI elements as soon as they&#8217;re ready or even user code modules. You can add your Ranorex tests to the CI/CD pipeline too.



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Source: Ranorex



Highlights



<ul class="list_style_disc"><li>It supports in-sprint testing.</li><li>You can run tests simultaneously on physical servers, virtual servers, or Selenium grids.</li><li>Ranorex reports bugs via screenshots and logs. It comes with an in-built image comparison feature that helps you detect UI errors quickly.</li><li>It&#8217;s a cloud-based tool that offers a remote working functionality called Ranorex Remote for teams to collaborate and work from anywhere.</li><li>It comes with customizable analytics and a reports dashboard that lets you analyze test results via an XML-based test run report.</li></ul>



Price: It&#8217;s expensive; it begins at $3,590. 



5. Katalon: Katalon Studio is a test automation tool that is particularly built for continuous testing. It can be seamlessly integrated with a range of CI/CD tools, and you can start testing from day one with all the ready-made templates, test case libraries, keywords, and object repositories that Katalon has to offer. 



Although it&#8217;s a codeless testing tool that&#8217;s great for beginners, it offers extensive script extension and customization for experts. Using Katalon, you can test with little knowledge of the app. 



With its JIRA integration, anyone on the team (no technical skills required) can fetch requirements from Jira to BDD files, which are integrated into Katalon Studio already.



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Source: Katalon&nbsp;



Highlights



<ul class="list_style_disc"><li>Katalon lets you run tests on multiple devices, browsers, and environments simultaneously.</li><li>It comes with a superior debugger that accelerates ad hoc inspection and catches bugs, errors, etc., easily.</li><li>While it&#8217;s cloud-based, it can also also be accessed via local machines; remote teams can access the software on the cloud from any geographical location.</li><li>Its analytics and reports dashboard makes status reports and performance reports with a visual demonstration of test runs, crashes, and performance.</li></ul>



Price: $599 upwards for a year



Those were the five best tools that can help you adopt Shift Left culture in your organization. Let us know which one caught your interest.

Shift Left Testing Some tools that can help

Shift Left Testing: Some tools that can help

In this article, we will focus on what NLP is all about and how it is useful for Smart Test Automation. 



<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets">Table Of Contents<ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#What_is_NLP">1 What is NLP?</a></li><li><a href="#Smart_Test_Automation">2 Smart Test Automation</a></li><li><a href="#What_does_NLP_with_Smart_Test_Automation_look_like">3 What does NLP with Smart Test Automation look like?</a></li><li><a href="#Why_NLP_for_smart_test_automation">4 Why NLP for smart test automation?</a></li><li><a href="#Tools_that_use_NLP_for_Smart_Test_Automation">5 Tools that use NLP for Smart Test Automation</a></li><li><a href="#When_not_to_use_NLP">6 When not to use NLP</a></li><li><a href="#Conclusion">7 Conclusion</a></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="what-is-nlp">What is NLP?</h2>



Natural Language Processing (NLP) refers to a branch of Computer Science, or in more simple words, let us say it refers to a branch of Artificial Intelligence (AI).



It is a process with which computers are able to understand the text and the spoken words in the same way as human beings can.



NLP describes the process of making the interaction between human languages and computers possible.



This technology has been around for years and is now being used by several people on a daily basis. We all must have come across NLP in some way or the other in our daily lives.



Alexa, the Amazon voice service is an example of a solution based on NLP. Siri, the voice assistant by Apple and Google Assistant also use this technology.



Some other examples of NLP include:



<ul class="list_style_disc"><li>Spell Check</li><li>Voice text messaging</li><li>Spam filters</li><li>Autocomplete</li></ul>



<h2 id="smart-test-automation">Smart Test Automation</h2>



The world is changing very quickly and we must be ready to change with it. Big will not beat the small anymore. It&#8217;s actually the fast beating the slow.



In recent years, there have been a lot of changes happening in the testing world too. Earlier, the testing was done manually, which was a slow and time-consuming process. But, today we are using more <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/automated-testing" target="_blank">automation</a> techniques to test better. 



We are opting for such a change in order to get better quality faster which would help in delivering a better product at a greater speed. In short, we are now looking for smarter solutions. Smart is something that has intelligence.



Let me explain with a simple example. Earlier we were using cell phones which typically were used for texting and making calls. Then came the era of smartphones which drastically changed the usage of phones. The Smartphone was just another mini computer.



So, Test automation can be called smart when it lets you do something better while you put in less effort.&nbsp;&nbsp;



For example, to explain better, we can say going scriptless could be a feature of&nbsp; ‘Smart test automation’ if it lets your team automate your tests faster.&nbsp; 



Organizations need smart test platforms that are self-aware and self-adaptive to support throughout the complete application life cycle. Smart test automation platform needs to carry test automation along with performance, security and compatibility testing needs



Let&#8217;s move forward with a few more additional features that would boost test automation.



1. Smart Element locators 



Smart Test Automation tools like Testsigma helps the testers in easy test maintenance with smart element locators (also known as UI identifiers) by employing a dynamic locator strategy. It ensures that the functional tests stay strong even if the product undergoes some structural changes.



2. Modifications with Redo



With Record and PlayBack tools, easy editing of recorded tests is not possible.



If there is even a slight change in the application flow, the tester needs to re-record the test steps from the beginning. This is again a time-consuming process.&nbsp;



Modifications can be easily done when it comes to NLP-based test scripts. Testers can easily add the test steps at the beginning, end, or anywhere between without a redo.



3. Conditional waiting



Wait commands are essential for executing test scripts and help identify and resolve issues related to time lag.



NLP based test automation tool, Testsigma has a set of Conditional Wait statements which helps to add waits based on user-defined conditions:



<pre class="wp-block-code"><code>Wait until the current page is loaded completely
Wait until the element ui identifier is clickable
Wait until the element ui identifier is selected
Wait until the element ui identifier is visible etc.</code></pre>



4. Conditional flow and control structures



Control flow or flow of control is blocks of code we create to control the direction we take through the code. It is common in programs to take a different direction based on the data. 



Let&#8217;s take the example of a login screen. If the credentials provided i.e., username and password are valid, we log them in. If not valid, we don’t. This is defined as flow control.



Imagine the same set of features available in a tool without the added complexity.



With Testsigma, you can either loop on a whole Test Case with a set of parameters(data-driven approach) or loop on a subset of Test Steps. This is very useful if we want to simply repeat a step multiple times with/without an available Test Data set.



5. Cross Browser Support



With Smart Test Automation tools like TestSigma, automated tests can be run on thousands of real Device/OS/Browser versions combo and also local physical devices.



<h2 id="what-does-nlp-with-smart-test-automation-look-like">What does NLP with Smart Test Automation look like?</h2>



Using NLP in Smart Test Automation, the tests are carried out in natural understandable language. The use of NLP in test automation minimizes the test creation time. It is done in a format that is intuitively easy for anyone to quickly adapt and use.



There are several tools like TestSigma that use simple plain English to automate tests. The changing UI elements are maintained by AI.



NLP-based tests can accommodate changes anytime and can easily be edited(if required). NLP makes it easier to automate all of your test cases and tightly integrates them with your dynamic delivery pipeline while optimizing the user experience.



<h2 id="why-nlp-for-smart-test-automation">Why NLP for smart test automation?</h2>



There are many benefits that can be gained by using NLP for Smart Test automation.



<ul class="list_style_disc"><li>Low Learning Curve. Since the tests are written in natural language, it is not mandatory for a tester or anyone from the team to have programming knowledge in order to go through it.</li> <li>Since the test cases are created in natural language which does not need to be learnt. The time spent on test creation is reduced.</li> <li>And similarly, the test cases become easier to maintain as well.</li></ul>



<h2 id="tools-that-use-nlp-for-smart-test-automation">Tools that use NLP for Smart Test Automation</h2>



Tools like <a href="https://testsigma.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Testsigma</a> use NLP in Test Automation in a way that complex automation can be done easily in plain natural language that can be understood by all. With a minimum or no amount of training, complex automated tests can be written with no coding involved



In addition to plain natural language test creation, Testsigma also offers some additional features that make your test automation smart. These features include:



<ul class="list_style_disc"><li>Possible Failure Detection – Affected Test Cases</li><li>Test Management Capabilities(Requirements, Test Suites, Test Case priorities etc)</li><li>Automatic Bug Reporting(JIRA)</li><li>Shared Object Repository</li><li>State Management</li> </ul>



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Another such example of a smart test automation tool is ‘<a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.indiumsoftware.com/uphorix-platform/" target="_blank">uphorix</a>’. 



Features include:&nbsp;



<ul class="list_style_disc"><li>Low code automation</li><li>Intelligent scripting</li><li>Swift compatibility</li><li>Native Test Data generator</li></ul>



<h2 id="when-not-to-use-nlp">When not to use NLP</h2>



There are some disadvantages to the use of NLP in test automation:



NLP should not be used in scenarios where your project requirements are not fulfilled by all the functionalities the tool can offer via NLP. In such cases check if customization is allowed in other languages. Or go for another tool that lets you automate according to your project requirements



<h2 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2>



From cars that drive themselves to the minuscule devices that can detect cancer cells to a neural network that can help spot Covid-19 in chest x-rays and many other ways, AI is transforming our world and everything in it.



In such circumstances, can testing and QA stay away from its virtues? There is plenty of scope in this field with some use cases like built-in intelligence in tools and IDEs, prepackaged content to be delivered. 



The extensive usage of Natural Language Processing to auto-generate smart, interactive, self-healing test suites is merely the prelude and the path ahead is propitious.

Smart Test Automation using NLP What you should know

Smart Test Automation using NLP: What you should know?

“If you have bad tests, automation can help you do bad testing faster.”— James Marcus Bach



Organizations are spending on automation for better software quality and a good ROI(Return on Investment) with time. This has to be understood that when we are creating automation frameworks and scripts, we cannot expect an immediate ROI. Since the time, money, and energy outweigh the immediate returns. When the test automation is used diligently, over a period of time organizations start receiving the ROI.



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<h2 id="test-automation-solution-to-maximize-testing-roi">Test Automation Solution to Maximize Testing ROI</h2>



We can achieve this by choosing correct test cases and test automation tools, using them to automate repeating activities like regression testing and not one-time runs. The generic formula of ROI is: ROI % = ( (Income – Investments) / Investments) * 100



When we are talking about automation we need to take into account the automation income and expenses as:



Automation ROI % = ((Income from automation – Investments on automation) / Investments on automation)* 100



We can understand from the above formula that if we are successful in the below two tasks, we can increase the ROI:



1. Increasing the income: This means the gains by adopting automation testing i.e., saved costs, increase in quality, save time, etc. If we can increase these gains we can increase the ROI.



2. Decreasing the Investments: This means the time, cost, and energy that is put into the automation testing. In this case, the investment can be lowered easily. Hence, the ROI can be increased immediately, without waiting for a certain time period as in conventional automation testing.



When the testing team writes the automation scripts using a programming language, it takes quite a chunk of testing timelines. However, today the software needs to be delivered as quickly as possible with great quality.



Here, a scriptless automation solution is beneficial for all the stakeholders. Because this is the only way to decrease time-to-market and provide the best quality possible in <a href="https://www.pagerduty.com/resources/learn/what-is-ci-cd-environment/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CI/CD environments</a>.



In this article, we will discuss how <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/scriptless-test-automation/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">scriptless automation solutions</a> can help you improve your testing ROI. To that effect, some points that we will discuss are as given below:



<h2 id="maximize-roi-by-scriptless-automation-solution">Maximize ROI by Scriptless Automation Solution</h2>



1. It helps in quicker test automation



2. It supports amalgamation of business and technical people and skills



3. Scriptless testing tools help saving costs immensely in terms of time, skills, resources, and sometimes even space



4. Risk-reduction is an important feature of these solutions.



And then we will also discuss how to translate these into implementable steps.







<h2 id="h-how-these-solutions-can-help-you-maximise-your-testing-roi">How these Solutions can Help You Maximise Your Testing ROI?</h2>



<h3 id="h-1-quicker-test-automation">1. Quicker Test Automation</h3>



The most time exhaustive activities during test automation are:



1. Writing test scripts



2. Running test cases



3. Maintenance of test scripts



In conventional test automation, there needs to be a script in place for all the activities – test scripts, reports, test data, cross-browser tests, logs, and test evidence.



Even if the automation engineers are experts in their craft, all these activities are bound to take time. Time is the most precious commodity when we are talking about software deliveries.



In the case of scriptless tools, testing teams need not create the whole framework from scratch. All their testing needs are already covered in the testing solution created by experts.



The shift-left testing enables advanced test case creation even before the application is developed. The testing can start immediately when the smallest piece of software is available. Tools like Testsigma support the shift-left testing approach for faster and early test case creation.



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<h3 id="h-2-an-amalgamation-of-business-and-technical-people">2. An Amalgamation of Business and Technical People</h3>



These solutions are designed keeping in mind the inclusion of technical and non-technical people. Which is quite the opposite of what we have seen till today.&nbsp;



Testing by business analysts and other non-technical stakeholders? Yes, it is possible, very easily. If you know the application workflows, you can write the test cases, this is the only eligibility you require.



Also, the software people are enabled to communicate better with the business people, which enhances clarity amongst them. This results in supercharged development and testing cycles.



<h3 id="h-3-saving-costs">3. Saving Costs</h3>



A very important feature here is that they save costs in multiple other areas as compared to code-intensive tools for test automation. Let’s see how.&nbsp;



i. Saves costs in terms of skill requirements: With scriptless test automation, the tester/team member need not have any prior programming skills. This reduces the need for training and the time and money associated with it. The project need not hire experts for a specific automation tool, which leads to saving money again.



ii. Saves costs in terms of time spent: As we have seen earlier, with scriptless automation tools we need not build a test automation framework from scratch using programming languages/scripts. Having to do anything that is code-related requires more time, and when code is moved out of the picture, that time is saved.



iii. Sometimes saves cost in terms of space requirements: Some of these solutions help reduce space requirements by providing cloud for test automation, test execution. Because it is cloud, it is highly scalable too. You can reduce or increase your requirements and pay according to what you use.



The cloud services are also provided for <a href="https://testsigma.com/cross-browser-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cross-browser testing</a> by providing cloud-based device labs. So, you don’t need to invest in setting up in-house device labs.



<h3 id="h-4-risk-reduction">4. Risk Reduction</h3>



Going scriptless helps us to create, execute and maintain the test scripts easily and quickly. This in turn leaves the QA team with valuable time for other important activities like – exploratory, negative, and ad-hoc testing.



This results in uncovering the potential bugs which were hidden during automation test runs. This will help the team to attain a high-quality software delivery which is the ultimate goal of all the stakeholders involved.



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<h2 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2>



Calculation of ROI is dependent on several factors and therefore it is crucial to select the accurate pointers while calculating it for <a href="https://testsigma.com/automated-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">automation testing</a>. However, one thing is for sure – the selection of a correct scriptless test automation solution is beneficial for all the stakeholders- marketing, business, development, testing.



Eventually, it will result in a quality product delivered quickly which is the sole purpose of everyone involved.&nbsp; A test automation solution like&nbsp;<a href="https://testsigma.com/">Testsigma</a>&nbsp;is a brilliant choice since it is AI-based, uses NLP for test case writing, requires no prior knowledge of coding, supports parallel testing, and integrates with third-party tools easily.



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Scriptless Test automation solution: How to use it to improve your testing ROI?

How to Use Scriptless Automation Solution to Maximize Testing ROI

<a href="https://www.marketquest.biz/report/88124/global-automation-testing-market-2021-by-company-regions-type-and-application-forecast-to-2026" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">MarketQuest</a> (2021) predicts automation testing to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.8% for the next five years. Globally, organizations across banking, retail, automotive, healthcare, etc., amongst others will embark on automation. 



That brings us to the crux of our conversation — codeless test automation. What is it, and why do we need it? In the past, it was always important for testers to learn to code and keep updating their skills for performing automation tests. 



In all honesty, it wasn&#8217;t always practical or simple, but with codeless test automation &#8211; test automation that does not require learning to code &#8211; testers can now focus on what&#8217;s crucial: shipping efficient products. Also, teams with agile or DevOps culture are more collaborative, and testing isn&#8217;t a tester&#8217;s responsibility alone; developers, product managers, testers work together in ensuring a high-quality product. 



For such a work environment, codeless automation testing is of great value. Before we explore codeless automation testing in detail, we recommend reading: <a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/blog/software-testing-trends-2021-what-can-we-expect/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Software Testing Trends </a>



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<h2 id="advantages-of-codeless-test-automation">Advantages of Codeless Test Automation</h2>



If you&#8217;ve been wondering whether to make that shift to a codeless test automation tool, allow us to dig deeper and explain their advantages.&nbsp; 



Time-saving: Primary and yet the best advantage of using codeless automation testing is it is time-saving. As testers don&#8217;t have to spend their time coding or <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/automated-functional-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">learning</a> to code — you can start with codeless testing from day one.



Speed: One of the best advantages of moving to codeless automation testing is the speed at which you can manage your development pace. Codeless automation testing, by default, offers a user-friendly interface that lets testers learn it quickly. 



Since there is no need to write any piece of code — testers can write test cases that are often aided by AI, therefore enhancing both performance and the speed of testing.



For instance, <a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Testsigma</a> — a codeless automation testing tool lets you write automated tests at 5x speed. All you&#8217;ve got to do is write tests in simple English. Another tool, <a href="https://www.perfecto.io/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Perfecto</a>, supports parallel test execution, and you can run several tests in multiple environments. 



Almost all codeless test automation tools offer parallel test execution, which significantly reduces time and effort because you can perform multiple tests in multiple environments.



Simple to <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/ux-testing-ux-lessons-learned-from-my-real-life-experiences-part-1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">learn: Codeless automation testing</a> is user-friendly. What we mean is, you can start automating your projects right from the day you sign up for the tool. Testers can take a quick product tour, configure, and start testing. 



High-quality: Codeless test automation enables faster feedback cycles and faster time to market as it reduces the software development time. Since you&#8217;ll execute tests at a rapid pace in a highly controlled environment, you&#8217;re more in control when it comes to efficiency. 



That said, faster feedback will always lead to fewer bugs or errors — so, you&#8217;re shipping high-quality apps or websites.&nbsp;



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<h2 id="additional-advantages-of-using-tools-for-codeless-test-automation">Additional Advantages of Using Tools for Codeless Test Automation</h2>



Most codeless automation testing tools come with features such as AI, scalability, amongst a few others that give these tools an extra edge. Let’s take a look at some of the best advantages of using codeless test automation tools.



CI/CD Integrations fit like a glove: For teams with agile and DevOps culture — codeless automation testing tools are of major advantage. You can expedite testing and plan your product launches faster. CI/CD integration ensures all the changes or updates are regularly made.



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Plus, if there are any bugs, they can be caught in earlier stages. Tools like <a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Testsigma</a>, <a href="https://www.leapwork.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Leapwork</a>, <a href="https://www.ranorex.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Ranorex Studio</a> offer CI/CD integrations with tools such as Bamboo, Jenkin, CircleCI, etc.



Scalability is a pro-point: If you ask any tester out there, they&#8217;ll tell you how taxing it is to upgrade a traditional automation testing tool. For instance, if you were to upgrade or maintain the Selenium grids, it&#8217;s not only expensive but also less efficient. Besides, it&#8217;s not scalable. 



However, most codeless automation testing tools are cloud-based. They&#8217;re quite scalable, and you can scale a cloud up or down based on your project requirement. 



Larger automation scope: With codeless automation testing, the automation scope is high. Codeless <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/can-ai-driven-test-automation-enhance-test-automation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">automation testing</a> tools are designed to test multiple apps from the same platform.



 For instance, you can perform tests on mobile apps (iOS, Android, native, and hybrid), desktop apps, web apps, virtual apps, etc., simultaneously.&nbsp; 







As we test various interfaces within these apps, we can increase the scope of test automation from one app to multiple apps based on our requirements. Apart from scaling the testing process, you can evaluate risk areas with a codeless testing platform and test them thoroughly.



Fewer efforts on regression testing: Regression testing is time-consuming, and it&#8217;s best to automate it. As per <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://theqalead.com/topics/2020-software-testing-trends-qa-technologies-data-statistics/" target="_blank">QA Lead</a>, around 78% of organizations globally automate their regression testing. 



Since regression testing is monotonous and repetitive, QA engineers can significantly decrease their efforts and focus on other aspects of testing such as exploratory or acceptance testing. 



Codeless automation testing tools like <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/" target="_blank">Testsigma</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.leapwork.com/" target="_blank">Leapwork</a> enable you to write regression tests in plain English. Besides, you can run regression tests parallelly with other tests or even schedule them based on your project priority. 



To know more about how to automate regression testing effectively, read this <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/how-to-best-automate-regression-testing-effectively/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">article</a>. 



AI saves the day: Codeless automation testing tools come integrated with AI or ML. As per <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/blog/software-testing-trends-2021-what-can-we-expect/" target="_blank">Software testing trends</a> for 2021, at least 38% of global organizations have introduced AI or ML in their testing efforts. The growth is staggeringly high because AI or ML combines human intelligence and computer intelligence to accelerate development, reduce errors, and automatically handle processes. 



<a href="https://www.mabl.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Mabl</a> — a codeless testing tool is powered by AI, which helps auto-heal; it quickly identifies even the most minute changes. With this tool, you can test modern frameworks like VueJs, React, and Angular too.&nbsp;







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Real-time reports &amp; analytics: A thumb rule when picking a codeless automation testing tool is to go for one that offers customizable reports and analytics dashboard. From tracking the progress and performance of your test suites to monitoring team progress — these dashboards come in handy. Discovering bugs or false negatives is also possible with reports and analytics dashboards. 



Besides, most tools suggest <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/working-from-home-tips-and-tricks-for-the-testing-community/">tips on improving productivity </a>or test case scenarios, which are quite beneficial. Most of these tools come with a superior bug management system. Every time they spot flakiness, bugs, or error patterns, they&#8217;ll notify the teams so you can fix them pronto.&nbsp; 



Built-in Integrations: Most codeless automation testing tools come with built-in integrations that make life easier. Equipped with test management tools, project templates, communications, test-case libraries, object repositories, etc., — a lot can be performed from one platform. No additional set-ups or configurations are required.&nbsp; 



Test reusability: A sustainable form of testing includes test reusability. It&#8217;s cost-effective, time-saving, and a sensible way forward. Most codeless testing tools support reusing test steps across projects; in fact, they support reusing test steps within various versions of operating systems too. 



These tools are generally intelligent enough to prioritize test case reusability and suggest or automatically manage and update test cases to reduce manual efforts. Some common steps or test cases can be increased into the test flows later, making it a flexible process. 



It all happens on the cloud: Cloud-based tools are the future, and if you&#8217;re not shifting to them, you&#8217;re not fully embracing digital transformation. Most codeless automation testing tools are cloud-based, due to to which your maintenance costs are cheap — no need to maintain and upgrade physical tools or systems. 



A cloud is secure and scalable — you&#8217;re more in control as you get to decide what and how much to use. If your project requirement has changed, you can scale up or down based on that requirement. You pay for what you use. Cloud is also up and running 24*7, and remote teams can access it from anywhere, any time. 



Some cloud-based automation testing tools come with real devices that you can start testing on. You can fetch real-time reports and get a fair idea of how your end users may interact with your product.&nbsp; 



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Those are some of the best benefits a codeless automation testing tool can offer. If you are looking for one, we recommend checking out Testsigma. Our automation testing tool comes with thousands of real-time devices with various browsers and OS combinations in its cloud. 



Offering end-to-end testing solutions, Testsigma follows shift-left and supports data-driven testing. In addition, we offer a fully loaded test lab for you to manage your test executions better, and if you&#8217;re keen on plugging in your devices for testing, you can do that too.&nbsp; 



Don&#8217;t just take our word for it, though — try it out yourself. Testsigma is giving away a 21-day free trial. Sign up <a href="https://testsigma.com/signup" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">here</a>.

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