
<p>This month, our team has introduced to Testsigma a range of innovative features that will revolutionize the way you approach testing.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Let&#8217;s dive right in:&nbsp;</p>



<p>1. <strong>Embrace targeted testing by using For Loop to filter Test Data Profiles: </strong>With the new Test Data Profile Filtering in <a href="https://testsigma.com/docs/test-cases/step-types/for-loop/">For Loop</a> feature, you can effortlessly run repetitive actions on a selected subset of your Test Data profile. Say goodbye to the unnecessary hassle of testing through the entire test data profile and embrace targeted testing like never before.</p>



<p>2. <strong>Develop deterministic tests with Mobile Debugger [Beta]: </strong>With <a href="https://testsigma.com/docs/debugging/results-on-local-devices/">Testsigma&#8217;s Mobile Debugger</a>, you can now debug issues on your local mobile devices step-by-step. Run your tests in Debug mode, and you&#8217;ll be able to execute them live, closely analyze each step, locate issues, and fix them in real-time—all in a single session. Gain 100% confidence in the accuracy of your test authoring and eliminate flakiness from your automated testing.</p>



<p>3.<strong> Execute Mobile Test Suites in Parallel</strong>: With<a href="https://testsigma.com/docs/test-management/test-plans/run-tests-in-parallel/"> parallel testing</a>, you can run tests on multiple OS and device combinations simultaneously, multiplying your test execution capacity and significantly reducing the time needed to complete your testing cycles.</p>



<p>4. <strong>Jira-Xray Integration:</strong> If your team relies on Jira Xray for release reporting and planning, Testsigma&#8217;s <a href="https://testsigma.com/docs/integrations/bug-reporting/xray/">Jira-Xray Integration </a>will make it a breeze to push execution information to Xray with just a flip of a switch. This lets you seamlessly bridge the gap between testing and release management, and experience a smoother and more streamlined testing process.</p>



<p style="padding-bottom:15px">With these new features, we&#8217;re continuing to empower you to achieve optimal testing efficiency and accuracy. If you&#8217;re not already a Testsigma user,&nbsp;</p>



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June '23 Product roundup - latest on Testsigma

June ’23 Product roundup – latest on Testsigma

SaaS Testing Top Challenges, Tools and Testing Approach

SaaS Testing: Top Challenges, Tools and Testing Approach


<p>We&#8217;re excited to announce the addition of visual test automation capabilities to Testsigma’s low-code platform. With this newest addition, quality teams are empowered to test the accuracy of visual elements with precision and deliver great user experiences at an unmatched scale and speed.</p>



<p>Empowering QA teams and democratizing software testing is at the core of what we do at Testsigma. Over time, we have realized that in QA, many teams hyperfocus on functionality—how the elements interact with the user—and often overlook how the elements<em><strong> render</strong></em> across various browsers and devices. The result &#8211; a poor customer experience and lost revenue.</p>



<p>Adding to it, the complexities of modern web design make it difficult to automate visual verifications with traditional tools and frameworks. They struggle to handle dynamic elements and responsive designs, often leading to false negatives and false positives in testing results. Manually verifying the UI is also error-prone and unscalable, leading to longer test cycles and eating into your release pace and quality.&nbsp;</p>



<p>To address these quality concerns and make visual testing as seamless as testing functionality and APIs, we are introducing low-code automated visual testing in Testsigma. Here are some of the highlights the new feature brings to the table:</p>



<ul><li><strong>Create visual tests effortlessly, without any code:</strong> Author automated tests using plain English statements with Testsigma. Or record user actions that are automatically converted into plain English test steps. Add visual validations for the required test steps with a click of a button.</li><li><strong>View and debug visual errors in a user-friendly interface:</strong> With clear visualization of the base image, reference image, and highlighted differences, you can easily analyze and rectify any design-related problems to maintain a consistent visual experience.</li><li><strong>Run visual regression tests across 3000+ platforms and browsers: </strong>Automate visual testing for mobile and web apps and ensure visual uniformity across 3000+ platforms, devices, and browsers with Testsigma&#8217;s cloud test lab.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Run functional and visual tests simultaneously:</strong> Run functional and visual tests in parallel without any additional effort. Cover both end-to-end scenarios and visual regressions to maximize coverage and save time covering the tests.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p>Automated visual testing is available to all Testsigma users across all plans. To learn more, <a href="https://hubs.ly/Q01VLkkX0"><u>click here</u></a>.</p>



<p>Don&#8217;t miss our upcoming webinar with Testsigma’s product engineering team on <b>29 June 2023</b>, where you will get an exclusive walkthrough of the latest visual testing functionality.<gwmw style="display:none;"></p>



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Introducing Automated Visual Testing: Run Visual and Functional Tests Parallelly

Test Environment Management What, Why, and Best Practices

Test Environment Management | What, Why, and Best Practices


<p>When it comes to software delivery, automation is directly proportional to efficiency. With its ability to automate building, testing, and software delivery, Jenkins is the go-to choice for CI/CD pipeline automation for many teams. With low-code end-to-end test automation with Testsigma and our native Testsigma-Jenkins integration, you can incorporate your simple English tests—for web, mobile apps, and APIs—into your build automation workflows—to test continuously and at scale.</p>



<p>Here&#8217;s how you can get started:</p>



<ol><li><strong>Installation and Setup</strong>: To get started, you&#8217;ll need to install the Testsigma Test Plan Run plugin in your Jenkins instance. You can find the plugin on the <a href="https://plugins.jenkins.io/testsigma/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jenkins Plugins page </a>or download it directly from the Testsigma website. </li></ol>



<p>Once installed, you&#8217;re ready to integrate Testsigma tests with Jenkins.</p>



<ol start="2"><li><strong>Configuring the Jenkins Pipeline</strong>: Add the <a href="https://testsigma.com/docs/test-management/test-plans/schedule-plans/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Testsigma Test Plan Run</a><strong> </strong>plugin as a stage to trigger your Testsigma test plans:<ol><li>Click on the &#8220;Build&#8221; tab within your pipeline configuration.</li><li>Click on &#8220;Add Build Step&#8221; and select &#8220;Testsigma Test Plan run.&#8221;</li><li>Configure the plugin by providing your Testsigma API Key, Test Plan ID, maximum wait time for task completion, and the file path for the JUnit report XML file.</li><li>Save the changes to complete the configuration.</li></ol></li></ol>



<ol start="3"><li><strong>Testing and Execution:</strong> Once your pipeline is set up, trigger a build to see the build verification in action. Check the console log for the execution details, and for more comprehensive results, log into your Testsigma account and deep dive into the test plan status.&nbsp;</li></ol>



<p>With Jenkins&#8217; automation capabilities and Testsigma&#8217;s simplified testing, you automate your testing pipeline to maximize efficiency and deliver high-quality software with confidence. Automate your testing pipeline today and experience the benefits of a smoother, more efficient release workflow with Testsigma.</p>



<p><a href="https://testsigma.com/docs/continuous-integration/jenkins/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn More</a></p>


Embrace Effortless Pipeline Automation with Testsigma-Jenkins Integration

Effortless Pipeline Automation with Testsigma-Jenkins Integration


<p>Unit testing, followed by integration testing validates software quality. But when building a robust enterprise application, your integration testing approach needs some more push. For software connected to other sub-projects, quality validation requires back-to-back, reverse-forward testing of all layers of your application from the onset. This is where sandwich testing comes in.</p>



<p>This blog will explain the sandwich testing concept, including its features and the steps to execute it.</p>



<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets"><p class="toc_title">Table Of Contents</p><ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#What_Is_Sandwich_Testing"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">1</span> What Is Sandwich Testing?</a><ul><li><a href="#The_Top-Down_Testing_Approach"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.1</span> The Top-Down Testing Approach</a></li><li><a href="#The_Bottom-Up_Approach"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.2</span> The Bottom-Up Approach</a></li><li><a href="#Sandwich_Testing_and_the_N-Tier_Software_Architecture"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.3</span> Sandwich Testing and the N-Tier Software Architecture</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#Features_of_Sandwich_Testing"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">2</span> Features of Sandwich Testing</a></li><li><a href="#Why_is_sandwich_testing_necessary_in_software_testing"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">3</span> Why is sandwich testing necessary in software testing?</a></li><li><a href="#Sandwich_testing_and_test_automation"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">4</span> Sandwich testing and test automation</a><ul><li><a href="#Some_Tools_to_Automate_Sandwich_Testing"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">4.1</span> Some Tools to Automate Sandwich Testing</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#Example_of_Sandwich_Testing"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">5</span> Example of Sandwich Testing</a></li><li><a href="#How_to_run_a_sandwich_test"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">6</span> How to run a sandwich test?</a></li><li><a href="#Summary"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">7</span> Summary</a></li><li><a href="#Frequently_Asked_Questions"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">8</span> Frequently Asked Questions</a><ul><li><a href="#What_is_hybrid_or_sandwich_integration_testing"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">8.1</span> What is hybrid or sandwich integration testing?</a></li><li><a href="#What_are_the_attributes_of_sandwich_testing"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">8.2</span> What are the attributes of sandwich testing?</a></li></ul></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="h-what-is-sandwich-testing"><span id="What_Is_Sandwich_Testing">What Is Sandwich Testing?</span></h2>



<p>Sandwich testing is an integration testing method that involves splitting an application into different layers and testing them separately and integrally to ensure each layer works perfectly to meet the software specifications. You can also refer to a sandwich test as hybrid integration testing since it combines the top-down and bottom-up testing approaches. Sandwich testing is an incremental testing process, and it assumes a three-layer testing pattern with the middle layer as the target layer.</p>



<h3 id="h-the-top-down-testing-approach"><span id="The_Top-Down_Testing_Approach">The Top-Down Testing Approach</span></h3>



<p>The top-down approach starts testing from the middle layer (target) to the lower modules. Here, you begin with the independent validation of individual units of the target layer, followed by a gradual integration of the lower modules, usually the database and other external services.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The lower modules are usually stubbed (simulated) to provide dummy data and objects to mimic them. This helps verify if the validated component of the target layer behaves as expected when mounted on lower subsystems.</p>



<h3 id="h-the-bottom-up-approach"><span id="The_Bottom-Up_Approach">The Bottom-Up Approach</span></h3>



<p>On the other hand, the bottom-up approach begins testing from the middle layer to the upper modules. This approach first evaluates the upper part in isolation and gradually tests it when integrated with the validated middle subsystem to catch bugs as the test proceeds. You can think of the upper layer in context as a simulated UI.</p>



<h3 id="h-sandwich-testing-and-the-n-tier-software-architecture"><span id="Sandwich_Testing_and_the_N-Tier_Software_Architecture">Sandwich Testing and the N-Tier Software Architecture</span></h3>



<p>An N-tier software architecture using a three-tier typically features the client side, business logic, and data access. You test each layer independently and further validate how they communicate after integration. That&#8217;s the sandwich testing concept. Ultimately, it helps mitigate bugs and save development time. Additionally, it makes your test suite more scalable since there are different test layers.</p>



<p>For instance, while ensuring that the submit button in the UI works, you also want to ensure that it calls the appropriate function, sends the expected queries to the database, and executes the associated algorithm expectedly on the returned data. Regardless of your application&#8217;s complexity, the sandwich testing method helps your test assess its entire architecture without complicating your test suite.</p>



<h2 id="h-features-of-sandwich-testing"><span id="Features_of_Sandwich_Testing">Features of Sandwich Testing</span></h2>



<p>Here are the key features of sandwich testing.&nbsp;</p>



<ul><li><strong>Sandwich testing is granular</strong>: It’s specific to each component or feature of an application. Thus, it involves independently testing individual components and how they further communicate with the corresponding subsystems. Invariably, it ensures each application component satisfies its expected quality first and checks how it behaves when it works with its associated layers.</li><li><strong>It assumes a three-layer testing pattern</strong>: Sandwich testing takes the bottom-up and top-bottom approach, with the target layer is typically in the middle.</li><li><strong>It is complete</strong>: Sandwich testing has extended coverage, combining integration and unit testing to validate the target layer independently first. It then verifies how it works when integrated with the associated upper and lower layers.</li><li><strong>It modularizes the test suite</strong>: Sandwich testing ensures that the test suit handles each part of an application under test independently, separating component concerns into modules that can run independently.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Sandwich testing is incremental</strong>: Sandwich testing typically starts with the target module and progresses to other components in a forward and reverse pattern (from middle to top and from middle to bottom).</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-why-is-sandwich-testing-necessary-in-software-testing"><span id="Why_is_sandwich_testing_necessary_in_software_testing">Why is sandwich testing necessary in software testing?</span></h2>



<p>The ultimate goal of sandwich integration testing is to ensure that each subsystem of your application works together to achieve an overall quality. While it might be costly and complex, you want to use this testing method for the following reasons.</p>



<ul><li><strong>Earlier bug detection</strong>: It helps catch potential bugs earlier, saving development time and mitigating financial loss from production bugs.</li><li><strong>Improved test coverage</strong>: It helps you perform both unit and integration testing simultaneously to discover the effect of integrating other subsystems on the target layer. So, it improves the<a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/test-coverage/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> test coverage</a> and software quality.</li><li><strong>Test scalability and reusability</strong>: Since each test module handles the application’s components individually, sandwich testing makes it easy to add more tests and reuse existing ones as your application scales. Thus, it’s robust and ideal for testing applications with complex architecture.</li><li><strong>Reduced test suite complexity</strong>: Sandwich testing adopts a descriptive naming convention, making locating the module that handles a specific test easier. It also makes your tests more comprehensive when shared with your team.</li><li><strong>Support for parallel testing</strong>: You can test modules in parallel since many modules are under test. This saves time significantly.</li><li><strong>Support for test automation</strong>: Like conventional end-to-end testing, sandwich testing is also subject to automation testing tools like Testsigma, Selenium, Appium, Playwright, and many more.</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-sandwich-testing-and-test-automation"><span id="Sandwich_testing_and_test_automation">Sandwich testing and test automation</span></h2>



<p>Automating your sandwich testing is helpful when:</p>



<ul><li>Considering the complexity of sandwich testing, automation simplifies the process</li><li>Test automation improves the test feedback cycle, allowing the development team to evaluate test results more efficiently.&nbsp;</li><li>Automation testing is saving costs, some avenues where costs can be saved are:<ul><li>It simulates different testing environments, including browsers and operating systems.</li><li>It helps you track the test step that fails during testing. This is handy for quick bug fixing.</li><li>It helps keep track of the test for continuity and scalability.</li><li>Automating your sandwich test provides an avenue for parallel multi-platform and multi-browser testing.</li></ul></li></ul>



<h3 id="h-some-tools-to-automate-sandwich-testing"><span id="Some_Tools_to_Automate_Sandwich_Testing">Some Tools to Automate Sandwich Testing</span></h3>



<ul><li><strong>Testsigma</strong>: Testsigma is an automation testing platform that allows you to automate UI tests locally or in the cloud without coding, in simple English. With support for multi-browser and multi-device testing, you can run tests in parallel using Testsigma’s Test Lab. In addition to browser extensions for recording tests, it features a user-friendly interface for creating test scenarios and writing test steps for each. It supports web, mobile, and API testing with little maintenance overhead, as tests are in plain English script.&nbsp;</li></ul><br>



<p><button class="btn bg-primary cta-btn" style="margin: auto"><a href="https://testsigma.com/signup" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#fff">Automate your tests for web, mobile, desktop and APIs from the same place, 5x faster, with Testsigma</a></button></p>



<br><ul><li><strong>Selenium</strong>: Selenium is an open-source framework for automating user interactions on the web. Selenium provides web drivers for modern browsers, including Chromium-based browsers, Firefox, and Safari, and it&#8217;s the most-used testing framework. As of writing, Selenium has approximately 206,000 users, according to its <a href="https://github.com/SeleniumHQ/selenium" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GitHub stat</a>. The framework also features an IDE for playback test automation and supports the Selenium Grid for orchestrating tests in multiple environments. Selenium test automation requires coding experience in its supported languages, including Python, Kotlin, Ruby, Java, JavaScript, and C#.</li></ul><br>



<ul><li><strong>Playwright</strong>: Playwright is Microsoft&#8217;s end-to-end testing framework for automating web actions. In contrast to Selenium, <a href="https://github.com/microsoft/playwright" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">GitHub</a> puts its users&#8217; stat at 26,000. Compared to Selenium, Playwright is more recent and supports fewer programming languages, including JavaScript, Python, TypeScript, .NET, and Java. It also supports many modern browsers and allows parallel testing. Unlike Selenium, which requires an implicit wait for DOM loading, Playwright features auto-wait and web-first assertions. The framework also has a code generator. In addition to helping set up tests quickly, this can be handy for generating relevant web element selectors during testing to save element inspection time.</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-example-of-sandwich-testing"><span id="Example_of_Sandwich_Testing">Example of Sandwich Testing</span></h2>



<p>Every application has different components performing different functions. Each part typically communicates with the lower subsystems. These include the business logic and data layers.&nbsp;</p>



<p>In sandwich testing, the application validation is typically incremental. It ensures you verify one module after another when integrated with the top layers.&nbsp;</p>



<p>While performing sandwich testing, you typically start by testing the UI using stubs to simulate test data. Here, you might want to use UI testing tools like Testsigma to simulate a UI to validate the target component.</p>



<p>Once you test the UI, you can start testing the lower modules independently using drivers to simulate unavailable modules. Once done, you&#8217;ll integrate each validated lower module with the UI and rerun the test. This is the <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/system-integration-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">integration testing</a> phase. It verifies if the application works expectedly after mounting each module.</p>



<p>For example, while testing a complex application using the sandwich approach, you want to validate each lower module in isolation before integrating it with the target (the UI). Next, you&#8217;ll rerun the test after integrating the UI with the previously validated module. This is to validate that each module works as expected when mounted on the UI.&nbsp;</p>



<p>You then repeat the process for each lower module until your test satisfies the required quality. However, modules that are unavailable for testing are usually stubbed.</p>



<h2 id="h-how-to-run-a-sandwich-test"><span id="How_to_run_a_sandwich_test">How to run a sandwich test?</span></h2>



<p>Sandwich testing requires close attention to the detail of your application. The following steps are a guide for executing a sandwich test.</p>



<p><strong>Step 1: Create your test scenarios</strong>: Planning a test scenario helps you imagine a user story. Your test scenario must be complete, comprehensive, and realistic and should include concise test steps.</p>



<p><strong>Step 2</strong>: <strong>Prioritize the essential modules</strong>: Identifying the target components makes your tests more specific and consistent. Ensure you collaborate with the development team to understand underlying functions and modules. This helps you to verify which modules are available for testing and efficiently create test stubs and drivers for them. At this stage, you also want to identify and prioritize the modules in the order of their effect on your application&#8217;s functionalities.</p>



<p><strong>Step 3</strong>: <strong>Choose a testing environment</strong>: This is where you decide whether to run manual or automation testing. While automating your test, you should also determine whether to use a local web driver or spin it up using a cloud grid.</p>



<p><strong>Step 4</strong>: <strong>Run your UI test in isolation</strong>: Start your sandwich testing by running the UI test in isolation with stubs.</p>



<p><strong>Step 5: Test each module independently</strong>: Here, you’ll test each lower subsystem in isolation to ensure they meet the software quality requirements. You might want to run subsystem <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/performing-parallel-testing-in-testsigma/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">tests in parallel</a> to save time and cost.</p>



<p><strong>Step 6: Perform integration testing on mounted modules</strong>: After testing each module and the UI independently, integrate the UI with each module<strong> </strong>and rerun the test.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Step 7: Evaluate test results</strong>: Use various test coverage and analytic tools to estimate how well your test performed. A critical evaluation of the test coverage helps you identify further test requirements. You can also generate shareable HTML coverage reports to view the missing tests.</p>



<h2 id="h-summary"><span id="Summary">Summary</span></h2>



<p>Despite the independence of each layer during development, they intertwine and work together when shipped to the end user. Bugs in one of the layers can break the whole. Thus, a layered architecture requires unsullied testing to ensure all parts meet software quality standards and user experience expectations.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Unlike integration testing, that only tests the software when systems are mounted, sandwich testing is more comprehensive, as it checks each layer separately before integrating them incrementally with the target layer.</p>



<h2 id="h-frequently-asked-questions"><span id="Frequently_Asked_Questions">Frequently Asked Questions</span></h2>



<h3 id="h-what-is-hybrid-or-sandwich-integration-testing"><span id="What_is_hybrid_or_sandwich_integration_testing">What is hybrid or sandwich integration testing?</span></h3>



<p>Hybrid or sandwich integration testing is an incremental software testing method for validating if an independently tested lower module works as it should when integrated with higher systems you&#8217;ve also tested in isolation.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 id="h-what-are-the-attributes-of-sandwich-testing"><span id="What_are_the_attributes_of_sandwich_testing">What are the attributes of sandwich testing?</span></h3>



<p>Sandwich testing has many attributes. But for the most part, it’s complete, stepwise, incremental, unassuming, modular, and pays strict attention to the application details. Overall, it makes your test suite reusable and more scalable.</p>


What is Sandwich Testing- Features and Example


<p>You know about regression and integration testing independently, but do you know the difference between them? One re-executes the tests for existing functionalities of the application, while the other checks the connection between various components of the application. Let’s see what does what. We highlight the differences in integration and regression testing in this blog with a table and a few examples. We also discuss the use of automation tools and when and how to use them for regression testing vs integration testing.</p>



<p>So, let’s begin!</p>



<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets"><p class="toc_title">Table Of Contents</p><ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#What_is_Regression_Testing_vs_What_is_Integration_Testing"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">1</span> What is Regression Testing vs What is Integration Testing?</a><ul><li><a href="#Regression_Testing"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.1</span> Regression Testing</a></li><li><a href="#Integration_Testing"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.2</span> Integration Testing</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#When_to_Use_Integration_Testing_vs_When_to_Use_Regression_Testing"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">2</span> When to Use Integration Testing vs When to Use Regression Testing?</a></li><li><a href="#When_to_Automate_Integration_Testing_vs_When_to_Automate_Regression_Testing"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">3</span> When to Automate Integration Testing vs When to Automate Regression Testing?</a></li><li><a href="#Regression_vs_Integration_Testing_Differences"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">4</span> Regression vs Integration Testing – Differences</a></li><li><a href="#Automated_Regression_Testing_Tools"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">5</span> Automated Regression Testing Tools</a><ul><li><a href="#Testsigma"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">5.1</span> Testsigma</a></li><li><a href="#Watir"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">5.2</span> Watir</a></li><li><a href="#TestingWhiz"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">5.3</span> TestingWhiz</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#Automated_Integration_Testing_Tools"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">6</span> Automated Integration Testing Tools</a><ul><li><a href="#Testsigma-2"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">6.1</span> Testsigma</a></li><li><a href="#Tessy"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">6.2</span> Tessy</a></li><li><a href="#Spock"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">6.3</span> Spock</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#Summary"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">7</span> Summary</a></li><li><a href="#Frequently_Asked_Questions"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">8</span> Frequently Asked Questions</a><ul><li><a href="#Is_integration_testing_part_of_regression_testing"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">8.1</span> Is integration testing part of regression testing?</a></li><li><a href="#Is_regression_testing_manual_or_automated"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">8.2</span> Is regression testing manual or automated?</a></li><li><a href="#What_is_integration_testing_in_STLC"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">8.3</span> What is integration testing in STLC?</a></li></ul></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="h-what-is-regression-testing-vs-what-is-integration-testing"><span id="What_is_Regression_Testing_vs_What_is_Integration_Testing">What is Regression Testing vs What is Integration Testing?</span></h2>



<p>Before we show the differences between these two testing types, let’s explore their definition and a couple of examples to understand them better.</p>



<h3 id="h-regression-testing"><span id="Regression_Testing">Regression Testing</span></h3>



<p>Regression testing is a type of testing that involves re-checking software or an application after new changes are introduced in it. This testing process runs functional and non-functional checks on the existing features of the software to ensure that no issues arise due to new code changes. The goal of regression testing is to identify any defects in the present system that may occur due to updates/changes. Regression testing can either be white box testing or black box testing.</p>



<p>You can re-use the test cases in <a href="https://testsigma.com/regression-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">regression testing</a> to verify the existing functionalities. This includes running the same test cases and scripts to get the same output that validates the present features.</p>



<p>An example of regression testing is checking the Camera, Phone, and other applications in your mobile after a system update. Smartphones often receive regular system updates that can hamper the ongoing functions of the phone. Regression testing would assess if any OS or parts upgrade impacted your phone.</p>



<h3 id="h-integration-testing"><span id="Integration_Testing">Integration Testing</span></h3>



<p>Integration testing checks the communication and data flow between two modules of the same system after integrating them. Let’s look at how this works.</p>



<p>A software consists of several small modules that carry certain features and come together to build the system. Sometimes even when these modules pass the quality test independently, they might encounter data flow issues upon integration. Integration testing verifies the compatibility between these individual parts and ensures they work in unison without any issues after integration. It can be a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-box_testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">black-box testing</a> or white-box testing technique.</p>



<p>An example of integration testing would be checking the logical connection between the ‘Proceed to Payment’ page and the payment gateway for an e-commerce application.</p>



<h2 id="h-when-to-use-integration-testing-vs-when-to-use-regression-testing"><span id="When_to_Use_Integration_Testing_vs_When_to_Use_Regression_Testing">When to Use Integration Testing vs When to Use Regression Testing?</span></h2>



<p>Integration testing is run when existing modules connect with new ones or if any new modules are developed, and they integrate. This process checks the quality of the connection between the modules and the flow of data between them.</p>



<p>Regression testing does an overall testing of the previously existing and stable features after functional testing of new features is over. The idea is to ensure that the new changes did not impact the already working ones. Testers also perform regression testing after user acceptance testing (UAT).</p>



<h2 id="h-when-to-automate-integration-testing-vs-when-to-automate-regression-testing"><span id="When_to_Automate_Integration_Testing_vs_When_to_Automate_Regression_Testing">When to Automate Integration Testing vs When to Automate Regression Testing?</span></h2>



<p>If these new code builds are frequent, it is better to automate the testing for accurate and quick results.</p>



<p>Many reasons exist to automate your integration and regression testing. For example, if you are running the same test cases repeatedly for regression testing, automating them would make sense as it would save time, cost, and manual effort. This approach frees you up to focus on other work and tests specific parts of the application with high accuracy. </p>



<p>Read more about <a href="https://testsigma.com/regression-testing/automated-regression-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">automated regression testing</a></p>



<p>In the case of <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/integration-testing-types/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">integration testing</a>, automating the test cases is the right choice when you need to check the connection between the two modules logically. You can also opt for automation when the tests are complex and require repeated execution. Proper use of test data and test scripts will allow you to receive the right results and verify communication between the modules. Further, you can go for automation testing if you have to run parallel tests, and doing so manually would occupy a big deal of your time.</p>



<h2 id="h-regression-vs-integration-testing-differences"><span id="Regression_vs_Integration_Testing_Differences">Regression vs Integration Testing – Differences</span></h2>



<p><p style="padding-bottom:25px">Here are the most common differences between regression and integration testing:</p></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Regression Testing</strong></td><td><strong>Integration Testing</strong></td></tr><tr><td>It checks the existing and stable functionalities of the application, after a new change has been introduced.</td><td>It verifies the modules and data flow between them without focusing on their individual behavior.</td></tr><tr><td>It is re-testing the existing features of the application.</td><td>It does not re-test the application.</td></tr><tr><td>Regression testing comes after functional and UAT testing or any other time when the software undergoes any changes.</td><td>Integration testing comes after unit testing.</td></tr><tr><td>It only runs and verifies previously executed tests.</td><td>This testing adds new tests to check proper data flow between modules.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<br><h2 id="h-automated-regression-testing-tools"><span id="Automated_Regression_Testing_Tools">Automated Regression Testing Tools</span></h2>



<p>Let’s discuss a few tools to run automated regression testing.</p>



<h3 id="h-testsigma"><span id="Testsigma">Testsigma</span></h3>



<p>A no-code, cloud-based, AI-powered, open-source tool, Testsigma supports all your regression testing efforts by automating the test cases to run the regression. The tool is intelligent and suggests affected areas and relevant test cases after a feature enhancement/release or a bug fix. And you can use Testsigma to run regression testing in sprints that match your organization’s release cycle.Suppose you make a minor change in the application’s UI. Testsigma will automatically catch this alteration and find the test cases associated with this UI change. Other features of Testsigma that make it a perfect regression testing tool are:</p>



<ul><li>Prioritize test cases to run faster regression testing.</li><li>You can select the test case type (Unit Test, Integration, Functional, Non-Functional, User Experience).</li><li>Run parallel tests to reduce the feedback loop.</li><li>Schedule automated tests to minimize manual intervention and easily detect regressions in code modules.</li><li>Receive insightful and actionable feedback reports to understand the outcome and effectively work on bug resolution.</li><li>It is a no-code tool.</li></ul><br>



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<br><h3 id="h-watir"><span id="Watir">Watir</span></h3>



<p>Watir is an open-source Ruby library for automating web testing. It works on Selenium&#8217;s Ruby language bindings, which makes it easy for you to design and write Selenium test cases easily and efficiently. Watir tests the web application the same way as how humans explore it; the framework does that by clicking links, filling out forms, validating texts, checking dropdown menus, and more.</p>



<p>If you make any code changes in the web application, you can use Watir to check the functionality. The tool takes a human approach by running the tests in such a manner that it feels like a human using it, which provides a realistic insight into its working and issues.</p>



<p>Some features of Watir are:</p>



<ul><li>Makes it easy to write and run Selenium tests.</li><li>Watir installation is supported by Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Edge.</li><li>It can take screenshots and locate web elements using several attributes.</li><li>You can check page performance using Watir.</li><li>Page Objects offer the ability to reuse the code and automate your application.</li><li>Consists of easy-to-use APIs to check popup alerts in your UI or website.</li></ul>



<h3 id="h-testingwhiz"><span id="TestingWhiz">TestingWhiz</span></h3>



<p>TestingWhiz is a codeless platform using which you can test web and mobile applications. It supports end-to-end testing, record and playback testing, cross-browser testing, and more. With already available test cases, you can run automated tests using TestingWhiz to check if any changes in the code, UI, or otherwise have impacted the existing functions.</p>



<p>For instance, if you upgrade the application version with new features in the sign page for new users to register, you can apply this tool to test if the existing login and sign-up functionalities are working along with the newly added one.</p>



<p>Features of TestingWhiz include:</p>



<ul><li>Run and re-run test cases for testing and regression.</li><li>Schedule automated tests for future runs.</li><li>Codeless automation tool.</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-automated-integration-testing-tools"><span id="Automated_Integration_Testing_Tools">Automated Integration Testing Tools</span></h2>



<p>Let’s discuss a few tools to run automated integration testing.</p>



<h3 id="h-testsigma-1"><span id="Testsigma-2">Testsigma</span></h3>



<p>Testsigma is a tool that can easily automate integration testing as it supports web, mobile, desktop and API testing. And it is a no-code platform that makes it simple for testers to write code and run them as and when necessary.</p>



<p>Some features of Testsigma that make integration testing effortless are:</p>



<ul><li>Create test cases, set up test environments, run tests, analyze results, and generate reports.</li><li>Integrate with bug-tracking systems to quickly and timely track and address the issues.</li><li>Efficiently collaborate with other team members and other teams.</li><li>Customize your test cases to scale them if required.</li></ul><br>



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<br><h3 id="h-tessy"><span id="Tessy">Tessy</span></h3>



<p>Tessy is an automation testing tool that automates the complete unit test cycle, including integration testing. It mainly performs automated dynamic module/unit and integration testing of embedded software and also determines the code coverage. The tool can automate several functions of integration testing, including importing requirements and comprehensive report generation.Its features include:</p>



<ul><li>Managing unit test workflow right from the setup of the project.</li><li>After importing the requirements and creating a scenario, Tessy handles the test execution.</li><li>Makes change management easier.</li><li>Allows engineers to test the component variable&#8217;s internal values variables and the interfaces between different modules.</li></ul>



<h3 id="h-spock"><span id="Spock">Spock</span></h3>



<p>It is a Java-based testing framework. It also leverages Groovy’s features to stay a relevant alternative to JUnit. A test in Spock is called a Specification.</p>



<p>Some features of Spock are:</p>



<ul><li>Specifications are designed for easy read and write options.</li><li>Offers built-in support for testing concurrent and asynchronous code.</li><li>Consists of an effective mocking and stubbing framework that helps create detailed and efficient test cases for integration testing.</li><li>Spock uses Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and supports data-driven testing.</li><li>It provides hooks that allow you to set up and tear down resources before and after each test. This can be useful in integration testing to establish connections to databases, external services, or other resources required for testing.</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-summary"><span id="Summary">Summary</span></h2>



<p>Regression testing and integration testing are two distinct types of testing that carry different levels of importance in SDLC. They verify two completely different things in an application; the former re-checks the existing functions when new changes are introduced in the software, and the latter checks the connection between modules of the software. In this blog, we bring out the details of the differences between integration and regression testing. We also highlighted the benefits, tools, and a few examples to give you a better understanding of both testing types.</p>



<h2 id="h-frequently-asked-questions"><span id="Frequently_Asked_Questions">Frequently Asked Questions</span></h2>



<h3 id="h-is-integration-testing-part-of-regression-testing"><span id="Is_integration_testing_part_of_regression_testing">Is integration testing part of regression testing?</span></h3>



<p>No, integration testing is not a part of regression testing. They are two different types of tests that check separate functionalities of the application. Integration testing validates the flow of data between the modules, whereas regression testing sees if new changes impact the existing features. However, integration tests can become a part of regression tests once the integration testing is done and passed successfully.</p>



<h3 id="h-is-regression-testing-manual-or-automated"><span id="Is_regression_testing_manual_or_automated">Is regression testing manual or automated?</span></h3>



<p>Regression testing can be both manual and automated. You can reuse the test cases either manually or automate them. Typically, going for automation would be the right choice as it will save you time and effort in re-running the tests.</p>



<h3 id="h-what-is-integration-testing-in-stlc"><span id="What_is_integration_testing_in_STLC">What is integration testing in STLC?</span></h3>



<p>Integration testing in STLC is verifying the logical connection between individual modules when they integrate to become one system/part of a bigger system. This testing aims to highlight and detect bugs that might be present in the interaction between the modules.</p>


Regression Testing vs Integration Testing Key Differences

Regression Testing vs Integration Testing: Key Differences

Key Difference between Functional and Non-Functional Testing

Key Difference between Functional and Non Functional Testing

Requirement Based Testing Everything You Need To Know

Requirement Based Testing: Everything You Need To Know


<p>In the dynamic realm of cloud-based solutions, Salesforce has emerged as a pioneer, empowering businesses with its robust and versatile platform. As organizations harness the power of Salesforce to streamline their operations and elevate customer experiences, ensuring the quality and reliability of these implementations becomes paramount. That&#8217;s where Salesforce testing best practices come into play.</p>



<p>In this article, we will list the Salesforce testing best practices that enable organizations to navigate the challenges and complexities of this cloud ecosystem. Let&#8217;s dive in.</p>



<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets"><p class="toc_title">Table Of Contents</p><ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#Best_Practices_for_Salesforce_Testing"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">1</span> Best Practices for Salesforce Testing</a><ul><li><a href="#1_Start_Testing_Early"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.1</span> 1. Start Testing Early</a></li><li><a href="#2_Thorough_Unit_Testing"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.2</span> 2. Thorough Unit Testing</a></li><li><a href="#3_Automate_Your_Tests"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.3</span> 3. Automate Your Tests</a></li><li><a href="#4_Appropriate_Test_Tools"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.4</span> 4. Appropriate Test Tools</a></li><li><a href="#5_Use_the_Agile_Approach"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.5</span> 5. Use the Agile Approach</a></li><li><a href="#6_Get_the_Right_Testers"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.6</span> 6. Get the Right Testers</a></li><li><a href="#7_Involve_Stakeholders_in_UAT"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.7</span> 7. Involve Stakeholders in UAT</a></li><li><a href="#8_Proper_Naming_Convention"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.8</span> 8. Proper Naming Convention</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#Testsigma_for_Salesforce_Testing"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">2</span> Testsigma for Salesforce Testing </a></li><li><a href="#Summary"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">3</span> Summary</a></li><li><a href="#Frequently_Asked_Questions"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">4</span> Frequently Asked Questions</a><ul><li><a href="#What_are_Salesforce_performance_testing_best_practices"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">4.1</span> What are Salesforce performance testing best practices?</a></li></ul></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="h-best-practices-for-salesforce-testing"><span id="Best_Practices_for_Salesforce_Testing">Best Practices for Salesforce Testing</span></h2>



<p>Here is a list of the best practices QAs should follow during Salesforce testing:</p>



<h3 id="h-1-start-testing-early"><span id="1_Start_Testing_Early"><strong>1. Start Testing Early</strong></span></h3>



<p>QAs will have more time to test the Salesforce platform if they are involved earlier in the SDLC. Thus, testers will have more time to perform testing, increasing the test coverage and types of Salesforce tests performed.</p>



<h3 id="h-2-thorough-unit-testing"><span id="2_Thorough_Unit_Testing"><strong>2. Thorough Unit Testing</strong></span></h3>



<p>Unit testing is one of the best practices for developers to perform while customizing and configuring the Salesforce application. It helps developers to identify bugs earlier during the development cycle. As a result, it lowers the testing and retesting time and also the cost of bug fixing. Further, unit testing improves code quality and reusability.</p>



<h3 id="h-3-automate-your-tests"><span id="3_Automate_Your_Tests"><strong>3. Automate Your Tests</strong></span></h3>



<p>Reports state that automation tools help you save 75% of your testing time and 25% of your costs. So, always automate Salesforce tests! Also, you can test all the complex workflows of your Salesforce application easily and effectively.</p>



<h3 id="h-4-appropriate-test-tools"><span id="4_Appropriate_Test_Tools"><strong>4. Appropriate Test Tools</strong></span></h3>



<p>Identify the best automation tool to ensure your testing process is fast and efficient. For example, Salesforce test automation tools like <a href="https://testsigma.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Testsigma</a> will add value to your testing process. They will let you automate various Salesforce tests on different browsers, platforms, devices, and versions in one place.</p>



<h3 id="h-5-use-the-agile-approach"><span id="5_Use_the_Agile_Approach"><strong>5. Use the Agile Approach</strong></span></h3>



<p>As you might already be aware, agile methodologies are an iterative approach. In agile methods, the product is developed in small incremental builds. The agile approach is best for Salesforce projects, enabling faster feedback cycles to the changing business requirements.</p>



<h3 id="h-6-get-the-right-testers"><span id="6_Get_the_Right_Testers"><strong>6. Get the Right Testers</strong></span></h3>



<p>You must have a team of highly skilled testers with Salesforce testing expertise to perform testing effectively and comprehensively.</p>



<h3 id="h-7-involve-stakeholders-in-uat"><span id="7_Involve_Stakeholders_in_UAT"><strong>7. Involve Stakeholders in UAT</strong></span></h3>



<p>It is best to involve Stakeholders in UAT (User Acceptance Testing) process to see if the Salesforce customizations and configurations are as per the business requirements, so they can easily provide feedback for future releases. It helps test engineers identify any issues in the business process and understand the requirements.</p>



<h3 id="h-8-proper-naming-convention"><span id="8_Proper_Naming_Convention"><strong>8. Proper Naming Convention</strong></span></h3>



<p>Follow a proper naming convention for your Salesforce test cases. Give easy and descriptive names so you can quickly identify test cases whenever needed. It is beneficial when the number of test cases increases.</p>



<h2 id="h-testsigma-for-salesforce-testing"><span id="Testsigma_for_Salesforce_Testing">Testsigma for Salesforce Testing </span></h2>



<p>Testsigma is a low-code test automation platform that can be used for automating Salesforce testing. It offers several features and benefits, making it a viable option for Salesforce test automation. Let&#8217;s discuss some of it below:</p>



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<ul><li>Testsigma supports codeless test automation. You can automate your tests in plain English statements using NLPs.</li><li>Built-in support for testing Salesforce-specific capabilities</li><li>Makes your testing 5x faster, thus enabling you to ship products faster</li><li>You can test your Salesforce applications across 3000+ real devices and 1000+ browser/OS combos.</li><li>Easy test data management on the cloud. You can quickly and easily create, edit, or delete your test cases in no time.</li><li>Easily integrates with popular CI/CD tools and other third-party integration.</li><li>Quickly automate tests on the cloud. Avoid installing different tools and frameworks to test Salesforce apps.</li><li>Detailed and comprehensive test report. You can also generate custom test reports.</li><li>It supports Java to test scenarios that require writing code.</li></ul>



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<h2 id="h-summary"><span id="Summary">Summary</span></h2>



<p>Following the best practices for Salesforce testing will provide a solid foundation for ensuring your Salesforce implementations&#8217; quality, reliability, and success. By following these practices, you can navigate the complexities of Salesforce testing and overcome common challenges.</p>



<p><a href="https://testsigma.com/automated-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Test automation</a> becomes your best partner in streamlining testing efforts, improving efficiency, and speeding up release cycles. Automate Salesforce testing with Testsigma and embark on a journey towards Salesforce success, where quality and customer satisfaction go hand in hand.</p>



<h2 id="h-frequently-asked-questions"><span id="Frequently_Asked_Questions">Frequently Asked Questions</span></h2>



<h3 id="h-what-are-salesforce-performance-testing-best-practices"><span id="What_are_Salesforce_performance_testing_best_practices">What are Salesforce performance testing best practices?</span></h3>



<ul><li>You should test different user types, roles, settings, and features</li><li>Modify your test cases for every Salesforce update</li><li>Use Salesforce performance test to obtain client end page load time</li><li>Track the key KPIs when running performance tests: reliability, stability, and scalability.</li><li>Disable Single Sign-On</li><li>Do not use the absolute path of external files</li><li>Disable IP range restrictions</li></ul>


Salesforce Testing Best Practices - A Detailed Overview