In the era of digital transformation, the speed at which we can deliver software is crucial, but quality must not be compromised. This is where the QA automation (Quality Assurance) plays a vital role. This approach ensures not only speed in testing, but also consistency and efficiency in error identification, optimizing the and efficiency in the identification of errors, optimizing the development process. software. With emerging technologies c ike Artificial Intelligence (AI), QA automation is revolutionizing how QA automation is revolutionizing how organizationss organizations ensure the quality in their digital products and services. In this article, we will explore how FactorIT uses QA automation to digitally transform its customers customers
What is QA Automation and why is it relevant today?
QA automation involves the use of tools that run test cases automatically, ensuring that the software performs as expected.automatically, ensuring that the software performs as expected. without the need for human intervention. In a world where the cycles of software development are becoming automation allows companies to keep pace without compromising quality. companies to keep pace without compromising quality.
But why is it relevant now?
With the increasing pressure to deliver software quickly, manual testing cannot scale at the same pace. QA automation not only reduces the time required to perform testing, but also decreases human error, improving testing, but it also reduces human error, improving the the accuracy. According to a study by Gartnercompanies that implemented automated QA experienced a 20% improvement in software quality and a 30% reduction in development times. a 30% reduction in development times.
QA Automation Tools and Practices
At FactorITwe take advantage of these tools to offer a comprehensive QA service, ensuring that every QA service, ensuring that each client has test suites that not only provide the are not only scalable, but also maintainable in the long term. Our QA factories are designed to scale efficiently, ensuring efficiently, ensuring that no matter the size or complexity the size or complexity of the project, quality expectations are met.
QA Automation Strategies
The correct selection of test cases is key. Automating everything is not the solution. According to Capgemini60% of companies that fail to implement QA automation do so because they choose QA automation implementation do so because they make the wrong choice of which automate . This is where the automation strategies play an essential role. essential.
What questions should we ask ourselves?
– What are the frequently recurring test cases?
– What tests are critical to the business?
– Which tests have a high probability of failure?
At FactorITwe prioritize the automation of repetitive and critical tests, ensuring that a balance is maintained between the cost of automation and the value obtained. value obtained.
QA Automation Enhanced by AI
The artificial intelligence is taking QA automation to the next level. Tools such as Applitoolswhich use AI for visual testing, allow identify bugs in the user interface that previously went unnoticed. In addition, AI facilitates the creation of automated adaptive tests that learn from the behavior of the software, optimizing test cases and reducing false positives.
Use CaseNetflix uses AI in its automated QA process to run stress tests on its platform, ensuring that millions of stress tests on its platform, ensuring that millions of users can watch content without interruption watch content without interruption, even during peaks in demand..
Impact of QA Automation on Application Modernization
One of the biggest challenges in the modernization of application modernization is to ensure that the upgraded versions of legacy systems work correctly with new architectures, especially in the cloud. QA automation allows thorough testing at every stage of the migration, minimizing the risk of the risk of of interruptions.
ExampleIn a recent modernization for a financial institution, FactorIT’s automated tests reduced the time to FactorIT’s automated testing reduced the application launch time by 25%, while ensuring application launch time by 25%, while ensuring the compatibility of the new microservices. of the new microservices with legacy systems.
Tangible Benefits of QA Automation
The results speak for themselves. Among the most important benefits of the QA automation, we found:
– Reduced time to launchAutomated testing
reduce regression testing time from days to hours.
– Better error preventionContinuous testing makes it possible to
identify and correct errors before they reach production.
– Cost savingsAvoid costly rework by detecting errors in early stages of development.
early stages of development.
Success storiesCompanies such as Spotify y Uber have been able to improve their development cycles by 40% by adopting QA automation strategies.
Considerations When Implementing QA Automation
While automating QA has numerous benefits, it is important to know when not to automate. Small projects or unstable systems are not good candidates for are not good candidates for automation because of the costs involved in implementing and maintaining automated implementation and maintenance of automated testing. Key questions to ask before automating:
– Is the software stable?
– How much time do we have to implement automation?
– What tests are critical to the success of the project?
Conclusion
The QA automation is not just an option, it is a necessity for the companies looking to stay competitive in today’s digital marketplace. A through automation, companies can ensure quality, reduce costs, and reduce delivery times and minimize costs. At FactorITwe offer automation solutions that not only solutions that not only adapt to the needs of our customers, but also ensure a clear return on investment. Are you ready to give the next step in your digital transformation?
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