More and more companies are turning to test automation for their software testing needs. In spite of its surging popularity, there is still confusion as to what is a myth and what is true. We’ve compiled some of these common misconceptions to help clear up what is fact and what is fiction.
Fiction: Test automation services are too expensive
Fact: Initially automated testing is going to be expensive. You will have to pay for licensing, scripting tools and the new hardware. You will also need to cover the cost of training your engineers in automated testing. In the long run, you will benefit from this initial cost. However, if you hire a software company who is experienced in automated testing, like QASource, this initial cost will be significantly lower. You will not have to pay for the installation of new hardware and you will not have to pay for training engineers in automated testing.
Fiction: Your manual testers will be replaced
Fact: It is understandable why someone would think this at first, but this is simply not the case. Automated testing does not eliminate manual testers’ jobs, it actually helps them. Usually, manual testers spend a majority of their time on repetitive, time-consuming work. Automation takes over these tasks, allowing manual testers to work on other more important tasks that they otherwise couldn’t.
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Fiction: You have to automate everything
Fact: It may seem like a nice idea to have everything automated, but that is rarely possible. Usually, an organization will want to see a return on investment from the automation. If you automate everything, then the return decreases. The time and money investment for automating everything is usually very high. However, automating smoke test suite or a regression test suite is often quick and cost effective. Plus, it is important to keep the human element as part of the testing. Human interaction is still needed to ensure your product is tested thoroughly and offers coverage and edge cases that automation cannot cover.
Fiction: Automated testing takes longer
Fact: This statement isn’t entirely true. When you first implement test automation, (and you’ve hired a QA provider) it will take a short period of time to prepare the test scripts, test the scripts and ensure the reliability of the system. If you didn’t hire a QA provider, you will also have to consider the time it will take to install the hardware and train your engineers. However, after this, the time it will take to test your product will be significantly reduced.
Don’t be deceived by these common misconceptions. Automated testing is highly beneficial for you and your company. QASource is a leading software testing company which offers high-quality test automation services. If you’re considering automated testing, visit qasource.com to learn more.
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