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A Detailed Guide on Selenium Test Automation

When Jason Huggins built Selenium, you could say he knew the woes of the testing community too well. When working at ThoughtWorks, Jason was working on a web application that required frequent testing. Tired of repetitive and inefficiency of manual testing required, he developed a preliminary version of Selenium, the “JavaScriptTestRunner”. Ancient and knotted testing methods of the past mostly antagonized testers who presumed their primary task was to identify the shortcomings of the application. Instead, all they got was testing codes that found flaws in their codes, rather than real-life deliverability of application. There was ‘Astra Quick Test’ just before Selenium, and that did soothe the testers initially, but not completely. It was only after Selenium entered the Test Scene that testers knew what they were missing. More than a decade later, Selenium continues to hold its ground and is highly relevant. The testing process has evolved at an enormous rate with Agile, DevOps, Codeless, and yet Selenium is the go-to for automated testing. What exactly is Selenium? How does it stay relevant despite the evolution and revolution in testing? Lastly, is it really immaculate and irreplaceable? In this blog, we will look at Selenium and its benefits and challenges, the aspects that make it probably the most popular test automation tool ever. What is Selenium? Selenium is basically an open-source test automation framework. It assists in validating web applications across a host of browsers, devices, and platforms. Probably the most beautiful thing about Selenium is its language compatibility. Java, C#, Ruby, Python, and literally every widely used language is readily supported in Selenium. Selenium is an amalgamation of several components that assist web application testing in peculiar ways. Let’s take a look at them: a. Selenium IDE: Selenium IDE is a complete integrated development environment (IDE) for Selenium tests. It allows recording, editing, and debugging of functional tests and is used as a Chrome Extension and as a Firefox Add-On. It was previously known as Selenium Recorder. b. Selenium Remote Control: Selenium RC enables writing automated tests for a web application in any programming language. This, in turn, allows for better integration of Selenium in existing unit test frameworks. c. Selenium WebDriver: A successor to Selenium RC, Selenium WebDriver accepts commands (sent in Selenium language, or via a Client API) and pushes them to a browser. It can be implemented through a browser-specific browser driver, which recovers results by sending commands to the browser. d. Selenium client API: Tests in Selenium are generally written in Selenese, its domain-specific language. However, tests can also be written in other programming languages- which then communicate with the framework through Selenium client API. e. Selenium Grid: Selenium grid enlists a server as a hub – which can be accessed by tests to connect with browser instances. Pros and Cons of Selenium Now that we know what Selenium is, let us take a look at what are the benefits and challenges that you could encounter when working with Selenium. Pros 1. Open Source Selenium started as an open source tool- and that has been one the reasons of its popularity. It’s wide availability encouraged testers to participate and make Selenium their own, and transform it into the robust framework that it is. The widely available automation testing framework also allows you to modify code to enhance existing functionality and for better code management. Thanks to the smooth process of generating test scripts, Selenium is one of the most reliable web automation tools. 2. Programming Language Flexibility Learning a new language from scratch is not always a feasible option for testers and programmers- instead, it is always preferred to use a framework that supports their choice of language. Selenium, with its extensive language support functionality, ensures that programmers don’t have to worry about language. You can write your codes in your language of choice, and Selenium converts into Selenium compatible language. As simple as that! 3. Faster Go-to-Market The selenium universe has been following DevOps and Agile concepts much before they were coined. The ease of use and flexibility of Selenium ensures that testers are hands-on without any deliberation. You can just as easily integrate other existing frameworks like SauceLabs, Jenkins, Maven, TestNG with Selenium, without halting the development process. Developers can receive instant feedback through parallel testing in Selenium Grid, which means that they can ensure continuous delivery. All these mechanisms, in a larger picture, means that the Selenium paces product testing and delivery and reduces the development cycle to a significant degree. 4. Selenium Community The Selenium open source community is nothing short of fans who absolutely love this product they have created. While there are tools with similar features, Selenium’s open source characteristic makes it stand out. Being open source, it is constantly evolving and releasing upgrades. As with any open source community, the updates are readily available and you don’t have to undergo intensive training to make use of them. The very flexible framework and its dynamic community have attracted the likes of tech giants like ThoughtWorks, Google, Mozilla, LinkedIn, Hubspot, Inuit, Fitbit, and Yammer among many others to use and participate in its advancement. Cons 1. Need pre-existing expertise Some dependent frameworks of Selenium like Protractor need significant technical knowledge and skills to operate. While using Selenium is easy, the teams must be experienced in Selenium framework architecture for its optimum usage. 2. Lack of reporting Software testing thrives on the capacity to assess, report and implement vital information and remedies. As Selenium does not support reporting out of the box, other tools must be leveraged to accommodate reporting. 3. Lack of technical support As an open source framework, Selenium lacks technical support. While the community can support your queries with custom solutions, it is often by contributors and not product creators. Conclusion In a recent report, Gartner predicted that by 2022, 90% of enterprises will be expending open source test automation tools for agile and DevOps—however, 50% of them will struggle with the skills, efficiency, and culture required to succeed with them. Even though open source test tools are “free”, the failure to stabilize then in a predefined quality approach can be overreached. As Gartner mentions, “Ad hoc adoption without adequate planning may lead to a lack of success, higher maintenance costs and a fragmented toolset.” If yours is one of those organizations that wish to adopt Selenium but are apprehensive about repercussions, we can help. Our testing and QA prowess makes us of the most stable and reliable Testing and QA Automation partner for many of our clients. Talk to our QA Automation Architects today.

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How Do I Ensure Effective UI Test Automation?

If you look back 10 years from now, you realize, technological teams did not pay much heed to user-experience. They mostly designed their software based on technological prowess. The code logic had limitations, as the UI was not their core priority. But, that is primitive now. We’ve witnessed a significant attitude adjustment from the developers and the testers, alike. At least for companies that aspire to sail through the disruptive waves of digital technologies. Today, user-first approach beckons the tech-world. Well, this seems logical too. Subsequently, it’s the customers who use the applications. And, they don’t do it for no cost. There is a certain amount of money invested by them. It only makes sense for them to demand a rich user-experience.A software is designed for several users. These users will have different expectations. The key challenge that bother developers is to ensure applications function as intended. It must seamlessly run on different devices, supported by various operating systems and browsers. Consider that your product gets thumbs-up for its UI by 15 of your customers. But, hold on, there are other 10 customers that hasn’t responded positively. So, how do you create a consensus around a product’s usability? This isn’t an easy knot to untie.Developers must have actionable metrics to gauge the functioning of each application feature. A real-time feedback will help create a correct business logic, which will lead to a mindful UI development. That is why, UI test automation becomes essential for an iterative software development. But, to establish an automation framework, tailored to your unique business needs can become treacherous. Every business rule is unique. The major hindrance is bifurcating business logics to put them in one ecosystem.You’ll need a step-by-step guide to create a robust and resilient UI test automation framework.5 principles to remember while developing UI Test Automation strategy for your organization1. Automation Tools without Adept Engineers won’t WorkIt is good to invest in an automation tool. In fact, selecting a right tool that compliments your business needs accelerates your test efforts. It allows 24/7 quality checks ensuring real-time bug detection. Another key benefits of automated tools are that they promote reusability. The teams need not develop same codes multiple time. There is also a better distributed test execution, creating a more comprehensive tests coverage. But, if you are thinking automation tools alone will help you navigate the complex QA requirements, then, think again.A great pool of experts is likewise necessary. Compare your automation tool to a train. Weird, isn’t it? But, just think. This train is best in the world – quality seating, in-house wine, dine, bullet-like speed and lesser fare. But, will this train self-drive you to your preferred destination? No! It will require a great driver to handle the train efficiently. Here, your engineers are your drivers.The engineers will help complete your automation process. There is one small catch, though. Always invest in tools that match the expertise of your team. This will ensure higher productivity and faster results.2. The Desired Combination of Page Factory and Page Object Model with Test ModelWhenever you add a new functionality to your webpage, it results in an extra test script. Over the period of time you realize that the number of test-scripts pile up. This is because a webpage of an application constantly gets updated or upgraded. This make a complex case to handle test scripts. And then, if one of the element in a webpage is consumed by multiple test-scripts, it will hinder the productivity. Because any change in an element will require a similar change in test-scripts that use it. In such a case, a Page Object Model helps the QA teams.The Page Object Model, is a test design pattern that establishes test case reusability. Page Factory on the other hand is a refined version of POM. It helps in instantiating every element within the Page Objects. This eliminates the need for testers to identify each elements and they are always available for operational needs.When QA teams leverage POM and Page Factory with a Test Model, they invariably bring down the code duplications. This in-turn halts the incidences of functionality duplications. The end-result is an easy and manageable test project that has multiple test cases.There are two key rules to follow in POM. First, the number of classes in a POM should match the webpages. Second, the title of POM class should be identical to the name of the webpage.3. Before you begin, Instill a BDD ApproachBDD – Behavior-Driven Development makes code development more practical and human-like. It takes in to account the behavior of users with respect to every code. BDD is led by scenarios, which often are based on different parameters and trigger actions. This way, the development team, QA team and BAs together can catch the pulse of their product outcomes. As a result, there is a greater collaboration among these teams.All the test cases are succinctly documented while following a BDD approach. This help other team members, specially, non-tech folks to better reciprocate to the automation requirements. BDD also brings down the code ambiguities, thereby, curbing the incidences of code duplications. This it does by segregating the tests components that make up your automation ecosystem.Let’s understand through examples. Suppose you wish to set an action in the automation framework. A usual tech approach will like below.Now, let’s simplify that with BDD, which leverages the Gherkin format. See below,4. A System Neutral Automation Framework – Reducing Portability IssuesSuppose QA teams creates an efficient automation framework putting in the required efforts and time. But, this framework only runs on one machine. What if a situation arises, where the QA team is required to run this framework on a different machine? It won’t work. The team then need to put extra efforts to do away with the portability issues.Running an automation framework on a machine requires the test files. Make sure you don’t store your framework files on a local server. Here, Cloud can make it work for you. Storing files on Cloud will help you download them on any machines. These files, then can be attached to a framework and executed on different machines.5. Decouple GUI Testing and Complex System FunctionalitiesOver reliance on UI, can make the test scripts brittle. This deters developers and testers from making changes to scripts. And thus, the whole idea of automation crumbles down. Because, automation’s key role is to speed up things and not clog them. The bottom-line is to remove anything and everything, which does not constitute GUI.

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Web Test Automation: 8 Testing Phases That You Should Know About

Web-based systems have become popular to develop business-critical applications. Testing teams in every company often apply the best manual testing approach to curate these applications. Most of the time, some of the other glitches crop-up post the applications go live. Here is your phase-wise guide to implement Web Test Automation, increase the coverage and effectiveness of the manual testing process. and ensure zero application defects.Web Automation Testing PhasesManual TestingWrite manual test case, per the manual testing process.Execution of Manual Test CasesExecute Manual Test Cases, unearth defects, and fix them to get the stable Application Under Test (AUT) for automation.Feasibility studyUnderstand the test requirements and identify the feasible test case candidates for automation. These are the test cases which are generally complex to execute manually, repetitively and mostly from Regression Test Suite.Automation Tools SelectionSelect the ideal choice for test automation programming language – Java, Javascript or Python. The languages enable quick and easy development of test scripts.Select a UI automation tool depending on the development technology used for the Application Under Test (AUT). You can go for Selenium Web Driver and ProtractorUnit Test FrameworkTestNG, Jasmine, Mocaha, Karma or PyTest is used as a unit test framework.Automation Testing FrameworkUse a suitable Test Framework like Page Object Model to build the Automation FrameworkUse Extent Reports, Allure Reports, etc. for the Test Report generationUse Maven for Dependency Management.Use Jenkins for continuous integration and delivery.Page Object Model (POM) Architecture using Test NGAutomation TestingWrite Automation Test scripts for the selected manual test cases.Create various Test Suites like Regression, Smoke, etc.Do Cross Browser testing leveraging Docker containers on Chrome, Firefox.Send the generated Test Reports via Email to concerned stakeholders.Example of a Test Report Automation Maintenance:Leverage Automation Team to maintain the Automation Test scriptsBenefits of Automation TestingFast: Runs tests significantly faster than human users.Repeatable: Testers can test how the website or software reacts after repeated execution of the same operation.Reusable: Tests can be re-used on different versions of the software.Reliable: Tests perform precisely the same operation each time they are run thereby eliminating human error.Comprehensive: Testers can build test suites of tests that covers every feature in the software application.Programmable: Testers can program sophisticated tests that bring hidden information.Test Automation Services for enterprisesOrganizations need to evolve their products constantly in order to stay ahead of their competitors. For businesses whose focus is on using applications to run their business more effectively, they need a better, more cost-efficient way of ensuring that business processes will continue to operate properly when you implement software changes. Aziro (formerly MSys Technologies) is a leading provider of testing software and services for enterprises. Our test automation services enable companies to reduce operational costs and improve product performance.

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Codeless Automation Testing- What, How, and Why

The software development engine is set to grow more aggressive than Alfa-X. Software development companies experience tremendous pressure to pick speed- to assess market needs, shorten release cycles, introduce updated features, and respond to changing trends. While the Development teams answered these demands with agile and DevOps processes, the Test teams fell behind. Automated testing did resolve these issues – by eliminating mundane manual testing activities. However, it was not always practical to automate large test suites. The time and effort needed to automate large test suites failed to keep up the Test teams’ pace. Also, as most tools are code-reliant to automate tests, automation became impractical for manual testers. The age-old attitude that testers must know to code is giving way to the gradual acceptance that testers are not programmers. This acceptance resulted in Codeless Automation. Codeless Automation Testing was the coming of age for the Testing engine- where we abhorred time-consuming, and code-based processes in favor of easy-to-use and interactive tools to enhance the testing process. What is Codeless Automation Codeless Automation means to automate your tests without having to write codes. Testers can avail drag and drop features to create tests. One can run them simultaneously as they can operate in multiple browsers and environments. So does Codeless automation eliminate the need to code? Not really. Codeless testing tools provide a user-friendly GUI to the users and let them record the test steps. While you work on your test steps, the tool records it and creates the automation script that you can later run at large. In short, the tool minimizes your efforts to write massive chunks of code and breaks it down into simple activities instead. How does Codeless Automation work Testers can create test cases by choosing objects and adding operations to them. Codeless automation tools function very similar to the apps we interact daily: drag and drop, button selection, action recorder, playback. A host of tools offer varied functionalities that you can customize per requirements. Careful tool selection is a primary criterion for making Codeless Automation a success in your Product Testing cycle. Modern codeless automation tools leverage interactive UI to create a less-daunting interface for testers. These tools are equipped with machine learning and analytics frameworks that detect changes in the app, enable self-healing, modify elements on the fly, and adapt the process accordingly. This makes the ‘record and play’ feature of these tools self-reliant, giving them the edge over legacy automation tools. Why you need to consider Codeless Automation Testing for your team Here are 5 reasons how Codeless Testing Automation tools augment productivity levels of your existing test teams: 1. Stay at par with Dev team Traditional QA tools require days to weeks of a timeline to create automated test scenarios. The visual UI workflows, on the other hand, make automation easy to implement. Testers can avoid complex codes and frameworks and start automating cases without wasting much time. 2. Scale Automation testing Codeless Automation allows testers to capitalize on continuous testing opportunities instead of running time-consuming manual tests. Because of automating most of the testing cycle, there is a considerable reduction in feedback cycles and the overall testing process. 3. Lower Maintenance The best way to reduce the cost of automated testing is to make the process faster and more accessible. ‘Codeless’ dramatically reduces the need for code-based debugging making test maintenance easier. 4. Increased testers’ effectiveness Codeless Automation allows testers to undertake more research-based testing, instead of being bogged down by never-ending code. It lets testers focus their efforts on testing functionality and evaluating the user experience rather than struggling with test creation. 5. User-friendly Code-based testing can be exhaustive and frustrating. The visual and interactive appeal of Codeless Automation greatly enhances test creation. The ease of use even enables manual testers to carry out automation, as Codeless reduces the skills disparity. How To Implement Codeless Automation In Your Team Before you finalize on moving to codeless, you ought to know that you can’t do away with manual testing altogether. Some tests still require to be monitored manually. a. Start small: Before completely migrating to the codeless process, it is advisable first to define and run trivial tests and ensure they meet the requirements. Gradually you can move the more significant test flows to codeless automation. Identify time-consuming and repetitive tests and move them to codeless. b. Reuse your tests: It is essential to build smart scripts to minimize bugs. These scripts will need minimum iterations in case of a change in app or testing scenarios. c. Hybrid Testing: The best way to approach codeless would be to adopt a hybrid approach. A right mix of manual, automation and codeless can prove to be easier to migrate, apply and reap faster RoI for your investments. Conclusion Codeless Automation Testing has a number of benefits for the testing process- be it agile or waterfall methods. Its adaptability and ease of use make it a perfect fit for agile projects even in cases of tight deadlines and limited scope. The elimination of code creation and interactive GUI creates a fair playing field for all members- developers, manual and automation testers alike – to synchronize and collaborate throughout the process. As mentioned earlier, you need to ease into Codeless Automation with deliberate strategizing to create a solid foundation to scale and expand your future testing strategies. Teams adopting the right approach will ultimately profit with higher visibility, collaboration, and enhanced test automation analysis. Not sure where to start with codeless? We can help you visualize the best Test Automation solutions for your team.

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How to Choose the best Testing Services?

Testing services – The measured look for the deserved leapRising competition and enhanced levels of regulatory compliance in the IT industry has necessitated that organizations ensure complete reliability on products being developed and deployed in the market. While the age old method of releasing products into the market and making changes based on customer feedback and on-site performance might have proven to be effective in the past, the current cut-throat business scenario is not salubrious to such practices. Gaining customers takes years, and losing them takes just a few minutes, and in releasing products with even the smallest of flaws several firms risk losing both existing and prospective customers. Apart from flaws in performance, testing services are designed to cater to several other aspects of the products in question. The need to ensure compliance with standards, proper certification and compatibility with different circumstances are all satisfied in employing the appropriate testing services.While there has been an explosive growth in technology and gadgets, there has also been, as a direct result, a significant drop in the tolerance rate in the global market for these products. The availability of scores of products to switch to is yet another reason for firms to ensure that they employ effective testing services to deal with the overwhelming possibility of loop-holes and errors that their products might exhibit. It all boils down to ensuring that the customer experience with your products is faultless and smooth, while offering an experience that is as close to a utopian setting as achievable. It is to this effect, that firms include numerous features to their testing services, the likes of load testing, benchmark testing, stress testing, performance testing and reliability testing. Each one of these processes go a long way in ensuring that the products have great scope in terms of prospective customers, and in offering the current customers a satisfactory user experience.The leap – Returns on investmentsTesting services have always proven to be the means to an end, in the monetary sense. In the managerial level, one of the key focuses is to ensure that investments made by a firm offer significant returns. When it comes to testing investments, the returns are to be expected are not direct and immediate. However, such investments prove to be a catalyst that maintains the returns that are brought in by the products for which the testing services have been employed, and as does any good catalyst function, even enhances the returns by having ensured flawless functioning and satisfied customers. Thus, while testing are not a direct source of returns, they are without doubt crucial step in ensuring that the products are completely reliable in both the revenue and the customers that they bring in to the firms.The measure – Identifying service providersThe growth of competition is a factor that puts to test, even the firms offering testing services. However, facing such competition or rather even ignoring it to be a threat is possible only when one has the competence and the confidence to do so. As is obvious, when it comes to the processes and tools utilized for testing, the room for flaws is non-existent. The process involves a selected few testing professionals simulating the experience of billions of users from different parts of the world, while taking into account factors the likes of varying knowledge levels, skills, attitudes and expectations from the product. Executing such processes, while ensuring reduced time to market for the products that are being tested is a feat that is accomplished only by a distinguished lot in the field. Thus, in opting for these services, one ought to look for such accomplished and renowned firms to ensure that their investment makes sense.The measure – Employing the right toolsAs a customer, your decision process ends with choosing the most consistent and trusted of firms offering the testing services, and this is when ours begins. The diversity of test suites that we possess is designed to cater to the ever growing range of products in the IT industry and in its diversity ensure that we have the perfect suite to cater to a specific product. Such choices ensure that the time taken for the testing process and eventually for the products to be released to the market is reduced by a great deal, while at the same time reducing the cost involved.Standing out from the crowdBeing armed with a comprehensive suite of software testing services that are built upon in-depth vertical knowledge gathered from working with numerous customers from different industries has proven to be our USP, in gaining customers despite heavy competition from other firms. Besides, in ensuring that we are able to map our service delivery in a manner that caters to the evolving needs of the customers the testing service offer the necessary results, whenever the customers require the same. The agile testing processes and methodologies that are employed are complemented by the different testing labs with ready-to-use configurations which have proven to be extremely efficient in ensuring reduced time to market, for the products.When choices are made, contemplating such factors is decisive in ensuring that the investments made in testing services prove to be a lucrative move that help the products and the firms in a significant manner, in the long run.

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