QA automation refers to using a separate piece of software to run tests on the software that you’re developing. In the past, human testers would have to perform many of these tasks themselves, with the aid of some technology to reduce repetition.
But automated testing can handle many of these tasks entirely, and can even perform more advanced tests that aren’t possible to do by hand.
There are several ways to incorporate QA automation into your company, including:
- Developing tests from scratch with your in-house development team
- Using codeless test automation software designed for non-coders
- Outsourcing your tests to a third-party QA service
Automated QA testing is important for companies that practice continuous integration, which means that software is developed, tested, and deployed multiple times per day, rather than in stages, as was common in more traditional development models.
Software testing is used to detect serious bugs and security vulnerabilities, as well as user experience issues, such as glitches that only appear in specific use cases.