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We at testRigor are thrilled to announce our feature on the most recent episode of “Advancements” hosted by Ted Danson. This renowned educational series is dedicated to informing the public about the latest innovations impacting various industries. The show raises social awareness and addresses global challenges by exploring significant issues and discovering practical solutions.
The Evolving Landscape of Software Development
In the episode, the dynamic world of software development takes center stage, highlighting the constant innovation required to keep up with an ever-evolving technological landscape. As new languages, architectures, and frameworks emerge, businesses must adapt quickly to stay ahead. The discussion emphasized companies’ need to think disruptively or risk being disrupted.
The increased frequency of software releases places immense pressure on businesses to deliver flawless software swiftly while meeting stricter compliance and regulatory requirements. The show underscored that companies must know industry trends and where the industry is heading. From introducing new features to correcting faults and restructuring code, the exponential increase in release frequency over recent years has pressured companies to react swiftly and ensure an outstanding customer experience.
Insights from Industry Leaders
Jake Colman, VP of Engineering at Derivative Path, shared valuable insights into their experience with automated tools. Derivative Path is an industry leader in capital markets and technology, empowering institutions of all sizes to manage risks and improve profitability. Their sophisticated, cloud-based platform offers scalable solutions that enhance interest rate, FX, and commodity derivatives programs and international payments.
Colman explained how testRigor’s tool allows them to create robust, easily understood tests using plain English commands. This innovation ensures that tests remain effective despite changes in the underlying technology, significantly enhancing their testing process.
Before using automated tools like testRigor, Colman noted that their automation scripts were fragile and brittle, often failing when applications were updated and UI changed. With testRigor, they can write tests using simple English phrases, such as “go to row 5, column 2, and enter the number 25”.
This approach ensures that tests are resilient to changes in the underlying technology or element locators, making their testing process more robust and efficient.
The power of AI and automation was also highlighted, showcasing how these technologies are now used to automatically generate test cases, reducing the time required for test creation. This advancement allows companies to focus more on innovation and less on the repetitive aspects of testing.
The Role of Automation in Modern Development
Keith Powe, VP of Engineering at IDT, shared his company’s success with automation. IDT leverages its expertise to provide innovative communications and payment services through flagship brands like IDT, BOSS Revolution, net2phone, and National Retail Solutions. Powe discussed how automation enables developers to identify potential defects and problems instantly, improving efficiency and collaboration across teams.
In the past, developers would write code, pass it to the QA team for feedback, and then iterate based on that feedback. Now, with automation, developers can run a suite of tests as they write code, receiving instant feedback and allowing them to address issues immediately. This shift has dramatically improved the speed and quality of software development.
Automation also plays a crucial role in enhancing security. It helps operations quickly address vulnerabilities often found in open-source libraries, such as the recent log4j vulnerability. By improving test stability, developers can significantly reduce costs and increase speeds, all while achieving higher test coverage.
Powe further detailed how his company achieved a rapid increase in test automation coverage, thanks to testRigor’s AI tools that eliminate the need for constant maintenance. His team went from 33% to 90% test automation coverage overnight, a testament to the power of AI in transforming software testing.
The Future of Test Automation
At testRigor, we are proud to be at the forefront of this revolution in software testing. Our generative AI-based codeless test automation tool empowers manual testers to build and maintain test automation 15 times faster than traditional methods. With testRigor, companies can achieve 100% test automation coverage in under 12 months, improving collaboration and ensuring product quality.
The episode concluded with a look toward the future, highlighting AI’s potential to revolutionize traditional approaches to testing. Instead of creating specifications, writing software, and then building tests, future processes may streamline to just creating specifications and writing software, with the specifications doubling as automated tests.
Conclusion
The advancements in AI and automation showcased in “Advancements”, hosted by Ted Danson, are poised to change the game for software testing now and in the future. To learn more about these innovations and see our feature, you can watch this episode on Amazon Prime Video.
To explore how testRigor can transform your testing process, you can start your free-forever account today. Sign up, and you can write automation test cases immediately in plain English or any other natural language with almost zero learning curve.
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