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#1 Intelligent AI-based

Desktop Testing Tool

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#1 Intelligent AI-based

Desktop Testing Tool

With testRigor AI-based desktop testing tool, you can use free-flowing plain English to build test automation. testRigor will understand and execute your instructions exactly as written. The way testRigor operates is by translating high-level instructions like purchase a Kindle into a more specific set of steps such as:

enter "Kindle" into "Search"
press enter
click "Kindle"
click "Add to cart"

“The manual team does not need to be sidelined and I don't need to hire separate experts for automating scenarios.”

Sagar Bhute

Director of QA -

How Does It Work?

Build test automation 376% faster and spend 641% less time maintaining it!

Generate tests based on your own documented test cases using Generative AI.

Utilize parsed plain English to enable anyone to correct/build/understand tests purely from an end-user’s point of view, reducing reliance on locators.

Enjoy!

What Can You Test?

Web

Cover both cross-browser and cross-platform scenarios within a single test. Use a test recorder for even faster test creation.

Mobile

Cover both native and hybrid applications for iOS and Android. Integrate with LambdaTest or BrowserStack for a broader range of test devices.

Desktop

Create tests for native Windows applications (available only in paid versions).

API

Invoke APIs, retrieve values, validate return codes, and store results as saved values.

Send emails using a simple “send email” command, include attachments, and verify deliverability.

SMS + Phone Calls

Utilize direct Twilio integration for making and verifying calls, sending SMS, confirming deliverability, and saving results.

2FA

Cover two-factor authentication (2FA) logins with SMS, and validate OTP codes received via emails.

What’s Desktop Testing?

Desktop testing is a comprehensive evaluation of desktop applications to ensure they meet the desired standards for functionality, usability, performance, compatibility, and security. These applications run on a desktop computer or laptop and are installed locally, rather than being accessed through a web browser or as a mobile app.

Due to the platform-dependent nature of desktop applications, it is important for the quality assurance (QA) team to thoroughly test each application for compatibility with different operating systems, hardware configurations, and language requirements. This testing process can involve checking the installation and uninstallation of the application, verifying that version upgrades or patches dox not break any functionalities, and testing the app’s performance under different workloads.

In some cases, desktop testing can be more challenging than web testing, as certain aspects of the application may not be amenable to automation. For example, security client applications often involve components with masked properties, making it difficult to test using traditional automation tools. In such cases, the development of in-house automation tools may be necessary.

The goal of desktop testing is to deliver a high-quality and reliable user experience by ensuring that the application works as intended, provides a user-friendly interface, and is free of defects or security vulnerabilities.

How to Test Desktop Applications

There are different types of testing done on desktop applications. Since these applications are standalone, the testing types can differ from web testing. Let’s look in detail at the different types of testing that are performed on desktop applications:

Installation/ uninstallation testing
Functional testing
Patch testing
Rollback testing
Compatibility testing
Performance testing
UI (GUI) testing
L10N / I18N testing
Accessibility testing
Disaster recovery testing
Real user monitoring (RUM)

Best Practices for Desktop Testing

Desktop application testing may vary depending on the nature of the application and the specific requirements of the project. However, certain best practices can guide a more efficient and effective testing process:

Start testing early: Starting the testing process early in the development cycle can help to identify and address issues sooner, reducing the cost and complexity of fixing them later.
Clear testing objectives: Each testing activity should have a clear objective. Knowing what you want to achieve with each test will guide your approach and make it easier to measure success.
Update test cases regularly: As the application evolves, test cases should be updated or new ones should be created. This ensures that the tests stay relevant and continue to provide value.
Prioritize tests: Not all tests are equally critical. Prioritize your tests based on the importance of the features they cover, the risk associated with them, and their impact on the user experience.
Use a mix of testing techniques: Manual testing and automated testing both have their strengths. A balanced approach that makes the most of both can deliver a more comprehensive assessment of the application.
Implement continuous testing: Incorporate testing into every stage of the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline. This helps to identify and address issues more quickly and ensures that the application is always in a releasable state.
Record and track bugs: Use a bug tracking tool to record, track, and manage any bugs that are identified during testing. This helps to ensure that no issues are overlooked and provides a record that can be useful for future development and testing activities.
Learn from each cycle: After each testing cycle, review the process and the outcomes. Look for any lessons learned and apply them to future testing activities.

How to Automate Desktop Testing

Automating your test cases is the most efficient way to ensure consistently high quality. The latest advancements in this field now allow virtually anyone to write automated UI tests from scratch using no code. testRigor is an AI-driven cloud tool that simplifies the process of test authoring as much as it is technically possible.

With testRigor, you can:

Write and edit end-to-end tests in plain English up to 15x faster than with other tools.
Spend minimal time on test maintenance (due to smart algorithms that make tests extremely stable).
Build tests not just for desktop, but also for web and mobile applications.
Focus on automating repetitive tasks, expand the coverage and automate 90% of your test cases within a year.
Execute your tests as often as needed, and get results in minutes instead of hours or days.

Security, Built-In

testRigor protects you by following the highest security standards, including SOC2 and HIPAA. We never record or store your users’ or your company’s private data

Security

Access controls prevent potential system abuse, theft or unauthorized removal of data, misuse of software, and improper alteration or disclosure of information.

Processing Integrity

Processing integrity addresses whether or not a system achieves its purpose. We ensure our data processing is complete, valid, accurate, timely, and authorized.

Confidentiality

We ensure network and application firewalls work together with rigorous access controls, to safeguard information.

Privacy

We ensure all PII remains private. We never record or store your users’ or your company’s private data.

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“My team can automate, that is a huge win because you do not need technical skillsets. You can leverage testRigor’s technology to write the test case in plain English.”