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Automation Checklist

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Automation Checklist

If you answer yes to any of these questions, then your test should be seriously considered for automation.

Can the test sequence of actions be defined?

Is it useful to repeat the sequence of actions many times? Examples of this would be Acceptance tests, Compatibility tests, Performance tests, and regression tests.

Is it possible to automate the sequence of actions?
This may determine that automation is not suitable for this sequence of actions.

Is it possible to “semi-automate” a test?
Automating portions of a test can speed up test execution time.

Is the behavior of the software under test the same with automation as without?
This is an important concern for performance testing.

Are you testing non-UI aspects of the program?
Almost all non-UI functions can and should be automated tests.

Do you need to run the same tests on multiple hardware configurations?
Run ad hoc tests (Note: Ideally every bug should have an associated test case. Ad hoc tests are best done manually. You should try to imagine yourself in real world situations and use your software as your customer would. As bugs are found during ad hoc testing, new test cases should be created so that they can be reproduced easily and so that regression tests can be performed when you get to the Zero Bug Build phase.) An ad hoc test is a test that is performed manually where the tester attempts to simulate real world use of the software product. It is when running ad hoc testing that the most bugs will be found. It should be stressed that automation cannot ever be a substitute for manual testing.

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    • 6 comments ↓

    #1 ff on 04.05.08 at 8:28 am

    fff

    #2 Deva on 05.20.08 at 3:36 am

    hi this is very importent most using off testing team

    #3 shantha on 06.02.08 at 4:37 am

    hi.
    This is shantha from chennai.i want some sample check list’if anybody have plz send me
    my mail id is
    itsshantha@yahoo.co.in

    #4 Arun Vats on 07.10.08 at 12:27 pm

    This is very helpful for starting automation…
    good going … all … keep it up …

    #5 shibu on 09.25.08 at 8:55 am

    its really nice
    thanks

    #6 Salma on 10.14.08 at 5:57 am

    Hi,
    I would like to know how to carry out ad hoc testing for the application using test cases and I might sound silly, however i would like to know how can i find more bugs during adhoc testing(as mentioned in the article; ‘It is when running ad hoc testing that the most bugs will be found’) as in my organisation, the more bugs a tester finds in the application the more he/she is considered as a good and active tester.

    Dear Vijay, I appreciate your efforts and try to read more from your blog to be a good and effective tester. Thank You and take care:-)

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