Test Automation Articles: The CloudQA Library
Guides and articles from the CloudQA team on codeless test automation, regression testing, AI in software testing, Selenium alternatives and QA strategy for agile teams.

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Test Automation: Myths and Facts
RPA and test automation look alike but do different jobs. Seven common myths, the facts, and where UiPath, Automation Anywhere and Power Automate fit.

Key Ingredients of Automation Test Lifecycle [ ATLC]
Where do we fit the Automation into our SDLC was one of the questions raised by a prospective client? Do you have the same impression?

Five Business Problems You Could Solve with Automation Testing
Five business problems automation testing solves: slow releases, costly bugs, security regressions, complex integrations and poor release visibility.

What is the ROI of your test automation?
Test Automation is a strategic decision influenced by myths and facts. However, firms need to understand any test automation is an investment, which has its assumptions and a strategy, stressing the need to measure the ROI.

Why is Predictive Analysis an Emerging Trend in QA?
What kind of QA person are you? Reactive or Proactive? Let’s take a quiz to find out; please answer YES/NO to each of the questions

Could AI/Machine Learning stop attacks like Petya, NOPetya, WannaCry?
WannaCry, Petya/NOPetya cyberattacks, cybercrime, ransomware cyberthreats, virus are some of the buzzwords that were at its peak till last week as shown on Google trends. While some experts are predicting this a role play for something “BIG” to come, the firms, government, institutions, organizations, hospitals are looking for measures to protect themselves against the next attack. Could they?
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Guides

A practical checklist for choosing a regression testing automation tool for web apps: criteria, a scoring table, a pilot plan and common mistakes.

A 9-step plan for small QA teams moving from manual to automated testing: what to automate first, tool choices, skills and how to keep tests reliable.

Agile teams still need test planning. Learn what a lightweight agile test plan contains, how to plan per release and sprint, and a ready checklist.

Single-page web applications are popular for their ability to improve the user experience. Except, test automation for Single-page apps can be difficult and time-consuming. We’ll discuss how you can have a steady quality control without burning time and effort.

Testing is important for quality user experience. Being an integral part of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), it is necessary that testing has speed, efficiency and flexibility. But in agile development methodology, testing could be mechanical, routine and time-consuming.

