Oh, the world of testing. With changes at every turn, it can be hard to figure out where you fit in and what’s coming next.
So In this post, let’s talk about no-code test automation. What is it? How does it work? And is it going to be the future of testing?
What is no code test automation?
No code test automation is when you write automated testing without writing any code. Instead, the testing tool will do all the work for you. So instead of manually clicking around in your GUI and hunting down bugs, you’ll automate the detection and resolution of those bugs.
Why go without code?
So why go without code? Why not write some manual scripts which will quickly break down into spaghetti? Manual scripts are time-consuming and require a lot of knowledge about your application to work out what to test.
With manual scripts, it’s common for testers to find that they have a script that runs fine but doesn’t actually cover everything they need to test for.
Automated scripts aren’t entirely problem-free, though. Often, automated scripts can be slow or fail to detect certain defects. Automated scripts also have to be updated every time the application changes, which can be a pain if you have thousands of lines of code.
Advantages of No-Code Test Automation:
- Automated test tools don’t have the same limitations that manual tests do. They are quick to execute and can usually write tests without any coding.
- Plus, the no-code tool will check that everything has been tested every time you run it so that you don’t miss anything important
- Automation doesn’t require technical knowledge of coding
- Codeless test automation products, unlike code-based automation tools, feature a rich user interface that promises a quick, straightforward, and codeless experience.
- Code is written with graphical user interface workflows in mind to make automation simple to understand and use, while still keeping up with agile’s speed through continuous integration and testing.
- Flows can be mixed and reused as sub-flows in other testing scenarios. When something is modified in one of these sub-flows, it affects all test cases that contain that module, effectively rendering automated flow corrections unnecessary.
Disadvantages of No Code Test Automation:
As every coin has two sides, so is applicable for No Code Test Automation. There are certain limitations associated with it.
- Automation is done in the background, so testers have little to no opportunity to change the scripts.
- Although scripts are developed and structured automatically, situations can (and almost certainly will) arise that will necessitate some manual scripting.
- With platform dependencies or interoperability concerns between numerous browsers and software support, no codeless test automation solution is universal, resulting in unexpected results.
- Although computer-generated, it is not flawless, and inadequate coverage might result in script flaws and malfunctions. If the script is reusable and modular, the recorded script may playback erroneously, resulting in invalid test results.
Is No Code Test Automation the future?
While codeless automation is exciting, we are still a long way from realizing its full potential, let alone seeing widespread use. Because the constraints are too great to have a major impact on the complex realities of modern software development. However, as with most things in technology, this will alter over time.
As approaches such as agile and DevOps become more common, so will the demand for QA solutions that can keep up with this rapid pace. Codeless automation appears to be the answer, allowing a wider range of people to benefit from test automation. But, the truth is that we are still in the early phases of codeless test automation, and we are still a long way from the true, seamless experience that will propel it from its current state to mainstream use. That’s because, given the increasing complexity of today’s software systems, 100% codeless automation is nearly hard to achieve.
