Test automation

In software testing, test automation is the use of special software (separate from the software being tested) to control the execution of tests and the comparison of actual outcomes with predicted outcomes.

Description

Test automation can automate some repetitive but necessary tasks in a formalized testing process already in place, or perform additional testing that would be difficult to do manually.

Test automation is critical for continuous delivery and continuous testing.

See also

• Software build
• Software development
• Software testing

External links

• Test automation @ Wikipedia