{"id":16345,"date":"2021-08-12T20:32:52","date_gmt":"2021-08-12T15:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cigniti.com\/blog\/?p=16345"},"modified":"2023-01-17T14:18:44","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T08:48:44","slug":"scriptless-test-automation-testing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigniti.com\/blog\/scriptless-test-automation-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Significance of Scriptless Test Automation in the World of Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The level of test automation has dramatically increased not only in quantity but also in quality\u00a0because of\u00a0technological advancements.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To\u00a0achieve\u00a0their business goals, many\u00a0companies\u00a0are now migrating to test automation,\u00a0employing various tools and technologies.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every company wishes for better productivity, faster development, and high-quality delivery at a low cost, and automation testing can help them achieve this.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Test Automation is further classified into three levels \u2013 Scripting\/Coding, Advanced Test Automation using Artificial Intelligence (AI), and\u00a0Scriptless\u00a0Test Automation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"2\"><strong>Understanding\u00a0Scriptless\u00a0Test Automation\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scriptless\u00a0test automation is one of the ways\u00a0to increase\u00a0the scalability of test automation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Testers and business users may automate test cases without having to\u00a0worry\u00a0about coding with\u00a0scriptless\u00a0test automation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It aids in achieving faster results and cuts down on the time spent learning the code.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The entire software development process can be sped up with the use of\u00a0scriptless\u00a0test automation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The method enables businesses to engage in test automation while also increasing the reusability of code.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By using the\u00a0scriptless\u00a0architecture, development teams will be able to solve the most difficult challenge of spending more time on script development.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition, the methodology aids organizations in reducing the complexity of test automation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This approach to automation will not only assist businesses in saving time and effort for their teams, but it will also ensure that quality and ease of meeting their criteria are maintained.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scriptless\u00a0testing might be a viable alternative for organizations that are having trouble automating tests.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It has a number of advantages over traditional test automation techniques.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may need it to keep up with the shipping pace as applications become more complicated\u00a0and cannot adhere to Test Automation\u00a0due to its several challenges.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"2\"><strong>What are the\u00a0challenges faced in Test Automation\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Software testing is incomplete without test automation. We can speed up the software validation process and boost testing coverage by employing automated testing.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, implementing test automation for applications under test is fraught with problems.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the current scenario, the industry faces several business and technical challenges in test automation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Business Problems<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Time to Market<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Continuous drive to shorten lead time to change\u00a0and the\u00a0need for tools and techniques to accelerate software delivery.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Production Quality<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Challenges in maintaining stability of existing production capabilities (particularly while repaying technical debt).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Availability of Skilled Resources<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Programming skills for scripting-based tools are seldom available and also\u00a0require\u00a0additional investments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inadequate\u00a0RoI<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Current test automation solutions are technical in nature,\u00a0requiring specialists to operate the tools,\u00a0resulting in higher costs of investment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technical Problems:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reusability of Test Cases:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Challenges\u00a0with\u00a0reusing test assets given that they are developed by multiple stakeholders (functional test engineers, automation engineers,\u00a0etc.).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Usability and reliability<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Need for specialized skills to develop test automation assets; small changes in application under test environment leading to failures or false alarms.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scalability<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Custom\u00a0test frameworks are limited by the capability of the platform to accept multi-stakeholder test artefacts or execute across multiple\u00a0platforms.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maintainability<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Current test automation solutions are technical in nature,\u00a0requiring specialists to operate the tools,\u00a0resulting in higher costs of investment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scriptless\u00a0Test Automation plays a key role in overcoming the challenges faced by Test Automation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"2\"><strong>How does\u00a0Scriptless\u00a0Test Automation help overcome these challenges\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scriptless\u00a0automation addresses the limitations of traditional test automation and helps meet businesses\u2019 digital era test automation expectations of speed, scale, agility, quality,\u00a0intelligence,\u00a0and resilience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Below are\u00a0some of the\u00a0factors that help\u00a0Scriptless\u00a0Test Automation overcome the challenges faced by Test Automation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Democratizing Test Automation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improved Stability and Reliability<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scale test automation coverage<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improved productivity<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reduced cost of quality<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Higher ROI \u2013 with faster test script creation and reduced maintenance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While this is imperative in overcoming the challenges, it is also vital to understand the key drivers for the rise in adoption of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigniti.com\/resource\/white-papers\/scriptless-test-automation\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Scriptless\u00a0Test Automation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"2\"><strong>Key drivers for the rise in adoption of\u00a0Scriptless\u00a0Test Automation\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to\u00a0<\/span><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GlobeNewsWire<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe global automation testing market size is expected to grow from USD 12.6 billion in 2019 to USD 28.8 billion by 2024, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 18% during the forecast period\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some of the key drivers for the rise in adoption of\u00a0Scriptless\u00a0Test Automation are as listed below:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Includes model Based Testing<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Using NLP technologies or speech recognition for automatic conversion of manual test cases to automated scripts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Generates Test Insights<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Using artificial intelligence to create actionable insights from testing cycles.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Integrated with CI\/CD &amp; Cloud<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Most\u00a0scriptless\u00a0tools provide default integrations with lifecycle tools,\u00a0as\u00a0opposed to\u00a0traditional tools needing custom development to integrate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Defect Prediction capabilities<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Identifying defects early and incorporating machine learning to improve accuracy in future defect classification.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Easy adoption of\u00a0skill\u00a0set<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0As Script-less tools are easy to learn and implement, organizations can also use Business Analysts to implement the automation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Need to optimize time to\u00a0market<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a050% greater speed for test\u00a0script\u00a0creation as compared to scripting tools. Also,\u00a0reduce maintenance time by 80% as Scripless tests are easy to fix and leverage AI.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While procuring\u00a0Scriptless\u00a0Test Automation services, it is imperative to take the critical success factors into consideration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"2\"><strong>Critical Success Factors\u00a0to be taken into consideration for procuring\u00a0Scriptless\u00a0Test Automation Services\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Developers have long understood that today&#8217;s &#8220;low-code\/no-code&#8221; methodologies are a cost-effective way to meet the never-ending need for more software delivered faster.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite this, most testers continue to struggle with the low-maintenance, script-based testing strategy that was developed decades ago.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why not take a cue from development and adopt a new, lighter approach to testing?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By optimizing reuse and reducing the need for hand-coding, low-code\/no-code approaches enable companies\u00a0to\u00a0develop software as quickly as startups.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Teams may focus on high-level, strategic work that adds corporate value, freed from the difficulties of low-level implementation details, with enhanced creativity and collaboration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are some of the critical success factors to be taken into consideration while procuring\u00a0Scriptless\u00a0Test Automation services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">QE and Automation Engineering DNA<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Broad testing and Quality Engineering capabilities help meet digital era test automation expectations of\u00a0speed,\u00a0scale,\u00a0agility,\u00a0quality,\u00a0intelligence,\u00a0and\u00a0resilience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strategic partnerships<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Partnerships with global players\u00a0drive inhouse IP development, possess requisite skills, and develop product knowledge building.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In depth domain knowledge<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Inhouse domain knowledge helps understand the ins and outs, drives\u00a0automation ROI, reduces\u00a0test script creation\u00a0and\u00a0maintenance time,\u00a0and\u00a0reduces dependency on automation SME.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Seamless migration capabilities<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Seamless migration and adoption from script-based to script migrator tools\u00a0helps migrate customers seamlessly from\u00a0script-based to\u00a0script-less tools.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Experience\u00a0with\u00a0Packaged apps<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Experience working with automation of Enterprise Packaged applications helps faster Time to Market and Test Coverage for Packaged apps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We have the chance to reinvent testing for modern delivery with the same low-code\/no-code strategy that is greatly speeding software development now that the testing tools market has progressed beyond the heavyweight script-based platforms built decades ago.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This approach to automation will not only assist businesses in saving time and effort for their teams, but it will also ensure that quality and ease of meeting their criteria are maintained.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The key advantages of\u00a0scriptless\u00a0automation are detailed below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits of\u00a0Scriptless\u00a0Test Automation\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The tests&#8217;\u00a0scriptless\u00a0design allows business users to participate and acts as a conduit for communication between business analysts and technical experts. Business analysts and functional experts can communicate and discuss test cases more easily.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are some of the benefits of\u00a0Scriptless\u00a0Test Automation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0&#8211; It does not require thorough programming knowledge and,\u00a0therefore, resolves the challenge related to the shortage of skilled resources.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">VELOCITY<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0&#8211; It accelerates the test scripting and designing process, thereby, speeding up the development as well.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SEAMLESS OPERATIONS<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0&#8211; It can work\u00a0in\u00a0parallel\u00a0with\u00a0the development process, which means that QA does not become a bottleneck at the end of an SDLC.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SCALABILITY<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0&#8211; By simplifying test script creation and automating test case designing, validation, and execution, it makes the test automation approach robust and scalable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MAINTENANCE AND REUSABILITY<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0&#8211; With\u00a0script-less test automation, the test cases are easy to maintain and are reusable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EASE OF USE<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0&#8211; As there is a minimum requirement for coding, business stakeholders can also participate in the QA process and offer valuable reviews\u00a0to enhance the\u00a0quality of the end product.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scriptless\u00a0test automation eliminates the need for coding and allows users to automate their tests without having to learn a programming language.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scriptless\u00a0test automation creates automated tests by utilizing available code assets, which are essentially user-based activities known as &#8220;constructors&#8221; or &#8220;keywords.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This type of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigniti.com\/services\/test-automation\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">automated testing<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0also allows users to create keywords for tasks like web service testing, database handling, file handling, and arithmetic calculations, providing them\u00a0with\u00a0the ability to apply them across technologies, tools, and applications.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"2\"><strong>Conclusion\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clearly,\u00a0scriptless\u00a0test automation alleviates a significant\u00a0number\u00a0of the negative traits\u00a0associated\u00a0with automated testing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scriptless\u00a0test automation allows for reliable automation in the quickest time possible. However, in order to expedite test automation projects, the involvement of automation experts is essential.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cigniti\u2019s\u00a0intelligent no-scripting test automation (iNSta) platform enables\u00a0the\u00a0building of production grade test automation suites. It provides a test design studio that aids reusable test asset development. It leverages AI technologies to provide an adaptive frame that supports automation artifacts to evolve in sync with the application under test (AUT). The test execution engine integrates with the latest CI\/CD tools and cloud (Sauce Labs, Browser Stack) infrastructure to support continuous testing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The key differentiators of\u00a0iNSta\u00a0are \u2013<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plan 2\u00a0Execute<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TM<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fAI based test methodology which will help teams to do holistic\u00a0test planning and execution.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[8]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Intelligent Object Locators:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI powered engine identifies the stable and reliable locators for each object.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[8]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Visual Validator:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI powered visual validator validates the GUI while your automation scripts are being executed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[8]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Report 2\u00a0Resolve<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TM<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Automatically adapt to application changes and self-heal tests to make sure tests never fail.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[8]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resolve 2\u00a0Remediate<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TM<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Intelligent Script maintenance engine recommends script changes no matter how many times\u00a0an\u00a0application under test (AUT) changes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[8]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Test Suite Optimization:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI model that optimizes the test suite to pick the right set of tests to execute with maximum coverage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[8]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Need help? 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