After redoubling efforts to automate its tests, it is legitimate to aspire to even more quality, resilience and sustainability. According to the results of GitLab DevSecOps Survey, test automation is indeed considered to be the biggest bottleneck in the software development process. The result is a major challenge: the inability to evolve automation.
Based on a study conducted by our technology partner UiPath with more than 1,500 people, the three main challenges to overcome in order to successfully evolve automation are: quality, maintenance and governance.
While extending automation may seem daunting, sharing and reusing components is key to achieving a convergent automation between software testing and RPA through the sharing and reuse of components. Let's take a closer look at what it is and how it works.
What does sharing and reusing automation components mean?
Centralized component governance offers the possibility of To control And of monitor automations across all departments of the company. This library then makes it possible to share And of reuse automations, infrastructures and skills between teams. All employees can take ownership of the automations and use them:
- Citizen developers
- RPA developers
- Digital testers
- IT administrators
By sharing and reusing automation components, you no longer need to manage and develop automations with multiple tools and scripting languages. You will then be able to achieve all your automation goals with a single universal platforme.
How do they work?
By sharing and reusing components, users can run software tests From the status of a production cost item to that of value creator for the company. For example, if you're creating a component to test a login screen for an application like Salesforce, you can add it to a library of components so that other users can make it their own. The teams RPA and computers can then use it directly. Thus, they are able to automate a larger part of the login screen, which makes The most useful and resistant component. Having a single automation platform where you can share and reuse components across test and RPA teams creates key opportunities for coordinate critical business processes and in fact a key resource.
It is a virtuous circle : the more components are reused and improved, the more efficient they become. Users can evolve independently thanks to a robust component library that covers all applications. In addition, it allows organizations to combining tools and training on a single platform.
What are the goals of sharing and reusing automation components?
Test automation and RPA are in fact very similar, both in terms of how automation is created and in terms of its benefits. In particular, they make it possible to:
- Stimulate The user
- Navigate in one or more applications
- Browse A set of data
- Execute a process or an activity
- Reduce risks and costs
However, one of their main differences is that test automation is used in test and preparation environments, i.e. preproduction. Conversely, RPA is used in production.
So let's see how convergent automation allows reuse to improve component quality while accelerating scale-up for both test teams and RPA teams.
What are their benefits for the company?
RPA and testing provide mutual benefits that allow automation components to be shared and reused.
- The benefits of RPA
With RPA, businesses can improve the quality of their tests, generate data, and automate more quickly. Automation Low-code allows testers and developers to run tests more reliably and sustainably.
- How does testing benefit RPA?
Businesses can improve the efficiency of RPA by using automations to create a complete and resilient environment. Holistic testing of automations and the applications they depend on thus becomes vital for successful and consistent execution. By using both RPA and testing, organizations are equipped to achieve their automation, business strategy and digital transformation goals.
About StoryShaper:
StoryShaper is an innovative start-up that supports its customers in defining their digital strategy and the development of automation solutions tailor-made.
Sources: StoryShaper, UiPath, GitLab
