Test Automation

We provide a detailed review with recommendations of the top 10 software testing tools available today.

This guide covers the advantages and disadvantages of the most common types of automated software testing tools.

In this post, we define what 'smoke testing software' means, provide specific examples of the types of tests to include, and discuss a few best practices.

These 10 Testim.io alternatives for functional software testing can make test writing and maintenance easier.

Learn how Rainforest QA makes desktop application testing easy with its no-code visual testing platform.

We provide practical guidance on how to start automation testing from scratch and how to choose a test automation tool.

10 automated front-end testing tools that can help you release new features faster with fewer bugs.

In this post, we discuss three downsides of using Cypress and provide 5 Cypress alternatives to consider for faster testing and better coverage.

In this post, we cover 17 common functional testing tools and help you choose the best fit for your team.

In this post, we discuss three disadvantages of Selenium in detail and provide a practical solution for solving them.

In this post, we discuss how to choose the best regression testing tool for your team and compare 11 options.

Learn how automated smoke testing works and how to create a smoke testing suite without any coding.

Not all user interface testing tools perform true UI testing. This post will help you get started with the right tool, without wasting resources.

Understand the differences between the three types of web application automated testing tools and know what to look for when choosing a tool for your team.

This post helps you choose the best UI testing tool for testing both the functionality and the visual layer of your application.

This article covers how to choose the best automated testing tool for teams just getting started including types of tools and what to look for.

Comparing 5 visual regression testing tools: 1. Rainforest QA 2. Applitools 3. Kobiton 4. PhantomCSS 5. Percy.

Flaky tests can be frustrating and detrimental to your testing efforts. This post covers what causes flaky tests and what you can do about about it.

Learn how to create automated functional tests and overcome basic challenges so you can do more testing faster.

Not all free test automation tools include everything you need to get started. Here's a list of free tools and what they include.

With this practical guide, understand the difference between manual vs automated testing and when to use each method.

Follow these 5 steps to create an automated testing strategy that answers the who, what, when, why, and how of software test automation.

Testing the visual layer of your app is more reliable than testing the underlying code, especially for automated UI testing.

Learn how Signagelive built 500 tests in record time and dramatically sped up development cycles with automated tests.

Learn the differences of Cypress vs. Selenium vs. Katalon in trying to solve the shortcomings of Selenium.

With these test automation maintenance tips, prevent automated test breakage and spend less time fixing broken tests.

In this post, you'll learn how to automate regression testing without having to know any code.

The right codeless test automation tools make it easy for anyone to speed up their QA process without trading quality.

Learn how to improve your automation test coverage the smart way with the Snowplow Strategy.

Discover 7 Selenium alternatives for easier automated testing: Rainforest QA. Cypress. Screenster. Watir. Protractor. Katalon. Rapise.

Learn everything you need to know about how to automate testing and avoid common mistakes along the way.

In this article, we’ll take a look at how automation fallback works, and why QA teams can benefit from incorporating it into their testing strategy.

58% of quality owners reported test automation to be more expensive than expected. Learn the two biggest reasons test automation is costlier than forecasted

Rainforest’s CTO and co-founder, Russell Smith, and CIO, Derek Choy, recently discussed test automation limitations technical leaders need to know about before biting the bullet. In this post we cover the 3 biggest limitations to consider.

Today, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of using testing automation as part of your QA strategy, and how to gain the most from its benefits while minimizing its downsides.