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What Does Test Automation Mean?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Test automation is a term used in software testing and some other kinds of IT related testing or quality assurance. It means that there is no human input required to generate a test. Different kinds of test automation help businesses to pursue goals like software testing with fewer resources, or in more efficient ways.<\/p>\n

Techopedia Explains Test Automation<\/span><\/h2>\n

At its core, test automation means that no human has to manually initiate the test. Even many non-technical users will be familiar with this principle through looking at tools like anti-virus programs, which self-initiate periodic testing of a computer or workstation. Virus scans and other events also happen automatically. In the same way, test automation allows software testing processes to happen automatically, without the burden of user initiation. <\/p>\n

Beyond test automation, specific kinds of innovation help to make software testing even easier and more efficient. For example, some companies are talking about scriptless test automation. This involves a system where programmers do not need to write a script for each specific individual test case. By using reusable code assets, scriptless test automation resources can also help to provide less labor-intensive ways for companies to test software or otherwise evaluate products and services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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