FEATURES OF AUTOMATED TESTING USING FRAMEWORKS

Abstract

The article examines three of the most common problems that automatizers face, as well as ways to solve them. In order to successfully enter the market and maintain a stable position, each product is tested at different stages of its life cycle and in different aspects. This is a critical step in the development and support process, because as the IT industry evolves, the demand for the end product to remain competitive increases. Today, important features such as stability, ease of use, and thoughtful user interface design have become standard. In order to consistently attract new customers, it is necessary to provide more than just the basic requirements; each characteristic or specification needs detailed verification. It is estimated that the total cost of software testing can be 15 to 25% of the total project cost, so it is important to approach this process with a clear plan and preparation. Products can be conventionally classified into two categories: those that will not be refined after entering the market, and those that will undergo constant improvements throughout their life cycle. In the first case, it is enough to carry out full manual testing, and in case of a successful result, release the product. In the second, testing must be carried out regularly, with each change or update, which takes a significant part of resources and budget. That is why such projects usually use test automation, which reduces the amount of manual work. This can be more cost-effective, and can significantly save time and resources, while providing greater accuracy and efficiency compared to repeated manual testing. However, creating a new system for developing and running test cases for each project is quite difficult and expensive. In this regard, specialists have developed universal frameworks for automated testing, which are flexibly adjusted to specific needs. The use of such frameworks is accompanied by certain challenges that can affect the effectiveness of testing.