The Easiest Way to Automate Acceptance Testing
Blog post from testRigor
Acceptance testing is a crucial final step in software development, verifying that a system meets business requirements before deployment, with a focus on user scenarios and typically conducted as black box testing. It involves converting requirements into test scenarios that are validated iteratively, often failing at the end of each sprint in an agile environment, necessitating repeated runs. Acceptance testing is divided into internal (alpha) and external (beta) testing, with alpha conducted by internal teams and beta by external users. The process can be automated using tools like testRigor, which facilitate the writing of test scripts in plain English, integrating seamlessly with the Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) process. This automation reduces the workload on manual QA teams, allowing them to focus on other testing types, and enhances collaboration across technical and non-technical teams. Unlike legacy tools such as Selenium, which can be complex and time-consuming, testRigor streamlines test creation and maintenance, supporting a "first to market" strategy by significantly saving time and effort while ensuring quality.