5 of the Best DevOps Software Testing Tools

There is a growing demand for automation, especially in the software testing industry to make processes quicker, more accurate and efficient.

12:26 10 January 2018

As part of this increasingly popular trend, aside from just using software testing services such as those offered by Sogeti, more and more DevOps software testing tools are being created that are useful for everything from desktop to browser testing and more. 

How do you know which ones are not only best suited for your requirements but also of a high quality? This rundown of five of the best testing tools should help.

 

1.Selenium

 

The primary purpose of Selenium is for automating web applications for testing purposes, though it is capable than more than just that. It can be used across various browsers and platforms, including the most popular options such as Windows, Mac and Linux. A record/playback tool allows for authoring tests without needing to learn a test scripting language, helping you to write tests in a range of programming languages including Java, PHP, C# and more.

 

2.Visual Studio

 

Rather than being one single tool, Visual Studio is an in-depth collection of developer tools designed for assisting in creating and testing apps. Using a single integrated development environment (IDE), apps can be created for Windows, iOS and Android devices. The cloud-based collaboration services allow for agile planning, continuous delivery and analytics. 

 

3.TestingWhiz

 

A wide range of testing features are offered by Testing Whiz, which is a test automation tool using code-less scripting. Web, software, database, API and mobile app testing are all accommodated for with the tool. Further important features it offers include keyword and data-driven testing, record and playback test automation framework, around 300 inbuilt testing commands alongside inbuilt JavaScript and many more. 

 

4.Appium

 

If you’re developing an app then Appium is an ideal for DevOps software testing. It is an open source test automation framework that can be used with native, hybrid and mobile web apps. Using the WebDriver protocol, it drives both iOS and Android apps for use on both smartphone, tablet and other devices. 

 

5.TestComplete

 

For a comprehensive DevOps software testing tool, TestComplete offers a wide variety of solutions to automate testing for desktop, web and mobile applications. From scripted testing to GUI, scripting language support for JavaScript, Python, C++ and more, this tool includes plenty of reliable and useful features. 

 

These five DevOps software testing tools should provide an excellent solution for many of your automation needs.