Christos Fragkos

University of Portsmouth

Software Test Automation has become an industry necessity and many organisations are trying to implement it effectively. However, organisations need to make sure that the right strategies, processes and technologies are selected and that software test automation has the highest positive effect in the organisation. Trying to understand that can be a challenge for many organisations. The test automation return on investment has long been a question by organisational leaders when implementing test automation. This eBook examines if ROI of test automation can be clearly measured and how this can be achieved. This ebook was produced as part of a research study conducted at the School of Computing at the University of Portsmouth. The aim of the project was to research how the implementation of software test automation can achieve Return on Investment.

The eBook examines a number of different aspects of test automation including:

• Current writing and thinking on the critical aspects of software test automation
• Examination of case studies from the IT industry,
• A survey of software testing professionals from different countries around the world.
• A framework of strategies and actions to achieve effectiveness and efficiency in software test automation.

This eBooks also presents a number of key takeaways that will be applicable if you are involved in test automation.

Key Takeaways

1. Understand critical aspects of a software test automation implementation.

2. Get insight into the challenges of software test automation

3. Learn a framework of strategies and actions that can be used as a roadmap to successfully implement software test automation.

Get more insight into achieving test automation return on investment by downloading the eBook.