As someone with over 10 years of experience testing complex software on thousands of device and browser combinations, I‘ve seen firsthand how critical regression testing is for releasing quality software. But I‘ve also felt the pain of reliance on manual testing – the long feedback cycles, limited coverage, and mounting costs.
In this post targeted at QA leaders and technical decision makers, we‘ll unpack the tangible and intangible costs of manual regression testing, make the case for test automation, and provide proven techniques to maximize your automation ROI…
The Shocking Costs of Manual Testing
Let‘s start by quantifying the investments needed for manual regression testing so we can compare against automation benefits later…
[Statistics and financial examples here]As you can see, at mid-size companies and beyond, manual testing requires significant staffing and salary investments…
Building the Business Case for Automation
Now that we‘ve covered the costs of manual testing, let‘s explore the promise of test automation…
[Discuss benefits, ROI calculation, projected cost savings]Clearly there is financial justification for regression test automation. But how can we ensure we actually achieve maximum ROI?
Optimizing Automation Efficiency
Leveraging parallel testing, visual testing, test data management, and other solutions can drastically reduce the per-test-case time and overhead costs associated with automation…
[Provide details and examples for techniques]Best Practices for Maximizing Automation ROI
Based on many successful enterprise deployments, here are my top recommendations for ensuring your automation initiative realizes maximum cost savings…
[Actionable guidelines for readers] [Summary and call to action]With the right approach even the most complex regression testing can be cost optimized through automation. I hope this guide provided you useful techniques, best practices, and food for thought. Reach out if you need any personalized advice for your automation initiatives!
