A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide for Designing an Agile-Friendly Automation Testing Framework.pptx

• In the dynamic IT world where the competition is at its peak, and every business wants to leapfrog its
arch-rivals, it is challenging to thrive and accomplish a competitive edge. Every organization aims to
make an enduring impression in its target audience’s mind, and you can attain a significant position
in the fiercely competitive IT market by paying utmost attention to your digital product quality.
• To achieve this, several companies worldwide have started adopting Agile methodology in the
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to enjoy its numerous benefits, such as flexibility,
collaboration with internal teams, and quick iteration of codes to deliver premier-quality software
products in dynamic business environments.
• It has become essential to incorporate an automation testing framework with Agile principles and
practices to speed up the process and enjoy highly accurate outcomes. We will walk you through the
steps of designing an Agile-Friendly Automation Testing Framework for its lucrative benefits, such as
increased quality and efficiency.
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A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide for Designing an
Agile-Friendly Automation Testing Framework

Agile Testing Landscape
• Before delving into the steps of designing an Agile-friendly automation testing framework, let us first
walk you through the core principles of Agile testing to have a firm comprehension of it. Agile
testing is much more than identifying and resolving defects.
• It is about effective collaboration between internal teams, testing beforehand, and embracing the
benefits of automation to deliver the highest-quality software products. The following are the
salient principles of Agile testing:
Collaborative Testing
• Agile teams emphasize collaboration to enjoy software success by working together as one core
team throughout the SDLC process, including developers, testers, owners, and stakeholders.

• It stresses spreading the significance of the testing process, and through a collaborative approach, it
focuses on making everyone comprehend testing objectives. It expects teams to give their vital
contribution and efforts in the testing phase through their inputs in the form of feedback for software
quality, performance, and functionality enhancement.
Early Stage Testing
• In Agile, testing commences in early SDLC and continues throughout the development process. It helps
detect, address, and resolve the issues beforehand, thereby mitigating the risk and costs of fixing them
at later stages. It ensures that software is being developed in accordance with end users’ expectations.
Test Automation
• Automation is a boon in Agile testing as it automates human-involved and mundane testing tasks,
thereby speeding up the development process and boosting productivity. It helps to maintain the
highest quality across automated processes. It enables testers to utilize free time to work on
exploratory testing and other complex scenarios.

Role of Automation Testing Frameworks in Agile
• Automation Testing Frameworks are critical for Agile testing, as they provide a structured approach
and essential tools to develop, organize, and maintain automated test scripts. It supports CI/CD
pipelines for quick deployments.
• It ensures that test automation aligns with Agile values and emphasizes flexibility and adaptability.
And most importantly, it facilitates efficient collaboration among Agile teams.
Steps for Designing an Agile-Friendly Automation Testing
Framework
 Step 1: Defining Concise Objectives
• The foremost step is defining concise and to-the-point objectives for the automation testing
framework by comprehending your Agile project’s goals and specific requirements. The objectives
must include the following:

• Creation of Test Scripts and their Execution
• Seamless Integration with Agile tools, such as Jira and Slack
• Ease of Maintenance and Smooth Scalability when needed
• Should support cross-functional teams of developers, testers, software owners, and more
 Step 2: Selection of Appropriate Tools and Technologies
• The next is choosing the right set of tools and technologies that coordinate with your objectives. We
recommend considering the following factors:
• Automation Test Tools
• Select a highly reliable and versatile automation test tool that supports various application types,
platforms, browsers, and networks. For instance, you can choose from Selenium, Cypress, WebDriver,
and Cucumber.

• Version Control System
• We recommend implementing a version control system like Git to track changes in your test scripts
and effectively collaborate with Agile teams. It allows you to go back to previous versions if required
and maintain changes history.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Tools
• We suggest integrating your testing framework with CI/CD tools, like Jenkins, GitLab, or CircleCI, to
automate test case execution as part of the deployment pipeline to ensure tests run consistently
with each code modification.
 Step 3: Incorporating Interchangeability and Reusability
• Agile projects require frequent changes and updates. Hence, it is advisable to design
your automation framework considering Interchangeability for seamless addition, amendments, and
removal of test cases in the future. Also, we suggest creating reusable test scripts, libraries, and
other elements to reduce redundancy.

 Step 4: Prioritizing Test Data Management
• It is vital to prioritize test data management for its efficiency. It is advisable to design a testing
framework sturdily to handle test data dynamically and enable Agile teams to switch between
various data sets. We recommend using data-driven testing techniques for excellent test coverage
and maintaining data flexibility.
 Step 5: Test Traceability
• It is crucial to maintain test traceability between test cases and Agile testing requirements. Connect
your test cases to testing needs and user stories in Agile project management tools to ensure testing
efforts correspond with software development objectives and enable teams to trace the status of
each requirement.

 Step 6: Cross-Browser Implementation
• In Agile, the software must work on several browsers and platforms so that more users can use the
software and attract the target audience. Hence, ensure your automation testing framework
supports cross-browser and perform cross-platform testing to check your software’s compatibility
with multitudinous devices.
 Step 7: Promote Collaboration
• It is vital to encourage collaboration between Agile teams during test design. We recommend
conducting regular review sessions to fine-tune test cases. For this, you can utilize either of the two
approaches – behavior-driven development (BDD) or test-driven development (TDD) to align testing
with user expectations and your testing requirements.

Conclusion
• After reading, you will have fully comprehended Agile testing principles, the role of Automation
testing frameworks in Agile, and the steps for designing an Agile-friendly automation testing
framework.
• We recommend getting a firm grip on principles first and follow the steps for the intended outcomes.
However, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
• At Calidad Infotech, we provide comprehensive Automation Testing Services and utilize the industry’s
leading tools, such as Selenium, Cucumber, Endtest, Cypress.io, and WebDriver.
• Our team has expertise in helping organizations of all scales and sizes to design an Agile-Friendly
Automation testing framework for their digital products, irrespective of their complexity.
• Contact us at +91-9909922871 or hello@calidadinfotech.com for a quotation of our Automation
Testing Services.

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