In the previous chapter, Test Automation Strategy, we pondered over the selection and training needed to implement a test automation tool. In this section, we will reiterate some of those points, and additionally, we will break down the tool selection criteria by the types of testing. Every testing endeavor is unique and demands its own set of tools and techniques. The team composition and the overall maturity of the engineering organization also play a vital role in delivering the ROI on test automation tools. Let us now look at some tool selection guidelines for distinct types of testing.

Selecting a performance testing tool

Performance testing, as an activity, focuses on identifying and documenting the benchmarks for non-functional attributes of a software application. Even though the primary basis for a performance tool selection is cost, skills and the testing approach are also critical. Since every performance testing effort requires concurrent...