
4 Reasons Enterprise Software Testing Falls Short and How to Fix It
When it comes to software test automation, large enterprises face a variety of potential pitfalls that can lead to failure. In a recent episode of the TestGuild podcast, Autumn Ciliberto from Keysight Technologies uncovered the top four reasons why testing often falls short in large organizations: unrealistic time expectations, business misalignment, infrastructure complexity, and lack of resources and expertise.
Read on for a breakdown of the most common challenges with enterprise test automation, and some insight into how you can overcome these obstacles.
1. Unrealistic Time Expectations
One of the major issues when it comes to enterprise testing is that many organizations set unrealistic timelines for their tests. This leads to rushed tests which are not thorough enough to identify any potential issues with the product or service being tested.
In addition, projects can be shifted suddenly, and fast pivots from one project to another can mean that there isn’t enough time given to properly implement an automated testing solution.
2. Business misalignment
Another obstacle to successful testing is a lack of alignment between testing goals and business objectives. A lack of collaboration or understanding across different teams can be a major roadblock when it comes to implementing an automated testing solution successfully.
Without clear visibility into what other teams need in terms of testing coverage, siloed test teams and development teams will be unable to work together effectively.
3. Infrastructure Complexity
Testing in an enterprise environment also poses unique challenges due to complex infrastructures. The technology stacks used today in enterprise software development are increasingly complex, with legacy products such as mainframes being integrated with newer open-source solutions.
This makes it difficult for automated software testing tools to cover all aspects of the system end-to-end. Additionally, many open-source solutions aren’t robust enough for enterprise-level testing requirements, leading to further complications down the line.
4. Lack of resources and expertise
Finally, another common obstacle faced by testers in enterprise environments is a lack of resources or expertise needed for successful tests. Test teams may find themselves short-handed, without enough people or resources to implement an automation tool for their testing needs.
Furthermore, reduced prioritization of testing means that some projects may take longer than expected or not get done at all due to a lack of resources and personnel available.
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Automated tests are essential for any large-scale software development project, but they don’t always go according to plan. Modern test automation tools offer solutions to these challenges, such as optical character recognition (OCR) technology, image-based testing, and model-based testing.
If your team is facing these challenges, watch or listen to the interview with Autumn to understand why having a modern software testing solution is critical for enterprise organizations.
What you’ll learn:
- How does OCR technology facilitate testers to accelerate their testing?
- How does using an image-based tool enable testing of any type of technology?
- How can model-based testing explore all possible user journeys in a fraction of the time?
To learn more about the key challenges with enterprise testing, listen to the TestGuild podcast episode with Keysight’s Autumn Ciliberto or watch the whole interview below.