At BCA Solutions - specializing in UiPath RPA solutions - we have recently integrated UiPath Test Manager into our internal processes to streamline testing for our custom ERP system. With previous experience in automation tools like UFT (formerly QTP), Ranorex, and Selenium, we recognized the value UiPath Test Manager brings to both RPA and automated testing teams. Here are some key insights why you might consider using UiPath Test Manager for your organization.
The Benefits of Automated Testing: For Every Stage of Maturity
Automated testing provides tremendous value to organizations, regardless of where they are in their testing journey. Whether your team has an established, mature testing function or you are just beginning to explore automation, automated testing offers significant advantages.
For mature testing functions, automation enhances speed, consistency, and coverage, allowing teams to scale their efforts, reduce human error, and focus on more complex tasks. For organizations just starting, automation offers early efficiency gains, scalability, and faster feedback, helping teams build skills while maintaining high-quality standards from the beginning.
- Phased Introduction to Automation
For organizations where testing is not yet fully mature, UiPath Test Manager allows for a gradual shift from manual to automated testing. This approach ensures that automation can be introduced progressively, making it easier to scale over time as the need for more robust testing solutions grows.
- Seamless Integration with Existing ALM Tools
UiPath Test Manager integrates effortlessly with various ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) tools such as AzureDevOps, Jira, qTest, Redmine, SAP, ServiceNow, Webhook, and Xray. This makes it an excellent choice for teams already using these tools, allowing for seamless collaboration and enhanced visibility across teams.
- Task Capture for Simplified Process Recording
UiPath's Task Capture tool simplifies process documentation, making it easier for non-developers to record processes that need to be automated. This tool is particularly useful for capturing manual processes that can later be automated, significantly reducing the development time. Even better, this feature is fully integrated with Test Manager. Once the process is recorded, it can be directly launched, and with a single click, a ready-to-use test case is created.
- GDPR Compliance Through Random Data Generation
Random data generation is a crucial yet often overlooked feature, especially when addressing GDPR concerns. UiPath Studio can generate random data during the development phase, which can be allocated to test cases. Additionally, test automation supports random data generation, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations while still allowing thorough testing of your applications. These capabilities help maintain GDPR compliance without compromising on test quality.
- Bulk Data Upload and Queue Integration
Once automation is complete, large datasets can be uploaded using Excel, which can then be easily integrated into data queues for further processing. This feature is particularly useful for non-developers who need to interact with automated systems without extensive technical knowledge.
- Reusable RPA Code and Object Repository
One of the key advantages of UiPath test automation is its ability to reuse RPA code. This eliminates the need to rewrite code for different robots, even when slight modifications are made. Shared object repositories also allow you to version control your selectors efficiently, which is particularly useful when working with different (i.e. older and newer) system interfaces.
- Scheduled Testing with Orchestrator
Scheduled test runs are a significant benefit for teams working on different environments or interfaces. UiPath Test Manager integrates with Orchestrator, allowing teams to schedule tests and manage them more effectively, ensuring that testing can occur outside of peak hours or when systems are idle.
- Smoke and Sanity Testing
For quick, high-level verification of software functionality, UiPath Test Manager supports both smoke and sanity testing, which can be automated to ensure that critical paths are functioning as expected.
- Intuitive Interface and Comprehensive Reports
The Test Manager’s intuitive interface makes it easy to learn and operate, even for team members with minimal automation experience. The dashboard provides clear, actionable insights, while reports and export options (e.g., Excel) ensure that results are easily shared with stakeholders.
- Role-Based Access Control
UiPath Test Manager also offers robust role-based access controls, which means that different team members (testers, developers, project managers, etc.) can be assigned specific permissions. This flexibility ensures that each user has the appropriate level of access based on their role, while also helping to control licensing costs.
- Leveraging RPA Knowledge to Streamline Automated Testing
One of the key advantages of UiPath Test Manager is the ability to build on existing RPA expertise for automated testing. If you are already familiar with RPA routines, transitioning to test automation is a natural progression. This is especially valuable for teams using UiPath for RPA, as the overlapping skill set allows you to take full advantage of both automation approaches seamlessly.
Is UiPath Test Manager Right for You?
We highly recommend UiPath Test Manager if you're just starting your automation journey or if you're already using UiPath for RPA. Its seamless integration, user-friendly interface, and robust features make it an ideal solution for both newcomers and experienced teams looking to enhance their testing processes.
Whether you’re looking to start small and scale over time or need to integrate with existing tools and workflows, UiPath Test Manager offers a flexible solution that can meet the unique needs of your organization.