The ElasTest Platform: Supporting Automation of End-to-End Testing of Large Complex Applications

Quality and high speed is the new mantra: everyone wants the best products delivered as fast as possible. On the one side, managers aim at “ ​the fastest time to market”​; on the opposite side, the cliché recurs that “ ​a good user experience is the key to a successful product​”. Compounding both sides, developers know well that before they can release their software, ​testing is a must​. Notwithstanding, it is often ignored or given low priority, why? Are the integrated systems tested enough at their ends to meet the user-demanded functionalities? Software code is written, transformed, and updated, then it is checked-in and verified before a new product is finally launched. But not always this translates into the best software solution or the best experience for users. Is it all about continuous integration process or are there more reasons? With the increasing need of distributed and more interconnected software systems, are developers ready to satisfy this demand?