Testing in the Cloud: The Advantages of Cloud-based Test Automation
What is cloud testing? It is a specific process wherein cloud computing resources of a third-party service provider can be used so that software applications can be tested accordingly. Cloud resources such as cloud-native software as a service (SaaS) offerings or architecture are being tested. Cloud tools can also be tactically used as a part of a Quality Assurance (QA) strategy. When cloud resources are being tested by organizations it means downtime of the associated platform or infrastructure is minimized, data security will be available and optimal performance is ensured. Cloud-based SaaS products are tested by organizations to make sure that applications are properly functioning. When other types of applications are being tested by organizations, cloud computing tools can be used. Cloud-based test automation can also prove to be effective as testing costs can be reduced and collaboration efforts can be enhanced between QA teams. The following are the advantages of cloud-based tes