by Liuda Vahrameyeva
QA Automation Engineer
at Coherent Solutions
Even with careful planning and experienced QA automation engineers, defects still slip through during release. Several typical failures may lead to major flaws, but one assessment can help identify and fix them.
Contents
The Essence of QA Automation Assessment
Why QA Automation Assessment Is Important
The Business Impact of QA Automation Assessment
6 Steps to Assess and Improve Test Automation Framework
The Only Missing Link Is QA Automation Assessment
Common failures result from missed regression tests and automated testing that lacks stability. If your team detects such issues too late, chances are high that releases stall, costs soar, and customer trust declines.
Failing to anticipate project-specific nuances during the initial test automation setup can result in a slow response to code changes, reliance on quick fixes, and accumulating technical debt. These issues ultimately reduce testing efficiency, leading to wasted time and resources.
QA automation assessment is your best ally. But if your project still struggles with manual, time-consuming testing, check out our test automation guide for best practices - or keep reading to see how an assessment can help you improve the established processes.
The Essence of QA Automation Assessment
QA automation replaces manual testing with tools for faster and more accurate tests. It also helps detect errors in the most complex systems. However, if the automation setup is incorrect or requires adjustments over time, it can lead to unstable tests, low efficiency, and delayed releases.
When you tap into QA automation assessment, you get a thorough evaluation of your automation framework. It covers every aspect of the QA process: test process organization, code quality, CI/CD integration, reporting, and incident response. The assessment helps you achieve stable automation that meets your business needs and requirements.
Why QA Automation Assessment Is Important
Most companies think about an assessment after facing critical defects and rising maintenance costs. You can prevent such issues if you take a proactive approach and choose a timely assessment. With a QA automation assessment, you will:
Identify Bottlenecks and Optimize Processes
Long-running tests, redundant manual steps that require automation, and inconsistent testing environments may slow your project down. You can fix them to make the process faster and smoother.
Ensure Automation Code Quality and Scalability
The automation code follows best practices, is easy to maintain, and supports future scaling. It aligns with test cases and executes tests efficiently. Your team will no longer struggle with randomly failing tests and automation scripts breaking with minor application changes or unstructured test suites.
Evaluate Tools Integrations
The focus will be on integrating automation tools with static code analysis systems, test management platforms, and CI/CD pipelines. Everything will work smoothly across the testing ecosystem — forget about unreliable test reporting, delays in detecting issues, or broken pipelines that block deployments.
Receive Actionable Recommendations
Your team will receive clear strategies, identified priorities, and the right tools to improve QA automation. They will also have a vision of the expected benefits and initiatives that may have the biggest impact.
Don’t Settle for Quick Fixes
Make your software system bulletproof with our QA automation services.
The Business Impact of QA Automation Assessment
Before we get to the assessment steps, let’s examine its real-world impact.
Our assessment revealed weak automation links to test cases in one client's projects, leading to redundant efforts and delays. When the client's QA team implemented the recommended improvements, they reduced regression testing time by 20% — saving the equivalent of an entire workday for five engineers.
Another client's team saved 1-3 hours for ten engineers per sprint. The assessment helped them avoid blocks from unstable environments due to untested code deployments and helped identify issues with automated test integration in CI/CD pipelines. As a result, they achieved quick responses to code changes, improved release reliability, and significantly saved time and budget.
6 Steps to Assess and Improve Test Automation Framework
You need a structured approach and clearly defined steps to ensure that QA automation assessment delivers on its promises. Our QA automation assessment process boils down to six steps that ensure nothing is overlooked.
1. Define Objectives and Project Needs
We begin with aligning the assessment goals and understanding the specific requirements of a project. The evaluation should be focused and effective.
2. Gain Access to Necessary Resources
The source code of an automation framework, test management systems (TMS), and CI/CD tools assist in a thorough analysis of the state of the current QA automation process and help uncover issues.
3. Interview Stakeholders
Key stakeholders help identify problem areas and find ways to improve them. Project managers, QA leads, and specialists can provide detailed insights into workflows.
4. Analyze Collected Data and Prepare the Assessment Report
We create a detailed report draft involving identified issues and practical recommendations. This draft involves additional templates, tool suggestions, and best practice guidelines for implementing changes.
5. Review Findings with a QA Team
During a session with a client's QA team, we present the assessment results and gather feedback before finalizing the report.
6. Finalize and Deliver the Report
Once we incorporate feedback and finalize the QA automation assessment report, we share it with the client so they can take clear next steps.
QA Automation Assessment Is the Only Missing Link
Think of a QA automation assessment as a valuable investment in the long-term success of your project. Like a magnifying glass, it uncovers inefficiencies you wouldn’t otherwise notice.
Don’t wait for minor issues to become roadblocks — a comprehensive assessment can help transform your testing strategy into a competitive advantage. If you need advanced support and have concerns about your automation quality, our QA automation services can help you maximize your testing process.
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