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test automation

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Official ISTQB Definition

The conversion of test activities to automatic operation.

3 Ways to Think About It

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The Quick Take

Using software to run tests automatically instead of doing them by hand.

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Look Closer

Writing scripts that execute tests and check results without human intervention.

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The Bottom Line

Making computers do the repetitive testing work so testers can focus on harder problems.

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