Our distinct business is derived from our dedicated focus on Selenium and expert understanding of the web's unique testing issues and vulnerabilities.
W3QA can provide a framework and methodology that maximizes the return on investment in test automation.
Our Unique Business Case.
W3QA's business case is founded on the critical need for test automation and the absolute necessity for learning from its past failures.
W3QA ensures that the most effective methods, technology and best practices are brought to bear.
W3QA offers a free and execution ready automation framework based on the acclaimed Selenium RC platfrom.
Using Hrmes, testing resources can be focused on building test scripts and test suites immediately. Writing tests using the Selenium FIT data specification rather than writing code will maximise the productivity of test teams engaged in automation.
Many automation projects suffer from the significant financial burden placed upon their initial launch. It can be years before the inherent savings of an automated approach has offset that initial investment.
We enable our clients to dramatically reduce the start-up and on-going costs of automation.
We Provide A World-class Test Automation Framework Which Supports Best Pratice
Automation projects have many of the characteristics of any other development project.
However, they have important differences which are vital to appreciate.
Many automated test scripts have been implemented from the principles of “record and playback”. This practice is thoroughly discredited.
It is surprising how often you will find test data and references to the applcation layer, firmly fused with the test scripts themselves.
Most test automation projects have been implemented with the Nike developement priciple of "Just Do It".
These projects will fail - but it may be some time before the reasons behind this failure is understood.
The most reliable way to ensure that your project will succeed, is to learn from sucessful automation projects.
We Offer Automation Geared For The Way The Web Really Works
Agile practices - which are prevalent in web development, can bring many benefits; including faster releases and more positive communication between development and business.
However, the flip side of Agile can be more opportunity for functionality to regress, less time to test and vague or non existing requirements.
Agile development practices need Agile test practices, and a framework that can fascilitate it.
Hrmes is a test automation framework built for Agile. It is easily refactored and robust. It is highly scalable and reliably compresses test execution cycles. It delivers "Executable Specifications" that are fully integrated with Web 2.0 testing technologies.
Using Hrmes on a Selenium GRID platform, W3QA has provided an effective response to Agile development.
We Recognise The Need For Specialisation
A single test organisation claiming to offer specialist services for all tests tools, at all test levels and across all applications, will lack a strategic focus. Given the enormity of such a vast task, these claims also lack credibility.
Selenium is an advanced automation tool which requires significant expertise to fully appreciate. Web based applications offer distinct and significant challenges to traditional QA practices.
W3QA test services are exclusively focused on testing web based applications using Selenium. This is more than enough for any test organisation.
We Recognise The Need For Third-party Software And Partners
W3QA has a strategic focus and commitment to deliver the very best functional testing possible. Functional testing is the cornerstone of Quality Assurance for the Web.
However, we recognise that good functional testing is not the whole picture. W3QA can bring on board complementary test service providers when they are required.
W3QA has partnerships with world leading suppliers of specialist security and non functional testing. We have access to the very best web monitoring and reporting tools, both proprietary and otherwise.
We have done the work of evaluation and purchase. When you need to widen the scope of your QA, we can bring you the very best.
The Internet presents enormous challenges to traditional testing and business practices.
With more and more business functionality going on-line, the risk of defective functionality and poor user experience is increasing. Test automation is no longer a "nice to have"; it is a practical necessity. There is simply no other way to efficiently increase test coverage or minimise business risk.
Websites are truely the shop windows on your business. They provide direct public access to business process that were previously internal and mediated. When things go wrong the impact on your business reputation is far greater than many realise.
The web enables users to easily vent their frustrations via business and community web sites, forums and blogs.
Web 2.0 is unforgiving in ways many businesses only realise too late.
User confidence is hard won. It is also easily undermined and hard to recover.
Having a web presence is vital for most businesses, but it has also introduced new vulnerabilities.
Without effective QA it is only a matter of time before these are exposed.
If you believe there is no such thing as bad publicity, take a look at the following:
Even companies with loyal customer bases or strong market share can be undermined.
The current economic downturn presents a real challenge to maintaining QA.
To remain competitive new features and functionality have to keep being implemented and existing ones maintained.
Maintaining release cycles, whilst cutting QA is a recipe for disaster. The only solution is to make the QA function more efficient.
It has never been more vital to implement test automation.
W3QA can help you get it right first time.
Start your engagement with us today.
