Test Automation Vs. RPA Top 7 Differences That Set Them Apart (1)

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Test Automation Vs. RPA Top 7 Differences That
Set Them Apart

• In the world of software developing and testing,
  RPA or Robotic Process Automation and test
  automation are familiar terms. As similar as the
  names sound, the two are different concepts. That
  brings us to what RPA and test automation is.
  What are the differences, and which one is better?

• RPA is a business automation tool used by
  business users and testers. It is used for
  regression testing as well as for test data. It
  provides codeless automation macros on the
  desktop. This makes RPA a better choice than
  other web and API testing tools.

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• Test automation, on the other hand, is carried
  out through different automation tools. It is
  ideal to use test automation in projects that
  have already gone through manual testing. It is
  also well suited for large projects which require
  repeated testing.
• While those were some surface-level differences,
  there are more ways in which these two testing
  practices are not alike. Before we get down to
  those, lets quickly go through the benefits of
  each.

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Why Should One Opt for Robotic Process Automation?

• It is ideal to apply RPA to tasks that are
  repetitive and require following a specific set
  of rules. It can be used in tasks like product
  management, migration, accounting etc. Here are
  some of the benefits of using RPA

? Higher accuracy and lower chance of
errors. ? Lower human intervention, hence
higher productivity ? Automation results in
reduced costs ? Better time
management with time allotted to high-value job
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Why Should One Opt for Test Automation?

• Instead of having to test every software
  manually, automating testing can reduce manual
  effort, time spent on repetitive tasks, and cost.
  It is done through testing tools that suit the
  task at hand.

? Faster deployment of products ? Higher
accuracy than manual testing ? High test
coverage ? Lower time spent on repetitive
tasks and more time allotted to high-value tasks.
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• Robotic Process Automation and Test Automation
  both work to the same ends, i.e, testing, cutting
  costs and increasing productivity. While they
  share vague similarities, there are larger
  differences that set them apart. Each has its
  specialities and expertise required.
• Let us now look at some of the differences
  between Robotic process automation and test
  automation.

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1. What is it used for?

• The use of Robotic Process Automation is to
  automate a business process. However, the use of
  test automation is to test and evaluate software
  behaviour. While both automate repetitive
  processes, RPA does it to execute a task
  effectively and efficiently. Test automation
  repeatedly tests to evaluate, and find bugs. This
  helps developers make the necessary changes and
  release a product without any glitches.

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2. Environment of execution

• Testing automation and RPAs are carried out in
  different environments. Test automation is done
  during the development and testing stage of a
  product. It is done before the release of a
  product.
• Robotic process automation is done in a completed
  product. It is carried out in the operations
  stage of a product. RPA is done on the product to
  increase efficiency and productivity.

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3. Area of focus and strategy

• Test automation is usually focused on the
  front-end. It usually tests aspects that are used
  by clients/users and hence they are focused more
  on the functionality of the product/software/appli
  cation. These are hence more valued in terms of
  business and have a higher risk associated with
  them.
• RPA, on the other hand, is carried out on the
  back-end process. These are done to improve the
  efficiency and productivity of certain processes.
  They are relatively low-value compared to test
  automation, however, it is done with utmost care
  to nullify errors.

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4. Scope of application

• There is a major difference between test
  automation and robotic process automation in the
  area of its application. RPA can be conducted on
  a business process as well as products.
• However, Test automation works only on an
  application, software or product and its features.

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5. Lifecycle

• Test automation is part of the maintenance
  lifecycle of software. They are part of the
  development process. Their lifecycle is dependent
  on the tests carried out previously, and the
  decisions taken related to software. Test
  automation might have to be updated multiple
  times before the actual product is released.
• However, the lifecycle of RPA is independent of
  the software. It is more dependent on the
  business and its course of decisions.

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6. Technical Skills

• The technical skill involved in carrying out
  these tests also vary. In test automation, there
  is a higher level of skill involved. The QA or
  developer would need advanced programming skills
  to carry out test automation.
• RPA is designed to be used by business people. It
  does not require technical skills related to
  programming.

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7. Roles involved

• Test automation is conducted by developers. They
  examine the pre-release product to carry out
  tests in relevant areas. QA teams are also
  deployed to conduct tests on products.
• RPA is conducted by business people. Although
  they are created by developers, it is meant to be
  operated by the client in business.

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Summing Up

• RPA and Test automation are two entirely
  different processes with different applications.
  While they may have similarities in that they
  both use automation and improve efficiency, the
  similarities usually stop there. The major
  differences have been discussed above. Each of
  these requires entirely different skills and
  knowledge.
• Whether you are looking to implement robotic
  process automation or test automation, you should
  hire an experienced automation solutions provider
  like Calidad. Our team of experienced automation
  engineers use world-class testing tools to
  rapidly meet the testing and automation needs of
  your project. Reach out to us today for a custom
  quote today!

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