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ELGIN, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) today announced the acquisition of Proxaut, a leading manufacturer of Auto Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for the food industry and industrial processing companies. The company is based in Italy near Bologna with approximately $15 million USD in annual sales.

Proxaut AGV technology is used by industry leading manufacturers in a variety of capacities, primarily to move materials and products safely and operate alongside people. Proxaut automation decreases repetitive movements from traditional labor and ergonomically improves workflows.

We are leading the trend for Industry 4.0 in food processing. Our recent strategic investments in automation are coming to fruition, as we see order demands for this technology, said Tim FitzGerald, Middleby CEO. Middlebys investments in automation and integrated full line solutions are driving efficiencies and operating benefits for our food processing customers. These proven automation solutions reduce operator efforts and labor needs while increasing production, optimizing space, and streamlining loading between machines.

Proxaut highly complements our existing automation investments, including Vemac (www.vemacautomazioni.it/en) which was acquired in 2018. Vemac has grown quickly since joining Middleby and Proxaut further extends the Middleby portfolio of automated solutions, Mr. FitzGerald added.

Proxaut technology utilizes laser-guided, inertial-guided, and/or wire-guided technologies for autonomous movement. The two vehicle types provide customized solutions for moving heavy payloads from one point to another, avoiding non-value added and risky repetitive tasks in workplaces, or lifting materials traditionally handled by a forklift.

Learn more about Proxaut at http://www.proxaut.com.

The Middleby Corporation is a global leader in the foodservice industry. The company develops and manufactures a broad line of solutions used in commercial foodservice, food processing, and residential kitchens. Supporting the companys pursuit of the most sophisticated innovation, the state-of-the-art Middleby Innovation Kitchens showcases and demonstrates the most advanced Middleby solutions. In 2022 Middleby was named a Worlds Best Employer by Forbes and is a proud philanthropic partner to organizations addressing food insecurity. For more information on Middleby and the companys brands please visit http://www.middleby.com.

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Striking the perfect balance between old and new methods in business is a challenge for modern businesses. Theyre stuck trying to stick with what works while also making sure they dont miss out on new and exciting opportunities. This includes those that digital technologies can bring.

With that in mind, today, well share helpful strategies for finding this balance, including the importance of learning as much about digital technology and how one of the best ways to do this is by registering in a digital strategy course.

Digital technology is changing the business world, and businesses must have a digital strategy if they want to stay (or get) ahead of the competition. But what exactly is a digital strategy?

A digital strategy is an overall plan that helps a business determine how best to use digital technologies to achieve its goals. This can include anything from using social media to improve customer service to developing new products and services that take advantage of digital platforms.

It can also involve rethinking how a business operates, taking advantage of digital tools to streamline processes, and becoming more efficient.

In todays digital world, customers expect businesses to be available online and accessible through digital channels. If a business doesnt have a digital presence, it risks being left behind by its competitors.

A digital strategy can help a business:

But this doesnt mean every business needs to go entirely digital. There are ways to find a balance between the old and new that can still help a business reach its goals.

Before we get into those methods, lets consider some examples of old versus new methods to give you an idea of where your business could make changes.

Older or traditional business models tend to include things like brick-and-mortar stores, face-to-face customer service, and print marketing. They can also be slower to adapt to change and may be less efficient.

Newer or digital business models are based on digital platforms and technologies. Theyre often more agile and can be more quickly adapted to change. They also tend to be more efficient, thanks to digital tools and automation.

Here are some examples of old versus new methods in common business areas:

Evidently, there are several ways businesses can modernize their methods to include more digital tools and technologies. But its not always as simple as just swapping out old methods for new ones. Sometimes, a business needs to find a balance between the two to be successful.

The key to finding a balance between old and new methods in business is to make sure your digital strategy is aligned with your overall business goals. That way, you can be sure youre not missing out on any opportunities while also ensuring youre not investing too much in new digital technologies without a clear return on investment.

Here are some tips for striking the perfect balance.

What does your business want to achieve? Is it looking to increase sales, reach new customers, or improve customer service? Once youve defined your business goals, you can start to develop a digital strategy that will help you achieve them.

Not all digital technologies will be right for your business. Its important to do your research and find the ones that will work best for you and help you achieve your goals.

Digital technologies can be expensive, so its helpful to consider your budget when developing your digital strategy. Make sure youre not overspending on new digital tools and technologies and that youre getting a good ROI for them.

Once youve implemented your digital strategy, its time to test and measure the results to ensure its working. Regularly review your goals and objectives to see if youre on track to achieve them.

As your business grows and changes, so too should your digital strategy. Be prepared to make adjustments to ensure your digital strategy remains relevant and effective.

Just because something is new doesnt mean its better. There are still many benefits to using old-school methods in business, so dont ditch everything old in favor of new digital technologies.

However, this doesnt mean your business should be stagnant. The key is moving forward but doing so strategically and finding the right balance between modern and traditional business methods.

Registering in a digital strategy course can help you learn more about how digital technology can be used to achieve business goals. It can also provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to develop an effective digital strategy for your business.

When business leaders register in a digital strategy course, they help empower their organizations with the ability to harness digital tools and technologies to reach new levels of success.

A digital strategy course can provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to develop an effective digital strategy for your business, as well as help you understand how digital technology can be used to achieve business objectives.

Digital technology is changing businesses in fundamental ways, and companies need to have a digital strategy that aligns with their overall goals. However, it is also important for businesses to find a balance between old and new methods, as not all digital technologies will be right for every business. A digital strategy course can help business leaders develop the skills and knowledge they need to create an effective digital strategy that yields results.

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Before I wrote Take Control of Apple Home Automation, I documented here in TidBITS how I set up my dehumidifier to turn on automatically whenever the humidity in our underground TV room rose to an unacceptable level (see A Prairie HomeKit Companion: The Elgato Eve Room 19 June 2017). In short, my Eve Room monitored the humidity level, and I set up an automation to turn on an Eve Energy outlet connected to our dehumidifier. At the time, the problem was that Apples Home app didnt recognize the Eve Room as a sensor for automations, so I had to jump through some convoluted hoops with Eves HomeKit app.

While finally updating the book (waiting for the Matter partnership to materialize might not have been the best move; see Home Automation Standard Gets an Official Name, 17 May 2021), I took the opportunity to revisit that automation and take advantage of some subtle yet important changes to the Home app. In iOS 15.1, Apple finally made it so sensor-based automations could be triggered based on air quality, humidity, or light level (see Apple Releases macOS 12 Monterey with iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, tvOS 15.1, and HomePod Software 15.1, 25 October 2021).

With the right sensors, this new capability can open up a world of possibilities, and if you have a lot of HomeKit accessories, you may have more sensors than you realize.

In my old setup, I used an Eve Room to monitor humidity. It does other neat things, too, like track air quality and temperature. Theres only one problem: I cant find it. Its small, has a screen, has to be put in a prominent place, and has little buttons, so my best guess is my kids started playing with it and left it somewhere.

Thankfully, while exploring Automation settings, I discovered that my Ecobee thermostat has a secret humidity sensor. The thermostat doesnt appear as an accessory in the Home app, but I can query Siri about the humidity in my kitchen, where the Ecobee thermostat is installed, and it shows up as a sensor for automations, which youll see in the next section. Its not in the same room as my dehumidifier but only a few feet away. Plus, it runs off my HVAC systems power instead of a battery, so thats one less thing to worry about. And since its attached to the wall, my kids wont mess with it.

So before you go buying new sensors for automations, its worth checking in the Home app to see if you have sensors you didnt know about.

With all that out of the way, recreating my old automation was simple. If youd like to do something similar, heres how.

Open the Home app on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, tap the + icon (below left), tap Add Automation, and then tap A Sensor Detects Something (below right). (If that option is grayed out, you dont have any sensors available.)

The next screen displays the available sensors in your home. Not all are well labeledas you can see in the left screenshot belowso you have to learn how to read the icons:

Tap a sensor to select it; you can choose only one sensor per automation. Tap Next to set up how to trigger the automation (below right). The details vary for every type of sensor, but they should be easy to understand. For instance, you can set a motion sensor to trigger based on whether or not it senses motion. For humidity, you can set a humidity percentage and then set the automation to trigger if it rises above or drops below that percentage.

At the bottom, you see settings for Time and People, which let you fine-tune the automation. Time lets you set times when the automation can trigger. By default, thats any time, but you can set it for day, night, or specific hours. The People setting lets you trigger an automation based on who is home.

I used to caution users about the People setting because it didnt work well in situations where cellular service was weak or nonexistent, like my house. That has improved since iOS 14, so I use it more now, primarily with low-impact automations like setting my cameras to record only when were out of the house. However, remember that Apples definition of people in this case is iPhone users in your Family Sharing group, so you still have to be careful. For instance, if we set it so the lights turned off when we left home, heading out for date night could leave the babysitter and our kids in the dark.

Once you have the criteria set, tap Next for a screen of all the scenes and accessories that the automation can trigger (below left). Tap those you want to include. Dont worry yet about specifying what the accessory will do. After you have selected all the right accessories, tap Next, which brings you to the final screen (below right).

On the last screen, you can tap the top field to rename the automation, but most importantly, pay attention to the accessory tiles, which let you set what they do. For most accessories, a tap sets them to turn on or off. As with normal accessory control, you can long-press (or Control-click on the Mac) to fine-tune actions.

I want to call your attention to another automation improvement that youll find at the bottom of this final screen: Turn Off, another worthwhile enhancement that Apple has made to HomeKit automations. After an automation turns on an accessory, the Turn Off feature enables it to turn the accessory off after a specified length of time.

Turn Off turns out to be useful in many contexts. Lets say you want a motion sensor to turn on a light at night when you stumble out of bed to go to the bathroom. Previously, there was no simple way to turn that light off, but now the automation can automatically turn it off after a few minutes.

Im using that setting to further streamline my dehumidifier system. Previously, I had set up two automations: one to turn the dehumidifier on once the humidity rose to a certain level and another to turn it off after the humidity dropped below another level. Now, instead of the second automation, I can set the dehumidifier to turn off after an hour. If the humidity is still high, itll kick back on.

Helpful as timed Turn Off is, it reveals a gap in the Home apps capabilities. What we really need is for automations to be able to turn themselves off in the same ways they turn themselves on. So, for humidity, it could turn on when the level rises above 60% and off when it drops below 40%. Or, an automation triggered by a motion sensor could turn off a set number of minutes after motion is no longer detected.

In any case, Ive hopefully given you some ideas for how to take more advantage of HomeKit in your home.

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Dublin, June 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Rotary Indexer Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Type, Application, and End-Use Industry" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The rotary indexer market is expected to grow from US$ 654.90 million in 2021 to US$ 883.96 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2021 to 2028.

A rotary indexer rotates items to a specific position and often used to place objects at exact points around a workspace so that they can be worked on, like a circular assembly line. It is an important type of motion in various areas of application such as mechanical engineering, precision measuring, machine assembling, and inspection. It is used in many industries such as automotive manufacturers, bottling companies, microchip manufacturers, pharmaceutical makers, and consumer products companies.

There has been an increase in the trend toward automated welding solution across the above-mentioned industries, which has been fuelled by a boom in demand for welding goods from end-use sectors all over the world. It is most widely adopted in automated welding, medical packaging, and assembly cutting systems. Development in technology and the adoption of automation by various manufacturing industries are anticipated to hold potential growth opportunities in the coming year. The growing demand for energy-efficient solutions to enhance the production processes in various industries globally augmented the demand for high-precision automated processes.

With an increase in the demand for more assembly systems in food & beverages, automotive, aerospace, and medical industries, the penetration of rotary indexer will rise. This factor will impact the growth of rotary indexer market. Further, automated processes help the production industries to increase productivity and lower product life cycle costs.

Precision rotary indexers are widely preferred over ordinary rotary indexers owing to qualities such as high precision, high torque, extended life, and minimum or less frequently maintenance as a result rotary indexer market is expected to increase in the years because of these benefits over conventional equipment. The rotary indexer market growth is primarily attributed to growing adoption from manufacturing industries and the benefits of precision rotary indexers over conventional rotary indexers. The factors mentioned above propels the rotary indexer market growth.

A few of the major key players operating in the global rotary indexer market are Colombo Filippetti S.p.A; Nabtesco Corporation; FIBRO India; Haas Automation, Inc; TUNKERS Maschinenbau GmbH; Goizper Group; Camfield Engineers; Motion Index Drives Inc; Nexen Group, Inc.; Packam Controls; Sankyo Automation; Square Automation; TAKTOMAT; CKD Corporation; WEISS GmbH; DESTACO (Dover Corporation); Bettinelli F.lli S.p.A.; Festo; Guangdong Saini Intelligent Equipment Technology Co., Ltd.; and HepcoMotion. The mentioned companies adopt strategies such as the research and developments, and mergers and acquisitions to expand customer base and gain significant share in the global rotary indexer market, which also allows them to maintain their brand name globally.

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1. Introduction

2. Key Takeaways

3. Research Methodology

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4. Global Rotary Indexer Market Landscape4.1 Market Overview4.2 PEST Analysis4.2.1 North America - PEST Analysis4.2.2 Europe - PEST Analysis4.2.3 Asia Pacific - PEST Analysis4.2.3.1 India - PEST Analysis4.2.4 MEA - PEST Analysis4.2.5 SAM - PEST Analysis4.3 Ecosystem Analysis4.4 Expert Opinion

5. Global Rotary Indexer Market - Key Market Dynamics5.1 Market Drivers5.1.1 Increasing Prospects in Manufacturing Industries Propelling Market Growth5.1.2 Advantages of Precision Rotary Indexers over Conventional Rotary Indexers to Support Market Growth5.2 Market Restraints5.2.1 Need for Designing of Hole patterns Using Absolute Positioning System Hampers Demand5.3 Market Opportunities5.3.1 Rising Uptake of Automated Assembly Machinery in End-use Industries to Offer Growth Opportunity5.4 Future Trends5.4.1 Rising Trend of Automated Welding5.5 Impact analysis of Drivers and Restraints

6. Rotary Indexer - Global Market Analysis6.1 Global Rotary Indexer Overview6.2 Global Rotary Indexer Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)6.3 Market Positioning - Global Market Players Ranking6.4 Market Positioning - India Market Players Ranking

7. Global Rotary Indexer Market Analysis - By Type7.1 Overview7.2 Global Rotary Indexer Market, By Type (2020 and 2028)7.3 Heavy Duty Rotary Indexer7.3.1 Overview7.3.1.1 Heavy Duty Rotary Indexer: Global Rotary Indexer Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)7.3.2 Light Duty Rotary Indexer7.3.2.1 Light Duty Rotary Indexer: Global Rotary Indexer Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)

8. Global Rotary Indexer Market Analysis - By Application8.1 Overview8.2 Global Rotary Indexer Market, By Application (2020 and 2028)8.3 Machine Tools8.3.1 Overview8.3.1.1 Machine Tools: Global Rotary Indexer Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)8.3.2 Semiconductors8.3.2.1 Semiconductors: Global Rotary Indexer Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)8.3.3 Medical Packaging8.3.3.1 Medical Packaging: Global Rotary Indexer Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)8.3.4 Automated Welding8.3.4.1 Automated Welding: Global Rotary Indexer Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)8.4 Robotics8.4.1.1 Robotics: Global Rotary Indexer Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)8.5 Assembly Cutting System8.5.1.1 Assembly Cutting System: Global Rotary Indexer Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)

9. Global Rotary Indexer Market Analysis - By End-Use Industry9.1 Overview9.2 Global Rotary Indexer Market, By End-Use Industry (2020 and 2028)9.3 Automotive9.3.1 Overview9.3.1.1 Automotive: Global Rotary Indexer Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)9.4 Electronics9.4.1 Electronics: Global Rotary Indexer Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)9.5 Medical and Healthcare9.5.1 Medical and Healthcare: Global Rotary Indexer Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)9.6 Transportation9.6.1 Transportation: Global Rotary Indexer Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)9.7 Aerospace9.7.1.1 Aerospace: Global Rotary Indexer Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)

10. Global Rotary Indexer Market - Geographic Analysis

11. Rotary Indexer Market- COVID-19 Impact Analysis11.1 Overview11.2 North America: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic11.3 Europe: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic11.4 Asia Pacific: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic11.5 India: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic11.6 Middle East & Africa: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic11.7 South America: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic

12. Industry Landscape12.1 Overview12.2 Market Initiative12.3 New Product Development

13. Company Profiles13.1 Colombo Filippetti S.p.A13.1.1 Key Facts13.1.2 Business Description13.1.3 Products and Services13.1.4 Financial Overview13.1.5 SWOT Analysis13.1.6 Key Developments13.2 Nabtesco Corporation13.2.1 Key Facts13.2.2 Business Description13.2.3 Products and Services13.2.4 Financial Overview13.2.5 SWOT Analysis13.2.6 Key Developments13.3 FIBRO India13.3.1 Key Facts13.3.2 Business Description13.3.3 Products and Services13.3.4 Financial Overview13.3.5 SWOT Analysis13.3.6 Key Developments13.4 Haas Automation, Inc13.4.1 Key Facts13.4.2 Business Description13.4.3 Products and Services13.4.4 Financial Overview13.4.5 SWOT Analysis13.4.6 Key Developments13.5 TUNKERS Maschinenbau GmbH13.5.1 Key Facts13.5.2 Business Description13.5.3 Products and Services13.5.4 Financial Overview13.5.5 SWOT Analysis13.5.6 Key Developments13.6 Goizper Group13.6.1 Key Facts13.6.2 Business Description13.6.3 Products and Services13.6.4 Financial Overview13.6.5 SWOT Analysis13.6.6 Key Developments13.7 Camfield Engineers13.7.1 Key Facts13.7.2 Business Description13.7.3 Products and Services13.7.4 Financial Overview13.7.5 SWOT Analysis13.7.6 Key Developments13.8 Motion Index Drives Inc13.8.1 Key Facts13.8.2 Business Description13.8.3 Products and Services13.8.4 Financial Overview13.8.5 SWOT Analysis13.8.6 Key Developments13.9 Nexen Group, Inc.13.9.1 Key Facts13.9.2 Business Description13.9.3 Products and Services13.9.4 Financial Overview13.9.5 SWOT Analysis13.9.6 Key Developments13.10 Packam Controls13.10.1 Key Facts13.10.2 Business Description13.10.3 Products and Services13.10.4 Financial Overview13.10.5 SWOT Analysis13.10.6 Key Developments13.11 Sankyo Automation13.11.1 Key Facts13.11.2 Business Description13.11.3 Products and Services13.11.4 Financial Overview13.11.5 SWOT Analysis13.11.6 Key Developments13.12 Square Automation13.12.1 Key Facts13.12.2 Business Description13.12.3 Products and Services13.12.4 Financial Overview13.12.5 SWOT Analysis13.12.6 Key Developments13.13 TAKTOMAT13.13.1 Key Facts13.13.2 Business Description13.13.3 Products and Services13.13.4 Financial Overview13.13.5 SWOT Analysis13.13.6 Key Developments13.14 CKD Corporation.13.14.1 Key Facts13.14.2 Business Description13.14.3 Products and Services13.14.4 Financial Overview13.14.5 SWOT Analysis13.14.6 Key Developments13.15 WEISS GmbH.13.15.1 Key Facts13.15.2 Business Description13.15.3 Products and Services13.15.4 Financial Overview13.15.5 SWOT Analysis13.15.6 Key Developments13.16 DESTACO (Dover Corporation)13.16.1 Key Facts13.16.2 Business Description13.16.3 Products and Services13.16.4 Financial Overview13.16.5 SWOT Analysis13.16.6 Key Developments13.17 Bettinelli F.lli S.p.A.13.17.1 Key Facts13.17.2 Business Description13.17.3 Products and Services13.17.4 Financial Overview13.17.5 SWOT Analysis13.17.6 Key Developments13.18 Festo13.18.1 Key Facts13.18.2 Business Description13.18.3 Products and Services13.18.4 Financial Overview13.18.5 SWOT Analysis13.18.6 Key Developments13.19 Guangdong Saini Intelligent Equipment Technology Co., Ltd.13.19.1 Key Facts13.19.2 Business Description13.19.3 Products and Services13.19.4 Financial Overview13.19.5 SWOT Analysis13.19.6 Key Developments13.20 HepcoMotion13.20.1 Key Facts13.20.2 Business Description13.20.3 Products and Services13.20.4 Financial Overview13.20.5 SWOT Analysis13.20.6 Key Developments

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Testing is an essential part of any software development project. The quality of the application and accordingly its success with the end-user depends on it. Testing is divided into two key types: manual and automation. Nowadays the most effective way to ensure the quality of an application is to combine both types of testing. In this article, we explain why this is the best option for product testing, as well as look at the features, advantages, and disadvantages of each type of testing, and find out when to use which type of testing.

Most companies, even having implemented and set up test automation, still use manual testing. Here are 5 key reasons why:

Now lets figure out what manual testing and test automation are in detail.

Manual testing is a process where software is tested manually, without any automation tools or scripts. Manual testers check whether the functionality of the application and its design corresponds to the test plans. Testers also develop test cases and implement them manually, and prepare reports based on the results of their execution. As a result, visible and hidden software defects are identified.

They say test automation will soon completely replace manual testing. Despite this fact, it is very likely that manual testing will never go away. Here are proofs:

Despite these advantages, manual testing is not a universal testing type. The main disadvantages of this type of testing are:

Test automation is a type of testing in which tests are executed using automation tools and scripts. Automation allows you to carry out in cases where manual testing is too time-consuming or not suitable for other reasons.

As you know, automation increases the efficiency of software development in terms of saving time and human resources. Here is a list of the key benefits of test automation:

However, test automation faces certain challenges that you need to be aware of in order to ensure the highest possible quality of the project.

In manual testing, the tester executes test cases manually. He describes scenarios and edge cases and then tests them.

In test automation, this work is automated. Scripts and tools are used that, once configured, automatically perform the steps required to test the script.

Key differences between the two types of testing by parameters:

As a summary, lets consider when manual testing is preferable, and when test automation (here we agree with how Vilmate blog looks at it).

Exploratory testing. Studying the functionality of a new product from different perspectives is only possible through manual testing. This allows you to inspect a wide range of paths, thus identifying defects that would otherwise be missed by scripts. Exploration is a manual process, any member of the project team can contribute to it. Specialized knowledge for test automation is not required here, but the opinions of different team members are welcome. New functionality that is still in development and is gradually evolving and changing needs testing, but automated tests are not yet viable here.

Usability testing. Testing for usability is something that can potentially be automated, but the execution by a human is more effective in this case. The absence of disappointment is the main criterion that helps to decide whether a product is convenient or not. And this is a subjective assessment that should follow specific guidelines for making decisions about usability issues.

Random (monkey) testing. It is performed informally, with the aim to find out any loophole in the system. Random testing can only be performed manually. Unlike test automation, which only tests what is predictable and proves that the program works as expected through the combined efforts of automated test developers, manual random testing is convenient in a different way. It allows the tester to act as a real user who can find bugs through (pre)guessing bugs. If applied individually, specialized testing will not be sufficient to ensure software quality, but it will add support for other QA activities. Sometimes this method can be mixed with exploratory testing. The former, however, focuses more on negative testing.

Short-term project testing. Its not a good idea to start automated tests when the project is planned as a short-term effort. Manual testing will be enough to meet the basic needs of such a project. This can lead to wasted resources and automation becomes useless. Automation means higher maintenance and management costs, as well as additional man-hours, scripting, rewriting, which may not balance with the potential ROI of a small project.

Regression testing. Test automation is a good option to check if already existing versions of an application can work after a new version of the application is released. By automating regression testing, the QA team can count on benefits such as increased test coverage, recurring test results, increased test efficiency due to faster test execution, and continuous use of regression tests.

Performance testing. The execution of load tests should be supported by automation tools. For example, if you need to simulate the use of an application by any number of concurrent users, automate this process. There are no viable manual alternatives here. The QA team creates load test scripts and develops the corresponding test scripts. End-user behavior is simulated with scaling loads up to thousands of concurrent users. This way you understand how well the application performs under load, and see the problems that the end-user may have.

Repeatable functional test cases. The ability to spare manual testers from repetitive execution of the same tests is the basis for the cost-effectiveness of automation. Routine, repetitive tests should not be performed manually. This is time-consuming and a resource for many bugs. If the task does not change on different test cycles, then it can be executed by scripts.

Jun 29, 2022Tech Digest Correspondent

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