Automating regression testing in agile environments

Abstract: This project was designed to help Hi3G Access AB’s IT department to get a better overview of the testing state in the different cross functional teams. Furthermore it was designed to identify teams and system where regression tests had the potential and the need of being automated. This information was gathered by conducting a survey designed for all the software testers at the company, followed by performing semi-structured interviews with one tester from each team. For the most suitable system and test case, an automation solution prototype was created with an automation tool using an agile test automation process model. The automation tool was evaluated regarding complexity, userfriendliness, available documentation and performance. The team and the system decided to be most prioritized and suitable was the team that worked with the Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The automation tool used for the prototype was Oracle applications testing suite (OATS). The project revealed that many teams at Hi3G Access AB were quite far in the automation process. The tool evaluated in the project presented itself to be straightforward and easy to learn/use. However the tool was missing a widespread discussion board and also lacked free support.