Popular test automation tools and software

Global App Testing is agnostic about the best tools and software for automation testing. But the following tools are popular and we know are used by clients: 

Selenium: Selenium is one of the most widely used open-source test automation frameworks for web applications. It provides a suite of tools for automating web browsers across different platforms and supports various programming languages like Java, C#, Python, and more. Selenium WebDriver is particularly popular for browser automation, while Selenium Grid allows for parallel test execution.

Appium: Appium is an open-source automation tool specifically designed for mobile app testing. It allows you to write and execute tests for Android, iOS, and Windows apps using popular programming languages such as Java, C#, Ruby, and Python. Appium supports both native and hybrid mobile applications, offering cross-platform compatibility.

JUnit: JUnit is a widely used unit testing framework for Java applications. It provides a simple and elegant way to write repeatable tests and has extensive community support. JUnit facilitates test automation at the unit level, ensuring that individual units of code work as expected.

TestNG: TestNG is another popular testing framework for Java applications, offering more advanced features than JUnit. It supports various types of testing, including unit, functional, and integration tests. TestNG provides powerful annotations, test configuration, parallel test execution, and advanced reporting capabilities.

Cucumber: Cucumber is a behavior-driven development (BDD) testing tool that allows you to write tests in a human-readable format. It uses Gherkin syntax, enabling collaboration between business stakeholders and technical teams. Cucumber supports multiple programming languages, including Java, Ruby, JavaScript, and more.

Jenkins: Jenkins is a leading open-source automation server that facilitates continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) processes. It provides extensive automation capabilities for building, testing, and deploying software projects. Jenkins allows you to automate test execution, generate test reports, and integrate with other tools in your software development pipeline.

TestComplete: TestComplete is a comprehensive test automation tool that supports desktop, web, and mobile applications. It offers record and playback functionality, making it suitable for both technical and non-technical testers. TestComplete supports various scripting languages, including JavaScript, Python, and VBScript.