What comes to your mind first when you heard about Software testing? Honestly, testing of software, isn't it? Well, Software testing can be defined as the activity which is required to make sure that the web application is bug-free and behaving as per the user expectations. Moreover, software testers make the use of various testing tools that ensures web application is defect free.

Today, we are going to interview a woman COO and will know her views on the future of software testing. So let’s start without making any delay.

Yashu Kapila is not only the COO of a leading software testing company named BugRaptors but also a prominent software testing expert. Since day one, she is handling BugRaptors with full zest and zeal to take the organization to the next level.

(Interviewer): Why choose BugRaptors while there are numerous software testing companies available?

(Yashu Kapila): At BugRaptors, I am handling a team of highly skilled certified automation experts and testing professionals. These testing experts have experience working over tons of complex, highly mission-critical applications. Moreover, we operate over effective testing methodologies to provide our clients with improved efficiency, shorter test cycles, and increased test coverage by automation testing.

(Interviewer): What are the factors that can affect software testing in the future?

(Yashu Kapila): Well, two factors drive changes in software testing, i.e. internal and external. First of all, let us talk about the external factors that contribute to changes in the software industry.

External Factors:

1. The use of digital technology is continuously improving its space in our daily lives; there is no doubt about it. In 2017 App Annie conducted a survey, according to that survey, every individual access nine apps in his smartphones daily. Now you can assume how effectively we are getting addicted to digital technology.

2. With the rise of technology, customer expectations are also rising. According to a survey conducted by TechBeacon, 49% of the people expect from an app to respond within two or fewer seconds. Moreover, 80% of people do not make more than three attempts if an app does not work correctly.

Internal Factors:
If we talk about external factors, these factors put a load on the software testing teams to provide the customers with the soundest quality products. On the other hand, several internal factors also change the way how things are getting done. Following is the list of these factors:

1. Technological solutions are continuously being developed to support the software development lifecycle (SDLC). As per the figures of 2017, approximately there are 1,500 different tools that software testers use during SDLC, and it can also complicate the testing and development job if not addressed correctly.

2. Secondly, the growth of Agile and DevOps are not only changing the way how testers need to work but also impacting the testing work. According to VersionOne, 95% of organizations have adopted Agile. On the other hand, 74% of companies have shown their trust in DevOps, as per the stats of 2016.
(Interviewer): What are the backbreaking forecasts for the future of software testing?

(Yashu Kapila): On the whole, the internal and external factors have put the stream of software testing in a state of uncertainty. As you know, a lot of transformations have already occurred in the software testing industry, but still, there is much more to come.

(Interviewer): What can we expect from the software industry in the future? Or How are software testers planning to boom in the future?

(Yashu Kapila): Well, nothing can be said clearly concerning software testing. But yes, there are some predictions that we can make.

Automation is the Future of Testing:
No doubt, automation is the future of testing. For those who do not belong from a technical background, Automation testing is a technique of software testing by making the use of which software testers compare the outcome with the expectation. Automation testing also plays a vital role when it comes to automating repetitive tasks. Moreover, it also helps in performing those jobs that are difficult to test manually. Now let me introduce you with some of the benefits of automation testing.
• Faster Feedback: Automation testing not only promotes connections between coders, designers, and Product Owners but also allows potential glitches to be rectified promptly.
• Accelerate Results: Automation testing saves a plethora of time for the complex and enormous systems. Moreover, it accelerates faster results by diminishing efforts and time for testing.
• Automation Testing Reduces Business Expenses: There is no surprise in it that automation testing unlocks many monetary benefits for the businesses. Moreover, it improves the quality of work by fixing glitches after the release of the website.

Splash of AI in Software Testing:
We all know that AI is going to shine in the future. But, do you know that AI is also making a big splash in the software testing? Yes, it's true! AI in software testing tools aims to make the software development lifecycle easier. As you know, AI applications are easier and problem-solving so, it can benefit software testing by reducing the volume of mundane and tedious chores in development and testing.

Expectations of Software Testers Will Grow:
Undoubtedly, the trend of software testing is already growing, but in the future, the growth rate of software testing will definitely gain wings. Along with the rise of technology, the expectation level of the customers is also going to accelerate. So, companies will also expect from the software testers to perform a more decisive role in conducting software quality assurance and development broadly.

(Interviewer): So, What do we expect from BugRaptors when it comes to software testing?

(Yashu Kapila): We have a more extensive choice of physical devices along with reliable, scalable & maintainable automation frameworks to provide our customers with the best software testing solutions. Moreover, we work on effective testing methodologies by keeping the results and solution-driven approach in mind to make the on-time delivery along with transparency in the process and real-time collaboration with clients.