QTP/UFT (Unified Functional Testing) is a widely used automation tool by Micro Focus, ideal for functional, regression, and API testing. Known for its strong support for enterprise applications, UFT helps in automating desktop, web, and mobile applications and offers compatibility with a broad range of technologies, including .NET, Java, SAP, Oracle, and mainframes.
Key Features
- Keyword-Driven Testing: UFT uses a keyword-driven framework, allowing for easy test case design and readability, even for those with limited scripting knowledge.
- Scripting Language Support: UFT uses VBScript as its scripting language, providing an accessible learning curve for testers.
- Data-Driven Testing: UFT offers built-in support for data-driven testing, enabling parameterization of test scripts to validate functionality with multiple data sets.
- Object Recognition: UFT is renowned for its smart object recognition mechanism, which can recognize and handle dynamic objects even in complex interfaces.
- API Testing: Integrated API testing capabilities allow for end-to-end testing of web services and APIs, supporting SOAP, REST, and other API protocols.
- Integration with ALM: UFT integrates with Micro Focus ALM (Application Lifecycle Management), which provides comprehensive test management features, enhancing traceability and reporting.
- Parallel Execution and Cross-Browser Testing: Supports parallel test execution across multiple environments, reducing testing time for large test suites, with cross-browser testing for different browsers and OS combinations.
- AI-Powered Features: UFT One (the latest version of UFT) incorporates AI-based functionalities like image-based object recognition and self-healing scripts to improve robustness and ease of maintenance.
Advantages:
- Easy to Use: Its keyword-driven framework and VBScript language make it accessible for both technical and non-technical testers.
- Broad Technology Support: UFT is highly compatible with various technologies, platforms, and browsers.
- Extensive Reporting: UFT offers detailed reporting features, making it easy to analyze results and identify issues.
Disadvantages:
- High Licensing Costs: As a commercial tool, UFT requires licensing, which can be costly for small teams.
- Resource Intensive: UFT can be demanding on system resources, particularly during large test suite executions.
- Limited Language Support: Since it primarily uses VBScript, it may be limiting for those used to other scripting languages like Java or Python.