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Lack of prioritization for test automation (doesn't get the time required to build and maintain in the sprint timelines): 19%

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Mature test automation faster

Save on traditional costs of automation

60%

47.6%

43.9%

Lack of skilled/experienced test automation resources: 18%

We have too many different automation tools or don't have the right tools: 13%

Lack of (or insufficient) test automation development framework: 14%

Companies with more test automation in place face a broader spectrum of challengesTeams that have reached higher levels of test automation still face barriers to capturing return on their investment. While lack of skilled resources and the right automation framework rank near the top of the list, slow progress and limited time to create and maintain test scripts are more common obstacles for these teams.

Free up internal resources for other work

50%

Failed with several automation tools we've tried in the past: 4%

40%

As a starting point for full-fledged automation

Lack of (or insufficient) test automation development framework: 11%

39.6%

High failure rate – too many automation tests falsely fail, causing lost trust in automation: 9%

If you have minimal/low level of automation or don’t use it at all, what is your biggest challenge with automation?

27.7%

We are not receiving the expected ROI of automation: 6%

Lack of ownership – it’s not clear who is responsible for building and maintaining test automation: 4%

Haven't identified the appropriate tools to support automation: 22%

It is too expensive to hire automation exports and/or buy automation tools: 19%

Lack of skilled/experienced test automation resources: 41%

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A February 2021 survey of more than 2,000 digital product owners, software developers, QA and DevOps professionals examined test automation trends, challenges and goals. Explore some of the key findings.

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30%

20%

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If your company uses automation, what is your biggest challenge?

10%

Lack of resources is the most common barrier to automatingCompanies with minimal or low levels of investment in test automation say their biggest challenge is a lack of resource.

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Companies at varying levels of automation maturity plan to invest in codelessCodeless test automation products can help address common challenges related to skills, tools and costs related to building and maintaining automated scripts. More than 56% of respondents said their companies plan to purchase a codeless test automation solution; half of those buyers plan to purchase within the next year. –––Why is your company considering adopting automation?

54.7%

Automation progress is too slow – not receiving the expected level of coverage: 20%

We are not receiving the expected ROI of automation: 6%

Failed with several automation tools we’ve tried in the past: 4%

It is too expensive to hire automation exports and/or buy automation tools: 19%

Lack of (or insufficient) test automation development framework: 14%

Overcome Test Automation Challenges with a Codeless Approach

Automation progress is too slow – not receiving the expected level of coverage: 20%

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Lack of resources is the most common barrier to automatingCompanies with minimal or low levels of investment in test automation say their biggest challenge is a lack of resource.

Lack of skilled/experienced test automation resources: 41%

We have too many different automation tools or don’t have the right tools: 13%

Is your organization looking to capture more value from test automation?

Companies at varying levels of automation maturity plan to invest in codelessCodeless test automation products can help address common challenges related to skills, tools and costs related to building and maintaining automated scripts. More than 56% of respondents said their companies plan to purchase a codeless test automation solution; half of those buyers plan to purchase within the next year.––– Why is your company considering adopting automation?

Haven’t identified the appropriate tools to support automation: 22%

Lack of skilled/experienced test automation resources: 18%

Lack of resources is the most common barrier to automatingCompanies with minimal or low levels of investment in test automation say their biggest challenge is a lack of resource.If you have minimal/low level of automation or don’t use it at all, what is your biggest challenge with automation?

Companies with more test automation in place face a broader spectrum of challenges Teams that have reached higher levels of test automation still face barriers to capturing return on their investment. While lack of skilled resources and the right automation framework rank near the top of the list, slow progress and limited time to create and maintain test scripts are more common obstacles for these teams.If your company uses automation, what is your biggest challenge?

Companies at varying levels of automation maturity plan to invest in codelessCodeless test automation products can help address common challenges related to skills, tools and costs related to building and maintaining automated scripts. More than 56% of respondents said their companies plan to purchase a codeless test automation solution; half of those buyers plan to purchase within the next year.–––Why is your company considering adopting automation?