TestComplete Tutorial 2 - Advantages and Disadvantages of TestComplete

  Advantages of TestComplete

  • Easy to use
  • Offers scripting support to various languages - VBScript, Python, JScript, C++, and DelphiScript. 
  • Support for keyword tests
  • Support for record and Playback
  • Support from SmartBear on issues or questions regarding TestComplete Tool
  • Gives Elaborate report after the execution has been completed.
  • We can see the properties of the objects from the screen through Object Spy.
  • It utilizes database checkpoints, and we verify the data fetched from the database against baseline data.
  • It offers integration with Jenkins, Bugzilla, Selenium, etc.
  • Cross-platform testing
  • AI-based object recognition
  • Built-in test samples - help you to get started with the tool.
  • Open flexible architecture - TestComplete has an open flexible architecture that enables users to automate applications across various browser and platforms.

Disadvantages of TestComplete
  • The license cost of TestComplete is very expensive.
  • It needs manual steps for updating the test cases.
  • Enhancement in the object recognition of TestComplete for better recognition of custom or third-party controls is necessary.
  • It cannot identify the elements in the technologies like PEGA and SAP.
  • Only supports Windows
  • Limited help from open communities
  • Stability issues
  • Difficult to start with official documentation

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