We all understand the importance of software testing and how it transforms a business by enabling the delivery of quality products to clients in shorter delivery cycles. It's impossible to run test cases manually by evaluating the quality of each line of code at every step of the Continuous Delivery process. This is where Continuous testing in DevOps comes into the picture.
Continuous Testing in the DevOps Pipeline
In traditional ways of testing, software was passed through different development and QA phases which took more time until the final delivery of the product. According to research by Gartner, Continuous Testing in DevOps is aimed at providing early and quick detection of signs of risks related to the product release. DevOps Continuous Testing is an inevitable part, rather than just a stage, of the delivery process. The main purpose is to inculcate quality into the CI/CD pipeline by utilizing the key benefits of continuous testing in DevOps.
Continuous Testing is a critical aspect of DevOps, responsible for seamless Continuous Delivery. It involves the usage of agile development methods and processes in the QA process, which provides a more productive testing process.