8 reasons why a Programmatic Bank Software Test Automation Project fails

Software testing in the banking industry is an important exercise performed to accommodate and reflect operational changes. Given that there is an increase in the use of banking applications and technology, the industry is dependent on testing. While manual testing is still required to test the application before it goes live, automated testing helps reduce time to market. Automation testing improves the quality of the application in the production stage.

While automated testing tools make testing easy, they come with their own set of challenges. Test automation projects require unique scripting skills that testers sometimes lack. The most demanding phase of an automation project is the initial stage - when the team sets up the tools and writes the test scripts.

Even when the team implements an automated testing solution, chances of failure often frustrate banks. It is mainly because of the flawed implementation of the solution or investments in automation failing to deliver on their promise.

Read the full article to learn about other reasons a software test automation project fails in banks.