Comparative Study of Software Automation Tools: Selenium and Quick Test Professional

In today’s challenging world software testing is a very crucial part of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) as it helps in minimizing errors, and reduces maintenance and cost of the software. This work aims to analyze the various tools presently available for software automation. The selection of productive testing tools plays a vital role in the implementation of software products with high quality and it also ensures premium quality throughout the SDLC. One of the key issues is the selection of adequate software testing tools and frameworks. This paper discusses Quick Test Professional (QTP) and Selenium on the basis of various attributes which include Source and Licensing, Testing Cost, Object Repository, Usability, and programming language support. The use of an adequate automated software tool provides ease in testing and allows the tester to execute test cases in an efficient manner by overcoming the challenges such as limited time, increased pressure, and minimum resources