Tricentis Tosca: the Swiss pocket knife for efficient low-code test automation

Tricentis Tosca is synonymous with innovative and efficient test automation in the world of software development. It is often considered the Swiss army knife among testing tools because of its versatility, ease of use and powerful functionalities. Let’s take a closer look at why Tosca holds such a strong position as a low-code test automation tool.

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What is Tricentis Tosca?

Tricentis Tosca is a powerful test automation tool designed to streamline and accelerate the testing process. It is distinguished by its low-code approach, where it is possible to create and run tests without the need for extensive manual scripting.

Key Features and Benefits of Tosca:

• Drag-and-Drop Functionality: The intuitive interface uses a drag-and-drop feature, allowing users to easily set up test cases without in-depth programming knowledge.
• Model-Based Tool: Tosca requires no scripting and uses a model-based approach, greatly simplifying the building and maintenance of test cases.
• Built-in API Testing Tool: In addition to functional test automation, Tosca also provides API testing capabilities, which is essential in an integrated development environment.
• Reusable Building Blocks: The building blocks used in test cases are reusable, which increases efficiency and reduces development time.
• Connection with Jira: Integration with tools such as Jira makes it easier to combine test management with project management
• Test Management Tool and Collaboration Capabilities: Tosca offers not only test automation, but also extensive test management capabilities and functionalities for team collaboration.
• Support Hub and Training Options: With an active community and online training through the Tricentis Academy, Tosca offers comprehensive support and continuing education opportunities.
• Strengths and Concerns: Tosca excels in its low-code approach, reusability of building blocks and seamless integration with other tools such as Jira. However, some points of interest are: Zoom Ratio and Browser Plugin: When using the XScan plugin, it is necessary to have the browser set to 100% zoom ratio and the appropriate plugins installed for browsers such as Edge and Chrome.
• Scanning Optimization: For optimal performance when scanning with XScan, do not have too many screens open at once and scans should be unambiguously named.

Remember: Tricentis Tosca stands for low code test automation and acts as the Swiss pocket knife among testing tools, enabling development teams to work quickly, efficiently and reliably.

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