The document discusses test automation in agile environments and new requirements for automation tools. It evaluates several agile testing tools, including Eggplant, SeeTest, and Sikuli. These new generation tools allow for quick test creation, testing at any phase without coding requirements, and support regression testing through visual recognition technology.
6. Tools comparison Eggplant SeeTest Sikuli Criteria Medium* Simple Medium* Simplicity ? (assisted recording) Yes No Recorder No No Partial Need for Programming Windows? Mac Linux Windows Linux Windows Linux Mac OS High Medium High Maintenance ~4000$ ~1000$ Open source Cost OK OK OK Documentation ++ +++ + Report Non-standard Java, Python, C#, Perl, QTP (I only tried with C#) Java Plugs into our exisiting testing environment http://www.testplant.com/ http://experitest.com http://groups.csail.mit.edu/uid/sikuli/ Resource
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