“Automated Testing” – is much talked about now a days. But when it comes to implementing a test automation techniques several questions arise. The primary problem faced is, which testing tool to use. What factors should be considered before deciding on a tool.

Today, there are many testing tools available in the market. Each tool providing some specific features and choosing a right tool becomes a tedious process.
Generally, following points are taken into consideration,

• Customer requirement
• The platforms, environments supported by the tool.
• If a testing tool can satisfy our specific requirements if any.
• How much easy a tool is to learn and to train resources on it?
• And last but not the least exorbitant prices of tools, so “Price of a tool” plays a major role.

So what do you think what factors to be taken into consideration to choose a testing tool?

Reference:
>> Choosing the Best Testing Tools to Increase Project Productivity

Related:
>> An Introduction to Software Test Automation
>> Using Intelligent Test Automation Techniques