Test automation can help you run checks on your system more efficiently, especially when the tasks are repetitive. But automation isn’t one-size-fits-all strategy, different types of tests need different types of test automation tools.
In this 404 Talk, Rahul Parwal demonstrates three tools he uses regularly for automation: NUnit for unit testing, RestSharp for API testing, and Selenium WebDriver for UI automation. Each one supports a different layer of testing, and Rahul walks through simple examples of how they work, where they shine, and what to keep in mind when using them.
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Here are the three test automation tools Rahul uses for different types of testing:
- NUnit: a unit testing framework for .NET. It’s great for checking logic at the code level, with simple syntax and quick feedback.
- RestSharp: an API testing tool. It helps you send requests, receive responses, and verify API behaviour quickly and reliably, ideal for backend checks.
- Selenium WebDriver: a browser automation tool that simulates user actions. It’s widely used for UI testing across different browsers but can be flaky, so timing and stability are important.
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