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In the software development world there is always a tug-of-war between software testing, short timelines, and continuous software releases. While the tug-of-war is real, software testing is necessary in today's world to ensure our software works and is bug-free. To solve the tug-of-war, many teams have adopted low-code automation which is a form of automation that does not require any programming. This adoption mirrors an industry shift towards faster and easier tools that allow development teams to ship products quicker and with good quality in order to provide the best experiences for their end users.
Mohnish Srinivas Reddy Neelapu, an Automation Lead, has seen this shift. He understood the necessity of creating integration between test automation and delivery cycles so that teams could roll with the rapid changes that come to fast paced, agile environments. He said, "I focused on aligning test automation with agile delivery cycles, making it easier for teams to respond quickly to changes" Low-code platforms and their visual workflows provided an ideal solution.
Low-code platforms, with their visual workflows, proved to be the right fit. They allowed even non-technical team members—such as business analysts and product managers—to participate in testing. This inclusivity opened the door to better collaboration and quicker feedback, a shift that traditional script-heavy testing could not offer as easily.
The impact on his organization was significant. In just a few months of rolling out low-code testing platforms across multiple product teams, test coverage increased by 30 percent. Onboarding new members became easier, with training time reduced by 40 percent, while reusable components and centralized systems cut ongoing maintenance efforts in half. These results not only accelerated delivery but also made the testing process far more efficient and sustainable.
The journey, however, was not without its challenges. Integrating low-code testing into existing workflows required careful planning to ensure that the pace of development was not disrupted. As Neelapu shared, “A key challenge was integrating low-code testing platforms into fast-paced development workflows without disrupting established systems.” Gaining acceptance from experienced QA testers was another hurdle. Many were initially skeptical, believing that low-code was too simplistic compared to writing scripts. Over time, however, as they witnessed the speed and ease it brought to updates, more testers began embracing the approach.
In an effort to ensure adoption goes smoothly, the team created reusable templates, developed best practice guidelines, and conducted structured training sessions. These efforts gave teams confidence to use low-code and made the transition easier to manage. These initial challenges, and the subsequent overcoming of them, are becoming increasingly familiar across industries adopting these platforms.
Upon reflection, Neelapu points out that lowering the requirement for deep technical skills facilitates faster and more distributed collaboration between product, QA, and development teams. He states that this method not only speeds up the testing cycles but also improves the nimbleness of teams amid rapid shifts. Low-code testing is not substituting old ways; instead, it complements those methods by providing flexibility and speed in addition to the depth and control that can still be achieved through scripted testing.
Looking ahead, low-code’s role is expected to expand, particularly as AI is integrated with testing tools. As is widely known, AI can suggest test cases or even forecast issues using a company’s past data, thus streamlining the process. However, people will always be the main factor, as emphasized by Neelapu. Effective training, change-adaptive culture, and a defined process are what end up ensuring the success of new tools.
For organizations facing long test cycles and limited resources, low-code quality assurance is a viable option. It fosters collaboration across types of roles, promotes more participation from stakeholders in the testing phase, and helps to simplify routine activities—while still keeping up with delivery. In the low-code automation space, where reliability and speed must be balanced, it's becoming much more than a simple way to create a shortcut. Instead, low-code automated testing is becoming an essential part of the QA toolkit by enabling teams to work in a more intelligent, faster, and more assured way.
