Automated Testing in the Pipeline
Automated tests are small programs that check your software still behaves correctly after every change. Run inside the pipeline, they form your safety net against bugs sneaking into production.
Because they run by machine on every change, they catch regressions that a busy human reviewer would easily miss.
Types of Test We Run
- Unit tests: check small pieces of logic in isolation.
- Integration tests: check that parts work together.
- End-to-end tests: simulate a real user journey.
- Smoke tests: a quick check that the basics still work.
The Payoff for You
A good automated suite lets us release confidently and often. It also makes future changes cheaper, because the tests prove that adding a new feature has not quietly broken an existing one.
Over time the test suite becomes a precise record of how your product is meant to behave. That record protects you as the software grows and as different developers work on it, ensuring the quality you paid for is not slowly eroded by later changes.
A Sensible Balance
We focus testing effort where the risk and value are highest rather than chasing a perfect score. The aim is a suite that is fast to run, easy to trust, and genuinely catches the problems that would otherwise reach your customers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do tests replace manual checking entirely?
No. They handle the repetitive verification so our team can focus human attention on usability and edge cases.
If you need a hand with any of this, your Progressive Robot delivery team is ready to help. Raise a ticket from the Support area of your client portal or speak to your account manager and we will guide you through the next steps.