Tech Thursday with SNOK: A Revolution in Testing with UiPath Test Cloud – Agentic Testing and Autopilot for Testers

In today’s rapidly changing business environment, companies are continually seeking ways to increase the efficiency and quality of the applications they build. One of the key elements of this process is testing, which ensures product reliability and end-user satisfaction. In the latest edition of Tech Thursday with SNOK, we take a closer look at the groundbreaking solutions from UiPath that are transforming the face of modern software testing.

Contemporary challenges in software testing

Software testing today faces numerous challenges. The growing complexity of applications, increasingly shorter release cycles, and rising user expectations mean that traditional testing methods are often proving insufficient. In addition, a shortage of qualified testers in the labour market is only exacerbating these problems.

According to recent research, as much as 40% of testing teams’ time is spent on manually executing tests, and a further 30% on maintaining existing automated tests. This leaves little room for innovation and the development of testing processes, which are crucial for maintaining competitiveness.

In response to these challenges, UiPath has introduced groundbreaking solutions - UiPath Test Cloud and Agentic Testing technology with Autopilot for Testers functionality, which harness the potential of artificial intelligence to revolutionise the testing process.

UiPath Test Cloud - a comprehensive cloud testing platform

UiPath Test Cloud is a modern, comprehensive application testing platform, available as a cloud service. This solution integrates advanced tools for functional, performance, and API testing, giving testing teams everything they need in one place.

Key features of UiPath Test Cloud:

1. Testing of web, desktop, and mobile applications - the platform enables testing of a wide variety of applications, regardless of the technology used to build them.

2. Advanced test management - an intuitive interface for planning, managing, and monitoring tests, which facilitates team coordination.

3. Detailed analytics and reporting - extensive dashboards and reports providing valuable insight into the quality of the software being tested.

4. Scalability and flexibility - the ability to quickly scale testing resources according to current needs.

5. Integration with popular DevOps tools - seamless collaboration with tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, Azure DevOps, and Jira.

UiPath Test Cloud eliminates the need to maintain one’s own testing infrastructure, which significantly reduces the cost and time required to configure the environment. Thanks to access to the platform from anywhere, teams can collaborate more effectively, regardless of their location.

Agentic Testing - a new era in test automation

The true revolution in UiPath’s offering is the introduction of the Agentic Testing concept, which uses advanced AI models to create, execute, and maintain tests. This represents a fundamental shift in the approach to testing, where artificial intelligence becomes an active participant in the process rather than merely a supporting tool.

What is Agentic Testing?

Agentic Testing is an approach in which autonomous AI agents take over a significant portion of the tasks related to testing that were traditionally performed by humans. These intelligent agents are able to:

• Independently explore applications and discover their functionality

• Automatically generate tests based on application analysis

• Identify potential problems and defects

• Adapt to changes in the application under test

• Learn from every interaction, leading to continuous improvement of the testing process

A key element of Agentic Testing is the ability to “understand” the application under test in a manner similar to a human. The AI agent analyses the user interface, identifies interactive elements, and understands their context within the entire application. This capability enables the creation of tests that are not only technical but also correspond to real usage scenarios.

Autopilot for Testers - human-AI collaboration at a new level

As part of the Agentic Testing concept, UiPath has introduced the Autopilot for Testers functionality, which forms a bridge between traditional testing and fully autonomous agentic testing.

How does Autopilot for Testers work?

Autopilot for Testers is an advanced AI assistant that works alongside testers, helping them carry out their everyday testing tasks. Its main features are:

1. Automatic generation of test cases - based on documentation, user stories, or analysis of the existing application, Autopilot can create complete test cases, saving testers’ time.

2. Testing suggestions - the system analyses the application and proposes areas worth testing, often identifying potential issues that might otherwise be overlooked.

3. Conversion of manual tests into automated ones - Autopilot can observe manually executed tests and automatically transform them into automation scripts.

4. Fixing broken tests - when changes to the application cause tests to fail, Autopilot can independently analyse the problems and propose solutions.

5. Optimisation of test suites - the system identifies redundant or inefficient tests and suggests ways to improve test coverage.

Importantly, Autopilot for Testers does not replace testers, but enhances their capabilities. By taking over repetitive and time-consuming tasks, it allows testers to focus on more creative and strategic aspects of testing that require human intuition and experience.

Practical benefits of implementing UiPath Test Cloud and Agentic Testing

Implementing UiPath solutions in the testing process delivers tangible benefits that translate directly into team efficiency and final product quality:

1. Accelerating the testing process

According to UiPath data, the use of Agentic Testing can reduce the time required to carry out tests by 70-80%. Autonomous agents can work 24/7, without breaks or fatigue, significantly speeding up the test cycle.

2. Cost reduction

Automating repetitive testing tasks reduces the need for additional human resources, leading to savings. In addition, early defect detection through advanced AI analysis lowers the cost of fixing defects at later stages of the project.

3. Improved test quality

Autonomous agents are capable of running far more tests than would be possible using traditional methods. This enables more comprehensive test coverage, which translates into higher quality of the final product.

4. Adaptation to change

Traditional test scripts often require significant modification when the application changes. AI agents are able to adapt to these changes, minimising the need for manual test updates.

5. Easier testing of complex scenarios

Thanks to their ability to “understand” the application, agents can test complex scenarios that would be difficult to describe in traditional test scripts.

The future of testing with Agentic Testing

UiPath does not treat Agentic Testing as a finished product, but as an evolving platform that will develop alongside progress in the field of artificial intelligence. Development plans include:

1. Even more autonomous agents - capable of making decisions independently in increasingly complex test scenarios.

2. Intelligent test prioritisation - using AI to identify the highest-risk areas that should be tested first.

3. Predictive quality analysis - forecasting potential issues based on code analysis and the history of previous defects.

4. Seamless Testing - full integration of the testing process with the development process, where tests are generated and executed automatically with every code change.

How SNOK can support your organisation’s testing transformation

As experts in business process automation and testing, the SNOK team offers comprehensive support in implementing modern testing solutions. Our experience covers the full implementation cycle - from needs analysis and audit of current testing processes, through the design of optimal solutions, to deployment and team training.

As a gold UiPath partner, we have the specialist knowledge and skills required to effectively implement UiPath Test Cloud and Agentic Testing technology. Our consultants will help with:

• Conducting workshops and demonstrations showcasing the technology’s capabilities

• Developing a transformation strategy for testing processes

• Integrating new tools with existing IT infrastructure

• Preparing the team for effective collaboration with AI agents

• Monitoring and optimising implemented solutions

Thanks to our support, your organisation can smoothly navigate the digital transformation of its testing function, avoiding common pitfalls and maximising return on investment in new technologies.

An expert’s perspective

Jan Domański, Intelligent Automation Director at SNOK, shares his observations on the future of testing with the use of AI agents:

“The time is coming when bots - agents - will begin to take over every dimension of testing. From building the test pipeline, through scenario automation, to simulating quality data.”

“The most interesting observation among our clients is that test automation using UiPath agents engages the business, giving it the tools to test everything it needs with minimal time investment, using bots. This shift radically accelerates application development and significantly improves the quality of working with these applications.”

“A robot does not complain about tedious work. It executes every test variant with high accuracy, flawless commitment, and uncompromising speed.”

This perspective highlights a key shift brought about by Agentic Testing - rather than being a domain reserved solely for IT specialists, testing is becoming accessible to business representatives, which in turn leads to more effective collaboration and better final outcomes.

Summary

UiPath Test Cloud, with Agentic Testing and Autopilot for Testers functionality, is a response to the contemporary challenges of software testing. By combining the potential of cloud computing with advanced artificial intelligence, this solution not only increases the efficiency of the testing process, but fundamentally changes the way we think about testing.

At SNOK, we continuously monitor the latest trends and technologies in order to deliver the best solutions to our clients. UiPath Test Cloud with Agentic Testing technology is one area we will certainly continue to explore, helping our clients transform their testing processes.

Is your organisation ready for the testing of the future? Contact us to find out how we can help you implement the most advanced testing solutions in your company.