Comparative Study of Traditional vs. Cloud-Based Software Testing
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15680/IJCTECE.2023.0603002Keywords:
Cloud-based testing, traditional software testing, software quality, test automation, scalability, cost- efficiency, DevOps.Abstract
With the evolution of software development practices, software testing has also transformed significantly. Traditional software testing, while effective, often requires substantial infrastructure and manual effort. In contrast, cloud-based software testing leverages scalable, on-demand resources and automation, offering increased flexibility and cost efficiency. This paper presents a comparative study between traditional and cloud-based software testing in terms of cost, scalability, performance, maintenance, and test coverage. The findings suggest that cloud-based testing significantly outperforms traditional methods in dynamic environments, particularly for agile and DevOps teams. However, certain use cases still benefit from traditional approaches due to compliance or latency concerns.
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