How can tests be automated in Copado?

Automating tests in Copado is primarily achieved by integrating testing frameworks into the deployment process. This approach allows developers to define and run automated tests as part of their continuous delivery pipeline, ensuring that the code deployed to production has been validated through testing. Using established testing frameworks, such as Jest for JavaScript or JUnit for Java, integrates these automated tests seamlessly into the workflow of Copado. This not only improves efficiency by reducing the need for manual testing but also enhances the reliability of deployments by catching issues early in the process.

The other approaches, while they may seem viable, do not facilitate true test automation. For example, manual test execution by calling support does not provide the automation that is necessary for efficient and consistent testing. Writing tests in the Copado user interface could imply manual test creation, which contradicts the goal of automation. Scheduling tests to run monthly does not actively incorporate testing into the deployment process and may lead to delays in identifying code issues, making it less effective for a continuous integration and deployment strategy.