What is OPTIMA?

Testing aims to identify defects, yet it is unable to fully guarantee their absence, and the complexity of exhaustive testing can increase rapidly, even within straightforward systems. Essential principles for any testing team focus on achieving both comprehensive testing and operational efficiency, raising the pressing question: how can both objectives be met simultaneously? How can teams enhance test coverage while concurrently reducing the number of tests performed? Frequently, teams that carefully evaluate the actual coverage provided by their current testing efforts discover unexpected and substantial gaps in coverage. The choice of test cases is vital, as it can lead to either (a) executing a high volume of tests that are unlikely to uncover issues and fail to instill confidence in the system, or (b) running a precisely chosen, strategic set of tests that are more effective in detecting most bugs, thus significantly improving the assurance of software quality. Additionally, the ability to create automation scripts allows you to conduct tests without any prior experience in test automation, which simplifies the testing process even further. This method not only conserves time but also guarantees that the most essential components of your software undergo detailed scrutiny, ultimately elevating the overall quality assurance efforts. Emphasizing these strategies can lead to more robust software outcomes and a more reliable development cycle.

Screenshots and Video

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Encore Software Services
Date Founded:
1998
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
www.encoress.com/products-solutions/optima/

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Online Training
On-Site Training
Support
Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

OPTIMA Categories and Features

Automated Testing Software

Hierarchical View
Move & Copy
Parameterized Testing
Requirements-Based Testing
Security Testing
Supports Parallel Execution
Test Script Reviews
Unicode Compliance