An Empirical Study on Automated Software Test to Improve Software Quality: A Case Study of Pakistan

Automated software testing (AST) is still immature in Pakistan software industry. This raises the question of how AST enablers can be used to help software companies improve the quality of their products. This study examines the importance of developers, organization, and technical factors. The purpose of this research is to enhance AST, which has a significant impact on the quality of software products. The study focuses on the software companies in Pakistan. The data from 38 respondents from various positions related software quality was analyzed by using the structural equation model (SEM). The results of the study show that AST enablers can improve quality of software products in Pakistan. Framework for AST can help software development organizations improve software quality, reduce cost and gain market reputation with competent trained resources. Results show that skills and competence were the most influential factors. Furthermore, there is no impact from cross-functional cooperation. The results also show that the impact of AST on software quality is positively significant. The results of the study also highlight all the potential factors that are beneficial in influencing AST for quality improvement of software product in Pakistan.