{"id":59967,"date":"2025-03-27T07:43:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T11:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/?p=59967"},"modified":"2026-03-11T14:58:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T18:58:08","slug":"scaling-qa-coded-no-code-automation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/scaling-qa-coded-no-code-automation\/","title":{"rendered":"How an Applitools Customer Scaled QA Automation by Bridging the Skill Gap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For many QA teams, automation presents a challenge: how do you scale efficiently when team members have different levels of coding expertise?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eric Terry, Senior Director of Quality Control at EVERSANA INTOUCH<\/strong>, shared how his team successfully adopted a hybrid automation approach\u2014leveraging both coded and no-code automation to bridge skill gaps, improve test efficiency, and enhance collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For teams considering Applitools Autonomous, Eric\u2019s journey offers a real-world example of how AI-powered, no-code automation can accelerate testing while making automation accessible to a broader team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-challenge-skill-gaps-in-testing-teams\"><strong>The Challenge: Skill Gaps in Testing Teams<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>QA teams often include a mix of experienced developers and manual testers with limited coding experience. This gap can create inefficiencies and limit test coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common challenges QA managers face:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manual testers want to contribute to automation but lack programming skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automation engineers spend too much time maintaining scripts rather than innovating test strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Inconsistent automation practices lead to knowledge silos and increased maintenance overhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/hJGRwMjZe_4?si=9qMT7JRk-HXK2URv&amp;controls=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-solution-an-ai-powered-hybrid-approach-to-coded-and-no-code-automation\"><strong>The Solution: <strong>An AI-Powered Hybrid Approach to Coded and No-Code Automation<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eric\u2019s team adopted a hybrid strategy that leverages both coded and no-code automation tools, ensuring that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI-powered no-code tools (like <strong><a href=\"\/platform\/autonomous\/\">Applitools Autonomous<\/a><\/strong>) allow manual testers to create automated tests with minimal coding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coded automation remains essential for complex test scenarios requiring deep customization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teams focus on collaboration, mentorship, and upskilling rather than forcing a single approach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Eric\u2019s team <strong>reduced test maintenance by 40%<\/strong> by integrating AI-driven no-code automation while keeping developers focused on high-value coding tasks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Benefits of an Autonomous-First Approach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest breakthroughs for Eric\u2019s team was prioritizing Autonomous-first testing for repetitive and UI-driven test cases. This led to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faster onboarding for manual testers wanting to contribute to automation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Significant reduction in test maintenance, as AI-driven automation adapted to UI changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More streamlined workflows, with non-developers actively participating in automation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key benefits of AI-powered no-code tools:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faster test creation for repetitive workflows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduction in script maintenance by up to 60%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empowering manual testers to contribute without coding expertise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accelerated test cycles by running automated tests in parallel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/1MLTlhywgn4?si=rebKtWbJwiaCZsOY&amp;controls=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-real-world-example-eversana-s-no-code-automation-success\"><strong>Real-World Example: <strong>EVERSANA<\/strong>\u2019s No-Code Automation Success<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Challenge:<\/strong> The team had a mix of highly technical engineers and manual testers who wanted to contribute to automation but lacked coding skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Solution:<\/strong> They implemented a no-code-first strategy, using <strong>Applitools Autonomous<\/strong> to allow non-coders to automate repetitive UI tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Results:<\/strong> Faster test execution, reduced manual effort, and a more collaborative approach to QA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-want-to-see-how-applitools-autonomous-can-help-your-team-bridge-your-skill-gaps-to-scale-test-automation-try-a-free-trial-today\"><strong>Want to see how Applitools Autonomous can help your team bridge your skill gaps to scale test automation?<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/auth.applitools.com\/users\/general-register?app=autonomous\">Try a free trial today<\/a>. <\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Get Started: Lessons from Eric Terry\u2019s Team<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For QA teams considering Applitools Autonomous, Eric\u2019s experience provides a clear roadmap for success in scaling coded and no-code automation to boost test efficiency. His key recommendations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Encourage cross-functional collaboration<\/strong> \u2013 Build mentorship programs where automation engineers support manual testers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adopt an Autonomous-first mindset<\/strong> \u2013 Automate simple workflows first before investing time in complex scripting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leverage AI-powered tools<\/strong> \u2013 Use visual testing and self-healing automation to minimize maintenance effort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Align automation efforts with business goals<\/strong> \u2013 Ensure test automation supports faster releases and higher product quality.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/FLQP4JrPS3Y?si=rm6YOFEV13RKfuRq&amp;controls=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learn-more-by-watching-code-or-no-code-tests-why-top-teams-choose-both\">Learn more by watching <strong><a href=\"\/resources\/webinars\/combine-code-and-no-code-testing\/\">Code or No-Code Tests? 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