Compare TestBench for IBM i vs. qTest

Testing and managing test data for IBM i, IBM iSeries, and AS/400 systems requires thorough validation of complex applications, extending down to the underlying data. TestBench for IBM i offers a robust and reliable solution for test data management, verification, and unit testing, seamlessly integrating with other tools to ensure overall application quality. Instead of duplicating the entire live database, you can focus on the specific data that is essential for your testing needs. By selecting or sampling data while maintaining complete referential integrity, you can streamline the testing process. You can easily identify which fields require protection and employ various obfuscation techniques to safeguard your data effectively. Additionally, you can monitor every insert, update, and delete action, including the intermediate states of the data. Setting up automatic alerts for data failures through customizable rules can significantly reduce manual oversight. This approach eliminates the tedious save and restore processes and helps clarify any inconsistencies in test results that stem from inadequate initial data. While comparing outputs is a reliable way to validate test results, it often involves considerable effort and is susceptible to mistakes; however, this innovative solution can significantly reduce the time spent on testing, making the entire process more efficient. With TestBench, you can enhance your testing accuracy and save valuable resources.

Software testing must be centrally managed and visible from conception to production in order to make software releases more secure and faster. Tricentis qTest enables teams to collaborate and ship faster, with less risk, by unifying, managing, and scaling testing across the enterprise. Robust testing includes a variety of testing tools, teams, test types, and testing methods. Tricentis qTest combines them all so that teams can release more confidently and reduce risk. It also helps identify opportunities to move faster - collectively. Automate more testing, increase the release velocity, and bring together teams throughout the software development process. Native DevOps integrations such as Jira, Jenkins and GitHub keep QA and development in sync. With a full audit trail, trace defects and tests back to development and requirements. Align teams with cross-project reporting.