"If you automate a mess, you get an automated mess." (Rod Michael) Virtually all software development projects today contain an element of test automation. If an initiative is not already underway chances are there is one under consideration. The software engineering groups are generally convinced of the benefits - greater test coverage achieved faster being the most apparent.
A quick search for "Test Automation Tools" on Google returns 8,21,00,000 results. With new tools and technologies mushrooming every single day, it is quite obvious to get confused or feel overwhelmed when it comes to selecting the right tool or technology for your needs. No, this blog is not about recommending any particular tool or technology.