Glossary – Test Automation

Our glossary helps you quickly understand terms from UI test automation and software testing. Whether you’re new to the field or an experienced test automation engineer, you’ll find concise definitions, practical guidance, and in-depth explanations. We continuously expand and update our entries. The world of test automation never stands still — our test automation lexicon presents the most important information in a clear and accessible way.

Key test automation terms from A to Z — explained clearly and concisely

• Accessibility test
• AI test automation
• Cross-browser test
• Data-driven test
• Debugger
• Equivalence classes
• Functional test
• GUI test
• Integration test
• Java test
• Load test
• Mobile test
• PDF test
• Performance test
• Regression test
• UI test
• Unit test
• Web API test
• Web test
• Windows test

More resources

• Context-sensitive help in QF-Test: Right-click a UI element and then “What is this?”
• General FAQ and Technical FAQ
• Videos
• Getting started tutorial
• Manual
• Blog
• Standard library with procedures
• Search across the full documentation, including the standard library
• Checklist for your requirements

Benefits for QA engineers

How does QF-Test support testers in doing test automation? Intuitive usability & clear structure, efficient test creation, maintenance & debugging.

Benefits for software developers

API access, Java, Groovy, Jython & JavaScript, unit integration, modularization of extensive tests, abstraction of complex UI components.

Benefits for decision-makers

Fast ROI, faster in the market, low maintenance effort, established for 20 years, daily monitoring, better quality.

Authors: QF-Test Glossary Team

We are a diverse team of QF-Test and test automation experts covering a wide range of topics, with each member contributing their knowledge and experience. Our editorial team specializes in QF-Test and test automation. We present complex topics in a clear, practical way, focusing on current trends in test automation, hands-on fundamentals, and innovative solutions for professional test automation, including AI-supported approaches. With many years of experience and a focus on what matters, we deliver content that informs, inspires, and builds knowledge.