Subject7
is a Maryland-based company founded in March 2011.
Founders have extensive experience in all aspects of software development and in particular in web application test automation.
Commonly, test automation involves automating a manual test process that is already in place and has gained some maturity.
Creating a scalable platform for automated testing is a complex problem which requires a broad knowledge and experience in software engineering,
infrastructure, hardware, and processes that support the platform. Lack of an end-to-end platform for automation
has been the founders’ motivation to create an elegant, complete, and scalable cloud-based platform called Proof to help organizations succeed.
The following columns provides some high level information about test automation:
Automation Common Issues
- QA engineers do not have time to develop an automation framework
- Scalability and parallel executions require large initial capital
- Existing platforms do not provide an end-to-end solution
- Existing platforms require custom development
- Test scripts are hard to maintain between releases
- Test scripts are platform specific
Automation Common Misconceptions
- Record & Play tools can help create a sustainable platform
- Test Automation results in staff reduction
- All tests should be automated
- Automation platform can be created without Engineering involvement
Milestones
- June 2012: Subject7 received the "Best New Incubator Company of the year" award
- June 2012: Subject7 received TEDCO's MTTCF funding
- November 2011: Subject7 was admitted to the Chesapeake Innovation Center's incubation program