Unified Test Automation Platform: Integrating Xqual and Cerberus Testing
“Is the release ready?” asks the Product Owner.
This seemingly simple question becomes difficult to answer when requirements are scattered across different automated test suites. Without proper test automation tools connecting your test referential to execution status, teams resort to endless spreadsheet lookups and manual data manipulation.
The solution? A unified test automation platform approach that brings test management and test automation together seamlessly.
Why Test Automation Integration Matters
Good software testing solutions excel at specific tasks. However, the real challenge in modern test automation lies not in individual tools, but in making them work together effectively. When your test automation platform operates in isolation from your test management system, you lose valuable time and visibility.
The integration between Xqual and Cerberus Testing delivers a unified testing platform that eliminates these friction points, enabling faster collaboration across web, mobile, APIs, desktop, and database testing.
Understanding the Unified Test Automation Platform Approach
Cerberus Testing is an open-source test automation platform designed for rapid collaboration. It supports comprehensive app testing across multiple environments with codeless test automation capabilities, making it accessible to teams with varying technical expertise.
Xqual functions as a test orchestration solution managing the entire Application Life-cycle Management process, with a strong emphasis on facilitating teamwork and continuous testing practices.
Together, they create a unified test automation platform that reconciles test management with test execution, eliminating the pain of disconnected solutions that waste precious development time.
Key Benefits of Unified Test Automation
Automatic Synchronization
The integration automatically synchronizes your test referential with automated tests status. This eliminates manual exports and spreadsheet management entirely:
- Launch test cases directly from requirements within Xqual
- Access reports natively in both Xqual and Cerberus Testing
- Focus on delivering valuable improvements to functional and non-functional requirements
Improved Test Execution Workflow
The unified testing platform enhances your workflow through fast feedback loops:
- Business requirements definition – Abstract requirements from future implementations
- Test requirements and engineering – Deliver rapidly using both platforms’ capabilities
- Requirements reporting – Verify overall requirements status continuously
Your test coverage remains visible and synchronized across the entire testing lifecycle, supporting both manual testing and test automation efforts.
Configuring Your Test Automation Framework
Setting up the integration requires minimal configuration. Xqual needs to communicate with your Cerberus Testing instance to launch test scenarios and retrieve test results.
Configuration Steps
Configure two essential parameters in Xqual’s agent settings:
- Base URL – Your Cerberus Testing instance location
- API Key – Authentication credentials for secure communication
Both parameters are available in Cerberus Testing. Consult your administrator, documentation, or the community for detailed setup guidance.
Once configured, test execution results appear automatically in Xqual’s logs and standard reporting interface, enabling faster feedback loops and better test maintenance.
Building a Comprehensive Test Automation Platform
This integration creates a collaborative ecosystem across the entire software delivery lifecycle. Product owners, business analysts, and quality engineers collaborate on requirements from the start, working within the same unified test automation platform.
Rapid Implementation
Requirements transform quickly into automated tests using:
- Cerberus Testing’s native library and framework
- Native integrations with existing tools
- Scalability features for parallel test execution
- Support for various applications and testing needs
Continuous Measurement
Access comprehensive reports and notifications to continuously measure outputs against outcomes. This visibility enables data-driven decisions about test suite effectiveness, browser testing coverage, and overall software testing quality.
Accelerating Test Automation Through Integration
The unified test automation platform approach transforms how teams handle continuous test automation. By connecting test management with test execution, teams eliminate redundant work and focus on what matters: delivering quality software faster.
Enterprise-Ready Testing Tools
The Cerberus Testing and Xqual integration supports enterprise requirements while maintaining flexibility. Whether you’re conducting mobile tests, API testing, or end-to-end testing, the platform scales to meet your testing needs.
No-Code Test Creation
Cerberus Testing’s codeless test automation capabilities lower the barrier to entry for test creation. Teams can build comprehensive test scenarios without extensive coding knowledge, though the test automation tool supports advanced scripting when needed.
Getting Started with Unified Test Automation
Start implementing your unified testing platform today. Cerberus Testing offers free access, making it easy to explore how integrated test automation tools can transform your software testing processes.
The integration supports modern development practices including CD pipelines and continuous testing, ensuring your test automation framework keeps pace with rapid release cycles.
The Future of Test Automation Platforms
As software complexity grows, the need for unified test automation platforms becomes critical. Solutions that integrate test management, test execution, and reporting provide the visibility and efficiency modern teams require.
The Xqual and Cerberus Testing integration demonstrates that effective test automation isn’t about choosing between tools—it’s about making them work together seamlessly within a unified test automation platform.
Ready to eliminate spreadsheet chaos and unify your test automation approach? Discover how Cerberus Testing’s open-source test automation platform can accelerate your software delivery.
Start now for free with Cerberus Testing.