Hudson CI for Performance and Automation
Pros
- Oracle Hudson UI provides a simple setup and integration with SVN and other version control tools.
- The user control provides various operations to users through which it's easy to control the CI deployment process.
- It handles Performance testing and Automation testing, provides and accepts user interaction. Allows them to schedule jobs
Cons
- The setup needs to be more user friendly, currently for first time users CI doesn't provide more guidelines.
- JMeter tool can be integrated but it's not easy, user has to follow and do research before setup. A simpler way would help make the process more user friendly.
- Selenium tool like JMeter can be integrated, if its Webservice it's easy but for UI automation integration not enough information is provided.
Return on Investment
- Provides an easy way to deployment process
- Centralizes control for all release management
- Secured process, a user can only check errors and release management can take control of deployment. User roles are provided.
Alternatives Considered
Ranorex and Pentaho
Other Software Used
CCC ONE Total Repair