IBM Rational Functional Tester
Rating: 7 out of 10
IncentivizedUse Cases and Deployment Scope
IBM Rational Functional Tester was used within the QA department for automated regression testing and creating/preparing test data for manual testers.
Pros
- An execution log in html format provides detailed information of the actions, verifications, and screenshots with timestamps.
- Quick response and good support. IBM releases frequent updates to handle customer needs and fix issues.
- A solid object inspector, extensive functional library and playback monitor.
Cons
- Installation or updates were not always perfect. Would have to clean previous installations or reinstall Java if there were errors.
- No or very limited support of browsers outside of Internet Explorer.
- Uses a lot of memory, can have memory issues on large tests.
Likelihood to Recommend
IBM Rational Functional Tester is good for automating thick applications.
Vetted Review
5 years of experience