3 Big Factors to consider choosing between RFT & UFT

Factor 1-

• IBM RFT can be extended to use the open source tools in case of the limitations in RFT. Few open source tools to name – Selenium, FlexMonkium.
• While UFT provides no such option to use it in combination with other open source tools using direct mechanism.

Hence in a situation where a client is using “Selenium” for his testing, a way could be found( no direct mechanism yet ) to migrate his existing automation suite / plug in RFT in his existing Test Suite which provides the room for further integration of Rational Products i.e.

Test Management – IBM Test Manager

 

Factor 2-

In a Continuous Integration (CI) Model Integration of HP Automation Tool is conveniently achieved through ALM (HP) & also through open source integration with Jenkins

• Though RFT has its Test Manager (IBM) in a CI Model it fails to impress since there is no direct Integration with Jenkins – rather achieved through a plain .bat file.

Jenkins provides an easy-to-use so-called continuous integration system, making it easier for developers to integrate changes to the project, and making it easier for users to obtain a fresh build. The automated, continuous build increases the productivity. – Source Jenkins Wiki

 

Factor 3-

If the target system is LINUX then there is very little which can be achieved with UFT.

RFT – Supports Test Execution in Linux Environment with Firefox Browser

UFT – Runs Test only in Windows Family

 

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