At Virtuoso QA, we believe in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in QA test automation, and one of our goals is to equip you with the most innovative and advanced tools, empowering you to set new industry benchmarks with every test you create.

And the reality is simple:  true leadership in this space demands test authoring expertise that sets you apart.

Not long ago, authoring tests meant juggling multiple tabs; one for your tool documentation, another for Stack Overflow to debug errors, and countless hours spent piecing everything together. 

Today marks a milestone as we introduce StepIQ to your test authoring experience. An AI breakthrough that turns complex test authoring into an intuitive experience, right where you need it in your Virtuoso QA dashboard.

We’ve taken decades of strenuous work, simplified it, and transformed it into a co-pilot working seamlessly in the background as you author tests.

This intelligent co-pilot makes test authoring feel natural, error-free, and as intuitive as thinking. It anticipates your needs, understands what you’re working on and what stage you’re in, and delivers suggestions in real-time.

The challenges of test authoring, such as tedious syntax, typo corrections, and the steep learning curve for complex commands, are now a thing of the past.

Crushing Age-Old Challenges

Even with natural language and no-code tools on the market, test authoring has often felt like a battle, even for the best testers. Challenges like these create constant friction:

• Manual Corrections: Typos and syntax issues that disrupt workflows, adding time and frustration to the process.
• Cumbersome Commands: Writing complex operations like assertions or API calls often feels clunky and unnatural.
• Lack of Guidance: Without contextual suggestions, crafting each step manually becomes a tedious, time-consuming task.

These obstacles aren’t just annoying, they hold you back from creating the kind of tests that drive quality forward.

The Upgrade You’ve Been Waiting For

With StepIQ, we’re eliminating these hurdles and bringing you a smoother, smarter test authoring experience.

Here’s what you get with StepIQ:

• Intelligent Typo Correction: Detect and correct typos in real-time, so your flow never skips a beat.

• Simplified Syntax for Complex Commands: Write even intricate scenarios in plain English; no steep learning curve is required, particularly for beginners or intermediate users.

• Context-Aware Auto-Suggestion: StepIQ understands what you’re working on and where you are in your journey, delivering step suggestions that feel intuitive and natural.

• Error-Resistant Authoring: Create robust scripts with fewer errors, minimizing debugging and speeding up the testing cycle.

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How StepIQ Works

StepIQ is designed for efficiency, always working in the background as you build your test journey, it dynamically suggests steps based on your application’s state and recent actions.

You can click on a suggestion to review and edit it before adding it to your journey. Keyboard shortcuts like Tab to accept and Enter to save make the process even faster.

Getting Started with StepIQ

• Ensure Live Authoring is enabled and your interactive preview is synced with the journey.
• Use pause points strategically to ensure the interactive preview is in the correct state.

Enjoy effortless authoring 

With StepIQ, test creation becomes truly effortless, enabling you to focus on what matters: creating smarter, more effective test cases that drive quality across the board.

We’re excited for you to experience how StepIQ transforms your workflows and unlocks new levels of productivity and creativity in test authoring.

For a deeper dive:

• Watch the walkthrough video for a guided tour of StepIQ
• Check the full documentation for step-by-step instructions‍
• View the changelog for details on what’s new

Stay tuned for future updates from Virtuoso QA, and happy testing!