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IBM Rational Test Workbench pros and cons

Vendor: IBM
3.8 out of 5
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PROS

Integrates seamlessly with other IBM tools and software.
Supports a wide range of testing types including functional, performance, and regression testing.
Offers robust features for automated testing, increasing testing efficiency.
Provides comprehensive reporting and analysis capabilities.
Includes extensive support and documentation, facilitating easier setup and troubleshooting.

CONS

High licensing costs.
Steep learning curve.
Some features are outdated.
Integration issues with other tools.
Technical support response time could be improved.
 

IBM Rational Test Workbench Pros review quotes

JP
Mar 14, 2021
Reporting is pretty good. Its interface is also good. I'm overall pretty happy with the functionality and use of IBM Rational Test Workbench.
KJ
Feb 23, 2021
This solution provides for API testing, functional UI testing, performance testing, and service virtualization.
 

IBM Rational Test Workbench Cons review quotes

JP
Mar 14, 2021
It should have more interfaces. In terms of interfaces or protocols, what you can do with Rational is far limited as compared to other products out there. What it does, it does great, but it only gives you limited types of protocols. It supports between 8 to 15 types of protocols, whereas other test tools give you 20 to 30 types of protocols with which you can do testing and convert to script. It records Javascript-based scripts, and you got to know a little bit of Java to basically be able to edit them, but the level of editing you got to do is very low. I like that, but the ability to edit the script is not as good as Parasoft or LoadRunner, which have C-Script.
KJ
Feb 23, 2021
There are a number of things that they can do to simplify the tools, but the most important thing that they need to do is simplify the installation.