Citation :

Datta Snehith Dupakuntla Naga, 2025. "From Manual to Autonomous: A Cost-Efficient Migration Strategy from BPT to Selenium for Enterprise Applications" ESP International Journal of Advancements in Science & Technology (ESP-IJAST)  Volume 3, Issue 3: 1-6.

Abstract :

The decision to move away from proprietary test automation tools, such as HP Business Process Testing (BPT), and to embrace open-source alternatives like Selenium WebDriver should be a major strategic consideration for enterprises seeking cost savings and increased flexibility. This paper undertakes an elaborate comparative analysis between BPT and Selenium, presenting the merits and demerits of both approaches while exposing the real challenges and cost drivers involved in such migrations. It discusses several cost-efficient strategies that may include phased implementation, hybrid approaches, open-source ecosystems, and asset optimization. Drawing its lessons from some practical implementations in a real-world scenario, this paper brings out articulated benefits on reduced costs and improved performance, together with detailed metrics required for assessing success and return on investment in migration. The paper blends a hands-on, step-by-step migration approach, stressing skilling up, picking the right tools wisely, and crafting strong frameworks. It shares a plan for firms to get a nimbler, more scalable, and cost-effective test automation setup.

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Keywords :

Test Automation, HP Business Process Testing (BPT), Selenium WebDriver, Migration Strategy, Cost Efficiency, Enterprise Applications, Open Source, Software Testing, Return on Investment (ROI), Test Framework.