What is Amikoo? The Future of Test Automation

Thrilled to announce our biggest release ever at MuukTest: Amikoo, the AI agent poised to transform software testing. Amikoo designs and automates robust regression test suites for web applications, delivering near-instant results. This AI agent for software testing empowers your team to achieve faster testing cycles and broader test coverage. Learn more about this groundbreaking release and how it can revolutionize your QA testing process.

Amikoo is the culmination of our National Science Foundation-funded AI research, 5 years of helping our customers automate and maintain robust regression test suites, and my co-founder Renan & my 20+ year careers in Software QA and engineering.

Amikoo is Personal

Twenty years ago, I got my first job in software testing. I quickly learned how difficult and demanding the role is - and how QA departments are always understaffed, overworked, and rarely appreciated.

In theory, everybody agrees that software testing is valuable and important. In practice, GOOD software testing has always been perceived as expensive, slow, and difficult. QA is the last department to receive investment, the first department impacted by budget cuts, and often a victim of its own success: When there are no bugs, QA/testing teams get cut. Then, when there are bugs, QA/testing gets reproached.

As a result, good software testers get burnt out, cynical, and often wind up job-hopping from layoff to layoff. I experienced this firsthand, and realized nearly five years ago that AI could stop this cycle. That’s why we started MuukTest.

When Renan and I founded MuukTest, our dream was to use AI to create and maintain full regression test suites. Why this? Simply: This is the most time-consuming, repetitive, and tedious part of software testing. Before AI, software testers had to learn Selenium (now Playwright), develop a testing strategy, run the tests manually, automate tests, quickly triage bugs, report the testing results. After all of that, then, maintain the automated test suites forever.

Even using the latest tooling, it took teams of experienced testers 6-12 months to get to 50%+ test coverage for a modern web application. Many software teams tried to build a regression test suite by hiring junior or low-cost offshore software testers. Few even achieved 10% test coverage, and fewer actually used the tests in their software development lifecycle.

We figured that if we could find some way to use AI to build and maintain a robust regression test suite, software testers wouldn’t have to do this work. Instead, they could focus on deep testing and testing new features in development. They could perform creative, exploratory testing. And they could curate the work of the AI, rather than doing all the tedious test automation and maintenance work themselves. 

This is the future I wanted as a Software Tester: One where I was involved in the software development process, using my creativity and deep knowledge of users to find defects, improve the overall quality process, and shift left the testing cycle to speed up time to production. Not one where features were thrown at me, rapid-fire, while I worked weekends to test the new and legacy features and try to build and maintain an automated regression test suite that had little chance of keeping up with development.

Key Takeaways

• MuukTest's AI agent, Amikoo, builds complete regression test suites in days, not months. This drastically reduces the time spent on repetitive testing tasks, allowing for faster feedback and quicker releases.
• Amikoo is offered as a managed service with a human QA expert, ensuring reliable and accurate test automation. This collaborative approach maximizes the benefits of AI while maintaining a focus on quality and expertise.
• By automating tedious testing processes, Amikoo empowers QA teams to focus on strategic, high-impact testing activities. This shift allows for more creative, exploratory testing and ultimately leads to higher quality software.

The Future of AI and QA

We believe that AI is not here to completely eliminate the Software QA department. We believe that QA and testing are so important, and the cost of failure is so high that any AI must augment human QA/testing experts rather than try to fully replace them. We have always seen AI as a tool to give humans superpowers, not a replacement. 

This belief comes back to our experience building MuukTest. Over the past five years, we built MuukTest as a software-plus-service, not JUST as a software tool. Why? Because we believed that the best way to get our customers to get the quality feedback they need was NOT to throw software at them and say, “good luck!” The “just software” approach does not work because TESTING is so important. When testing fails to catch bugs, customers do. This leads to preventable awful user experience, security vulnerabilities, negative customer feedback, churn, development grinding to a halt, employees quitting… and worse.

This is why we believe that a fully autonomous AI agent does not make sense in Software QA/testing, and why we deliver Amikoo as an AI agent with our human QA expert-in-the-loop as one bundled service. This isn’t like an AI sales-development-rep; any AI in the software testing department MUST work, or else your development team won’t trust it and won’t be able to ship bug-free with confidence. 

What is Amikoo?

You might have stumbled upon another company also named Amikoo. It's important to differentiate between the two. This section clarifies the distinction between Amikoo Logistics and MuukTest's Amikoo AI agent.

Amikoo Logistics (amikoo.mx)

Amikoo Logistics (amikoo.mx) is a logistics company providing various transportation and customs services. They primarily operate in Mexico.

Services Offered

Amikoo Logistics offers a comprehensive suite of services, including maritime freight, air freight, road freight, intermodal transportation, and customs clearance. Their focus is on streamlining import/export processes for businesses.

Global Reach

Amikoo Logistics aims to help companies expand their reach into new markets and countries. By outsourcing logistics to Amikoo, businesses can focus on their core operations while Amikoo handles the complexities of international shipping and customs regulations.

Amikoo AI Agent (muuktest.com)

MuukTest's Amikoo is an entirely different entity. It's an AI-powered agent designed to revolutionize software testing. Developed by MuukTest, Amikoo automates creating and maintaining regression test suites for web applications. This frees up valuable time and resources for QA teams.

AI-Powered Test Automation

Amikoo leverages AI to streamline software testing. It automatically designs, executes, and maintains test cases, significantly reducing the time and effort required for thorough testing. This automation allows QA professionals to focus on more strategic testing activities.

Key Features and Benefits

Amikoo offers several key advantages, including faster test creation, increased test coverage, and reduced testing costs. We aim to achieve 95%+ test coverage within three months, compared to the traditional 8-12 months often required with manual testing. This accelerated testing allows development teams to release high-quality software more quickly and efficiently. You can explore our pricing plans to find the best fit for your needs.

Disambiguation: Amikoo Logistics vs. Amikoo AI Agent

While both companies share the same name, their services are completely unrelated. Amikoo Logistics handles physical goods and international trade, while MuukTest's Amikoo AI agent handles software testing automation. If you're looking to improve software quality and accelerate development cycles, MuukTest's Amikoo is the right choice. See how we've helped other businesses achieve their testing goals on our Customers page.

The Journey To Amikoo

So what does Amikoo do, and why are we so excited about it?

Before Amikoo, our software-plus-service built robust automated regression test suites that got software companies to 95%+ test coverage in about three months, which is extremely fast compared to the traditional alternatives (8-12 months plus 2+ QA/SDETs automating). This comes with unlimited maintenance, too - for one flat monthly fee, software companies get worry-free test automation. The best part? That flat monthly fee is less than half the cost of a software test engineer.

With Amikoo, we’re able to move even faster. We can automate hundreds and even thousands of tests in one month or less. As a result, we triage bugs extremely fast. We can also maintain tests at a speed that even the fastest software teams can’t outpace.

What this means for our customers is that they get an even better service: Complete regression test suites in days. Faster maintenance. Faster software quality feedback. New tests at the speed of their development team, as soon as the features are coded. Defects before customers. All managed by a QA expert, so our customers spend 15 minutes per week thinking about testing, maximum. And our customers’ QA teams can focus on testing during the development cycle, and exploring the application to find other kinds of bugs a regression suite wouldn’t find.

This is a big step towards our mission and the whole reason we built MuukTest in the first place. We’re so excited to bring Amikoo to every development team.

If you want to see what Amikoo can do for your team… grab a demo or email me directly: ivan at muuklabs.com

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Why Choose Amikoo (AI Agent)?

Amikoo represents a significant leap forward in software testing, offering a compelling blend of speed, efficiency, and expertise. It's designed to address the core challenges development teams face, helping them achieve comprehensive test coverage without sacrificing speed or budget.

Improved Test Coverage and Efficiency

Before Amikoo, MuukTest’s software-plus-service model already delivered robust automated regression test suites, achieving 95%+ test coverage in about three months. This was remarkably fast compared to traditional methods, which often take 8–12 months and require two or more dedicated QA/SDETs. Amikoo takes this efficiency to the next level. We can now automate hundreds, even thousands, of tests in a month or less, dramatically accelerating the bug identification and resolution process.

Seamless Integration and Scalability

Amikoo seamlessly integrates with your existing development workflows, providing continuous feedback and ensuring that your testing efforts scale effortlessly alongside your product’s growth. This means faster maintenance, quicker software quality feedback, and new tests generated as soon as features are coded. The result? You catch defects before they reach your customers, maintaining a high-quality user experience and minimizing disruptions.

Getting Started with Amikoo (AI Agent)

At MuukTest, we believe AI should empower, not replace, human expertise. Amikoo is designed to augment your QA team, freeing them from tedious, repetitive tasks so they can focus on strategic, high-impact testing. We understand the critical role of QA and the high cost of failure. That's why Amikoo is delivered as a service with a human QA expert in the loop, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and the best possible outcomes for your team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Amikoo differ from traditional test automation approaches? Amikoo leverages AI to design, execute, and maintain tests, significantly speeding up the process and expanding test coverage. Traditional methods often involve manual test creation and maintenance, which can be time-consuming and less comprehensive. Amikoo's AI-driven approach allows for faster test creation and more efficient maintenance, freeing up your QA team for more strategic work.

What kind of support can I expect when using Amikoo? Amikoo isn't just software; it's a service. We provide a dedicated QA expert as part of the Amikoo package. This expert works closely with your team, ensuring the AI is effectively addressing your specific needs and that your team is getting the most out of the service. This expert-in-the-loop approach ensures quality and provides ongoing support.

How quickly can I expect to see results with Amikoo? Amikoo can generate and automate hundreds or even thousands of tests within a month, sometimes less. This rapid test creation allows for quicker identification of bugs and faster feedback to your development team. Compared to traditional methods that can take months to achieve substantial test coverage, Amikoo delivers results much faster.

Is Amikoo suitable for all types of web applications? Amikoo is designed for a wide range of web applications. Our team will work with you to understand your specific application and tailor Amikoo's approach to your needs. Whether you have a complex single-page application or a more traditional web application, Amikoo can be adapted to provide comprehensive testing.

How does Amikoo impact my existing QA team? Amikoo is designed to augment your existing QA team, not replace it. By automating the tedious and repetitive aspects of testing, Amikoo frees up your QA professionals to focus on more strategic activities like exploratory testing, deep testing, and improving the overall quality process. This allows your team to contribute at a higher level and focus on more complex testing challenges.