QTp

QTP, short for QuickTest Professional, is a commercial automated functional testing tool originally developed by Mercury Interactive. It automates user interface interactions to verify the functionality and regression behavior of software applications. QTP provides a record-and-playback workflow enhanced by a keyword-driven testing interface and a centralized object repository. Tests are authored primarily in VBScript and can be data-driven by importing external data sources such as spreadsheets or databases. The tool supports testing of desktop and web applications and can be extended with add-ins to support technologies including .NET, Java, SAP, Oracle, and Siebel.

History and branding: Mercury Interactive released QuickTest Pro in the late 1990s. After its acquisition by Hewlett-Packard in 2006, the product was marketed as HP QuickTest Professional. Following further corporate changes and acquisitions, the product evolved into Unified Functional Testing (UFT). In Micro Focus’ lineup, it is marketed as UFT One, representing the successor to QTP with continued emphasis on functional and regression testing across multiple technologies. The term QTP is therefore often used to refer to legacy tests and scripts created with the original tool.

Key features: QTP/UFT offers keyword-driven testing, descriptive programming, an object repository with Smart Identification, data-driven testing, checkpoints, and recovery scenarios. It provides visual test results and reporting, and integrates with application lifecycle management tools for planning, versioning, and traceability. It supports modular test design through reusable actions and can be integrated into CI/CD pipelines, enabling automated functional testing within broader software delivery processes.

Usage: The tool is used by QA teams to automate repetitive functional and regression tests across desktop and web applications, facilitating faster feedback and higher test coverage. In current practice, many organizations have migrated to UFT One versions within Micro Focus’ portfolio while still referencing QTP for legacy scripts.