Introducing Leapwork Flow

The Leapwork Automation Platform enables you to build and execute automation flows for test automation.

With Leapwork, you can design automation flows visually by connecting building blocks, each performing a specific task, such as clicking an element, starting an application, or extracting data.

Unlike traditional automation tools that require coding knowledge, Leapwork Flow provides an intuitive no-code visual language, making automation accessible to everyone on the team, regardless of technical expertise.

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Key Features of Leapwork

Leapwork provides a set of powerful features to streamline automation:

1. Recording and Editing Test Cases

   • Build automation flows by dragging and connecting blocks.
   • No programming skills required.
   • Use Smart Recorder to capture interactions with desktop and web applications or Smart Mobile Recorder to automate interactions with native mobile applications.
   • Edit and refine test flows visually, adapting them to new requirements.

2. Running and Debugging Automation

   • Execute test cases instantly or as part of structured test suites.
   • Execute tests remotely using Leapwork Agents, Leapwork Cloud, or integrate with cloud providers like Selenium Grid, BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, and LambdaTest.
   • Debug automation runs efficiently with detailed execution logs and video recordings.

3. Organizing and Scheduling Test Plans

   • Create and manage test plans by organizing test cases into structured run lists.
   • Automate execution with scheduling based on time, manual triggers, or REST API calls.
   • Run automation flows on demand or schedule them across different environments.

4. Reviewing Test Results and Reports

   • Monitor test execution with real-time results and in-depth reports.
   • Use dashboards to continuously track automation success and test coverage.
   • Check videos of automation runs for better debugging.
   • View detailed execution logs and error messages.
   • Generate visual dashboards for a high-level overview of automation performance.

5. Collaboration and Integration

   • Seamlessly collaborate across teams with shared automation assets.
   • Manage user roles, permissions, and structured workflows.
   • Integrate with external tools like Azure DevOps, JIRA, and CI/CD pipelines.
   • Manage teams, permissions, and access control for efficient collaboration.
   • Organize automation flows into structured projects and sub-flows for better maintainability.

6. Administration and Customer Portal

   • Manage all administrative aspects of automation in the Leapwork Customer Portal.
   • Control licenses, usage tracking, and system configurations in a centralized platform.
   • Seamlessly integrate with Azure DevOps (ADO) , JIRA , CI/CD pipelines, and other external tools.

What can you automate with Leapwork?

Leapwork supports automation of various software applications, categorized into:

• Custom Software Applications - Automate desktop, web, and mobile applications, whether internally developed or third-party.
• Packaged Software Applications - Automate enterprise solutions and business management software, whether accessed via web, desktop, or mobile.
• Cloud-Based and Remote Environments - Automate workflows in virtualized environments, including Citrix, Remote Desktop, and terminal-based applications.

Automation flows can be executed on various platforms, freeing you from repetitive tasks while Leapwork Agents handle execution in the background.

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 - Automate workflows, data entry, and system interactions within the Dynamics 365 ecosystem.
• Desktop Applications - Automate a broad range of desktop applications across different platforms and technologies.
• Web Applications - Automate interactions with websites, perform UI testing, data validation, and workflow automation.
• Mobile Applications - Automate testing and interactions with native mobile apps.
• Virtual Machines and Remote Environments - Interact with Citrix, Remote Desktop, and mainframe terminals.
• Cross-Technology Automation - Create a single automation flow that interacts across different applications and environments.

Feature Availability in Leapwork

Leapwork organizes its features into three categories, making it easy for you to understand their purpose and level of maturity.
Early access and experimental features are clearly labeled in the platform, so you know what to expect when using them.

Stable Features

Stable Features are the core functionalities of Leapwork that have been extensively tested to ensure reliability and accuracy. These features work consistently under all supported conditions and deliver predictable results every time.

Key Characteristics:

• Reliable: Function as expected without unexpected issues.
• Consistent: Deliver the same results in repeated use.
• Fully Tested: Undergo thorough validation before being available to you.
• No Label: These features do not carry any label.

Early Access Features

Early Access Features allow you to try out new functionalities before they become stable. These features are still in development and may have some limitations.

Key Characteristics:

• Labelled: Clearly marked as Early Access in Leapwork with a green label.
• In Development: Still being refined based on feedback.
• Limited Use: May have restrictions or minor inconsistencies.

Experimental Features

Experimental features introduce new technologies that are still being explored, allowing you to test innovative capabilities that may have some limitations.

Key Characteristics:

• Labelled: Clearly marked as "Experimental" within Leapwork with a yellow label.
• Exploratory: Designed for you if you're interested in testing new technology. Improvements are made based on early input.
• Evolving: May change significantly over time.

Note: This feature categorization is available from the Release 2025.1.714 onwards.

Getting Started

This section provides a step-by-step guide to help you navigate and work efficiently with the Leapwork Automation Platform. It covers the following topics:

• Organizing Projects & Resources: Keep track of automation flows across multiple projects while maintaining visibility and control.
• Designing automation flows: Learn how to build, configure, and optimize automation processes in Leapwork Flow.
• Executing Automation Flows Remotely: Set up and manage Leapwork Agents, configure cloud-based or local execution, and integrate with external grid providers like Selenium Grid, BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, and LambdaTest.
• Scheduling Automation: Automate execution by setting up schedules with triggers based on time, manual initiation, or REST API calls.
• Debugging & Reporting: Understand exactly what happened during the execution of an automation flow. A video is recorded for all automation runs which, combined with the visual flow viewer, presents execution details in a precise and easy-to-understand manner.
• Visual dashboards: Monitor test results and automation performance with customizable dashboards.
• Smart Recorder: Use the Smart Recorder to effortlessly capture and automate interactions with desktop and web applications, streamlining the creation of automation flows.
• Smart Mobile Recorder: Leverage this tool to easily capture and automate mobile application interactions, facilitating the efficient creation of mobile-specific automation flows.
• Managing Teams: Configure user roles, permissions, and team collaboration settings for structured workflow management.
• Workflow Management: Organize and optimize your automation tasks using comprehensive tools to manage and oversee workflows effectively.
• Azure DevOps Integration: Integrate Leapwork with ADO to streamline automation processes within development pipelines.

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