What is the automation of project ? Please explain with an example

Question

Can you please explain me what is automation of project? How it is related with testing? Please explain with an example.

Answer 1

I guess what you're referring to is Build automation:

Build automation is the act of scripting or automating a wide variety of tasks that software developers do in their day-to-day activities including things like:

• compiling computer source code into binary code
• packaging binary code
• running tests
• deployment to production systems
• creating documentation and or release notes

Answer 2

I don't know what it is. It depends on the context, "automation" used alone with no context doesn't mean much at all.

Anyways, most likely it refers to a scenario like the following:

• You make changes to the code and then press one button. Then, the following happens automatically.
• Some program will check whether your checked out code adheres to the coding standards. If not then your checkout will be refused.
• Your changes will be built; if the build fails (or possibly has warnings) your checkout will be refused.
• A suite of various tests is ran; if one fails your checkout will be refused.

Answer 3

It might mean different things in different context. It might be Build automation, Test automation, Continuous integration and many other things.