Record-and-playback test automation

When to apply record-and-playback test automation?

Answer: Never! http://testobsessed.com/2010/07/random-thoughts-on-record-and-playback/

Okey, only almost true.

Disadvantages: - Test data and test logic tightly coupled. - Expensive/time consuming to keep the tests updated.

"Advantages":

• Non-programmers can use the tools.

• Vendors can sell expensive software packages.

Is it never useful?

Skyggedrift is a type of record and playback which can be useful.