A New Era of Intelligent Testing with Rapise 8.6
The release of Rapise 8.6, the latest version of Inflectra’s powerful test automation platform marks a giant leap in quality engineering. Integrating Inflectra.ai, the embedded generative AI engine, Rapise 8.6 supercharges your testing automation efforts for smarter, more secure and scalable software delivery.
Here’s all you need to know about accelerating your test automation framework. Read on!
Unlock the Power of Embedded AI with Inflectra.ai
Inflectra.ai is Inflectra’s intelligent automation platform that revolutionizes how organizations plan, test, and deliver software. The most significant update in Rapise 8.6 is the support for Inflectra.ai, which fundamentally changes how testers interact with their automation framework.
Powered by AWS Bedrock and Nova, this AI-integration allows your team to deliver higher quality software, faster than ever before:
- Secure and Simple: For users with Spira and Inflectra.ai enabled, the entire AI workflow is managed within the Inflectra ecosystem without the need for managing separate accounts or juggling keys from external AI providers.
- Context-Aware Generation: Inflectra.ai understands Rapise's APIs, the testing framework, and your specific object repositories. This allows it to generate exceptionally precise and specialized data, test scenarios, and code directly within Rapise, unlike a generic chatbot.
- Generate Code Anywhere: Testers can now use the AI to generate code while editing JavaScript (.js) files and leverage an improved AI Command in RVL (Rapise Visual Language) with a new option to toggle multiline mode.
What’s New in Rapise 8.6: Key Enhancements for Streamlined Automation
Rapise 8.6 represents Inflectra’s commitment to providing world-class, secure, and cutting-edge test automation tools. The groundbreaking AI integration with Inflectra.ai, combined with key productivity enhancements enhances the tester's day-to-day workflow, enabling them to take on the challenges of modern software delivery with confidence.
RVL and Code Organization
- Global Definitions: Added support for a common RVL preamble to define global maps, variables, and repositories, making it easier to manage shared assets across your tests.
- Modules and Pages Organization: Enabled the use of folders/namespaces for Modules/Pages, allowing for a clearer, more organized structure in large-scale test repositories.
- RVL Control: Users now have greater control by being able to include or exclude page objects directly within an RVL sheet.
Efficiency and Workflow
- Repeat Execution: A major time-saver for iterative debugging, Shift + Play now instantly re-runs the previously executed RVL selection.
- Improved Dialogs: Experience a more modern and user-friendly interface with an improved folder picker dialog and a Choose Test Case dialog that now remembers your last selection and includes a root node for Select All functionality.
Infrastructure and Extensibility
- MCP Server Functionality: Rapise can now function as an MCP server (preview), allowing MCP agents to connect directly, opening the door for new distributed testing architectures.
- JUnit XML: Added a command-line switch to RapiseLauncherJS to generate test results in the standard JUnit XML format, enhancing compatibility with modern CI/CD pipelines.
Get the Secure Edge with Inflectra + Merito
As a trusted Inflectra partner, Merito leverages decades of experience to help organizations effectively integrate Inflectra's comprehensive suite of software testing, lifecycle management, and quality assurance solutions, ensuring the timely delivery of secure and robust applications.
Merito drives lasting business transformation and value-creation with a deep expertise in AppSec, Quality, and DevSecOps across the software development lifecycle.
- Industry Expertise: We bring years of experience in software quality management, helping you implement Inflectra tools effectively while optimizing their use.
- Cost-Efficiency: As a Value-Added Partner, we offer licensing for Inflectra products at competitive rates, paired with our consulting services to drive your ROI.
- Dedicated Training & Support: From personalized training to ongoing support, our experts help your teams become proficient, stay productive, and deliver quality results
If you’re ready to modernize your testing strategy, reach out to us today for a personalized demo by a Merito expert. Fill in the contact form to get started!
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
- What is test automation? Test automation is the use of software tools to automatically execute tests on applications, reducing manual effort and improving speed, accuracy, and coverage in the software development lifecycle.
- What is InflectraAI? InflectraAI is a secure, embedded Generative AI engine within Rapise that helps users generate test scripts, code, and automation logic intelligently—without needing external AI accounts or APIs.
- What can InflectraAI do? InflectraAI can generate JavaScript code, RVL commands, and test logic based on your application context. It understands Rapise’s framework and helps accelerate test creation and maintenance.
- What is Rapise? Rapise is Inflectra’s powerful test automation platform that supports web, desktop, mobile, and API testing. It’s designed for flexibility, scalability, and integration with modern DevOps workflows.
- How can I get the latest version of Rapise? You can download Rapise 8.6 directly from Inflectra’s website or contact Merito for guided implementation, training, and support tailored to your organization’s needs.
- What does Rapise 8.6 do? Rapise 8.6 introduces InflectraAI, enhanced CI/CD integration, global test definitions, and streamlined workflows—making it faster and smarter for enterprise-grade test automation.
- Is Rapise 8.6 suitable for government or regulated industries? Yes. Rapise 8.6 is built with secure architecture and audit-ready features, making it ideal for defense, healthcare, finance, and other regulated sectors.
- Can Rapise integrate with existing CI/CD pipelines? Absolutely. Rapise supports JUnit XML reporting and integrates seamlessly with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and GitLab, enabling automated testing in your delivery pipeline.
- How do I get started with Inflectra? Reach out to Merito for a tailored consultation, demo, or implementation roadmap based on your testing goals.
- How can I implement AI-powered testing? Start by upgrading to Rapise 8.6 and enabling InflectraAI. Merito can help you design and deploy AI-powered test strategies that align with your DevOps and compliance requirements.
Read more about the Rapise 8.6 update here