The Power of Embedded AI: Inflectra.ai
The most transformative feature in Rapise 8.6 is the support for Inflectra.ai: The Embedded Generative AI Engine for Scalable, Secure Software Delivery. This integration fundamentally changes how testers interact with their automation framework:
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Secure and Simple: Inflectra.ai is now available as a native Generative AI provider in Rapise. For users with Spira and Inflectra.ai enabled, this means no more managing separate accounts or juggling keys from external AI providers. The entire AI workflow is secure and managed within the Inflectra ecosystem.
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Context-Aware Generation: Inflectra.ai is not a generic chatbot. It is context-aware, meaning it 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.
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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.
This streamlined, secure, and context-aware integration of AI accelerates the entire test creation process, allowing teams to deliver higher quality software faster than ever before.
Key Enhancements for Streamlined Automation
Beyond the groundbreaking AI integration, Rapise 8.6 delivers several highly requested features and improvements focused on enhancing the tester's day-to-day workflow:
RVL and Code Organization
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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.
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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.
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RVL Control: Users now have greater control by being able to include or exclude page objects directly within an RVL sheet.
Efficiency and Workflow
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Repeat Execution: A major time-saver for iterative debugging, Shift + Play now instantly re-runs the previously executed RVL selection.
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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
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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.
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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.
Rapise 8.6 represents our commitment to providing world-class, secure, and cutting-edge test automation tools. The embedded power of Inflectra.ai, combined with key productivity enhancements, positions our users to take on the challenges of modern software delivery with confidence.
How Do I Get the New Version?
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You can get the latest version right away by downloading the installer from your Inflectra customer portal
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Read the detailed release notes on the RapiseDocs website
If you have any questions about the new version, please contact support@inflectra.com.