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What Does Test Executor Mean?
A test executor is the runtime component or engine responsible for executing a particular kind of test. Each executor defines how a test is run—its framework, commands, dependencies, and reporting behavior. In Kubernetes-based testing, executors are packaged workloads that know how to interpret and execute a specific testing framework or tool.
Why Test Executors Matter
In modern, multi-framework environments, teams often run diverse tests—API, UI, performance, and end-to-end—each requiring different runtimes. Test executors provide a consistent, modular way to run these tests at scale. They help teams:
- Standardize execution across multiple frameworks and tools.
- Reuse existing test definitions without rewriting or reconfiguring them.
- Scale execution dynamically using Kubernetes pods.
- Maintain isolation between tests for cleaner, more reliable results.
By separating test definitions from their execution logic, executors make test orchestration flexible, extensible, and easy to maintain.
How Test Executors Work with Testkube
- Framework-Specific Execution: Each Testkube executor supports a specific framework (e.g., Postman, K6, Cypress, Playwright, or custom scripts).
- Kubernetes-Native Isolation: Executors run in separate pods, ensuring clean environments and avoiding cross-test contamination.
- Custom Executor Support: Teams can create and register custom executors to run proprietary or less common testing tools.
- Reusable Components: Executors can be used across multiple test definitions and workflows.
- Integration Flexibility: Executors connect seamlessly with CI/CD systems, APIs, and Testkube workflows for automated orchestration.