Systematic Review of the Literature on Software Process Automation

In recent years, researchers and software developers have applied software process automation techniques during the execution of projects achieving acceptable results. Thus, a considerable variety of process automation techniques are applied in each of its phases. The objective of this study is to perform a systematic review of the literature on software process automation techniques. The results indicate that automation techniques are consolidated in phases such as testing, continuous integration and model-based software engineering. These techniques are being implemented to optimize build time, provide greater product autonomy and rely less and less on software engineers. Some of these solutions are focused on improving the phases of the process, in order to build quality software at lower cost and in less time.