Cantata 26.04: Bringing AI-Assisted Testing into the Verification Workflow
The new release introduces new AI-assisted testing capabilities, enhanced automation, and greater flexibility for teams developing safety-critical C and C++ software.
Highlights include the first generation of in-GUI AI test case generation tools, expanded support for agentic AI frameworks, and new open JSON interfaces for test definition and result export. The release also delivers enhanced Visual Studio Code support, expanded command-line automation, and further improvements to coverage analysis, AutoTest, and Cantata Hybrid
Whether you're looking to accelerate test creation, strengthen automation, or improve traceability, Cantata 26.04 helps teams increase productivity while maintaining the compliance and verification evidence required for high-integrity software.
Our document "What's New in Cantata 26.04?" provides an outline of the new features with graphical representations.
A complete list of all new features can be found in the "Cantata 26.04 Release Notes"
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