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How to integrate Jira with Serenity BDD

by admin | Feb 17, 2019 | Automation Testing, Blog | 0 comments

JIRA is a popular issue tracking system that is also often used for Agile project and requirements management. Many teams using JIRA store their requirements electronically in the form of story cards and epics in JIRA. Updating executed automation BDD scenarios status in Jira story is an essential feature. We will see how to integrate Jira with with Serenity BDD.

Step-1: Add Maven Dependency

Add the below Maven dependencies in POM.XML

<dependency>
  <groupId>net.serenity-bdd</groupId>
  <artifactId>serenity-jira-requirements-provider</artifactId>
  <version>1.1.3-rc.5</version>
</dependency>

<dependency>
  <groupId>net.serenity-bdd</groupId>
  <artifactId>serenity-jira-plugin</artifactId>
  <version>1.1.2-rc.1</version>
</dependency>

Step-2: Add jira Credentials in serenity.properties

jira.url=jira.company.com
jira.project=JP
jira.username=USERNAME
jira.password=PASSWORD
serenity.requirement.types=epic,story
serenity.public.url=http://buildserver.myorg.com/latest/serenity/report

Please note that the above mentioned jira.project value is Jira Project Key.

Step-3: Add Issue Tag in Feature file

@issue:#102
Scenario: Sample Scenario for Jira reporting
Given I login into the application
When I add a product in the cart
Then I should see the added product in the cart

Note: In the feature file, you need to tag the scenarios to be reported in Jira in the following format @issue:#<Jira Ticket Number>. You have already mentioned your Jira project key in Serenity properties file. Just provide the ticket number as shown in the above BDD scenario and don’t prefix the project key.

The Dos and Don’ts of Automation Testing

by admin | Mar 4, 2019 | Automation Testing, Blog | 0 comments

Still, several test automation efforts varies from remaining efficient. Automation testing is a bonus for the IT industry since it affords a number of opportunities to developers and software testers. When performed right, it is possible for test automation to take software projects to a completely new level that bring more profit and respect for a company.

If testing is not implemented right or if a business fails to make use of the entire benefits of test automation, it would prove worthless to meet your requirement. We have listed some important do and don’ts that must remain foremost when planning test automation. In addition, these tips would provide more confidence to begin your test processes, even with an outsourced partner.

Java Excel Libraries

by admin | Feb 25, 2019 | Automation Testing, Fixed, Blog | 0 comments

Choosing a Java library for automation testing is a simple task. There are many Java excel libraries available in the market. However, choosing the right library is important. For example: if you want to color a cell, then Apache POI should be the ideal choice. If you want to query an excel sheet, go for Fillo library. So your choice should ideally be based on the requirement. As a test automation services company, we have used Excel Libraries for various project. Today we would like to take you through all Java Excel libraries and its features.

Apache POI is a widely used Java Excel library. If you are automating a Financial Application, then all the financial calculations can be handled by retrieving data from formulated Excel Cells instead of writing a complex automation utility. Using Apache POI, you can update the value which you have retrieved from AUT and refresh the formula cells to perform the expected calculations.

Excel Reporting – Formatting excel cell is another notable feature of Apache POI. Every testing team has its own customized test automation framework.

Emailing PDF and Excel report after automated suite execution is a common practice. Generating an excel reporting can be done very easily using Apache POI formatting properties and methods.

Fillo is one of Codoid‘s brainchild freeware products. As a software testing company, creating/exploring new automation testing tool/utility is our primary objective. Contributing something very niche and useful to the test automation community gives us immense pleasure and an overall sense of accomplishment.

Why did we create Fillo? When we were busy setting up a test automation framework for one of our customers, the thought provoking idea of creating a unique product was born. The test data spreadsheets for the scripts had multiple rows and every time the scripts picked up the test data based on the conditions and the environment. Writing a filter condition for an Excel utility using Apache POI was found to be a cumbersome activity. The framework implementation kept on growing. So we thought an Excel query utility would fill the void. That’s when Fillo was born. It is a simple library to query an excel spreadsheet.

Jxls is a small Java library to make generation of Excel reports easy. Jxls uses a special markup in Excel templates to define output formatting and data layout. Jxls provides some built-in markup processors which can be used to parse an excel template and extract control commands.

Java Excel API is a mature, open source java API enabling developers to read, write, and modifiy Excel spreadsheets dynamically. Now java developers can read Excel spreadsheets, modify them with a convenient and simple API, and write the changes to any output stream.

If you want to read/write CSV files, you can also go for Apache Commons CSV.

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.commons</groupId>
    <artifactId>commons-csv</artifactId>
    <version>1.8</version>
</dependency>

Changing Trends for Test Automation Tools

by admin | Jan 12, 2019 | Automation Testing, Blog | 0 comments

When business or developers engage QA services, they expect a certain return on their investment. They expect testers to check for glitch free performance, detect vulnerabilities and any other defects. The QA testing company helps to meet certain specific objectives such as lowering costs, reducing time to market and increasing release velocity. It is also a challenge for software testing company to narrow down the options and to choose from the wide array of automation platforms and testing tools available in order to maintain sustainability over the longer duration. Another challenge is to train personnel to become fully conversant with newer testing protocols and develop best practices.

As one of the most popular open source test utilities available right now, selenium testing is another trend in QA automation; and one that is here to stay.

A trend seen most particularly with mobile apps test automation is the need to be able to align platforms to the test development language. Given that different operating systems would employ different test languages, this ability to be adaptable is important.

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As devices become smaller, faster and more intelligent; as software becomes smarter and more complex, a QA company faces the challenge of keeping its testing services current and on trend. It can be a challenge to not only identify but also to predict and keep pace with changing trends.

The Future of Test Automation – What does it hold?

by admin | Jan 10, 2019 | Automation Testing, Blog | 0 comments

Codeless Testing Large software development projects may have a mandate that dictates fast release cycles. However, activities such as creating a test environment and writing test scripts consume significant volumes of time and resources. Some industry sources note that codeless testing poses an adequate response to such problems. An automation testing company can deploy this approach because it reduces the coding process and makes testing far more user-friendly. Consequently, test automation services that hinge on codeless testing accomplish test cycles in less time and ensure some degree of client delight.

Machine learning Machine learning technologies present a significant opportunity for automation testing. Once mature, these technologies should be able to execute thousands of tests per day on behalf of software testing companies. In addition, QA automation companies can deploy machine learning systems to develop and create new software testing frameworks. An emerging testing method is manifest in image-based testing processes that use automated visual validation tools. This is essentially a quality assurance activity designed to verify if a certain user interface appears correctly (in terms of color, shape, position, and size) to users.

Smart Reporting and Smart Analysis Further, the active use of machine learning technologies can generate modules that enable smart reporting and smart analysis as part of automation test results. Firms that offer automation testing services can benefit from such analysis because it describes the ‘how’ and ‘whys’ of test data. In addition, a test automation company that deploys machine learning technologies can determine which build is best suited for release into the production environment.

Why is Automation Testing for Web Apps Necessary?

by admin | Jan 9, 2019 | Automation Testing, Blog | 0 comments

The internet today is an inextricable part of our daily lives and an indispensable part of the competitive and volatile business world. In the realm of business, the internet is a source of information and data on companies and their business. Hence, hosting a company website is now mandatory and quintessential to the success of any business – it is a way to stay relevant and ‘visible’. However, simply hosting a web application today does not suffice – it needs to be accessible, user-friendly, and edifying. This cannot happen automatically – a web application requires automation testing and regular maintenance. It must be checked end-to-end before it goes live, and must be tested for faults regularly. Automation testing for web apps thus becomes necessary, and the good news is that there are some top class QA companies offering functionality testing and automation testing – the leaders in the realm of web application testing.

Cost Reduction While the initial cost may seem greater than a manual testing, automated testing in the long haul actually brings down the overall cost of developing and maintaining the site. For example – if you decide to change your web application and or the functionalities, and want to add new portions complementing the existing ones, manual testing would require a huge number of hours to check everything again. Automated testing is a lot faster, taking a few minutes, even if you wish to add tests to cover new functionalities.

Human Error Reduced In manual testing, reliance on human ability and memory is high – which is why the potential for missing out, overseeing, or forgetting to check something, becomes very real. In addition, possible issues in the existing code, that could arise from a new functionality.

Automated testing ensures that testers remain aware of what was and was not tested – it may seem simple, but larger and more complex websites go through several templates, code lines, and innumerable outcomes for users in terms of what they do with the website. Even one tiny error could lead to problems in the working of the website, resulting in poor user experience. A properly written and well executed test suite becomes essential – automation rules.

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Step-1: Add Maven Dependency

Step-2: Add jira Credentials in serenity.properties

Step-3: Add Issue Tag in Feature file

The Do’s of Test Automation

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