Automation Tool - QTP PART 1

QTP is widely used test automation tool mainly for functional testing Features of QTP:

=>Ease of use.

=>Simple interface.

=>Presents the test case as a business workflow to the tester(simpler to understand).

=>Uses programming language (Microsoft’s VBScript) with numerous resources available.

=>QuickTest Pro is significantly easier for a non-technical person to adapt to and create working test cases, compared to WinRunner.

=>Data table integration better and easier to use than WinRunner.

=>Test Run Iterations/Data driving a test is easier and better implement with QuickTest.

=>Parameterization easier than WinRunner.

=>Can enhance existing QuickTest scripts without the “Application Under Test” being available; by using the ActiveScreen.

=>Can create and implement the Microsoft Object Model (Outlook objects, ADO objects, FileSystem objects, supports DOM, WSH, etc.).

=>Better object identification mechanism.

=>Numerous existing functions available for implementation - both from within QuickTest Pro and VBScript.

=>QTP supports .NET development environment XML support

=>The Test Report is more robust in QuickTest compared to WinRunner.

=>Integrates with TestDirector and WinRunner (can kick off WinRunner scripts from QuickTest).

Testing Process

The QuickTest testing process consists of 7 main phases:

1 Preparing to record

* Before you record a test, confirm that your application and QuickTest are set to match the needs of your test.

* Make sure your application displays elements on which you want to record, such as a toolbar or a special window pane, for example, and that your application options are set as you expect for the purposes of your test.

* You should also view the settings in the Test Settings dialog box (Test > Settings) and the Options dialog box (Tools > Options) to ensure that QuickTest will record and store information appropriately. For example, you should confirm that the test is set to use the appropriate object repository mode.

2 Recording a session on your application

As you navigate through your application or Web site, QuickTest graphically displays each step you perform as a row in the Keyword View. A step is any user action that causes or makes a change in your application, such as clicking a link or image, or entering data in a form.

3 Enhancing your test

➤ Inserting checkpoints into your test lets you search for a specific value of a page, object, or text string, which helps you determine whether your application or site is functioning correctly.

➤ Broadening the scope of your test, by replacing fixed values with parameters, lets you check how your application performs the same operations with multiple sets of data.

➤ Adding logic and conditional or loop statements enables you to add sophisticated checks to your test.

4 Debugging your test

You debug a test to ensure that it operates smoothly and without interruption.

5 Running your test

You run a test to check the behavior of your application or Web site. While running, QuickTest opens the application, or connects to the Web site, and performs each step in your test.

6 Analyzing the test results You examine the test results to pinpoint defects in your application.

7 Reporting defects

If you have Quality Center installed, you can report the defects you discover to a database. Quality Center is Mercury Interactive’s software test management tool.

All the material is gathered from online research Recommendations: Mercury QuickTest Professional Tutorial Author: Mercury Interactive Documentation Department