Automated Test Flow Generation with QPathPro Chrome Extension
Introduction
In today's fast-paced software development landscape, ensuring the quality and reliability of web applications is of utmost importance.
Manual testing can be time-consuming and error-prone. To streamline the testing process and create efficient user journeys,
we have developed a powerful Chrome extension named QPathPro. This extension is integrated with QUATO, a codeless automation software
functional test tool, to capture users' interactions, such as mouse clicks, form data, and button actions, and generate test flows.
These flows are converted into test instructions and submitted to the QUATO server for execution. This document explains the features
and functionalities of our innovative QPathPro Chrome extension.
1. QPathPro Chrome Extension Overview
Our QPathPro Chrome extension is designed to facilitate the automatic creation and execution of test flows within web applications. It offers the following key features:
1.1 Recording User Interactions
QPathPro starts recording when the user initiates a "Start Recording" action. It diligently tracks and captures mouse click events,
form input data, and button clicks, thus replicating the user's journey through the application.
1.2 Generating Xpaths
The extension intelligently identifies and picks up the appropriate Xpaths of the captured elements.
These Xpaths serve as unique identifiers for elements in the DOM (Document Object Model) and are crucial for
reproducing the test steps accurately.
1.3 Creating Test Flow Instruction File
Based on the recorded interactions and their respective Xpaths, QPathPro generates a comprehensive test flow instruction file.
This file contains a step-by-step sequence of the user journey, which will be executed during testing.
1.4 Preview and Edit Test Steps
Before submitting the test flow, users can preview the recorded steps to ensure correctness and completeness. If necessary, they can make manual adjustments and edits to the test flow to tailor it to specific testing scenarios.
1.5 Saving Test Flow Template in QUATO
After review and confirmation, the test flow is saved to a QUATO test flow template using the integration with QPathPro.
This template serves as a reusable blueprint for similar testing scenarios, reducing redundant work and improving testing efficiency.
1.6 Executing Tests on QUATO Server
Once the test flow is finalized, it is seamlessly submitted to the QUATO core server for execution.
The QUATO server, a codeless automation software functional test tool, takes over the test automation process, executing the
test steps precisely as recorded by QPathPro.
2. How to Use QPathPro Chrome Extension
2.1 Installation
To begin using QPathPro, users can easily install it from the Chrome Web Store. Once installed, the extension icon will appear in the browser's toolbar.
2.2 Recording Test Flows
- Click the QPathPro extension icon to open the popup window.
- Press the "Start Recording" button to initiate the recording of user interactions.
- Perform actions on the web application that you wish to include in the test flow.
- Click on "Stop Recording" when you have completed the user journey.
2.3 Review and Edit
- The recorded test steps will be displayed in the QPathPro extension popup for review.
- Make any necessary edits to the steps to refine the test flow.
2.4 Save to QUATO Template
After reviewing and finalizing the test flow, click "Save to QUATO" to store it as a test flow template.
2.5 Execute Tests
The saved template can be directly submitted to the QUATO core server for execution, generating detailed test reports.
3. Conclusion
Our QPathPro Chrome extension, seamlessly integrated with QUATO, a codeless automation software functional test tool, empowers software testers to automate test flow generation and execution. By capturing user interactions, generating test instructions, and leveraging QUATO's powerful testing capabilities, testing becomes more efficient, reliable, and scalable. Embrace the future of web application testing with our innovative QPathPro extension.
With this powerful combination of QPathPro and QUATO, software teams can achieve faster test cycles, better test coverage, and ultimately deliver high-quality applications to end-users.
Note: QPathPro is a real Chrome extension, and you can find more information about it on YouTube
