TOSCA INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWER PART - 1 #toscaautomation #tricentistosca

Summary

In this video, the speaker addresses common challenges encountered while using TOA (Tosca), offering practical insights on resolving issues such as object identification, handling dynamic objects, test asset maintenance, limited community support, and performance issues. Additionally, the speaker explores key topics like managing test data using TCD, TDS, and Excel files, cross-browser execution, dynamic object handling, and ensuring the reusability and maintainability of automated tests. Through clear examples and useful tips, the speaker provides a comprehensive guide to improving the automation process and maintaining an efficient testing environment in TOA.

Takeaways

• 😀 Real-time scenarios and technical content will be alternated in videos.
• 😀 Common challenges faced while using TOA include object identification, handling dynamic objects, maintenance of test assets, limited community support, and performance issues.
• 😀 Object identification can be complex in desktop applications compared to web applications, especially when making objects unique.
• 😀 Dynamic objects, whose properties change over time, can be handled by using dynamic identifiers, regular expressions, or anchor elements.
• 😀 Managing test data in TOA can be done through TCD (internal to TOA), TDS (centralized management), or external Excel files.
• 😀 Cross-browser execution in TOA can be achieved by configuring test cases to dynamically use different browsers based on attributes defined in TCD files.
• 😀 Handling dynamic objects in TOA involves methods like dynamic identifiers, anchor-based identification, and index-based identification.
• 😀 Reusability of tests in TOA can be ensured through modular test design, library management, and parameterization.
• 😀 Maintainability of automated tests requires following best practices like modular design, consistent naming conventions, and regular script reviews.
• 😀 The difference between loops and repetition lies in iteration: loops iterate based on conditions, while repetition iterates a fixed number of times without checking conditions.

Q & A

What are the major challenges faced when using TOA?

The major challenges include object identification, handling dynamic objects, maintenance of test assets, limited community support, and performance issues. Object identification can be difficult, especially with desktop applications. Dynamic objects change properties every time the page loads, making them hard to manage. As test repositories grow, maintaining them becomes more time-consuming. The limited community support, compared to other open-source tools like Selenium, can slow down issue resolution. Finally, performance issues arise as test suite size increases, leading to slower execution times.

How can test data be managed in TOA?

Test data in TOA can be managed in three ways: using TCD (Tricentis Test Case Data), TDS (Tricentis Test Data Services), and external Excel files. TCD is an internal Excel-like structure in TOA. TDS allows for centralized management of test data, enabling multiple test cases to access the same data. External Excel files can also be used with the Excel engine provided by TOA.

How is cross-browser execution initiated in TOA?

Cross-browser execution in TOA can be achieved by configuring the browser in the Test Configuration Parameters (TCP). Instead of hardcoding a specific browser, you can create a buffer in the test case data (TCD) that defines which browser to use for each test case. During execution, TOA will dynamically assign the browser based on the TCD values, ensuring tests run in different browsers.

What is the approach for handling dynamic objects in TOA?

Dynamic objects in TOA can be handled using regular expressions or dynamic expressions for object identification. If the object's property is partially static and partially dynamic, regular expressions help make the object unique. Another method is using anchor-based identification, where the reference to a neighboring element makes the object unique. Additionally, index-based identification can be used for a small number of objects, but this is not ideal for larger sets of controls.

How do you ensure the reusability of tests in TOA?

Reusability in TOA can be achieved through modular test design, library management, and parameterization. Modular test design involves creating reusable modules for repeated actions or controls. Library management allows common steps to be stored in a library, so changes need to be made only in the library rather than each individual script. Parameterization ensures that test cases remain generic and adaptable by avoiding hard-coded values.

What steps can be followed to ensure maintainability of automated tests in TOA?

To ensure maintainability, follow modular test design to minimize duplication, use consistent naming conventions, and conduct regular reviews of the test cases. Modular test design helps avoid redundancy, while naming conventions make scripts more understandable for future team members. Regular reviews ensure that scripts are up-to-date and prevent unnecessary duplication.

What is the difference between a buffer and an X buffer in TOA?

A buffer in TOA is used to store values during execution. The X buffer is an advanced version, allowing for extraction and storage of specific parts of a string or value, such as extracting a substring from a main string. The key difference is that X buffer allows you to extract a portion of data before storing it, whereas a regular buffer stores the entire value.

What happens if the same test configuration parameter is set both in the test case and execution level in TOA?

If the same test configuration parameter (TCP) is defined both in the test case and at the execution level, the value at the execution level takes precedence. During execution, TOA will use the TCP set at the execution level, overriding the one defined in the test case.

What is the difference between loops and repetition in TOA?

In TOA, loops are used to iterate over records based on a condition, continuing until the condition is satisfied. Repetition, on the other hand, involves specifying the number of times the iteration should occur, regardless of conditions. Repetition is typically used when you need a fixed number of iterations.

How is synchronization handled in TOA?

Synchronization in TOA is crucial for preventing issues where the script execution speed doesn't match the application's load speed. To handle synchronization, TOA provides static wait, dynamic wait (using the 'Wait On' keyword), and synchronization settings within the tool. These methods ensure that the script waits for the application to be ready before performing actions, thus preventing errors due to timing mismatches.