What are the different types of Parameters supported for test logic development?

May 18, 2017 02:09
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Parameterization is the process in which you replace hard coded values in test logic with symbolic variables, whose values are set in different scopes. accelQ supports multi-level Parameter hierarchy.

Parameterization promotes modularity and reusability, ensuring long term maintainability of test assets. In accelQ, you can parameterize data at a Statement level in the Action logic or at a Step level in the Scenario.

Parameterization, using Action Parameters is a key concept in developing data driven test scenarios.

Table below describes various types of Parameters supported in accelQ.

Type	Use Case	Example(s)	Where to Define	Applicable In
Global Parameters	Defined at Project level. Used to represent data that is relatively static at the test application level, but may change occasionally. Supports variable data for data environments.	· Application URL	Defined in Resource Tab under Navigator	Action Logic Scenario Parameter Overriding Context Init URL
Action Parameter	Promotes Data Driven Testing. Values are set in the “Test Cases” belonging to the Scenario where the Action is used as a Step. Allows Data Type and Data List to specify permissible values	“Origin” for “Search Flights” Action	Action Level, Parameters Tab	Action Logic
Local Parameter	Created as part of internal Action logic. Useful to process information between multiple statements inside the logic of a given Action	Iteration index for a loop “expected price” calculated inside Action logic	Created from statements within Action logic	Logic Editor of an Action
Run Parameter	Allows user to supply data at the time of execution. Used when data value needs to be fixed at Test Run level. It is a “global” parameter applicable for the given Test Run	DB User name and Password for the test application	Value is set in Run modal while kicking off test run. Configuration of the Parameter is defined in the Resources Tab under Navigator.	Scenario Parameter Overriding

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