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.
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Type
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Use Case
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Example(s)
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Where to Define
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Applicable In
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Global Parameters
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- 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.
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- Defined in Resource Tab under Navigator
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- Action Logic
- Scenario Parameter Overriding
- Context Init URL
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Action Parameter
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- 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
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- “Origin” for “Search Flights” Action
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- Action Level, Parameters Tab
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Local Parameter
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- Created as part of internal Action logic.
- Useful to process information between multiple statements inside the logic of a given Action
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- Iteration index for a loop
- “expected price” calculated inside Action logic
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- Created from statements within Action logic
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- Logic Editor of an Action
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Run Parameter
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- 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
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- DB User name and Password for the test application
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- Value is set in Run modal while kicking off test run.
- Configuration of the Parameter is defined in the Resources Tab under Navigator.
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- Scenario Parameter Overriding
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