Create a Database Test Case in SimplifyQA

Database testing is a critical aspect of software quality assurance that focuses on verifying the correctness, integrity, and performance of a database system. It involves testing various aspects of the database.

Database automation testing involves creating scripts or code that can automatically execute database queries, validate results, and report on test outcomes. This can be achieved using various tools and programming languages.

Prerequisites

• Access to the project for which you want and privilege to create data base automation test case.

• Necessary Database connection details (host, port, database name, username, password).

• SimplifyQA Wizard needs to be installed and running. Learn how to setup Wizard here Setup QAWIzard.

How to Create a Database Test Case

1. Navigate to Test Case from the left-hand panel.

1. Click on '+ Test Case'.

2. From the Automation dropdown, select Database.

1. Enter a meaningful Test Case Name.

2. In the Action section of each step, select the appropriate database action (e.g., Connect to DB).

1. In the Parameter section, input the required parameters details which will be prompted (e.g., Database Type, Host, Port, Username, Password, Database Name)

1. After establishing the connection, you can directly input your SQL queries. Each query and its corresponding assertion can be saved as a separate step.

2. Arrange these steps in the desired sequence to define the test case flow.

Once all relevant steps are added, click Save to finalise the test case and select the appropriate module.

Use Case: Create, Insert, Update & Validate Data in PostgreSQL Database

Objective: To validate the creation of a database table, insert multiple records, update a specific record, and confirm the update via query validation.

Steps Overview:

1. Establish Database Connection

   • DB Type: PostgreSQL

   • Host: 64.227.131.72

   • Port: 5432

2. Execute a SQL query to create a table named Simplify

3. Insert test data into the newly created table

4. Read Data for Validation

   • Use a Read Query action to retrieve current data from the simplify table.

   • Store the result in a Runtime Parameter for validation.

5. Update a specific record’s last name

6. Read Updated Data for VerificationExecute another Read Query to validate the updated last_name

   • Again, store this result in a Runtime Parameter to verify if the last_name has changed to Doe-Smith.

Validation Outcome:

This test case validates:

• Successful table creation

• Accurate data insertion

• Proper update functionality

• Reliable data retrieval for assertions

Database test case in SimplifyQA empowers users to validate backend data operations efficiently without the need for complex scripting. With a user-friendly interface, support for various databases, and step-wise execution flow, testers can quickly connect to databases, run queries, assert results, and ensure data integrity.

Whether you're validating application behavior or performing backend regression testing, SimplifyQA makes it seamless to integrate database validation into your automation strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)