Keyword Driven Testing in SimplifyQA

Keyword-driven testing is a methodology that allows testers to define test scripts using keywords that represent specific actions. SimplifyQA supports this approach, enabling users to create modular, reusable, and easy-to-maintain test cases without requiring extensive programming knowledge.

In keyword-driven testing, test cases are created using predefined keywords, each representing a specific action, such as clicking a button, entering text, or verifying an element. This method separates test logic from execution, ensuring a structured and maintainable automation framework.

SimplifyQA features a built-in keyword-driven framework, allowing users to record test cases effortlessly. When a test case is recorded, the tool captures and structures the details in a keyword-driven format, simplifying test automation and enhancing reusability.

How SimplifyQA Utilizes Keyword-Driven Testing

1. Predefined and Custom Keywords

   1. SimplifyQA comes with a set of predefined keywords representing common test actions (e.g., "Click Button," "Enter Text," "Verify Element").

   2. Users can also define custom keywords based on project-specific needs, ensuring flexibility.

2. Modular Test Design

   1. Instead of writing step-by-step automation scripts, users make use of keywords to build test cases.

   2. This modular approach allows the same keywords to be reused in multiple test cases, reducing redundancy.

3. Parameterisation for Data-Driven Testing

   1. Keywords can be parameterized with different inputs, making tests dynamic.

   2. Example: A "LoginUser" keyword can accept different usernames and ‘passwords for varied test scenarios.

Benefits of Keyword-Driven Testing

• Reduces Manual Effort: Eliminates the need for repetitive scripting.

• Enhances Reusability: Keywords can be reused across multiple test cases.

• Improves Maintainability: Changes can be made at the keyword level without modifying multiple test scripts.

• Simplifies Collaboration: Testers and non-technical users can contribute to automation.

Conclusion

Keyword-driven testing in SimplifyQA simplifies the automation process by allowing testers to create test cases using predefined actions. This approach enhances efficiency, reusability, and maintainability, making it an excellent choice for scalable test automation.