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dmiscannon
Frequent Contributor
9 years ago

Re: General discussion: Should Keyword driven testing capabilities be upgraded?

Don't forget the Script Extension capabilities of TestComplete. If you can script it, chances are good that you can create a KWT script extension. Script Extensions are a good way to increase the capabilities of Keyword testing.

 

I have a whole suite of Excel script extensions that work for me and allow me to open, write to, save, and close Excel, among other things. I also have created script extensions for other functions unique to the applications I test that I need to repeat in numerous tests. For more information on script extensions, check out https://support.smartbear.com/viewarticle/69987/?q=script+extensions#_ga=1.102372737.1015556109.1449503065

 

 

 

4 Replies

  • baxatob's avatar
    baxatob
    Community Hero
    9 years ago

    Hi guys,

     

    I believe that 95% of all possible GUI-based test-cases can be implemented using KWT. In another 4% we should use API and we can create powerful scripts or extensions and also use them in our KWT environment. And only 1% (possibly) will require other tools. 

     

    Anyway you need better if you have at least one good coder in your QA team, if you are using any of test automation tools.

    • mgroen2's avatar
      mgroen2
      Super Contributor
      9 years ago

      baxatob I agree with you but if you have no team with testers around you,  and are the only person responsible for QA (like me), you don't have the time /focus to work on coding issues, you just want to have a framework as easy and fast as possible....

      • chik's avatar
        chik
        Occasional Contributor
        9 years ago

        ==> you don't have the time /focus to work on coding issues, you just want to have a framework as easy and fast as possible....

         

        Every company has a own unique set of applications and is in a different situation. Creating a framework tailored to your company needs almost always requires an investment. If your company doesn't want to invest in the framework then it is their choice. There are no default framework that suit everybody :)

         

        testing is very important but if you don't want to invest in your testing capabilities then I assume quality is not important for the company :)

  • mgroen2's avatar
    mgroen2
    Super Contributor
    9 years ago

    dmiscannon Script Extension capabilities, I have read the info in the link you provided. Sounds interesting but you need to be able to script, to create them. Unfortunately that's not my best point :(

    But could be very usefull if there is a library of available script extensions created by other users (like you created the Excel script extensions)... Maybe you could share it with me?