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mgroen2
Frequent Contributor
9 years ago
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New Idea

Data driven testing: random pick a record from datasource

As discussed here, selecting a random record from your datasheet is supported, but it means scripting. Since random execution is key in Agile/Continuious Development cultures, I think this feature should be promoted to 'non scripters' as well.

 

This feature request is to implement "pick random entry"  in the Data Driven Loop Wizard. By implemening a checkbox "Select random record (entry)", in the wizard, as shown here:

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3 Comments

  • mgroen2's avatar
    mgroen2
    Frequent Contributor
    9 years ago

    Marsha_R Thanks for the idea but this is not where I am heading to: I need to have unique (random) data in every test run. When I use the Data Driven Loop I can define where to start and end the loop but this results in same starting point /ending point on every test run thus resulting in use of same testdata. That's exactly not what I want, you see?

     

  • Miro's avatar
    Miro
    Senior Member
    5 years ago

    Hi mgroen2 

     

    I found your post regarding random selection of rows in data-driven test. Have you solved this problem using standard TestComplete tool solution or you scripted that all out? So far I haven't found anything useful OOTB.

     

    Thanks,
    Miro