Your First Test

Build your first automated test in five minutes. This quickstart walks through a single login scenario end to end. For the full catalogue of step types, conditions, parameters, and advanced patterns, see the Test Creation Reference.

Creating a New Test

Basic Test Creation

1. Navigate to Tests: Go to your project's test section
2. Click Create Test: Click the "Create New Test" button
3. Name Your Test: Give your test a descriptive name
4. Add Steps: Build your test step by step

Test Steps

Tests are made up of individual steps that perform specific actions:

Navigation Steps:

• Go to a specific page
• Navigate back or forward
• Refresh the page

Interaction Steps:

• Click buttons or links
• Type in form fields
• Select from dropdowns
• Upload files

Validation Steps:

• Check if text appears
• Verify elements are present
• Confirm page changes

Step-by-Step Example

Login Test Example

1. Navigate to Login Page: Go to your login URL
2. Enter Username: Type in the username field
3. Enter Password: Type in the password field
4. Click Login: Click the login button
5. Verify Success: Check that you're logged in

Adding Steps

1. Click Add Step: Add a new step to your test
2. Select Action Type: Choose what the step should do
3. Configure Details: Set the specific parameters
4. Test the Step: Make sure it works correctly
5. Save the Step: Add it to your test

Test Organization

Naming Your Tests

• Use descriptive names
• Include the feature being tested
• Add the test scenario
• Example: "User Login with Valid Credentials"

Test Descriptions

• Explain what the test does
• Note any special requirements
• Include test data needed
• Document expected results

Best Practices

Test Design

• One Test, One Scenario: Test one thing at a time
• Clear Steps: Make each step obvious
• Realistic Data: Use realistic test data
• Error Handling: Include error scenarios

Organization

• Logical Names: Use clear, descriptive names
• Group Related Tests: Organize by feature
• Document Purpose: Explain what each test does
• Regular Review: Keep tests up to date

Next Steps

Once you've created your test, learn about Test Execution to run it.