Create and Update Tests

Learn how to create new tests and update existing ones in SmoothDeploy.

Creating New Tests

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. Enter Test Name: Give your test a descriptive name
4. Add Description: Explain what the test does
5. Start Building: Begin adding steps to your test

Test Information

• Test Name: Clear, descriptive name
• Description: What the test validates
• Test Type: UI or API test
• Tags: Categorize your test
• Active Status: Enable or disable the test

Adding Test Steps

Step Types Available

• Navigation: Go to pages, refresh, go back
• Interaction: Click, type, select, upload
• Validation: Check text, verify elements, assert conditions
• Utility: Wait, screenshot, scroll

Adding Steps to Your Test

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

Step Configuration

• Action Type: What the step does
• Target Element: What to interact with
• Input Data: Text to type or values to select
• Wait Conditions: When to proceed
• Error Handling: What to do if it fails

Updating Existing Tests

Editing Test Information

1. Select Your Test: Choose the test to update
2. Click Edit: Open the test for editing
3. Update Information: Change name, description, or settings
4. Save Changes: Apply your updates

Modifying Test Steps

1. Open Test Steps: View the test's step list
2. Edit Step: Click on a step to modify it
3. Update Configuration: Change step parameters
4. Test Changes: Verify the step still works
5. Save Updates: Apply your changes

Adding New Steps

1. Insert Step: Add a step at any position
2. Configure Step: Set up the new step
3. Reorder Steps: Arrange steps in the right order
4. Test Integration: Ensure new step works with others

Removing Steps

1. Select Step: Choose the step to remove
2. Delete Step: Remove it from the test
3. Update Order: Adjust remaining step order
4. Test Impact: Verify test still works correctly

Test Organization

Organizing Your Tests

• Test Folders: Group related tests together
• Naming Convention: Use consistent naming patterns
• Tags: Categorize tests for easy finding
• Descriptions: Document test purpose clearly

Test Status Management

• Active Tests: Tests that can be executed
• Inactive Tests: Disabled tests that won't run
• Archived Tests: Old tests moved to archive
• Draft Tests: Tests still being developed

Best Practices

Test Design

• Single Purpose: Each test should validate one thing
• Clear Steps: Make each step obvious and necessary
• Realistic Data: Use realistic test data
• Error Scenarios: Include error handling

Maintenance

• Regular Review: Periodically review and update tests
• Version Control: Track changes to your tests
• Documentation: Keep test descriptions current
• Team Collaboration: Share knowledge with your team

Quality Assurance

• Test Your Tests: Verify tests work correctly
• Consistent Results: Ensure tests run reliably
• Clear Failures: Make failures easy to understand
• Quick Feedback: Get results as fast as possible