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Automated Testing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central - Second Edition

Name: Automated Testing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central - Second Edition
Author: Luc van Vugt
ISBN: 9781801816427

by Luc van Vugt

December 2021

Intermediate to advanced

406 pages

8h 11m

English

Packt Publishing

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Second Edition
ContributorsAbout the authorAbout the reviewers
Preface
Who this book is forWhat this book coversTo get the most out of this bookDownload the example code filesGet the color imagesConventions usedGet in touchShare Your Thoughts
Section 1: Automated Testing – A General Overview
Chapter 1: Introduction to Automated Testing
Why automated testing?Why not?Why yes?Some more argumentsSilver bullet?When to use automated testing?After go-live bug fixingBuggy codeFrequently modified codeBusiness-critical code being changedRefactoring existing codeNew feature developmentMicrosoft updatesWhat is automated testing?Some more notes on automated testsSummary
Chapter 2: Test Automation and Test-Driven Development
TA versus TDDWhat is TDD?Only two rules to the gameTDD – the red-green-refactor mantraTDD – taking small stepsTDD – the benefitsTDD and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralIs TDD in Business Central possible?Don't know how to start?TDD in Business Central – by exampleTDD – all the way?TDD – inside-out or outside-inSummaryFurther reading
Section 2:Automated Testing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Chapter 3: The Testability Framework
Technical requirementsThe five pillars of the testability frameworkPillar 1 – Test codeunits and test functionsPillar 2 – The asserterror keywordPillar 3 – Handler functionsPillar 4 – Test runner and test isolationPillar 5 – Test pagesSummary
Chapter 4: The Test Tools, Standard Tests, and Standard Test Libraries
Technical requirementsTest ToolsAdding tests to a test suiteRunning the testsStandard testsBase Application testsCategorization by FEATUREStandard librariesFinding useful standard helper functionsSome generic and very useful standard librariesSummary
Section 3:Designing and Building Automated Tests for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Chapter 5: Test Plan and Test Design
No plan, no testSetting up a test planBreak down your application or featureTest case design patternsFour-phase testingAcceptance Test-Driven DevelopmentA note on test verificationApplying test case design patterns successfullyTest data setup design patternsTest fixture, data agnostics, and prebuilt fixtureTest fixture and test isolationShared fixture implementationFresh fixture implementationApplying test data setup design patterns successfullyUsing customer wish as test planAnd what about unit and functional tests?Test case design pattern and unit testsFunctional testing versus integration testingSummaryFurther reading

Chapter 6: From Customer Wish to Test Automation – the Basics
Technical requirementsFrom customer wish to test automationData modelBusiness logicConverting our customer wish into a test plan and test designTest example 1 – a first headless testCustomer wishApplication codeTest codeTest executionTest example 2 – a first positive-negative testTest code stepsCreate a test codeunitTest executionTest example 3 – a first UI testCustomer wishTest codeTest executionHeadless versus UISummary
Chapter 7: From Customer Wish to Test Automation – Next Level
Technical requirementsSales documents, customer template, and warehouse shipmentTest example 4 – how to set up a shared fixtureCustomer wishApplication codeTest CodeTest executionTest example 5 – how to parameterize testsCustomer wishApplication codeTest codeTest executionA missing scenario?Test example 6 – how to hand over data to UI handlersCustomer wishTest codeTest executionSummary
Chapter 8: From Customer Wish to Test Automation – the TDD way
Technical requirementsTDD and our test examplesTest example 7 – how to refactor your codeSmell of duplication 1Smell of duplication 2Some more duplications?Refactoring application code, not covered by tests yetTest example 8 – how to test a reportCustomer wishStep 1 – Take a test from the test list and write the test codeStep 2 – Compile test code yielding red as application code is not yet thereStep 3 – Add just enough application codeStep 4 – Run test seeing it probably failStep 3 bis – Add just enough application codeStep 4 bis – Run test seeing it probably failStep 5 – Adjust the application code just enough to make it passStep 6 – Refactor your code and rerun the test to prove all code is still wellTest the testTest example 9 – how to test with permissionsStep 1 – Take a test from the test list and write the test codeStep 2 – Compile test code yielding red as application code is not yet there, and Step 3 – Add just enough application codeStep 4 – Run the test seeing it probably failStep 5 – Adjust application code just enough to make it pass, and Step 6 – Refactor your code and rerun the test to prove all code is still wellStep 7 – Move to the next test on the list and repeat from Step 1Continue the red-green-refactor mantraSome notes on testing permissions and the version of Business Central Summary
Section 4:Integrating Automated Tests in Your Daily Development Practice
Chapter 9: How to Integrate Test Automation in Daily Development Practice
Technical requirementsCasting the customer wish into ATDD scenariosATDD.TestScriptorLearning and improving by taking small stepsMaking the test tool, and some more, your friendExtending the test toolAL Test RunnerCode CoverageMaintaining your test codeOrganizing your extensionsIntegrating with the daily build systemUsing pipelinesOr not using pipelinesSummary
Chapter 10: Getting Business Central Standard Tests Working on Your Code
Technical requirementsWhy use the standard tests?Executing standard tests against your codeExecuting Tests-VATWhat does this tell us?Only selecting tests from Tests-VATRunning tests using pipelinesFixing failing standard testsAttacking the errorFixing the errorRunning the failing tests againDisabling failing testsSyntax of DisabledTests.jsonIt's all about dataExecuting and fixing Tests-Fixed AssetRunning tests using pipelinesIs it all really about data?Summary
Section 5:Advanced Topics
Chapter 11: How to Construct Complex Scenarios
Technical requirementsWhat makes a scenario complex?Data setupVerificationEnd-to-end code execution pathDependencies on other systemsComposing complex scenariosFinding common ground – steps 1, 2, 3, and 4Deconstructing your scenario – steps 1, 2, 3, and 4Using flowcharts – steps 1 and 3Using Code Coverage – steps 1 and 3Using standard helper functions – steps 5, 6, and 7Creating reusable partsTest example 10 – how to construct an extensive scenarioCustomer wishApplication codeTest codeTest executionSummary
Chapter 12: Writing Testable Code
Technical requirementsWhat is testable code?How to make your code testable?Coding techniquesSome notes on refactoring your code so it is testableTest example 11 – how to unit test event subscribers' logicCustomer wishApplication codeTest codeTest executionSummaryFurther reading
Chapter 13: Testing Incoming and Outgoing Calls
Technical requirementsTesting incoming callsTechnical challengesExamples of standard API testsTesting outgoing callsTest DoublesReplacing a server with a test double – dependency injectionSome more notes on mock and mockingExamples of standard tests with test doubles replacing external componentsTest example 12 – testing incoming calls: Lookup Value APIApplication codeTest scenariosTest Code – [SCENARIO #0200] Get lookup valueTest Code – [SCENARIO #0202] Modify lookup valueTest preparationTest executionTest example 13 – VAT Registration No. validationApplication codeTest codeTest executionSummary
Section 6:Appendix
Appendix: Getting Up and Running with Business Central, VS Code, and the GitHub Project
Setting up your Business Central environmentSetting up Business Central from a product DVDSetting up Business Central in a containerThe GitHub repositoryStructure of the GitHub repositoryChapter 02Chapter 03Excel SheetsChapter 06 (LookupValue Extension)Chapter 07 (LookupValue Extension)Chapter 08 (LookupValue Extension)Chapter 09 (LookupValue Extension)Chapter 10 (LookupValue Extension)Chapter 11 (LookupValue Extension)Chapter 12 (LookupValue Extension)Chapter 13 (LookupValue Extension)ScriptsChapter 13 (VAT Registration No. Validation)LookupValue ExtensionGraphicsSetting up VS CodeVS Code projectNotes on the AL codePrefix or suffixWord wrap
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Overview

Master the art of automating your tests in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with this comprehensive guide. By leveraging test automation, you can reduce development cycles, minimize manual testing, and ensure high-quality deployments. This updated second edition brings in advanced topics to help you design and implement robust testing frameworks.

What this Book will help me do

Develop proficiency in designing and implementing automated test cases.
Understand and utilize test-driven development for software quality.
Explore and apply the six pillars of the Testability Framework in practice.
Gain hands-on knowledge of integrating Microsoft's test tools into projects.
Master testing complex scenarios and interactions with external systems.

Author(s)

Luc van Vugt is a seasoned expert in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with years of experience in providing real-world training and insights. His approach to teaching combines practical examples with a clear understanding of foundational concepts. Luc's extensive experience as a consultant and trainer makes this book an indispensable guide.

Who is it for?

This book is perfect for consultants, developers, and testers working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Specialized teams in functional and technical development will find its insights invaluable. If you're looking to enhance your development workflow with test automation skills, this is the resource for you. Advance your capabilities regardless of your current skill level.

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