Chapter 1. Data-driven Tests

In this chapter, we will cover the following recipes:

  • Creating a DataTable parameter
  • Retrieving data from a DataTable
  • Storing data in a DataTable
  • Importing an Excel file to a test
  • Exporting a DataTable
  • Parameterizing Test Object properties
  • Defining test cases using a DataTable
  • Storing data in the Environment object
  • Retrieving data from the Environment object
  • Reading values from an INI file
  • Using a configuration file to manage test environments
  • Using a global dictionary for fast shared data access
  • Using a global dictionary for fast shared code access

Introduction

This chapter describes several ways by which data can be used to drive automated tests in UFT. Data-driven tests enable us to cover different paths in a test flow, by supplying ...

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