2-tier Data-Driven Test Automation Architecture (WinRunner)

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Business Components

Business Components – Functions that implement a certain business-case testing specific functionality which is used by Test Scripts. Typically Business Components are contained within compiled modules; that allows re-using the implemented logic in a similar Test Scripts. Business Components may incorporate standard WinRunner TSL functions and Service Component functions.

Business Components – Types

• Testing Scripts / Data Maintenance Scripts / Comparison Scripts
• Common Business Functions modules (environment and test setup functions, login components, business-specific verification components)

Service Components

Service Components – Functions that implement general (universal) testing functionalities not dependant on a specific application. Service Components are always contained within compiled modules. Service Components may incorporate standard WinRunner TSL functions and other Service Component functions as well.

Service Components – Types

• API Functions for Win GUI / Web GUI steps, dynamic GUI recognition, on-screen data capture and verification
• API Functions for processing data in Excel, text, XML files / memory arrays
• API Functions for event managing, exception handling, recovery scenarios
• Advanced Reporting Architecture (built-in within API functions)