TestComplete Cookbook

by Gennadiy Alpaev

In Detail

TestComplete is an automated testing tool, designed for advanced and novice testers alike, to create, manage and run tests for any desktop, Web or rich client software. It does not depend on any development tool, or application type. Your tests will work fine with any application regardless of whether it was created in C#, C++, Delphi, Java, or any other development language. TestComplete is the most efficient tool of its kind, in regards to the price and quality of the product.

This guide takes a refined approach towards quickly learning the capabilities of TestComplete, using relevant illustrations and practical examples. Each example is consonant with true-to-life situations, which testers would come across sooner or later, while automating tests. With the help of these examples, we will look into complex themes and learn how to test web applications in the most effective manner.

Throughout the first chapters, we will be dealing with some fairly simple tasks that are of interest to people new to TestComplete, gradually moving towards advanced-level automation approaches, which are riveting both for novices and experienced TestComplete users.

We will explore various methods of tests creation for study (e.g. recording, modification and manual coding with use of different approaches), learn test creation using different methods(each of them being suitable for a specific use-case), learn how to distinguish between different methods for accessing controls elements, selecting a most appropriate approach for each of the cases in view. We will also undertake distributive testing for the sake of shortening the overall time for test launches.

This practical guide will help you to answer frequently asked questions relating to automation testing and set the tone for the correct direction of your advancements, which are instrumental to organizing automation in your project.

Approach

A practical cookbook, with a perfect package of simple, medium, and advanced recipes targeted at basic programmers as well as expert software testers, who will learn to create, manage, and run automated tests. It is packed with problem-solving recipes that are supported by simple examples.

Who this book is for

If you are a software tester or a programmer who is involved with testing automation using TestComplete, this book is ideal for you! You will be introduced to the very basics of using the tool, as well as polish any previously gained knowledge in using the tool. If you are already aware of programming basics, but are new to TestComplete, you will also be able to quickly learn the concepts through selected examples that are easily scalable for your specific needs.

284 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 16, 2013

Reviews

[Enmanuel Toribio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Given that this is a book on a very specific piece of software i will start by talking about the software in question and then talk about the book’s content. TestComplete is a very good and “complete” suite for testing applications, you can even test installers and that was a good surprise for me. Testing application is the key feature here. You can test mobile apps, desktop apps and/or web apps. One of it’s coolest features is the ability to record the user input and recreate it, that’s specially good for those very specific tests that are a bit awkward to script.

The books covers everything from making a simple test to schedule tests and sending email notifications when something happens. Every chapter comes with a new recipe that is well explained, the text is well written and the instructions are very explicit and clear to understand.

In the end TestComplete is a very competent and great software but i would also recommend maybe checking out Jetbrain’s teamcity as an alternative. If you are thinking about buying or just bought TestComplete i would totally recommend and even encourage you to get this book for reference.