Test Management and Automated Test Framework

[snehalkhare]

Hi

Can anyone explain what's the difference between Test Management and Automated Test Framework ?

Thanks

Snehal

[rgm276]

Think about the title of each module, manually tracking test results w/ a tool   .vs.   creating a automated testing

Test Management (Fuji)

The Test Management application provides a tool for manual software testing

http://wiki.servicenow.com/index.php?title=Test_Management#gsc.tab=0

a tool offers a single place to run reports, track bugs, issues, etc..   and is much better than using a spreadsheet

i.e. Enter Test Plans, Test Cases, but manually run and enter data to track test results

Automated Test Framework (Istanbul)

With the Automated Test Framework (ATF), you create and run automated tests on your ServiceNow instance. When you upgrade or modify an instance, run these tests to confirm that the instance still works as designed.

https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/istanbul-servicenow-platform/page/administer/auto-test-framework/...

i.e. Create Test Plans, Test Cases, "Auto" track test results based on the scripted Tests created

[kvamsikrishna]

Hi Snehal Khare

Test management : The Test Management application provides a tool for manual software testing. Test managers can use this application to manage all phases of the testing process:

• Create and maintain the test repository by creating test suites, test cases, and tests.
• Enable test execution by creating test plans, adding test cases, and assigning testers to test cases.
• Initiate the testing process and monitor the progress.
• Evaluate test results and complete the test plan sign-off form.

Testers can use this application to:

• Perform tests and record results.
• Update test case status.
• Report defects and retest, as necessary.

Administrators can activate the Test Management application starting

Automated test framework :

With the Automated Test Framework, you create and run automated tests on your ServiceNow instance. When you upgrade or modify an instance, run these tests to confirm that the instance still works as designed.

You can create simple tests that mimic user actions with no scripting. Examples of test steps that do not require scripting include the following:

• Open a form
• Set field values
• Validate field values and attributes (such as read-only)
• Submit the form

• With the server-side scripting test, you can perform more complex operations. Examples include the following:
  • Perform unit tests using javascript, including tests using the Jasmine test framework. (In Istanbul, only test steps in the global scope support Jasmine.)
  • Test business rules, script includes, and other ServiceNow scripts.
  • Create tests that operate on data that you define.

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Thanks

Vamsi krishna

[SwarnadeepNandy]

Just to add on to it.

Using ServiceNow's Test Management you can plan your testing for any applications, feature or enhancements etc you are planning to rollout, not necessarily ServiceNow related. For eg: you are planning to migrate your existing IVRS application(an example) to cloud. You can chalk-out your test plan in ServiceNow.

Whereas ATF works only within ServiceNow. It tests ServiceNow's feature, enhancement or UI etc.

N.B - You can very well use Test Management for testing Servicenow's (application) upgrade or enhancement etc.

Thanks,

Swarnadeep Nandy

[autotestpro]

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