Combined Automated Test Framework release notes for upgrades from Vancouver to Xanadu

How to use this page

To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Automated Test Framework release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Vancouver to Xanadu.

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If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release."

Important information for upgrading Automated Test Framework to Xanadu

Before you upgrade to Xanadu, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed.


Release	Release notes
Vancouver	Copy and customize quick start tests provided by the ServiceNow AI Platform® to validate that your instance works after you make any configuration changes. For example, if you apply an upgrade or develop an application. The tests can produce a pass result only when you run them on a base system without any customizations and with the default demo data that is provided with the application or feature plugin. To apply a quick start test to your instance-specific data, copy the quick start test and add your custom data. For more information, see Available quick start tests by application or feature.
Washington DC	Copy and customize quick start tests provided by the ServiceNow AI Platform® to validate that your instance works after you make any configuration changes. For example, if you apply an upgrade or develop an application. The tests can produce a pass result only when you run them on a base system without any customizations and with the default demo data that is provided with the application or feature plugin. To apply a quick start test to your instance-specific data, copy the quick start test and add your custom data. For more information, see Available quick start tests by application or feature.
Xanadu	No updates for this release.

New features

Between your current release family and Xanadu, new features were introduced for Automated Test Framework.


Release	Release notes
Vancouver	Auto-generate ATF tests You can now auto-generate Automated Test Framework (ATF) tests by either selecting the Auto-generate Tests module in the left navigator or selecting the Auto-generate Tests link within the Tests and Suites modules.
Washington DC	Performance profiling Performance profiling is a data-driven approach to analyzing runtime behavior by identifying bottlenecks faster. Use performance profiling to detect performance degradation when you upgrade your instance. You can then investigate and fix any issues. Configurable workspace support ATF now supports testing the Next Experience UI (limited to forms and UI actions) to reduce regression risks by providing wider test coverage. Declarative Action Visibility test step Use the Declarative Action Visibility test step in the Form test step category to verify if a declarative action is visible on the current form. Click a Declarative Action test step Use the Click a Declarative Action test step in the Form test category to click a declarative action on the current form.
Xanadu	No updates for this release.

Changes

Between your current release family and Xanadu, some changes were made to existing Automated Test Framework features.


Release	Release notes
Vancouver	No updates for this release.
Washington DC	No updates for this release.
Xanadu	No updates for this release.

Removed

Between your current release family and Xanadu, some Automated Test Framework features or functionality were removed.


Release	Release notes
Vancouver	No updates for this release.
Washington DC	No updates for this release.
Xanadu	No updates for this release.

Deprecations

Between your current release family and Xanadu, some Automated Test Framework features or functionality were deprecated.


Release	Release notes
Vancouver	No updates for this release.
Washington DC	No updates for this release.
Xanadu	No updates for this release.

Activation information

Review information on how to activate Automated Test Framework.


Release	Release notes
Vancouver	Automated Test Framework is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. Note: By default, the system property that is used to run automated tests is turned off to prevent you from accidentally running these tests on a production system. To avoid data corruption or an outage, run tests only on development, test, and other non-production instances. For more information, see Enable or disable executing Automated Test Framework tests. To use the quick start tests for an application, activate the plugin that is associated with the application. For more information, see Available quick start tests by application or feature. Set the sn_atf.runner.enabled property to True to activate the content pack for the ATF Test Generator and Cloud Runner store application.
Washington DC	Automated Test Framework is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. Note: By default, the system property that is used to run automated tests is turned off to prevent you from accidentally running these tests on a production system. To avoid data corruption or an outage, run tests only on development, test, and other non-production instances. For more information, see Enable or disable executing Automated Test Framework tests. To use the quick start tests for an application, activate the plugin that is associated with the application. For more information, see Available quick start tests by application or feature. Set the sn_atf.runner.enabled property to True to activate the content pack for the ATF Test Generator and Cloud Runner store application.
Xanadu	No updates for this release.

Additional requirements

If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Automated Test Framework we have noted them here.


Release	Release notes
Vancouver	No updates for this release.
Washington DC	No updates for this release.
Xanadu	No updates for this release.

Browser requirements

If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Automated Test Framework we have noted them here.


Release	Release notes
Vancouver	Automated Test Framework supports running tests only from desktop browsers. You can't run tests or test suites from tablets, mobile browsers, or the mobile UI. Some desktop browsers require additional configuration. For more information, see Browser recommendations for Automated Test Framework Automated Test Framework offers limited support for test design on tablets. You can't add new custom UI test steps from tablets because tablets can't retrieve components. Review any existing custom UI test steps that were added from a desktop browser instead.
Washington DC	Automated Test Framework supports running tests only from desktop browsers. You can't run tests or test suites from tablets, mobile browsers, or the mobile UI. Some desktop browsers require additional configuration. For more information, see Browser recommendations for Automated Test Framework. Automated Test Framework offers limited support for test design on tablets. You can't add new custom UI test steps from tablets because tablets can't retrieve components. Review any existing custom UI test steps that were added from a desktop browser instead.
Xanadu	No updates for this release.

Accessibility information

Review details on accessibility information for Automated Test Framework, such as specific requirements or compliance levels.


Release	Release notes
Vancouver	No updates for this release.
Washington DC	No updates for this release.
Xanadu	No updates for this release.

Localization information

If there are specific localization considerations for Automated Test Framework we have noted them here.


Release	Release notes
Vancouver	No updates for this release.
Washington DC	No updates for this release.
Xanadu	No updates for this release.

Highlight information

If there are specific highlight considerations for Automated Test Framework we have noted them here.


Release	Release notes
Vancouver	Reduce upgrade and development time by replacing manual testing with automated testing. Design tests once and reuse them in different contexts and with different test data sets. Keep test instances clean by rolling back test data and changes made after each test run. Create and schedule test suites to organize and run tests in batches. Reduce test design time by copying quick start tests and test suites. You can also create custom test steps to expand test coverage. See Test your apps with the ATF for more information.
Washington DC	Reduce upgrade and development time by replacing manual testing with automated testing. Design tests once and reuse them in different contexts and with different test data sets. Keep test instances clean by rolling back test data and changes made after each test run. Create and schedule test suites to organize and run tests in batches. Reduce test design time by copying quick start tests and test suites. You can also create custom test steps to expand test coverage. See Test your apps with the ATF for more information.
Xanadu	No updates for this release.