Automating Web Applications with Tosca

 Automating Web Applications with Tosca

Tricentis Tosca is a model-based test automation tool used to automate web, desktop, API, and mobile applications. It is especially known for its scriptless automation approach, which makes it suitable for both technical and non-technical testers.


✅ Key Concepts in Tosca Web Automation

1. Modules

Represent the technical structure of the UI elements (buttons, input fields, etc.).


Created by scanning the web application using Tosca's Scan feature.


2. Test Cases

Consist of Test Steps that use modules.


Define actions like Click, Input, Verify, etc.


3. Test Data

Can be parameterized using TestCaseDesign and TestDataService.


Helps create data-driven test cases.


4. Execution Lists

Group test cases for execution.


Can be scheduled or executed manually.


🚀 Steps to Automate a Web App with Tosca

Step 1: Set Up Your Environment

Install Tosca Commander and Tosca Testsuite.


Ensure the TBox (Tosca automation engine) is installed.


Launch the web browser Tosca supports (Chrome, Edge, etc.).


Step 2: Create a Tosca Project

Open Tosca Commander.


Create a new workspace/project or use an existing one.


Step 3: Scan the Web Application

Right-click the Modules folder → Select Scan Application.


Choose the web browser and navigate to the application.


Scan the page to capture UI elements (fields, buttons, etc.).


Save the scanned modules.


Step 4: Build Test Cases

Right-click on the TestCases folder → Create a new test case.


Drag and drop the required modules into the test case.


For each test step:


Set ActionMode = Input to enter values.


Set ActionMode = Verify to check values.


Set ActionMode = Click for button clicks.


Example:


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Module: LoginPage

Field: Username   | ActionMode: Input  | Value: user1

Field: Password   | ActionMode: Input  | Value: pass123

Field: LoginBtn   | ActionMode: Click

Step 5: Add Test Data (Optional)

Use TestCaseDesign to create reusable templates and data sheets.


Link test data to your test steps using parameters.


Step 6: Execute the Test

Add your test case to an Execution List.


Click Run or schedule using Tosca CI/CD integrations.


View results in the ExecutionLog.


📌 Best Practices

Use reusable modules for consistent UI elements.


Use dynamic identifiers for elements with changing attributes.


Use Conditions & Loops for more complex logic.


Leverage TestCaseDesign for data-driven testing.


Integrate Tosca with tools like JIRA, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps for CI/CD.


🔧 Tools and Features to Explore

Feature Use

Tosca XScan Captures web UI modules

TBox Engine Executes web actions

TestCaseDesign Enables parameterized (data-driven) tests

Tosca CI/CD For automation in pipelines

Tosca BI/Reports For test reporting and dashboards


Final Thoughts

Tosca allows testers to automate web applications without writing code, making it powerful for functional and regression testing. It supports major browsers, integrates easily with DevOps pipelines, and scales well for enterprise teams.

Learn Tosca Training in Hyderabad

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Test Automation in Tosca

Tosca Test Data Management Basics

Tosca ScratchBook vs ExecutionList: What’s the Difference?

Tosca TestCase Design: Best Practices for Beginners

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