Implementing the Data Pool feature in IBM Rational Quality Manager enhances the management of test data, offering specialized characteristics.
In a previous IBM Rational Quality Manager guide, we elaborated on the tool’s application for routine test management tasks, inclusive of manual testing.
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This guide will instruct us on exploiting the manual testing feature to integrate the Test Data feature using data pools. Test data means having several input values for test script execution.
Lessons in this tutorial:
- Utilizing Data Pool feature for Test Data Management
- Generating Test Data in IBM Rational Quality Manager
- Importation of Test Data into IBM Rational Quality Manager
- Linking Test Data with IBM Rational Quality Manager Test Script
- Running the IBM Rational Quality Manager Test Script with Test Data
- Checking Execution Results in IBM Rational Quality Manager
- Conclusion
Utilizing Data Pool feature for Test Data Management
Throughout this tutorial, I have employed IBM Rational Quality Manager version 6.0.2, a section of IBM Rational CLM (Collaborative Life Cycle Management).
For a practical example, let’s analyze the available test case titled “Test Case for Online Music CD Purchase.”
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We’ll take a detailed look at the test script made for the above-specified test case. Click on the Test Scripts area at the left to access the test scripts and open it.
Note the 4th and 5th step. The Name and Credit Card number are fixed. If we want to perform the script above with multiple customer names and credit card numbers, we need to apply test data management with data pools, which this tutorial details.
Generating Test Data in IBM Rational Quality Manager
To establish test data, we must craft a CSV file housing various Customer names and Credit card numbers, as illustrated here. The CSV file has 2 columns.
In the CSV file, we need to establish 2 fields to accommodate the Customer Name (String type) and Credit Card Number (Number type).
The next objective is to insert the Test Data previously mentioned into IBM Rational Quality Manager and connect it to the manual script shown above. As the CSV file contains 2 test data entries, the script will execute for 2 cycles.
For an expanded understanding, refer to: Opening a CSV file
Importation of Test Data into IBM Rational Quality Manager
To input the test data into RQM, go to Construction => Create => Test Data in RQM.
Input a name, check the Data File section to select the crafted CSV file, then save the adjustments.
The Data Records area presents