Defining and Managing Step Groups in ContextQA

Step groups in ContextQA allow you to organize and reuse common test steps efficiently. Here’s how you can create and manage step groups using three different methods: cloning a test case, cloning steps, and creating step groups directly from the Step Group section.

Method 1: Creating a Step Group by Cloning a Test Case

1. Navigate to Test Development Section

  • Go to the Test Development section by clicking the pencil icon in the sidebar.

2. Click on Testcase

  • From the dropdown menu, select 'Testcase'.

3. Click on Clone Icon

  • Find the test case you want to clone and click the clone icon next to it.

4. Select Step Group

  • Choose 'Step Group' from the cloning options.

5. Rename the Test Case

  • Enter a new name for the cloned test case that will serve as the step group.

6. Click on Create

  • Click 'Create' to finalize the creation of the step group.

Your step group is now created successfully!


Method 2: Creating a Step Group by Cloning Steps

1. Navigate to Test Development Section

  • Go to the Test Development section by clicking the pencil icon in the sidebar.

2. Click on Testcase

  • From the dropdown menu, select 'Testcase'.

3. Select the Required Test Steps

  • Select the individual test steps from the test case that you want to clone into a step group.

4. Click on Create Step Group

  • Click the 'Create Step Group' button to begin the process.

5. Rename the Step Group

  • Enter a new name for the step group.

6. Choose How to Create the Step Group

  • Create: This option will create a new step group without affecting the current test steps.

  • Create and Replace: This option will create the step group and replace the current steps with the newly created step group.

7. Merge All Steps into One Step Group

  • All the selected steps will be merged into a single step group.

Your step group is now created successfully, and all the selected steps are organized in it.


Method 3: Creating a Step Group from the Step Group Section

1. Navigate to Test Development and Click on Step Groups

  • Go to the Test Development section and select 'Step Groups' from the menu.

2. Click on Create

  • Click the 'Create' button to start a new step group.

3. Click on the Name Field

  • Enter a name for your new step group.

4. Enter All the Required Details

  • Fill in all necessary details, such as descriptions, labels, or any prerequisites.

5. Click on Create

  • Click 'Create' to finalize and save the step group.

6. Add Test Steps

  • After creating the step group, add all the necessary test steps to it by selecting them from existing test cases.

Your step group is now created successfully and ready to use!


By using any of these methods, you can easily define and manage step groups in ContextQA to enhance your testing process and reuse common test steps efficiently.

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