How to Re-record Test Steps in ContextQA

Re-recording test steps is a vital part of maintaining your test cases, ensuring that they remain accurate as your application evolves. In this guide, we'll walk you through how to re-record test steps in ContextQA, either by reordering them or by using the ContextQA extension to update specific steps.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Re-record Test Steps

Re-record Test Steps Using the ContextQA Extension

Re-recording a test step from the ContextQA browser extension allows you to update individual steps directly without creating an entirely new test case.

Steps:

1. Open the ContextQA Extension:

   • Launch the ContextQA extension from your browser.

2. Click on Test Case List:

   • Navigate to the 'Test Case List' within the extension.

3. Select the Test Case:

   • Click on the test case that contains the step you want to re-record.

4. Click the Edit (Pencil Icon) for the Step:

   • Next to the step you wish to re-record, click the pencil icon.

5. View Previously Recorded Elements:

   • Review the previously recorded elements for this step.

6. Click on Re-record Button (Green Icon):

   • Click the green 'Re-record' button to begin the process of updating the step.

7. Change Element (If Necessary):

   • If needed, update the element. For instance, change the target from ‘Admin’ to ‘Leave’.

8. Open the ContextQA Extension to Start Recording:

   • Once changes are made, use the ContextQA extension to re-record the new interaction.

9. Click on Stop Recording (White Icon):

   • After completing the step, click the white 'Stop Recording' icon to end the session.

10. Review Recorded Values:

    • Review recorded values such as Label, PW Locator, and Element.

11. Click 'Update':

    • After reviewing, click 'Update' to save the new test step.

12. Click 'Save':

    • Click 'Save' to finalize the updated recording.

Your test step is now re-recorded and successfully updated! You can execute the test case with the newly recorded steps.

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Re-ordering Test Steps

You can easily re-order test steps to adjust the sequence in which actions are performed.

Steps:

1. Navigate to the Test Development Section:

   • Click on the 'Test Development' section in the sidebar.

2. Click on Test Case:

   • From the dropdown, select 'Test Case'.

3. View Test Steps in Current Order:

   • Review the existing order of test steps for the selected test case.

4. Click 'Reorder':

   • Click the 'Reorder' button to start organizing the steps.

5. Reorder Test Steps:

   • Click on the step you want to move and drag it to the desired position in the list.

6. Click on 'Update':

   • Once the steps are reordered, click 'Update' to save the new order.

Your test steps are now successfully reordered! This process helps when test execution needs to follow a different sequence.

By following these steps, you can easily maintain and update test cases in ContextQA, ensuring that your test cases remain aligned with the latest changes in your application.