Content Management System Testing in TeamSite with Automation Testing for DCT and DCR

Content Management System Testing in TeamSite with Automation Testing for DCT and DCR

Automation testing in TeamSite for DCT (Data Capture Template) and DCR (Data Content Record) ensures that structured content creation, validation, and template integration function seamlessly. This approach reduces manual effort for repetitive tasks like validating data capture forms, testing XML records, and verifying content rendering.

1. Key Areas for Automation Testing in TeamSite

a) Automating DCT Testing

Field Validation:
- Validate mandatory fields, default values, and field-specific rules using automation scripts.
- Test complex dependencies between fields.
Field Types:
- Automate testing for different fields (text fields, dropdowns, checkboxes, etc.).
Dynamic Field Behavior:
- Test conditional fields or dynamic visibility triggered by user actions.
Data Validation:
- Verify form submissions with valid and invalid data sets.

b) Automating DCR Testing

DCR Generation:
- Automate the creation and saving of DCRs from DCTs.
- Verify that the XML structure and content align with the schema.
DCR Validation:
- Test that generated DCRs contains the correct data format, encoding, and naming conventions.
Integration with Templates:
- Validate that DCRs render correctly in associated templates.

c) Automating Workflow Testing

Approval Workflow:
- Automate testing of content submission, approval, rejection, and publishing workflows.
- Validate role-based permissions at each stage.
Notifications:
- Automate validation of email or system notifications triggered during workflow transitions.

d) Template Integration Testing

Cross-Template Compatibility:
- Validate that the same DCR renders appropriately across multiple templates.
Device Compatibility:
- Test the rendering of DCR-based templates on different devices (mobile, desktop, tablet).

2. Tools for Automation Testing in TeamSite

a) Selenium

Automates browser-based interactions, including DCT field validation and template rendering.
Works well with TeamSTeamSite'sor testing workflows and content creation.

b) XML Validation Libraries

Libraries like Java DOM Parser, Jackson, or Python’s lxml can validate DCR XML structures programmatically.

c) RestAssured

Automates API testing for content submission and retrieval.

d) JMeter/LoadRunner

Automates performance testing for workflows and content rendering.

3. Example Automation Test Cases

A) Automating DCT Testing

Scenario: Automate field validation for a DCT.

import org.openqa.selenium.By;
import org.openqa.selenium.WebDriver;
import org.openqa.selenium.WebElement;
import org.openqa.selenium.chrome.ChromeDriver;
import org.testng.annotations.AfterMethod;
import org.testng.annotations.BeforeMethod;
import org.testng.annotations.Test;
import org.testng.Assert;
public class DCTAutomationTest {
    WebDriver driver;
    @BeforeMethod
    public void setup() {
        System.setProperty("webdriver.chrome.driver", "path/to/chromedriver");
        driver = new ChromeDriver();
        driver.manage().window().maximize();
        driver.get("https://teamsite-url");
    }
    @Test
    public void validateMandatoryFields() {
        // Login to TeamSite
        driver.findElement(By.id("username")).sendKeys("admin");
        driver.findElement(By.id("password")).sendKeys("password");
        driver.findElement(By.id("loginButton")).click();
        // Open DCT
        driver.findElement(By.id("openDCT")).click();
        // Try submitting without filling mandatory fields
        driver.findElement(By.id("submitButton")).click();
        WebElement errorMessage = driver.findElement(By.id("errorMandatoryField"));
        Assert.assertTrue(errorMessage.isDisplayed(), "Mandatory field validation failed");
    }
    @AfterMethod
    public void tearDown() {
        if (driver != null) {
            driver.quit();
        }
    }
}

B) Automating DCR Validation

Scenario: Validate the structure and content of a generated DCR.

import org.w3c.dom.Document;
import org.xml.sax.SAXException;
import javax.xml.parsers.DocumentBuilder;
import javax.xml.parsers.DocumentBuilderFactory;
import javax.xml.parsers.ParserConfigurationException;
import java.io.File;
import java.io.IOException;
public class DCRValidationTest {
    public static void main(String[] args) throws ParserConfigurationException, IOException, SAXException {
        // Load the DCR file
        File dcrFile = new File("path/to/dcr.xml");
        DocumentBuilderFactory factory = DocumentBuilderFactory.newInstance();
        DocumentBuilder builder = factory.newDocumentBuilder();
        // Parse the DCR
        Document document = builder.parse(dcrFile);
        // Validate content
        String rootElement = document.getDocumentElement().getNodeName();
        System.out.println("Root Element: " + rootElement);
        assert rootElement.equals("contentRecord");
        // Validate a specific field
        String title = document.getElementsByTagName("title").item(0).getTextContent();
        System.out.println("Title: " + title);
        assert title.equals("Expected Title");
    }
}

C) Automating Workflow Testing

Scenario: Automate content approval workflow.

@Test
public void testApprovalWorkflow() {
    // Login as Author
    driver.findElement(By.id("username")).sendKeys("author");
    driver.findElement(By.id("password")).sendKeys("password");
    driver.findElement(By.id("loginButton")).click();
    // Submit content for approval
    driver.findElement(By.id("createContent")).click();
    driver.findElement(By.id("submitApprovalButton")).click();
    Assert.assertTrue(driver.findElement(By.id("approvalConfirmation")).isDisplayed());
    // Logout and Login as Approver
    driver.findElement(By.id("logout")).click();
    driver.findElement(By.id("username")).sendKeys("approver");
    driver.findElement(By.id("password")).sendKeys("password");
    driver.findElement(By.id("loginButton")).click();
    // Approve content
    driver.findElement(By.id("approveContentButton")).click();
    Assert.assertTrue(driver.findElement(By.id("approvalSuccessMessage")).isDisplayed());
}

D) Automating Template Integration

Scenario: Verify DCR rendering on templates.

@Test
public void validateTemplateRendering() {
    // Open a page using the DCR
    driver.get("https://teamsite-url/template?dcr=sample-dcr.xml");
    // Validate content rendering
    WebElement titleElement = driver.findElement(By.id("pageTitle"));
    Assert.assertEquals(titleElement.getText(), "Expected Title");
    WebElement bodyElement = driver.findElement(By.id("pageBody"));
    Assert.assertTrue(bodyElement.getText().contains("Sample content"));
}

4. Automation Frameworks for TeamSite

Selenium with TestNG:
- Best for browser-based UI testing.
RestAssured:
- Suitable for API testing in workflows or DCR retrieval.
Apache POI:
- For validating data-driven tests using external files.
Maven/Gradle:
- Manage dependencies and build the automation project.

5. Benefits of Automation Testing in TeamSite

Efficiency:
- Automates repetitive tasks like field validation and DCR generation.
Accuracy:
- Reduces human errors during workflow and integration testing.
Scalability:
- Supports large-scale tests like performance and cross-template validation.
Speed:
- Accelerates regression testing for frequent updates.

6. Challenges in Automation Testing

Dynamic Elements:
- TeamSite forms may have dynamically generated field IDs, requiring robust locators.
Complex Workflows:
- Automating multi-step workflows can be challenging.
XML Validation:
- Requires specialized libraries or parsers.

Conclusion

Automation testing in TeamSite for DCT and DCR focuses on validating data entry forms, ensuring XML structure compliance, and testing workflows and integrations efficiently. Leveraging tools like Selenium, RestAssured, and XML parsers helps automate complex scenarios, reducing manual effort and enhancing accuracy.

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