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
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Field Validation:
- Validate mandatory fields, default values, and field-specific rules using automation scripts.
- Test complex dependencies between fields.
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Field Types:
- Automate testing for different fields (text fields, dropdowns, checkboxes, etc.).
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Dynamic Field Behavior:
- Test conditional fields or dynamic visibility triggered by user actions.
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Data Validation:
- Verify form submissions with valid and invalid data sets.
b) Automating DCR Testing
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DCR Generation:
- Automate the creation and saving of DCRs from DCTs.
- Verify that the XML structure and content align with the schema.
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DCR Validation:
- Test that generated DCRs contains the correct data format, encoding, and naming conventions.
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Integration with Templates:
- Validate that DCRs render correctly in associated templates.
c) Automating Workflow Testing
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Approval Workflow:
- Automate testing of content submission, approval, rejection, and publishing workflows.
- Validate role-based permissions at each stage.
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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;@BeforeMethodpublic void setup() {System.setProperty("webdriver.chrome.driver", "path/to/chromedriver");driver = new ChromeDriver();driver.manage().window().maximize();driver.get("https://teamsite-url");}@Testpublic void validateMandatoryFields() {// Login to TeamSitedriver.findElement(By.id("username")).sendKeys("admin");driver.findElement(By.id("password")).sendKeys("password");driver.findElement(By.id("loginButton")).click();// Open DCTdriver.findElement(By.id("openDCT")).click();// Try submitting without filling mandatory fieldsdriver.findElement(By.id("submitButton")).click();WebElement errorMessage = driver.findElement(By.id("errorMandatoryField"));Assert.assertTrue(errorMessage.isDisplayed(), "Mandatory field validation failed");}@AfterMethodpublic 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 fileFile dcrFile = new File("path/to/dcr.xml");DocumentBuilderFactory factory = DocumentBuilderFactory.newInstance();DocumentBuilder builder = factory.newDocumentBuilder();// Parse the DCRDocument document = builder.parse(dcrFile);// Validate contentString rootElement = document.getDocumentElement().getNodeName();System.out.println("Root Element: " + rootElement);assert rootElement.equals("contentRecord");// Validate a specific fieldString 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 Authordriver.findElement(By.id("username")).sendKeys("author");driver.findElement(By.id("password")).sendKeys("password");driver.findElement(By.id("loginButton")).click();// Submit content for approvaldriver.findElement(By.id("createContent")).click();driver.findElement(By.id("submitApprovalButton")).click();Assert.assertTrue(driver.findElement(By.id("approvalConfirmation")).isDisplayed());// Logout and Login as Approverdriver.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 contentdriver.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 DCRdriver.get("https://teamsite-url/template?dcr=sample-dcr.xml");// Validate content renderingWebElement 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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