Creating a new feature
You need to create a new feature to execute your tests. This can be done in a new folder or in a GitHub feature branch.
Option 1: Creating a new feature without using Git and GitHub
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Inside the folder where you want to add the automated test, click New File to add a new automated test.
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The file should have the following naming convention “testname”.feature.
Option 2: Creating a new feature using Git and GitHub
It is always recommended to create and work in a feature branch before creating an automated test.
This will ensure you will work in an isolated space before adding your changes into the master branch.
Do not create the feature file, stage or commit changes directly in the master branch.
Prerequisites
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Git must be installed on your local machine.
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You must have a GitHub account and a GitHub repository.
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For the following steps use the PowerShell terminal. See Setting up Visual Studio Code terminal to use PowerShell (optional) if you want to change your default shell.
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Your GitHub project has been initialized using one of the methods below:
Option 2: Initiating your project and upload it in GitHub
Option 3: Initiating your Project by cloning your GitHub repository
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Move inside the folder where your Git project has been created or cloned.
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Create a new branch from the master branch.
Click master branch.
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Select Create a new branch from.
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Enter a unique branch name and press the Enter key.
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Select origin/master.
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Confirm that you've created the branch and are working in that branch.
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Ensure you are on the master branch.
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Enter the git pull command and press the Enter key.
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Enter the git checkout -b <MyNewBranchName> command and press the Enter key.
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Enter the git branch command to check if you are on the right branch and press the Enter key.
The branch changes to the new branch.
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In the folder where you want to add the automated test, click New File to add a new automated test.
The file should have the following naming convention: “testname”.feature.
The file extension should be “.feature” so that the file can be recognized as a Cucumber automation test.
Selecting an X3 template
You need to select a template depending on the type of test you want to run.
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CRUD_X3_TEMPLATE: used to test simple object Creation, Read, Update, Delete actions
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FLOW_X3_TEMPLATE: used to test business flows or specific controls
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Start typing X3 and the template list displays.
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After selecting a template, you need to define the steps for the test.
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Update the template with your step definitions for a desired test scenario.
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Execute the test to check that everything is okay.