How to Automate Select and Deselect All options Testing

Created by Lester Coyoy, Modified on Wed, 2 Jul at 8:43 PM by Lester Coyoy

Automating testing is an important aspect of software development. It helps to ensure that software systems function as intended and that any changes made do not break existing functionality. One common scenario that developers may want to automate testing for is Select and Deselect All options. There are several ways how to do it. The simplest and most effective is to use testRigor with steps written in plain English. This will allow you to achieve several goals at the same time:

Test stability - as soon as the Eglish-level description stays true test won't fail
Collaboration - anyone, including Product Managers, Engineers, Manual Testers, etc. will be able to understand the script and review/contribute to it
It can be written even before functionality is released
Minimal maintenance is required. No changes are needed until the specification changes

The example of the test for Select and Deselect All options in testRigor is this:

login

click "Settings"

click "Contact Preferences"

click "Select All"

check that "Education material" is checked

check that "Product updates" is checked

check that "Partner offers" is checked

check that "Monthly newsletter" is checked

click "Deselect All"

check that "Education material" is not checked

check that "Product updates" is not checked

check that "Partner offers" is not checked

check that "Monthly newsletter" is not checked

As you can see, the steps are easy to understand and self-explanatory.

This allows developers to write test cases quickly and efficiently, reducing the time and effort required for testing.

In conclusion, automating testing for Select and Deselect All options is essential for ensuring the quality and stability of software systems. By using testRigor to write test cases in plain English, anyone can achieve several goals at once, including test stability, collaboration, early testing, and minimal maintenance. If you are interested in trying out testRigor for yourself, you can create a free account and start writing test cases today.

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