Part 1: Basic Provar
Automation Testing Questions
1. What is Provar, and why is it used in Salesforce testing?
Provar is a specialized test automation tool designed explicitly for Salesforce
ecosystems. It leverages Salesforce metadata to automate end-to-end testing,
ensuring seamless integration with Salesforce features like Lightning, Apex,
and dynamic UI elements. Provar is ideal for regression testing, cross-browser
validation, CI/CD pipeline integration, and handling Salesforce-specific
challenges such as dynamic IDs and Shadow DOM.
2.
What are Provar’s core features?
o Salesforce Metadata
Integration: Directly interacts with Salesforce metadata for stable
test automation.
o No-Code/Low-Code
Interface: User-friendly drag-and-drop test builder for creating
tests without programming.
o Metadata-Driven
Testing: Uses Salesforce objects, fields, and relationships to
auto-generate reliable locators.
o CI/CD Integration: Supports Jenkins,
Azure DevOps, and other tools for continuous testing.
o Cross-Browser Testing: Compatible with
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
o Advanced Reporting: Generates
detailed HTML/PDF reports with screenshots and logs.
o Dynamic Element
Handling: NitroX technology manages Lightning Web Components and
dynamic content.
3.
How does Provar differ from Selenium?
o Salesforce
Optimization: Provar is built for Salesforce, while Selenium is a
generic web automation tool.
o Metadata Awareness: Provar
auto-generates locators using Salesforce metadata, reducing maintenance.
Selenium relies on XPath/CSS, which breaks with UI changes.
o Ease of Use: Provar offers
no-code/low-code scripting, whereas Selenium requires programming skills (e.g.,
Java, Python).
o Native Salesforce
Support: Provar handles Salesforce-specific features like
Lightning, Sandbox refreshes, and security models out-of-the-box.
4.
How do you create a Provar project?
o Open Provar Desktop.
o Navigate to File > New > Provar Project.
o Name the project and
select a storage location.
o Connect to a Salesforce
org by entering credentials (Sandbox/Production).
o Configure metadata
filters (e.g., objects, pages) and generate an object repository.
o Define test
environments (e.g., UAT, Production) for execution.
5.
What is a “Provar Test Case”?
A Provar Test Case is a sequence of automated steps to validate Salesforce
functionality. It includes actions (e.g., clicking buttons), inputs (e.g., form
data), and assertions (e.g., verifying records). Test cases are stored in XML
format, enabling version control and reusability across scenarios.
6.
How do you record a test in Provar?
o Launch the Test Builder in
Provar Desktop.
o Click Start Recording and
navigate to the Salesforce page to test.
o Perform UI actions
(e.g., input text, click buttons); Provar captures these as test steps.
o Add validations (e.g.,
check for success messages) using built-in assertions.
o Save the test case with
a descriptive name.
7.
What are Test Suites in Provar?
Test Suites group related test cases (e.g., smoke tests, regression packs) for
bulk execution. They enable organized testing, parallel runs, and
environment-specific configurations (e.g., data setups).
8.
How to parameterize tests in Provar?
o Use variables like ${Username} in test steps.
o Link external data
sources (Excel, CSV) to inject multiple datasets.
o Configure runtime
parameters (e.g., environment URLs) via configuration files.
o Example: A login test
can iterate over different user roles using a CSV file.
9.
What is data-driven testing in Provar?
Data-driven testing executes a test case repeatedly with varying input data.
Provar enables this by binding external files (Excel/CSV) to test cases. For
example, testing lead creation with 100+ combinations of names, emails, and
regions.
10.
How to test Salesforce Lightning with Provar?
o Enable Lightning Experience in
Provar’s Salesforce connection settings.
o Use Provar’s Lightning
locators (auto-generated via metadata) instead of classic UI selectors.
o Leverage NitroX to
handle dynamic Lightning Web Components and Shadow DOM elements.
11.
What is Provar Manager?
Provar Manager is a web-based platform for centralized test management. It
organizes test cases, schedules executions, tracks results, and integrates with
Jira for defect tracking.
12.
Does Provar support non-Salesforce systems?
Yes, Provar integrates with:
o Email: Validates emails
via Gmail/Outlook.
o Databases: Runs SQL queries
on Oracle, MySQL.
o APIs: Calls REST/SOAP
APIs for end-to-end workflows.
13.
How does Provar reduce test flakiness?
o Metadata-Based
Locators: Resilient to UI changes (e.g., Salesforce updates).
o Auto-Waiting: Intelligently
waits for page loads and dynamic elements.
o Retry Mechanisms: Re-attempts
failed steps due to transient issues (e.g., network latency).
14.
What training resources does Provar offer?
o Provar University: Free online
courses, certifications, and tutorials.
o Consulting Services: Customized
training for teams on frameworks and best practices.
o Community Forums: Peer support and
knowledge-sharing.
15.
Explain Provar’s Proof of Value (POV) approach.
The POV is a tailored demonstration where Provar’s team builds automated tests
aligned with a client’s critical workflows (e.g., Opportunity-to-Cash). It
showcases ROI through reduced testing time, defect rates, and maintenance
efforts.
16.
How does Provar handle Salesforce releases?
Provar’s team actively updates the tool to align with Salesforce’s
thrice-yearly releases. This includes compatibility with new features (e.g.,
Lightning Web Components) and preemptive updates to minimize test failures
post-upgrade
17.
What are Provar’s synchronization mechanisms?
Provar employs robust synchronization strategies to handle Salesforce’s dynamic
UI elements and ensure test reliability:
·
Automatic Waits: Provar intelligently waits for page loads, AJAX calls, and
Lightning component rendering before interacting with elements, similar to
implicit waits but optimized for Salesforce’s architecture.
·
Explicit WaitForElement Steps: Testers can add conditional waits (e.g., wait for an
element to be clickable or visible) to handle asynchronous processes or
slow-loading components.
·
NitroX Technology: Provar’s proprietary engine manages dynamic IDs, iframes,
and Shadow DOM elements in Lightning Web Components, reducing flakiness.
·
Retry Logic: Automatically reattempts failed actions (e.g., clicks,
inputs) caused by transient issues like network latency or temporary UI
glitches.
18.
How to validate Salesforce reports in Provar?
Provar validates Salesforce reports through a combination of UI and API
interactions:
·
Execute Report: Use the Run
Report step to trigger the report execution within the
Salesforce UI or via the API.
·
Data Assertions:
o VerifyRows: Check if the
report returns the expected number of rows (e.g., confirm a pipeline report
displays 10 opportunities).
o VerifyColumns: Validate column
values (e.g., ensure "Total Sales" in a summary report matches a
predefined value).
·
Filter Validation: Use assertions to verify report filters are applied
correctly (e.g., a date filter only shows Q4 results).
19.
What is polymorphism in Provar testing?
Polymorphism in Provar enables test cases to dynamically adapt to different
execution contexts without code changes:
·
User Roles: Run the same test under different profiles (e.g., Admin
vs. Standard User) to validate permission sets and field-level security.
·
Languages/Localization: Execute tests in multiple languages
to ensure UI labels, date formats, and currency symbols render correctly.
·
Environments: Reuse tests across Sandbox, UAT, and Production by
parameterizing org-specific URLs or credentials.
20.
How to debug a failing Provar test?
Provar provides tools to diagnose and resolve test failures efficiently:
·
Live Inspection Tool: Pause test execution to inspect UI
elements in real-time, validate locators, and troubleshoot misaligned
identifiers.
·
Debug Logs:
o Execution Logs: Step-by-step logs
with screenshots and error messages (accessible via Test Results in
Provar Desktop).
o System Logs: Detailed
technical logs for diagnosing environment or integration issues.
·
Metadata Sync: Refresh Salesforce metadata in Provar to ensure locators
align with the latest UI changes (e.g., after a Salesforce release).
·
Breakpoints: Insert breakpoints in the Test Builder to pause execution
at specific steps and inspect variables or UI state.
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