Script-Less API Test Automation for RTP Validation at Scale
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for testing Request to Pay (RTP) services require significant coding effort and manual intervention, making them inefficient and time-consuming, especially in ensuring high-speed test automation across different business units.
Innovation Solution
A template-based script-less automation system that dynamically generates request and response files for RTP services, utilizing a configuration file and validation rules to perform API testing without manual scripting, leveraging microservices for validation and report generation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional tools (SoapUI, Postman, Selenium) are used for RTP testing, then testing capability is provided, but coding effort and maintenance effort are required
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service testing by allowing users to define test cases through a graphical interface without requiring coding knowledge. The automated framework generates test scripts, executes them, and produces reports automatically, eliminating the need for manual scripting and reducing maintenance effort while maintaining comprehensive testing capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical testing processes with an automated electronic system. Instead of manually writing and maintaining test code, users interact through a graphical interface while the system automatically generates, executes, and manages test cases, substituting human coding effort with automated software-based test generation and execution
2Extent of automation
If model-based script less automation is used, then automation is reduced, but test preparation and design effort is still required
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-defining test case templates, parameter configurations, and validation rules that can be instantly applied to new test scenarios. Users can select from pre-built templates or configure existing parameters without time-consuming test preparation, enabling rapid test deployment while maintaining high automation extent
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes parameter changes by allowing users to modify test parameters through a graphical interface rather than rewriting code. Test cases can be adapted to different scenarios by changing configuration parameters such as test data, validation criteria, and execution settings, enabling flexible automation without time-consuming redesign or re-scripting
3Productivity
If manual testing is performed, then test accuracy is maintained, but testing speed is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where automated test execution results are immediately validated against predefined criteria, and any deviations are automatically detected and reported. This feedback loop ensures that automated testing maintains the same accuracy as manual testing while significantly increasing testing speed through automated execution and immediate validation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual testing mechanics with automated electronic validation systems. Instead of human operators manually verifying test results, the system automatically compares actual responses against expected values, validates data formats, and generates detailed reports, maintaining high accuracy while achieving rapid testing throughput
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AI summary
The invention discloses a method for script-less automation testing of any API's based product including RTP's. The method utilizes a template-based approach for testing the API's based products. Further, the method automates the testing by eliminating behaviour capturing of the application under test. Furthermore, the method comprises of ‘user interface’ module and a ‘central automation solution’ module. The user interface module is utilized to trigger test execution for any API/RTP scenarios, configure inputs for test data & validation rules, and a test result dashboard to view the test execution results and test artifacts. The ‘central test automation solution’ module is a collection of microservices that are capable to perform required API/RTP service calls and subsequent validations dynamically based on the configuration at the ‘User Interface’ module.